Measuring the tempo of Utah"s red rock towers
You won't see them move no matter how closely you watch......»»
Canada lynx historic range in US likely wider than previously thought
A broader past could mean a brighter future for Canada lynx in the U.S., according to recent research. The study, published in the journal Biological Conservation, indicates that lynx might do well in the future in parts of Utah, central Idaho and th.....»»
Stingray sand "sculpture" in South Africa may be oldest example of humans creating an image of another creature
South Africa's Cape south coast offers many hints about how our human ancestors lived some 35,000 to 400,000 years ago during the Pleistocene epoch. These clues are captured in the dunes they once traversed, today cemented and preserved in a rock typ.....»»
Astronomers only knew of a single binary Cepheid system—they just found nine more
Measuring the distance to far away objects in space can be tricky. We don't even know the precise distance to even our closest neighbors in the universe—the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds. But, we're starting to get to the tools to measure it. O.....»»
Rock-wallabies are "little Napoleons" when biting, thus compensating for their small size
Australian rock-wallabies are "little Napoleons" when it comes to compensating for small size, packing much more punch into their bite than larger relatives......»»
Tests showed high levels of E. coli at Dallas" White Rock Lake after Plano sewage spill
Samples taken from White Rock Lake showed elevated levels of E. coli after 1.5 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into water from Plano, according to a memorandum from the city of Dallas......»»
Easter Jeep Safari concepts mix heritage with modern innovation
Jeep has created two concepts based on the Wrangler, a customized Gladiator and a retro-styled Wagoneer for the 58th annual Easter Jeep Safari off-roading summit in Utah......»»
Study reports enormous ice loss from Greenland glacier
Ground-based measuring devices and aircraft radar operated in the far northeast of Greenland show how much ice the 79° N-Glacier is losing. According to measurements conducted by the Alfred Wegener Institute, the thickness of the glacier has decreas.....»»
SpaceX’s workhorse launch pad now has the accoutrements for astronauts
"This system will help us scale to bigger towers and spaceships." Enlarge Upgrades at SpaceX's most-used launch pad in Florida will get a trial run Thursday with the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon cargo ship.....»»
US and Germany partnering on mission to track Earth"s water movement
NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR (German Aerospace Center) have agreed to jointly build, launch, and operate a pair of spacecraft that will yield insights into how Earth's water, ice, and land masses are shifting by measuring monthly changes i.....»»
Brace Yourself For the Comeback of Citizen Scientists
From water-testing polluted rivers to measuring radiation levels, ordinary people are taking environmental research into their own hands......»»
Monitoring and measuring biodiversity requires more than just numbers: Scientists advocate for change
Assessing wildlife populations, as well as understanding the dynamics of their numbers and distributions across various regions, is a critical measure known in science as abundance......»»
Engineers manage a first: Measuring pH in cell condensates
Scientists trying to understand the physical and chemical properties that govern biomolecular condensates now have a crucial way to measure pH and other emergent properties of these enigmatic, albeit important, cellular compartments......»»
Rock Paper Pencil review: the iPad upgrade every artist needs
Astropad's Rock Paper Pencil is a textured screen protector and a replacement Apple Pencil tip that should be part of every artist's toolbox.Astropad's Rock Paper PencilThe iPad is a fantastic tool for creative people, especially since the Apple Penc.....»»
Is Rocket Money Free and Safe?
We often get questions about Rocket Money from friends, family, and readers. Many of these questions revolve around the app for iPhone, but many people simply want to know what it is, how much it costs, and if it actually works. We’ve used Rock.....»»
5 best moments from the 2024 Oscars, ranked (plus one happy dog)
The 2024 Oscars are over, and we rank the best moments from the show, which include a clapping dog, a nude John Cena, and Ryan Gosling's rock star performance......»»
Rock bands as transformative learning spaces for older adults
Everyone's right to learn continues throughout life. According to Finnish music education researchers, educational and cultural institutions are responsible for finding new ways to respond to the needs of a rapidly aging society......»»
Newly developed nano-thermometers enable real-time temperature detection in transmission electron microscopy
A method for measuring the temperature of nanometer-sized samples within a transmission electron microscope (TEM) has been developed by Professor Oh-Hoon Kwon and his research team in the Department of Chemistry at UNIST......»»
Chemists break barriers and open up super-resolution molecule mass analysis
A team of chemists led by Prof. Albert Heck puts a new spin on analyzing and understanding molecules. By ingeniously improving current measuring equipment, the team was able to trap and observe individual molecules for a much longer period—up to 25.....»»
Icy reception for plan to "save" Venezuela"s last glacier
A small patch of ice among bare rock is all that remains of Venezuela's last glacier, which the government hopes to restore to its former glory using a geothermal blanket......»»
21 best comedies streaming on Netflix right now
Do you need a laugh right about now? Here are the 20 best comedies on Netflix — including "School of Rock" "Everything Everywhere All at Once," "The Nice Guys," and more! Nothing feels as good as a deep, genuine laugh. It's an expression of j.....»»