Obsessed with Colorful Orbs
Maker and educator, Debra Ansell is my guest on this episode of Make:cast. She is obsessed with orbs– colorful, LED orbs and she shows us how to build a brightly lit orb in the new issue of Make Magazine. Debra and I talk about the process of.....»»
Seven things you should know about blue-green algae
It happens every summer: blue-green algae bloom into vast blankets of colorful scum in lakes, disrupting ecosystems and potentially exposing people to toxins......»»
Professor spreads the gospel of "good fire" through an eco-cultural lens
A pyromaniac is someone unhealthily obsessed with the destructive power of fire. Melinda Adams instead is pulled toward the term pyromantic—a lover of "good fire" for the benefits it can bring to people, communities and the environment as a whole......»»
Irrational horror: How Skinamarink, The Outwaters, and Enys Men remystify the genre
Skinamarink, The Outwaters, and Enys Men bring some welcome irrationality back to a horror genre that is too obsessed with blunt metaphors about past trauma......»»
Turn your PS5 into a colorful throwback with these translucent faceplates
Dbrand is making PS5 console covers again, this time with translucent Retro Darkplates that mimic the look of classic Nintendo 64 consoles......»»
People"s choice: Snowy owl and kingfisher triumph as Finland"s most attractive birds
Recent research has revealed which bird species are the most pleasant to the human eye, and which are less attractive. The most visually appealing species were often colorful birds, but also some large birds of prey are in the top......»»
Apple Watch Pride collection: A look back at its colorful releases
The Apple Watch has been one of the top Apple products to receive multiple LGBTQ+-inspired accessories and watch faces throughout the years. Here's a look at different pride-inspired styles Apple has released for the watch.Apple Watch Pride 2023 band.....»»
Image: Hubble observes jellyfish galaxy JO206
The jellyfish galaxy JO206 trails across this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing a colorful star-forming disk surrounded by a pale, luminous cloud of dust. A handful of foreground bright stars with crisscross diffraction spike.....»»
Researchers dig deep to unveil causes of decline for North America"s smallest falcon
The American kestrel, a colorful and charismatic falcon, has kept researchers scratching their heads for years. Population declines are confirmed across North America, but who or what to blame has remained elusive......»»
A shocking number of birds are in trouble
We know better than ever how to help endangered birds, with notable conservation successes. Enlarge / Birds, with their different shapes, colorful plumage and fascinating behaviors, are a delight to people all over the world. The.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 31, 2023 – Colorful AirPods, more Reality Pro rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Robo.....»»
Researchers solve colorful Kuiper Belt puzzle
The Kuiper Belt is a massive disk of icy bodies, including Pluto, that is located just outside of Neptune's orbit in our solar system. Objects observed in the Kuiper Belt exhibit a more diversified color range than any other solar system population,.....»»
Beating the heat: These plant-based iridescent films stay cool in the sun
Cellulose is sustainable, biocompatible, and ideal for radiative cooling applications. Enlarge / A colorful, textured bi-layer film made from plant-based materials cools down when it’s in the sun. (credit: Qingchen Shen).....»»
The making of a Mona Lisa hologram
Holograms are often displayed in science fiction as colorful, life-sized projections. But what seems like the technology of the future is actually the technology of the present, and now it has been used to recreate the Mona Lisa......»»
Apple almost launched colorful AirPods, canceled for unknown reasons
One of the most oft-heard complaints about Apple’s AirPods is that they are only available in white. Many have wondered why the company doesn’t offer a range of colorful AirPods, to match iPhone colors. The same Apple collector who yesterday re.....»»
Google Search starts rolling out ChatGPT-style generative AI results
If you opt-in to generative AI, big, colorful boxes will appear in search. Google's generative search results turn the normally stark-white results page into a range of pastel.....»»
Dyson is gearing up to launch the most powerful robot vacuum in the world
The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is said to be twice as powerful as any robot vacuum currently on the market, and it boasts a bold, colorful design......»»
Colorless nanoparticles used to create lightweight, colorful paint
Nanoparticles manipulate light at specific wavelengths to create colors. Enlarge / Materials in a butterfly's wing create color by altering the paths taken by some wavelengths of light. This was the inspiration for a new form of.....»»
These tiny jumping spiders walk like ants to evade predators
"Its gait and trajectory show high similarity with multiple ant species.” Enlarge / The colorful jumping spider Siler collingwoodi mimics the walk of an ant to evade predators. (credit: Hua Zeng) We typically think of.....»»
Is it an ant? Is it a plant? No, it"s a spider combining camouflage and movement mimicry
A species of tiny, colorful jumping spider employs two lines of defense to avoid being eaten: camouflaging with plants and walking like an ant. Researchers report May 17 in the journal iScience that this combination of camouflage and movement mimicry.....»»
Best Colorful cases for your Pixel 7a
With the release of the Pixel 7a we have a selection of colourful cases that are going to keep you looking stylish and protected for many years to come. With the launch of the new Pixel 7a one of the first things you want to do is get yours.....»»