Peer into the eyes of Cyberdog
When someone mentioned to me that Xiaomi was launching its own “robot dog,” my mind immediately went to Sony’s Aibo. And honestly, it would have been difficult to be more wrong. Now that the news has been out for a few days, the company’s hea.....»»
Popeye Variations Remixes a Comic Book Icon for 2022
Grab a can of spinach and feast your eyes on our exclusive preview of Popeye Variations, a new art book that features dozens of artists putting a fresh spin on an iconic comic book hero.Popeye the Sailor Man is pushing 100 these days, but he's st.....»»
How to avoid getting scammed on Zelle
Cashless P2P (peer-to-peer) transaction apps are great and have unequivocally made our lives easier, but as is the case with any emergent technology, scammers are quick to find ways to exploit them for ill-gotten gains.Unlike other low-level financia.....»»
Scam nation: Why living with grifters is our new normal
Dubious text messages from unknown numbers were multiplying before my eyes. More worryingly, they were starting to evolve. I'm not talking classic phishing strategies (the IRS is trying to reach you; you need to verify your bank account; y.....»»
A conversation with @klit.klittredge, American Girl doll meme maker and shitposter
If you've spent any time on the internet recently, chances are you've seen an American Girl doll on your feed. With their dead eyes and characteristic front teeth, these dolls have consumed public consciousness for decades, and now they're experienci.....»»
Mechanical sensors help coordinate cell organization during eye development
In a surprising discovery with important implications for developmental biology and regenerative medicine, RIKEN biologists have learned how mechanical forces guide the formation of the eyes in chick embryos. Their research is published in Science Ad.....»»
Apple names new VPs for Maps, Services, Silicon
Apple has named a number of new vice presidents for its teams, with Maps, Services, and Silicon teams getting new supervisory pairs of eyes.Apple annually makes changes to its list of vice presidents in the fall, typically under its regular performan.....»»
NASA eyes November for launch attempt of Moon rocket
NASA said Friday it would try to launch its Moon mega-rocket in November, without committing to a precise date for the much-delayed Artemis 1 mission......»»
Discovery of new microscopic species expands the tree of life
Scientists have discovered several very rare species of microorganisms, some of which have never been seen before and others which have escaped the curious eyes of scientists for over a hundred years......»»
SpaceX eyes mission to extend life of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope
SpaceX is working with NASA to explore the possibility of using its Dragon spacecraft to extend the life of the Hubble Space Telescope mission......»»
All Eyes Are on Ian, the Hurricane of the Future
Tropical storms are increasingly likely to batter the US as oceans warm—and will continue to wreak havoc so long as climate change remains unaddressed......»»
How to hide photos on your iPhone with iOS 16
Most of us take a multitude of photos on our smartphones, but you may want to hide some of the more personal ones from prying eyes. Here's how on an iPhone......»»
Machine learning helps scientists peer (a second) into the future
The past may be a fixed and immutable point, but with the help of machine learning, the future can at times be more easily divined......»»
New research finds that viruses may have "eyes and ears" on us
New UMBC-led research in Frontiers in Microbiology suggests that viruses are using information from their environment to "decide" when to sit tight inside their hosts and when to multiply and burst out, killing the host cell. The work has implication.....»»
GM eyes redeveloped AMC property in Detroit, takes Pontiac site
At least 2.2 million square feet of new space in the Detroit area is being leased directly to GM or is tied to the automaker......»»
EV battery maker Gotion eyes Michigan for new plant
Gotion could spend up to $3.6 billion while adding 500 jobs initially and possibly 2,000 within 10 years, The Detroit News reported......»»
Can offering choice to researchers reduce researcher bias?
High-quality peer review has never been more important to validate the science we publish. With research integrity regularly hitting the headlines, especially since the COVID pandemic, publishers and reviewers play a pivotal role in ensuring robust,.....»»
Importance of gender-affirming school culture to reduce peer victimization among gender-nonconforming youth
Gender nonconforming youth are often subject to bullying and harassment, but the negative effects of this experience are not well understood. Previous studies have found that gender-nonconforming youth are at heightened risk of depression, social wit.....»»
How to enable dark mode in Snapchat
Do you want to stop your eyes from burning each time you open Snapchat? That’s what dark mode is for, and here’s how you can enable it on both iOS and Android devices. Dark mode is an awesome feature on both iPhones and Android phones. Mo.....»»
Using eyes in the sky to locate seals in a rapidly changing Arctic
This summer, researchers managed to collect stunning drone images of both ringed seals and walruses. In one fjord, the St. Jonsfjorden, twelve ringed seals were found spread out throughout the fjord, resting on the fast ice. However, approaching and.....»»
Aligning the Eyes of the Universe Machine
The James Webb Space Telescope, in just a few months of operation, has begun to change our view of the universe. Its images—more detailed than what was possible before—show space aglow with galaxies, some of them formed very soon after the big.....»»