Piecing together Scotland"s religious past with shards of glass
Two Scottish researchers are trying to piece together part of Scotland's religious past by combining hi-tech science with historical knowledge......»»
The "glass obstacle course" facing women in marine science
Major change is needed to counteract the lack of gender equality in marine science, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU)......»»
Where the heck are my Apple Glasses?
Apple's WWDC 2022 keynote made no mention of AR, VR, realityOS, or Apple Glass.....»»
Origin of the boson peak in amorphous solids
Scientists from the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo used molecular dynamics simulations to better understand the unusual properties of amorphous solids, such as glass. They found that certain dynamical defects help explain.....»»
Scientists announce a breakthrough in determining life"s origin on Earth—and maybe Mars
Scientists at the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution announced today that ribonucleic acid (RNA), an analog of DNA that was likely the first genetic material for life, spontaneously forms on basalt lava glass. Such glass was abundant on Earth.....»»
Study suggests sectarian identity in Middle East tied to domestic matters, not a larger, transnational religious split
As the old adage has it, all politics is local. That might seem a quaint idea in an age of social media and global connectivity. And yet, as a study co-led by an MIT political scientist finds, it may describe Middle East politics more accurately than.....»»
Study sheds light on life beyond Rome"s frontier
Archaeologists from Edinburgh have discovered more than 100 Iron Age settlements in south-west Scotland that date from the time of Roman occupation......»»
Star Trek Wines: the Next Generation. Ars Technica Taste-Tests Klingon Blood Wine
Would you drink a glass of Klingon Blood Wine? Or Cardassian Kanar Red Blend? Maybe you'd prefer the Andorian Blue Premium Chardonnay, or the United Federation of Planets Special Reserve Sauvignon Blanc... Star Trek wines — a collaboration be.....»»
Trademark for "realityOS" points to VR, AR at WWDC
A trademark for "realityOS" has been discovered, a filing that could mean WWDC 2022 will see the launch of Apple's dedicated VR and AR platform.Renders of Apple Glass and a mixed-reality headset.Apple has been rumored to be working on a VR or AR head.....»»
Decline in North Sea puffins causes concern
The Isle of May, off Scotland's east coast, is home to one of the UK's biggest colonies of seabirds. Some 200,000 birds, from kittiwakes to guillemots can flock to the rocky outcrop at the height of the breeding season......»»
New route to build materials out of tiny particles
Researcher Laura Rossi and her group at TU Delft have found a new way to build synthetic materials out of tiny glass particles—so-called colloids. Together with their colleagues from Queen's University and the University of Amsterdam, they showed t.....»»
Fears of lumpy skin disease resurgence at Eid festival
While Pakistan has managed to confine an outbreak of lumpy skin disease that affects cattle and buffaloes there are fears that cattle fairs ahead of the religious festival Eid-ul-Azha might trigger a second wave......»»
HannStar Display to set up IGZO TFT-LCD production lines
HannStar Display will set up IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) TFT-LCD panel production lines based on 5G or 6G glass substrates, according company vice president Wu Hsu-ho......»»
Shards of the Planet Mercury May Be Hiding on Earth
New research explains how meteorites called aubrites may actually be shattered pieces of the planet closest to the sun from the early days of the solar system. From a report: Mercury does not make sense. It is a bizarre hunk of rock with a compositio.....»»
Urgent soda recall: Every soda from this brand was recalled over exploding cans
The new Wisco Pop soda recall is the most unusual of the various drink recalls we’ve seen recently. Like other similar actions, a contaminant triggered the recall. But it’s pot pieces of glass or plastic that can cause injuries. And it’s no.....»»
Apple plans to make "Apple Glass" comfortable for extended immersive experiences
Apple AR devices such as "Apple Glass," may feature cooling to keep the wearer comfortable, and minutely adjust AR/VR environments to make them seem natural."Apple Glass" will spearhead a slew of Apple AR products, features and servicesRight from whe.....»»
Glass and the energy reform: Sustainable production thanks to electricity?
2022 is the international year of glass. And yet many glass factories are struggling to survive. High energy costs and considerable CO2 emissions mean that glass production faces a challenging future. Researchers at FAU and Technische Hochshchule Nü.....»»
Custom "headphones" boost atomic radio reception 100-fold
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have boosted the sensitivity of their atomic radio receiver a hundredfold by enclosing a small glass cylinder of cesium atoms inside what looks like custom copper "headphones.".....»»
Intertrust launches two features for enterprises aiming to protect data operations and IoT devices
Intertrust launched two major feature enhancements to its multi-party data interoperability platform, Intertrust Platform, that create trust and provide protection by bridging enterprise data operations and IoT devices with single pane of glass funct.....»»
Apple Watch glass rumor revives flat-edge design for Series 8 or other models
Less than six months away from Apple introducing Apple Watch Series 8, this upcoming smartwatch is again rumored to feature a flat-edge design. After leakers and analysts supported that Apple Watch Series 7 would be the one to feature this new look,.....»»
Dissection by TikTok: Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial posts are making accidental influencers out of some, targets out of others
TikTok posts about actor Johnny Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, have turned a stay-at-home mom based in Scotland into an accidental influencer. Or, perhaps more aptly, a DeppTok influencer......»»