Mathematicians Transcend a Geometric Theory of Motion
More than 30 years ago, Andreas Floer changed geometry. Now, two mathematicians have finally figured out how to extend his revolutionary perspective......»»
The world"s largest radio telescope has scanned Barnard"s star for extraterrestrial signals
Barnard's Star is a small red dwarf just six light-years from Earth. Despite its proximity, it was only noticed in 1916 when E. E. Barnard found it had a particularly high proper motion. It had appeared in photographic plates taken by Harvard Observa.....»»
Stonehenge study upends a 100-year-old theory and suggests further discoveries to come
A team led by researchers at the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Aberystwyth University, UK, has discovered a secret about Stonehenge stone 80, also known as the "Altar Stone," suggesting it did not come from the same source as other ston.....»»
Scientists observe interaction of components in tire rubber at the atomic scale
Scientists have observed the molecular motion of rubber components typically used in automobile tires—polybutadiene and carbon black—with the world's fastest time resolution......»»
Hermit "scribblings" of eccentric French math genius unveiled
Tens of thousands of handwritten pages by one of the 20th century's greatest mathematicians, Alexander Grothendieck, many of which the eccentric genius penned while living as a hermit, were unveiled in France on Friday......»»
The 3D Printer That Grows
For many of you out there, you recall the idea that a 3D printer could -in theory – 3d print itself. That’s more or less the basis of the whole RepRap project that most home based 3d printers were born out of. This project takes that con.....»»
Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit will go ahead after credit unions defeat motion to dismiss
An Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit will go ahead, after the judge rejected the iPhone maker’s motion to dismiss the case. Three credit unions are suing Apple for what it says is a 100% monopoly on mobile wallets on iPhones and Apple Watches ….....»»
Extreme weight loss: Star sheds unexpected amounts of mass just before going supernova
A newly discovered nearby supernova whose star ejected up to a full solar mass of material in the year prior to its explosion is challenging the standard theory of stellar evolution. The new observations are giving astronomers insight into what happe.....»»
Ecological theory can help explain why segregation persists
An ecological theory may help to explain why segregation is so widespread and persistent in US cities, according to a paper published today in Buildings and Cities. The new way of framing segregation's endurance may provide a useful tool to study and.....»»
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 looks great, but is it better than Dell’s XPS 15?
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 seriously ups the performance -- on paper. That makes it a stronger competitor to the excellent Dell XPS 15, at least in theory......»»
Researchers challenge long-standing theory guiding nanoparticle treatment of tumors
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a new theory to explain how nanoparticles enter and exit the tumors they are meant to treat, potentially rewriting an understanding of cancer nanomedicine that has guided research for nearly fou.....»»
Supreme Court considers limits on White House contacts with social media
Controversial injunction stayed until Wednesday while SCOTUS mulls US motion. Enlarge / The Supreme Court. (credit: Getty Images | Douglas Rissing) The Supreme Court on Friday extended a stay of a lower-court order that.....»»
James Webb spots carbon dioxide on Europa, supporting theory of habitability
Europa is one of the most likely places in the solar system to support life beyond Earth, and now new findings could make that possibility more likely......»»
Researchers" analysis of perching birds points to new answers in evolutionary diversification
When Charles Darwin traveled to the Galapagos Islands almost 200 years ago as a gentleman naturalist, he used the power of observation to develop his theory that species evolve over time......»»
New Ring and Blink cams bring extended range, battery life, 3D motion detection
New Ring and Blink devices were announced at Amazon's Devices Event 2023, and fans of both Amazon-owned companies are in for a treat. Here's everything we know......»»
Soundcore’s new Motion speakers are tough little portables with hi-res sound
Anker Soundcore has added to its Motion family of Bluetooth speakers with the rugged, portable and affordable Motion 100 and Motion 300 speakers......»»
Avian flu hits bird paradise of Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos National Park said Tuesday that it had detected its first cases of avian flu on the remote islands, home to unique bird species that helped inspire the theory of evolution......»»
How to set Activity Zones on Blink cameras
Using Activity Zones on Blink cameras allows you to choose which areas of your property trigger motion alerts. Here's how to set them up......»»
Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Compressor, and Motion get updates for iPhone 15 Pro
Apple has updated Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Motion, and Compressor, adding support for the log-encoded video shot on the iPhone 15 Pro to the video editing suite.iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Motion, and CompressorOn Tuesday, Apple rolled out updates for its s.....»»
Team looks to plant tissues that move for inspiration in designing artificial actuators
Scientists are looking to plant tissues that are capable of motion to inspire the design and fabrication of artificial actuators. These bioinspired actuators hold significant potential in applications, such as soft robotics, prosthetics, and smart bi.....»»
Watch this incredible slow-motion footage of a rocket engine test
The Slow Mo Guys recently used their high-tech camera to capture the awesome power of a rocket engine test, and the results are astonishing......»»