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 hand-cranked calculator invented by a Nazi concentration camp prisoner
For two decades, the Curta was the best portable calculator in the world. Enlarge / The Curta mechanical calculator. (credit: Getty Images) It’s no bigger than a drinking glass, and it fits easily in the palm of the hand. It.....»»
Color-changing magnifying glass gives clear view of infrared light
Detecting light beyond the visible red range of our eyes is hard to do, because infrared light carries so little energy compared to ambient heat at room temperature. This obscures infrared light unless specialized detectors are chilled to very low te.....»»
Beads of glass in meteorites help scientists piece together how solar system formed
Ever since scientists started looking at meteorites with microscopes, they've been puzzled—and fascinated—by what's inside. Most meteorites are made of tiny beads of glass that date back to the earliest days of the solar system, before the planet.....»»
Domestic violence goes unrecognized in faith communities
Australians who are frequently involved in religion and who identify as religious are less likely to acknowledge domestic violence is an issue within their faith community, despite acknowledging it as a national issue, a new study has found......»»
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey steps down, replaced by CTO Parag Agrawal effective immediately
Dorsey, along with a host of others including Noah Glass, Biz Stone and Evan Williams, launched Twitter in mid-2006. He was the company’s original CEO but transitioned to board chairman a couple of years later. He was again named CEO in late 2015 a.....»»
Experts, activists say health equity needs more emphasis in fight against climate change
Nearly three decades after the world first came together to address climate change, its impact on human health was a focus of talks this month in Glasgow, Scotland......»»
UK warns of "Arctic shot" after three killed in storm
Britain braced for an Arctic freeze Sunday in the aftermath of a powerful storm that left three people dead and thousands in Scotland facing days without power......»»
The ancient origins of glass
Glass's rich history is being traced using modern archaeology and materials science. Enlarge / This glass fish was found in a fairly modest private house in Amarna, buried under a plaster floor along with a few other objects. It may on.....»»
New ultrahard diamond glass synthesized
Carnegie's Yingwei Fei and Lin Wang were part of an international research team that synthesized a new ultrahard form of carbon glass with a wealth of potential practical applications for devices and electronics. It is the hardest known glass with th.....»»
In a first, scientists captured growth of butterfly wings inside chrysalis on video
MIT team replaced part of a pupa's cuticle with a glass window for experiments. Enlarge / A painted lady butterfly lands on a flower. The bright iridescent colors in its wings don't come from pigment molecules but from how the wings ar.....»»
By keeping ferroelectric "bubbles" intact, researchers pave way for new devices
When a magician suddenly pulls a tablecloth off a table laden with plates and glasses, there is a moment of suspense as the audience wonders if the stage will soon be littered with broken glass. Until now, an analogous dilemma had faced scientists wo.....»»
The best Black Friday air fryer deals are here, and they"re great
UPDATE: Nov. 17, 2021, 2:30 p.m. EST Black Friday sales have begun. Here are the best deals on air fryers at the time of this writing. BEST AMAZON AIR FRYER DEAL: Cosori Five Quart Air Fryer, a sleek fryer with a tempered glass top — $89.9.....»»
The best air fryers for making crispy food faster than the oven
BEST DEALS ON AIR FRYERS (updated Nov. 18, 2021):Cosori Five Quart Air Fryer, a sleek fryer with a tempered glass top — $89.98 $114.99 (save $25.01)Ninja Four Quart Air Fryer, a reliable fryer for a great price — $69 $119.99 (save $50.99).....»»
Apple Patent Fights Lookie-Loos With Glass-Activated Screen Blur
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A patent filed by Apple and published Thursday by the US Patent and Trademark Office details the tech giant's interest in creating "privacy eyewear" that blurs content on a device's screen unless.....»»
Phasing out gasoline cars and coal: What the UN climate talks have and haven"t achieved
As the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, enters its final day Friday, global leaders can point to signs of real progress. But the Earth is still headed for a dangerous level of warming......»»
How close are we to climate tipping points?
As world leaders gather at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, to take bolder action against climate change, human activity has already warmed the planet 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels......»»
Plant-based gummy candy helps vegans and vegetarians get their vitamins
Worldwide, millions of people follow vegan and vegetarian diets for religious, ethical, environmental or economic reasons. While these diets have purported health benefits, they can also lack essential nutrients, such as vitamins B12 and D3, if not w.....»»
Plant-based gummy candy helps vegans and vegetarians get their vitamins
Worldwide, millions of people follow vegan and vegetarian diets for religious, ethical, environmental or economic reasons. While these diets have purported health benefits, they can also lack essential nutrients, such as vitamins B12 and D3, if not w.....»»
The magic 1.5: What"s behind climate talks" key elusive goal
One phrase, really just a number, dominates climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland: The magic and elusive 1.5......»»
New climate pledges, if fulfilled, now significantly more likely to prevent worst of global warming
Over 100 nations have issued new commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ahead of the United Nations Conference of the Parties, or COP26, currently underway in Glasgow, Scotland......»»