Melting glasses from unmeltable compounds
Glasses are an indispensable part of everyday life. One of the most important reasons for this is that glass objects can be manufactured almost universally and inexpensively in a wide variety of shapes and sizes using their corresponding melts. Proce.....»»
The US Buried Nuclear Waste Abroad. Climate Change Could Unearth It
A new report says melting ice sheets and rising seas could disturb waste from US nuclear projects in Greenland and the Marshall Islands......»»
How melting Arctic ice leads to European drought and heatwaves
Fresh, cold water from Greenland ice melting upsets North Atlantic currents. Enlarge / The Wamme river is seen at a low level during the European heatwave on Aug 10, 2022 in Rochefort, Belgium. (credit: Thierry Monasse/Getty Imag.....»»
Stop by Warby Parker stores between April 1 and 8 to score free solar eclipse glasses
Warby Parker stores are giving away free solar eclipse glasses starting on April 1 while supplies last. FREE ECLIPSE GLASSES: Stop by any Warby Parker storefront between April 1 and April 8 to score free eclipse glasses, while supplies last......»»
Surprising methane discovery in Yukon glaciers: "Much more widespread than we thought"
Global melting is prying the lid off methane stocks, the extent of which we do not know. A young researcher from the University of Copenhagen has discovered high concentrations of the powerful greenhouse gas in meltwater from three Canadian mountain.....»»
Apple Car canceled, iOS 18 design changes, AirPods with cameras
Benjamin and Chance react to the shock news of the cancellation of the long-gestating Apple Car project, and Mark Gurman details some of the future wearables Apple is pondering including smart glasses, rings, and AirPods earbuds with integrated camer.....»»
Unlocking the mechanism of pineapple internal browning
Internal browning (IB) is a significant post-harvest issue in pineapples, impacting fruit quality and leading to substantial losses, yet its mechanism remains poorly understood. Studies have shown that the accumulation of phenolic compounds plays a k.....»»
Meta Glasses expected to be revealed in the fall, but not go on sale for years
Apple and Meta won’t just be competing with their VR headsets – they are also likely to be gearing up for a later battle between Apple Glasses and Meta Glasses. While both devices are believed to be years from launch, a new report today says t.....»»
Heterogeneous copper photocatalysis for production of diverse bioactive compounds
Professor Jian He, from the Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has spearheaded a research endeavor aimed at revolutionizing organic synthesis. His research team has successfully developed a novel heterogeneous copper photoc.....»»
Powering nitrogenases: Researchers find new targets for improving biocatalysts
Nitrogenases are considered promising candidates for the sustainable enzymatic production of ammonia and carbon compounds. Unfortunately, one bottleneck in this complex process, the supply of electrons to the enzymes, has remained a mystery until now.....»»
The Tecno Pocket Go looks like the AR glasses of my dreams
Do you like AR glasses, Windows PCs, and portable gaming consoles? What if you mashed all of those together? Well, you'd get the new Tecno Pocket Go......»»
Gurman: Apple exploring future wearable ideas including AirPods with cameras, smart glasses
In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman writes that Apple is exploring various form factors for future wearable products. That includes smart glasses similar to the Amazon Echo Frames or the Meta Ray-Bans, which offer some sm.....»»
Apple smart ring, glasses, camera-equipped AirPods rumored in wearables push
Apple has been deeply investing into wearables for years, and a report about smart glasses, smart rings, and AirPods details what the future might hold.Oura Smart RingApple already sells a number of wearable devices to consumers, including its Apple.....»»
Researchers develop molecules for a new class of antibiotics that can overcome drug resistant bacteria
About a decade ago, researchers in UC Santa Barbara chemistry professor Guillermo Bazan's lab began to observe a recurring challenge in their research: Some of the compounds they were developing to harness energy from bacteria were instead killing th.....»»
Indigenous Colombians fret as sacred mountain glaciers melt
In the shade of a sacred tree, Indigenous wise men chew coca leaves as they mull the threats to their home among the melting, snow-capped peaks of Colombia's Sierra Nevada mountains......»»
Once melting glaciers shut down the Gulf Stream, we will see extreme climate change within decades, study shows
Superstorms, abrupt climate shifts and New York City frozen in ice. That's how the blockbuster Hollywood movie "The Day After Tomorrow" depicted an abrupt shutdown of the Atlantic Ocean's circulation and the catastrophic consequences......»»
Hands on with Apple Vision Pro ZEISS optical inserts
If you need glasses or contacts, there's a solid chance you'll need optical inserts to use Apple Vision Pro. Here's what you need to know about these magnetic lenses.Apple Vision Pro ZEISS optical insertsApple Vision Pro is designed to fit the user's.....»»
Apple Vision Pro just doesn’t support my eye prescription
Well, this is awkward. As it turns out, I won’t be able to use Apple’s new product called Vision due to my own vision. Like a lot of people, I wear glasses to correct my eyesight. I can pass an eye exam and drive a motorcycle, but I cannot use Ap.....»»
XREAL (formerly Nreal) Air AR glasses are so cool but need some serious work
The XREAL (formerly Nreal) AR glasses provide an immersive external monitor experience, but the augmented reality and 3D offerings are disappointing. When I was a kid, I was given a Virtual Boy — Nintendo’s very ‘90s predecess.....»»
Researchers discover that blocking an essential nutrient inhibits malaria parasite growth
Living organisms often create what is needed for life from scratch. For humans, this process means the creation of most essential compounds needed to survive. But not every living thing has this capability, such as the parasite that causes malaria, w.....»»
Researchers identify a decline in microbial genetic richness in the western Arctic Ocean
The Arctic region is experiencing climate change at a much faster rate than the rest of the world. Melting ice sheets, runoff from thawing permafrost, and other factors are rapidly changing the composition of the Arctic Ocean's water. And that change.....»»