Math answers puzzling behavior of bat ears, paving way for real-world upgrade to sonar tech
One iconic feature of the batsuit that makes Batman easily recognizable may soon give the Dark Knight's go-to sonar technology a real-world upgrade—bat-like ears. Only, these ears would not just look like a bat's, but would act like them, too......»»
How to upgrade potions in Diablo 4
The magical drink that cures all your worries. If you want to keep up with the damage scaling in Diablo 4, you will need to know how to upgrade your potions......»»
GM"s Barra: Profit potential in "above and beyond" tech, not heated seats
Software and services represent a major growth opportunity for GM, particularly as they extend beyond a vehicle's first owner, Barra said......»»
Hobbyist grinds down original chips by hand to make a Game Boy-sized NES
"This is not emulation, it is not a Pi, it is not a NOAC, and it is not an FPGA." The "TinyTendo" project, which fits a real NES into a Game Boy-sized enclosure, isn't for the.....»»
The real culprit behind the 1871 vandalism of the Paleozoic Museum in Central Park
A gripping tale of 19th century science, art, politics, thuggery—even a bit of bigamy. Enlarge / Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' studio at the Central Park Arsenal in New York City, with models of extinct animals. (credit: Public.....»»
Pandemic lessons: More health workers, less faxing—an Ars Frontiers recap
Amid science and tech triumphs, basic infrastructure problems hurt COVID responses. Our panel on pandemic lessons included Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo (center) and Dr. Caitlin Rivers (right). In many ways, modern advancements stole the show.....»»
Rare discounts slash 25% off Sonos speakers, soundbars & subwoofers while supplies last
Sonos sales are rare, but the audio manufacturer is slashing prices by 25% on its popular speakers, soundbars, subwoofers and sets — saving you up to $340 ahead of Father's Day.Save on Sonos this weekend.Step into the world of immersive sound and e.....»»
The planning and design of environmental education sites from the perspective of pro-environmental behavior
Pro-environmental behavior (PEB) can help facilitate sustainable development, and PEB intervention strategies are developed to guarantee PEB effects. However, in most cases PEB intervention is given less importance than environmental education......»»
NASA looks back at 50 years of gamma-ray burst science
Fifty years ago, on June 1, 1973, astronomers around the world were introduced to a powerful and perplexing new phenomenon called GRBs (gamma-ray bursts). Today sensors on orbiting satellites like NASA's Swift and Fermi missions detect a GRB somewher.....»»
Viewpoint: Migrants traveling through Mexico to the US follow news of dangers—but are not deterred
The world awoke one morning in late March 2023 to the news that at least 38 Central and South American migrants had died in a fire in a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico......»»
Invasive lionfish have spread south from the Caribbean to Brazil, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods
Brazil's coastal waters teem with a rich array of species that paint a living tapestry beneath the waves. This underwater world is particularly special because many of its species are endemic—they are found nowhere else on Earth. The southwestern A.....»»
Aquatic plants are essential to the ecosystem, but need good management, say researchers
Submerged macrophytes are declining in many shallow lakes around the world, with more algae and free-floating plants taking their place. But an opposite trend is also emerging: water bodies with improved water quality are increasingly experiencing a.....»»
Introducing Tech Decoded: The latest technology news direct to your inbox
Tech Decoded is the BBC's international technology newsletter, bringing you the latest twice a week......»»
Researchers uncover reasons to rethink how mountains are built
A study led by Colorado State University suggests that the answers to how and why mountains form are buried deeper than once thought......»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX pushing ahead on Starbase, North Korea launch failure
“The world is putting objects into space quicker than they are being removed." Enlarge / SpaceX launches its 200th Falcon 9 consecutive successful mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to.....»»
Oppo Find N2 review: Beautiful hardware that Android just can’t deal with
Square-screened Android devices don't play well with the app ecosystem. Enlarge / The inner display of the Oppo Find N2. (credit: Ron Amadeo) One of the more interesting designs we've seen in the wild world of foldable.....»»
Street Fighter 6’s World Tour mode is the best fighting game tutorial ever
If you've always wanted to learn how to play fighting games well, you'll want to try out Street Fighter 6's excellent World Tour mode......»»
Best student laptop deals: Laptops for college from $169
Whether you're about to start going to school or need an upgrade, we have a variety of great student laptop deals on offer from HP, Apple, and Dell......»»
Restoration lags for Syria"s famed Roman ruins at Palmyra and other war-battered historic sites
At the height of the Islamic State group's rampage across Syria, the world watched in horror as the militants blew up an iconic arch and temple in the country's famed Roman ruins in Palmyra......»»
New research suggests wheat crops may be threatened by unprecedented heat and drought
The world is getting hotter, causing shifts in seasonal patterns and increasing the amount of extreme weather such as severe droughts and heat waves, which can affect crop yields and food supplies. A recent study led by a researcher at the Friedman S.....»»
These ingenious ideas could help make AI a little less evil
The winners of Mozilla’s Responsible AI Challenge contain a bunch of fantastic ideas that could put AI to good use in making the world a much better place......»»