Physicists may have cracked the case of “Zen” stones balanced on ice pedestals
The stone creates shade, causing variations in sublimation of the surrounding ice Enlarge / A laboratory reproduction of the Zen stone phenomenon in a lyophilizer. (credit: Nicolas Taberlet / Nicolas Plihon) Visit the Small Sea of Lake Baikal.....»»
Physicists control electronic properties of moiré crystals
If you make a material thinner and thinner, at a certain point it undergoes a seemingly miraculous transformation: A two-dimensional material that consists of only one or two layers of molecules sometimes has completely different properties than the.....»»
Lethal climate destruction: Linguistics researcher makes the case for using medical language in climate discourse
"Global warming," "greenhouse effect," and "climate catastrophe" are all terms we are familiar with from international public discourse on the looming effects of climate change. But these terms seem to be limited in their efficacy......»»
Carbon dating: Developing a measurement tool for a 23-year-old cold case
When local law enforcement are unable to identify skeletal remains, they may seek out external resources and capabilities like those at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (CAMS). That's exactly wh.....»»
Physicists uncover key to resolving long-standing inertial confinement fusion hohlraum drive deficit
A team of researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has made advancements in understanding and resolving the long-standing "drive-deficit" problem in indirect-drive inertial confinement fusion (ICF) experiments. This discovery coul.....»»
UK climate strategy under scrutiny at landmark court case
The British government on Tuesday faces an unprecedented legal challenge for allegedly failing to protect people, property and infrastructure from the likely effects of climate change......»»
Human bird flu cases tick up; second Colorado poultry farm reports spread
Seven cases have been reported in Colorado this month, bringing the total to 11. Enlarge (credit: Getty | David Paul Morris) A second Colorado poultry farm has reported a case of bird flu in a worker, marking the state'.....»»
The one (small) thing I’d change about the Sonos Ace headphones
The Sonos Ace headphones are really good, even though the case takes up a decent amount of space. Here's one way Sonos could make it better, though......»»
Stepping stones for wildlife: How linking up isolated habitats can help nature thrive in our cities
Imagine you're a fairywren living in a patch of scrub behind a schoolyard in the suburbs. It's been pretty nice so far, but a recent increase in neighborhood cats and the council's insect control tactics mean it's time to look for somewhere safer to.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 19, 2024 – New Vision Pro content, what’s next for the iPad mini
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple’s announcement of new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro. We also cover the news that the Trump shooter used an Android phone from Samsung, which was cracked by Cellebrite in ju.....»»
Results suggests titanium-48"s nuclear structure changes when observed at varying distances
The world around us is made up of particles invisible to the naked eye, but physicists continue to gain insights into this mysterious realm. Findings published in Physical Review C by Osaka Metropolitan University researchers show that the nuclear st.....»»
Trump shooter used Android phone from Samsung; cracked by Cellebrite in 40 minutes
Earlier this week, the FBI announced that it had accessed the locked phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who opened fire at a Trump rally last Saturday. A new report from Bloomberg today reveals more details about this process and the phone used.....»»
Why is my AirPods case flashing orange and how to fix it
Are you observing a flashing orange light on your AirPods case? There are several methods to troubleshoot this, including the steps outlined here......»»
Google Teaser Gives us an Official First Look at the Pixel 9 Pro
It comes with AI features, in case you already didn't know at this point. The post Google Teaser Gives us an Official First Look at the Pixel 9 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. With Google’s upcoming launch event only a few weeks awa.....»»
Best new 2024 M4 iPad Pro cases to keep your devices safe
Now that you've got your brand new M4 iPad Pro in hand, it's time for you to protect it with one of these great iPad Pro cases.Best new cases for M4 iPad Pro lineupIf you have recently purchased a new iPad Pro, you may be considering which case to us.....»»
NASA"s Curiosity rover discovers a surprise in a Martian rock
Scientists were stunned on May 30 when a rock that NASA's Curiosity Mars rover drove over cracked open to reveal something never seen before on the Red Planet: yellow sulfur crystals......»»
Opening up new ground in the search for dark matter
A new kind of detector for dark matter has the potential to make a direct detection of the enigmatic material, according to an analysis by RIKEN physicists......»»
Ally Q2 net income slips 11%; auto income down 19%
Ally Financial's net income fell 11 percent in the second quarter as the bank set aside more money in case of losses, experienced higher expenses and drew less net revenue from financing......»»
Physicists develop new theorems to describe the energy landscape formed when quantum particles gather together
An international team of physicists, centered at Trinity, has proven new theorems in quantum mechanics that describe the "energy landscapes" of collections of quantum particles......»»
I turned my iPhone into a BlackBerry, and now my fingers hate me
The Clicks Keyboard case adds a physical keyboard to the iPhone, and I've been using it with the big iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here's what it's like......»»
Insurance companies ask court to shield them from lender"s settlement costs
Three liability insurance companies have sued to avoid covering defense and settlement costs incurred by third-party lender Nicholas Financial in a separate class-action case involving allegations of deceptive and illegal loan-related practices......»»