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......»»
Image: Readying a little rover
An engineer prepares a small rover for testing in a thermal vacuum chamber on Oct. 24, 2023, at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California......»»
Research offers novel method to analyze implications of large-scale flood adaptation
During the summer of 2022, the Indus River in Pakistan overflowed its banks and swept through the homes of between 30–40 million people. Eight million were permanently displaced, and at least 1,700 people died. Damages to crops, infrastructure, ind.....»»
Scientists engineer plants to speak in color as environmental sensors for dangerous chemicals
What if your house plant could tell you your water isn't safe? Scientists are closer to realizing this vision, having successfully engineered a plant to turn beet red in the presence of a banned, toxic pesticide......»»
How to use PDF Debugger to inspect a PDF file"s code
Apple ended direct PostScript file support in macOS Sonoma, but you can still peek inside PDF files to see what they contain, by using PDF Debugger.PDF - the web's ubiquitous document format was invented at Adobe Systems in the early 1980's. At that.....»»
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Today's top deals include $600 off a 2023 77" Sony Class Bravia XR 4K Smart Google TV, 86% off Speck iPhone cases, 38% off a 2022 75" LG Alexa built-in 4K Smart TV, 71% off a Pictar Smart 60mm telephoto lens for smartphones, and more.Get a 75-inch LG.....»»
Deadly Storm Babet batters Scotland and Scandinavia
Two people died and families were trapped in flooded homes in Scotland Friday as Storm Babet moved east, prompting the cancellation of flights and ferries in Scandinavia......»»
Synthetic tape flagged as unsustainable: Research describes a more eco-friendly option
We all know the bleak and desolate scene from a thousand crime dramas—the abandoned building, the blood-stained gravel, the flagging tape that creates a stark cordon around the evidence as it flaps in the chill wind under leaden skies......»»
What killed Lolita? Necropsy findings released for the Seaquarium"s beloved orca
The Seaquarium's beloved performing killer whale, Lolita, appears to have died of old age and multiple chronic illnesses, according to the executive summary of her necropsy released Tuesday afternoon to the Miami Herald......»»
Commemorating Life’s Journey: Funerals, Cemeteries, and Headstones
Funerals, cemeteries, and headstones are essential parts of the human experience because they provide a profound yet meaningful way to commemorate and respect our loved ones who have died. These aspects not only serve as a final farewell but also off.....»»
Tesla engineer defends "Full Self-Driving" name at crash trial
A Tesla engineer in court on Wednesday rejected a lawyer's suggestion that the company named its driver-assistant feature "Full Self-Driving" because it wanted people to believe that its systems had more abilities than was really the case......»»
Survival of the newest: The mammals that survive mass extinctions aren"t as "boring" as scientists thought
When an asteroid hit the Earth 66 million years ago, it set off a devastating mass extinction. The dinosaurs (except for a few birds) all died out, along with lots of the mammals. But some small mammals survived, laying the groundwork for all the mam.....»»
Q&A: New lymphedema-on-chip platform holds promise
In a new PNAS study co-authored by Boston University biomedical engineer Dr. Chris Chen, researchers say they're getting closer to understanding the mysteries of lymphedema—a condition characterized by the buildup of fluid in the body due to a malf.....»»
A more effective experimental design for engineering a cell into a new state
A strategy for cellular reprogramming involves using targeted genetic interventions to engineer a cell into a new state. The technique holds great promise in immunotherapy, for instance, where researchers could reprogram a patient's T-cells so they a.....»»
The Gruesome Story of How Neuralink’s Monkeys Actually Died
Elon Musk says no primates died as a result of Neuralink’s implants. A WIRED investigation now reveals the grisly specifics of their deaths as US authorities have been asked to investigate Musk’s claims......»»
Philips Hue Matter support finally rolling out to existing bridges
Philips Hue Matter support was first promised by March of this year, before quietly admitting to a delay just a few days ahead of the deadline. Whatever caused that delay has now been addressed, and Matter integration is now available within the H.....»»
Philips Hue adds Matter support to existing bridges
The delayed addition of Matter to the Philips Hue range of smart home products is reportedly now live in an update available to the company's bridge devices.Hue Guide LightsMatter is intended to become a kind of superset of smart home devices, with p.....»»
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Portable device instantly detects illegal drugs with 95% accuracy
An ultraportable, low-cost device invented by researchers at the University of Bath proves highly successful at detecting synthetic cannabinoids (SCs, e.g. "Spice," K2)......»»
Brittany Cohen’s Fluid Based Wearable Art Is Mesmerizing
Sometimes a few very simple concepts can breathe new life into a project. It takes a very smart and persistent person to figure out what those simple things are and to see the project through. Brittany Cohen, an electrical engineer, has been sharing.....»»
Best Philips Hue deals: Lightstrips and dimmable bulbs
You can design your home using lights, and there's no better way to do it than with Philips Hue products. We've gathered the best Philips Hue deals right here......»»