Lou Ottens, the Philips engineer who invented the cassette tape, has died
Dutch engineer and inventor Lou Ottens, best known for inventing the cassette tape, died on March 6. He was 94......»»
Philips Hue is finally addressing one of its biggest limitations
Philips Hue is finally addressing a long-running and frustrating limitation that has particularly impacted smart home power users. In a support document on its website, Philips Hue says that users will soon be able to to one account – here’s wh.....»»
Worker killed in accident at Italian Stellantis plant
The victim, a maintenance worker for a contracto, died while carrying out work on a piece of machinery......»»
Tesla"s stainless-steel Cybertruck is not rusting, company engineer says after complaints
Some Cybertruck owners say orange-tinted specks on their bare-steel pickups look like rust. Tesla engineer Wes Morrill said it's surface contamination that can be cleaned off easily......»»
Air Canada must honor refund policy invented by airline’s chatbot
Air Canada appears to have quietly killed its costly chatbot support. Enlarge (credit: Alvin Man | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) After months of resisting, Air Canada was forced to give a partial refund to a grie.....»»
Programming cells to organize their molecules may open the door to new treatments
Researchers can engineer cells to express new genes and produce specific proteins, giving the cells new parts to work with. But, it's much harder to provide cells with instructions on how to organize and use those new parts. Now, new tools from Unive.....»»
Fake Caviar Invented in the 1930s Could Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution
An alternative to environmentally-harmful plastic is already within reach: seaweed......»»
Engineering a coating for disease-free produce
Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering, has teamed up with horticultural science professor Luis Cisneros-Zevallos to engineer longer-lasting, bacteria-free produce......»»
Every Noise at Once innovative music encyclopedia threatened by Spotify layoff
Last year was a pretty brutal time for many Spotify employees, with thousands of jobs cut in three separate rounds of layoffs. But the loss of one particular engineer is threatening the future of the innovative music encyclopedia Every Noise at Once.....»»
Researchers design gel from wood pulp to heal damaged heart tissue, improve cancer treatments
You can mend a broken heart this Valentine's Day now that researchers have invented a new hydrogel that can be used to heal damaged heart tissue and improve cancer treatments......»»
This Philips 27-inch 4K monitor is 20% off at Amazon today
Enjoy superior pixel density and picture quality for less with this awesome deal on a Philips 27-inch 4K monitor at Amazon right now......»»
Former Apple engineer who stole Project Titan trade secrets sentenced to prison
For the last six years, we’ve been following the case of Xiaolang Zhang, a former Apple engineer who pled guilty to stealing Project Titan trade secrets. This week, Zhang has officially been handed his sentencing: 120 days of imprisonment and 3.....»»
New adhesive tape picks up and sticks down 2D materials as easily as child"s play
Materials just atoms in thickness, known as two-dimensional (2D) materials, are set to revolutionize future technology, including in the electronics industry. However, commercialization of devices that contain 2D materials has faced challenges due to.....»»
Stealing Apple trade secrets can get you 120 days in prison and a boatload of debt
A former Apple engineer who pled guilty to stealing trade secrets related to Apple Car has finally been sentenced to 120 days in prison, three years probation, and $146,984 in restitution.Apple's Project Titan could lead to an Apple CarXiaolang Zhang.....»»
Submonolayer biolasers: Lower gain, higher sensitivity
Designing sensitive and single-use biosensors for early diagnosis remains a major challenge. Scientists in China have invented submonolayer lasers on optical fibers as ultrasensitive and disposable biosensors......»»
The long journey of a child who died more than 2,000 years ago
In 2020, the pandemic disrupted everyone's lives, isolated people from each other and ushering in a new reality for all. At universities, activities shifted into low gear and moved online. And in Université de Montréal's Department of Anthropology,.....»»
Report finds that four people die in custody every week in Scotland
A new report led by the University of Glasgow has revealed 244 people have died while detained in custody or under the control of the state in a one-year period in Scotland—an average of four every week......»»
Best Gadgets to Look Out for in 2023 on Amazon
Amazon's best gadgets for 2023 include the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Generation), Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger, Philips Hue Smart Bulb, Bose QuietComf.....»»
How can I get ice off my car? An engineer who studies airborne particles shares quick, easy techniques
If you live somewhere that gets cold in the winter, you've probably seen cars parked outdoors covered in a thin layer of ice on a chilly morning. But what causes this frost, and how can you get rid of it quickly?.....»»
A Startup Has Unlocked a Way to Make Cheap Insulin
Houston-based rBIO has invented a new process to churn out insulin at higher yields using custom-made bacteria......»»
NASA reveals how Mars helicopter just kept getting better and better
Ingenuity's chief engineer has shared a video showing how the team behind the Mars helicopter pushed the impressive aircraft to the limit......»»