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......»»
Researchers engineer viruses to kill deadly pathogens
Northwestern University researchers have successfully coaxed a deadly pathogen to destroy itself from the inside out......»»
Researcher discovers how to predict movement for animals of all shapes, sizes and speeds
A West Virginia University mechanical engineer has developed a way to predict the neuron and muscle patterns controlling locomotion for animals of any size, moving at any speed......»»
New Hue lights, Qi2 devices, and Apple Vision Pro home potential on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we talk about smart home possibilities for Vision Pro, Philips Hue's new lights, & check out some Qi2 chargers.HomeKit Insider PodcastBefore we get into the news, your hosts can't help but talk about Ap.....»»
Why Venus died
Venus is only slightly smaller than the Earth, and so has enjoyed billions of years of a warm heart. But for this planet, sometimes called Earth's sister, that heat has betrayed it. That planet is now wrapped in suffocating layers of a poisonous atmo.....»»
Collaborating to build a more efficient rocket
Sal Rodriguez, a nuclear engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, is forging a rocket revolution with the help of the University of New Mexico and student Graham Monroe......»»
Scores of North Carolina sea turtles have died after being stunned by frigid temperatures
Scores of sea turtles stunned by cold temperatures along the North Carolina coast have died, officials said......»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 hits $645 with refurb sale, Philips Hue smart lighting from $16, more
A rare refurbished discount on Apple Watch Ultra 2 is kicking off today’s best Apple deals, as the wearable drops to $645. It comes joined by a Philips Hue smart lighting sale from $16, as well as a discount on our favorite AirPods Max alternatives.....»»
Planetary size and associated cooling rate may explain why Mars died while Earth survived
We know of Mars as the red planet, for its surface and atmosphere is caked in endless swirling dust of rusted iron, the rusting action provided by the always-eager oxygen. But this was not always so......»»
Researchers engineer bacteria that eat plastic, make multipurpose spider silk
Move over Spider-Man: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a strain of bacteria that can turn plastic waste into a biodegradable spider silk with multiple uses......»»
Syphilis-like diseases were already widespread in America before the arrival of Columbus, new study finds
Researchers at the Universities of Basel and Zurich have discovered the genetic material of the pathogen Treponema pallidum in the bones of people who died in Brazil 2,000 years ago. This is the oldest verified discovery of this pathogen thus far, an.....»»
Philips Hue debuts new ‘Dymera’ smart light, floodlight camera release date, more
Philips Hue is once again expanding its lineup of smart lighting options. The company has announced the new Philips Hue Dymera wall light, the new Philips Hue pendant cord, and more. Head below for the details. more….....»»
Philips Sonicare electric toothbrushes are on sale RIGHT NOW with discounts of up to 39%!
Philips is running a promotion across its Sonicare series of electric toothbrushes, so if you’ve been meaning to get one, now’s a good time! The post Philips Sonicare electric toothbrushes are on sale RIGHT NOW with discounts of up to 39%! appear.....»»
Today’s deals: $329 Apple Watch Series 9, rare Super Mario Bros Wonder sale, Philips Sonicare deals, more
Winter weather is sweeping across the US right now. If you need something to warm you up, just wait until you see how hot Tuesday’s … The post Today’s deals: $329 Apple Watch Series 9, rare Super Mario Bros Wonder sale, Philips Soni.....»»
First polar bear to die of bird flu: What are the implications?
Climate change is a threat to polar bear's survival. Now they have a new deadly challenge facing them: bird flu. It was recently confirmed that a polar bear from northern Alaska has died from the disease......»»
The "old American Dream died," Realtor details salary needed to buy a home, afford a middle class life in 2024
The "old American Dream died," Realtor details salary needed to buy a home, afford a middle class life in 2024.....»»
Iowa principal who risked his life to protect students during a high school shooting has died
Iowa principal who risked his life to protect students during a high school shooting has died.....»»
Week in review: GitLab account takeover flaw, attackers exploiting Ivanti Connect Secure zero-days
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Social engineer reveals effective tricks for real-world intrusions In this Help Net Security interview, Jayson E. Street, Chief Adversarial Officer.....»»
Workers fixing dishwasher find starving 2-year-old bound in duct tape, Texas cops say
Workers fixing dishwasher find starving 2-year-old bound in duct tape, Texas cops say.....»»
Akira ransomware attackers are wiping NAS and tape backups
“The Akira ransomware malware, which was first detected in Finland in June 2023, has been particularly active at the end of the year,” the Finnish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) has shared on Wednesday. NCSC-FI has received 12 re.....»»
Tahoe avalanche: What causes seemingly safe snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and avid skier explains
An avalanche swept up skiers at Lake Tahoe's largest ski resort on Jan. 10, 2024, as a 150-foot-wide sheet of snow slid down a mountain slope into a pile 10 feet deep. One person died in the avalanche, and three others were rescued, according to the.....»»