Norwest’s Lisa Wu explains how to think like a VC when fundraising
The overlapping in job roles is uncanny: The best investors and founders have to find focus through the noise, understand the weight of due diligence and pitch others with conviction. At the TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising.....»»
New dark matter theory explains two puzzles in astrophysics
Thought to make up 85% of matter in the universe, dark matter is nonluminous and its nature is not well understood. While normal matter absorbs, reflects, and emits light, dark matter cannot be seen directly, making it harder to detect. A theory call.....»»
A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it"s made of
Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an artificial tree out of storage for the season. In all, about three-quarters of U.S. households typically have some kind of Christmas tree, su.....»»
Physicist explains X-rays that shouldn"t exist in "cold" plasma
For about 20 years, Caltech Professor of Applied Physics Paul Bellan and his group have been creating magnetically accelerated jets of plasma, an electrically conducting gas composed of ions and electrons, in a vacuum chamber big enough to hold a per.....»»
The ultimate Y2K gift guide for millennials and teens alike
We've put together a list of our favorite Y2K-inspired items, from butterfly clips and flip phone mirrors to Lisa Frank and more. The Y2K revival is still going strong, with a Coperni CD-player bag on the way, a musical remake of Mean Girls due.....»»
Study explains the rapid deterioration of one of painter Juan Miró"s favorite colors
A photo from 1978 shows famous Catalan surrealist painter Juan Miró in his Taller Sert, surrounded by his paintings. In the background, the bright, intense yellow of Femme dans le rue (1973), stands out. Fifty years later, that cadmium-based yellow.....»»
Wind of (climate) change: Himalayan glaciers react, blow cold winds down their slopes
Himalayan Glaciers fight back to preserve themselves, but for how long? An international team of researchers, co-led by Professor Francesca Pellicciotti of the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), explains a stunning phenomenon: rising.....»»
Research explains why we lie when returning that unwanted holiday gift
It's an iconic episode of "Seinfeld"—Jerry tries to return a jacket and when asked why, he replies, "spite." In fact, he goes on to explain, he didn't care for the person who sold it to him......»»
New theory explains how magnetic switchbacks form in the solar wind
A new study develops a theory of how magnetic switchbacks are formed around the sun. This quantitative model can be used to predict magnetic field variations and potentially explain the heating and acceleration of the solar wind......»»
Q&A: Where do accents come from? Linguist explains why we talk the way we talk
When it comes to how we talk, accents are often the thing people focus on first. We love to do impressions, and certain accents even have an impact on what we buy. But what exactly is an accent, and how does one develop?.....»»
"Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea"
A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb didn't work out......»»
From Prequelists to Reylos, these are the 9 definitive types of Star Wars fans
With over 40 years of history, the Star Wars fandom is a large one. Digital Trends identifies the 9 main types of Star Wars fans and explains who they are......»»
A scientist explains an approaching milestone marking the arrival of quantum computers
Quantum advantage is the milestone the field of quantum computing is fervently working toward, where a quantum computer can solve problems that are beyond the reach of the most powerful non-quantum, or classical, computers......»»
Q&A: Professor discusses new approaches for the implementation of the quantum internet
Researchers around the world are working on a network which could connect quantum computers with one another over long distances. Andreas Reiserer, Professor of Quantum Networks at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), explains the challenges whi.....»»
Apple’s Lisa Jackson named one of the most influential climate leaders of 2023 by TIME
Lisa Jackson, Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, was today named one of the most influential climate leaders of 2023 by TIME. The executive joined other influential personalities on this year’s TIME100 Climate l.....»»
Q&A: Is a volcano about to erupt in Iceland? Expert explains the telltale signs that an eruption might occur
Residents of Grindavik, a fishing town in southwestern Iceland, have evacuated and a state of emergency has been declared, as local authorities say a volcanic eruption may be imminent......»»
Climate change is altering animal brains and behavior—a neuroscientist explains how
Human-driven climate change is increasingly shaping the Earth's living environments. Rising temperatures, rapid shifts in rainfall and seasonality, and ocean acidification are presenting altered environments to many animal species. How do animals adj.....»»
A new theory linking evolution and physics has scientists baffled—but is it solving a problem that doesn"t exist?
In October, a paper titled "Assembly theory explains and quantifies selection and evolution" appeared in the journal Nature. The authors—a team led by Lee Cronin at the University of Glasgow and Sara Walker at Arizona State University—claim their.....»»
Will Saturn"s rings really "disappear" by 2025? An astronomer explains
If you can get your hands on a telescope, there are few sights more spectacular than the magnificent ringed planet—Saturn......»»
No Apple Tax for environmental efforts applied to users, says Lisa Jackson
Apple's Lisa Jackson says that buyers do not pay an Apple tax in order to fund the company's work fighting climate change and making its products greener.Lisa JacksonWhile some reports say Apple's environmental efforts far exceed those of its rivals,.....»»
What makes a film score frightening? Expert explains the techniques that build tension and make us jump
Think of the scariest film you've ever seen. Beyond any blood-curdling screams or pounding heartbeats, there's sure to be another sound that sticks in your memory—the score......»»