Leonardo da Vinci definitely did not sculpt the Flora bust
"It is machination, it is deception," said the director general of the Berlin Royal Museums in his defense when criticized for buying a fake. Wilhelm Bode did not budge an inch: The sculpture he acquired in 1909 was an as-yet unknown production of th.....»»
Why being humble can make you a better leader
When we consider how leaders get to the top, we might think of somebody like Jordan Belfort, the millionaire stockbroker portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the Wolf of Wall Street. And humility is probably not the word that comes to mind......»»
Researchers find cryptic genetic element in the human gut that could serve as a sensitive biomarker
A component of the human intestinal flora that has been little studied to date is the focus of a new study from Germany. Plasmids are small extrachromosomal genetic elements that frequently occur in bacterial cells and can influence microbial lifesty.....»»
How whales struggle to navigate in a sea of noise pollution
In 1490, Leonardo da Vinci wrote, "If you cause your ship to stop and place the head of a long tube in the water and place the outer extremity to your ear, you will hear ships at a great distance from you.".....»»
Unseen travelers: Dust storms may spread bacteria and fungi around the world
When allergy season hits, many blame their reactions on the local flora in the spring. However, African Saharan-Sahelian dust plumes, large enough to register on weather radar, travel around the globe every summer, bringing their own form of air poll.....»»
Another Find My misfire led to a raid on a suburban family"s home
A pair of AirPods thrown out of a carjacked vehicle led the Saint Louis County SWAT team to bust down the front door of a Ferguson family's home with a battering ram.Apple's Find MyIn May 2023, a raid by the St. Louis County SWAT team shattered the d.....»»
Plant identification via app enables phenological monitoring
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena and the Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany, have shown that plant observations collected with plant identification apps such as Flora Incognita allow statements to be made a.....»»
Apple walks away empty handed at the Oscars
Despite 13 Academy Award nominations, Apple TV+ won none at the Oscars ceremony, in a year that saw almost all streamers shut out. Here's why that matters.Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'It was already clear going.....»»
What is spatial audio? The 3D sound experience fully explained
Do you need Apple products to hear spatial audio? No, and that's not the only myth we'll bust in this in-depth explainer......»»
Researchers discover a new plant species whose name tells a story
A new species and genus of fairy lantern, tiny glass-like white plants that feed on fungi, has been discovered in Japan. In a country known for its extensive flora research, the discovery of a new plant genus is extremely rare and has not occurred in.....»»
New compact facial-recognition system passes test on Michelangelo’s David
Flatter, simpler prototype system uses 5-10 times less power than smartphone tech. Enlarge / A new lens-free and compact system for facial recognition scans a bust of Michelangelo’s David and reconstructs the image using less p.....»»
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 flies for 300th time; an intriguing launch from Russia
Starship is fully stacked in South Texas for the rocket's third test flight. Enlarge / The upper stage for the first Ariane 6 flight vehicle is seen inside its factory in Bremen, Germany. The upper stage's hydrogen-fueled Vinci e.....»»
5 best Hulu movies to watch instead of Super Bowl 2024
Don't want to watch the 2024 Super Bowl? Then check out these five great Hulu movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and more......»»
Building a DNA nanoparticle to be both carrier and medicine
Scientists have been making nanoparticles out of DNA strands for two decades, manipulating the bonds that maintain DNA's double-helical shape to sculpt self-assembling structures that could someday have jaw-dropping medical applications......»»
Da Vinci Eye for Apple Vision Pro projects transparent art over any canvas for inspiration
Speaking of ways creatives can use Apple Vision Pro, check out this augmented reality art projector app from Da Vinci Eye. It uses Apple Vision Pro’s Passthrough feature to let you see your own canvas as you project a transparent layer of art for i.....»»
Team investigates vegetation and rainfall in central Asia in early Eocene, finds lessons for Earth"s future
As part of the "VeWA" research consortium, researchers from the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center, along with international colleagues, have investigated the precipitation and flora of Central Asia during the Eocene period......»»
Nigerian Police Bust Pirate Site Operators After Actress Suffers Panic Attacks
The Criminal Investigations Department of Nigeria's police has arrested five suspects in one of the largest online piracy actions ever carried out in the country. The suspects were identified following complaints from filmmakers, including actress To.....»»
"Killers of the Flower Moon" nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture
Martin Scorsese and Eric Roth's "Killers of the Flower Moon" epic earns Apple TV+ its second-ever Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards.Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'In 2022, Apple TV+ became the first st.....»»
Bloom and bust: New study details exactly how terrible algae is for Florida"s economy
Algal blooms can mean toxic fumes, green muck, nasty stench, and death for seagrass and marine animals. All of it is bad for Florida's economy, and sometimes human health. But just how bad has been murky—until now......»»
New magnolia tree species discovered in northern Honduras
Fauna & Flora's in-country partner in Honduras has discovered a new species of magnolia. Named in honor of two prominent Honduran conservationists, Magnolia ciroorum was found in Pico Bonito National Park during ongoing fieldwork to document and safe.....»»
It Took Two Years For This Man To Sculpt This Massive Fire Breathing Steel Dragon
Game of Thrones was an immensely popular TV show for much of its running. There were very few people who didn’t gaze at the gorgeous dragons on screen in the later seasons and wonder what it would be like to stand in front of one of these beasts;.....»»