PIP-II transportation test frame is ready for action at Fermilab
Cryomodules are essential components for the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's accelerator complex upgrade, known as the Proton Improvement Plan II, or PIP-II......»»
Parabolic flight with exoskeleton: Researchers test fine motor skills in weightlessness
Fine motor tasks under space conditions are particularly challenging and must first be trained on Earth. Scientists from the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) are investigating whethe.....»»
Book bans as political action: Evidence from US schools
During the 2022 school year, schools banned books more often than ever before in United States history. Katie Spoon, Isabelle Langrock, and colleagues analyzed data from PEN America on 2,532 book bans that occurred during the year, in combination wit.....»»
Why social media rarely leads to constructive political action
While social media platforms are rife with problems—from harassment to misinformation—many argue that the platforms also nurture political movements, such as the Arab Spring and #MeToo......»»
Drone test of planetary landing radar
This drone took to the sky over Finland to assess the suitability of one particular terrestrial technology for space: the radar systems found in many of today's cars, responsible for automated cruise control and other safe driving functions......»»
EU to impose tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs
China has signaled it’s ready to retaliate, threatening measures across agriculture, aviation and cars with large engines......»»
Download the new iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 wallpapers right here
Following the announcement of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on Monday, Apple has released the first beta so that developers can try out the new features and get their apps ready ahead of the official launch this fall. And in addition to new featu.....»»
Scientists engineer yellow-seeded camelina with high oil output
Efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from transportation fuels are increasing demand for oil produced by nonfood crops. These plants use sunlight to power the conversion of atmospheric carbon dioxide into oil, which accumulates in seeds. Crop.....»»
As NASA watches Starship closely, here’s what the agency wants to see next
"What happens if I don't have a Human Landing System available to execute a mission?" Enlarge / The rocket for SpaceX's fourth full-scale Starship test flight awaits liftoff from Starbase, the company's private launch base in Sou.....»»
This 500Hz gaming monitor from Alienware is down to $300 from $700
It's time to get serious with your gaming monitor! Save $300 off the 500Hz Alienware monitor that’s going to leave your frame rate foes in the dust......»»
Scientists make and test efficient water-splitting catalyst predicted by theory
Hydrogen (H2) is a promising fuel for reducing greenhouse gases, especially if produced by using renewable energy to split water molecules (H2O). But as simple as it may seem to break water into hydrogen and oxygen, the chemistry is complex......»»
I saw the first hour of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and it was action-packed
I saw the first hour Dragon Age: The Veilguard behind closed doors at Summer Game Fest. Here's a play-by-play of what happened......»»
iOS 18 Photos hands-on: Get ready for major changes to one of your most-used iPhone apps
Years ago, the iPhone was young enough that Apple could make major changes to how iOS works and receive minimal pushback. Today, the iPhone is a mature product with billions of users, so any change in iOS is bound to receive more attention and even c.....»»
Stoke Space ignites its ambitious main engine for the first time
"This industry is going toward full reusability. To me, that is the inevitable end state." Enlarge / A drone camera captures the hotfire test of Stoke Space's full-flow staged combustion engine at the company's testing facility i.....»»
Studying archaeological roads gives insights into connectivity and movement
Archaeologist Tuna Kalayci investigates roads in a recent edited book. What happens if we think of roads not only as containers of action, but also as dynamic and complex phenomena, as the action itself? This question inspired Dr. Tuna Kalayci to bri.....»»
Nanoparticles reprogram mouse immune systems to cope with allergens
Two doses of allergen-encapsulating nanoparticles delivered intravenously prevented anaphylaxis during a food allergy test in mice, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers......»»
This 1994 film is one of the best action movies ever made. Here’s why it still holds up
This 1994 action movie hasn't aged a bit, and is more exciting than the latest John Wick or Bad Boys sequel. Find out what it is and why you should watch it......»»
3 underrated action movies on Amazon Freevee you should watch in June 2024
If you're looking for some excitement, then check out these three underrated action movies on Amazon Freevee that you should watch in June 2024......»»
"Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" coming to iPad, iPhone, and Mac
Get ready to head to the bayou in "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard," coming to your favorite Apple devices on July 2.'Resident Evil 7: Biohazard' out for iPad, iPhone, and Mac in July'Resident Evil 7: Biohazard' out for iPad, iPhone, and Mac in July'Resid.....»»
The Oceans Court ruled that the seas are a hot mess. Why haven"t you heard about it?
On May 21, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, in Hamburg, Germany, ruled that greenhouse gases are marine pollutants and nations must take action to "reduce, control and prevent" their effects. The tribunal, sometimes called the Ocean.....»»
Volvo recalls EX30 electric crossover on software glitch
Volvo is recalling its EX30 electric crossover because the small crossover might have an error in the center screen causing the speedometer to go into test mode when the car starts......»»