Salty Sea Spray Keeps Lightning Strikes Away
Particles of sea salt in the air could stop clouds from charging up for a lightning strike.....»»
Researchers harness bacteria-eating viruses to create powerful food decontamination spray
Researchers at McMaster University have created a powerful new weapon against bacterial contamination and infection......»»
LG"s new curved OLED gaming monitor may outclass Samsung"s Odyssey line
The upcoming UltraGear display will house a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time for lightning fast gameplay......»»
UK strikes digital trade deal with Ukraine
The agreement is expected to improve cooperation on cyber security, AI and new technologies......»»
Image: Hubble Telescope spies sparkling spray of stars in NGC 2660
This glittering group of stars, shining through the darkness like sparks left behind by a firework, is NGC 2660 in the constellation Vela, best viewed in the southern sky. NGC 2660 is an open cluster, a type of star cluster that can contain anywhere.....»»
Physicists strike gold, solving 50-year lightning mystery
The chances of being struck by lightning are less than one in a million, but those odds shortened considerably this month when more than 4.2 million lightning strikes were recorded in every Australian state and territory over the weekend of 12-13 Nov.....»»
Cyber-mercenary group Bahamut strikes again via fake Android VPN apps
The Bahamut ATP is thought to be a service for hire, targeting entities in the Middle East and South Asia since 2016 via fake VPN apps......»»
COP27 summit strikes historic deal to fund climate damages
A fraught UN climate summit wrapped up Sunday with a landmark deal on funding to help vulnerable countries cope with devastating impacts of global warming—but also anger over a failure to push further ambition on cutting emissions......»»
Apple"s iPhone 15 Pro may get faster USB-C ports than mainstream models
In a recent post on Twitter, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said his latest survey indicates all new (2023) iPhones will ditch the Lightning connector and switch to USB-C. Only the two flagship models, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 1.....»»
NASA Webb micrometeoroid mitigation update
Micrometeoroid strikes are an unavoidable aspect of operating any spacecraft. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was engineered to withstand continual bombardment from these dust-sized particles moving at extreme velocities, to continue to generate gr.....»»
How to get gold camos in Modern Warfare II
Nothing strikes fear into the heart of your enemy quite like a glistening golden gun. Here's how to unlock the iconic camo in Modern Warfare II multiplayer......»»
Public views drone strikes with other countries" support as most legitimate
As the military use of aerial drones in Ukraine and other global battlefields increases, a first-of-its kind survey reveals that Americans consider tactical strikes, used with the consent of other nations, to be the most morally legitimate or appropr.....»»
Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro with USB-C to offer major boost in data transfer speeds
One of the headlining changes of next year’s iPhone 15 lineup is expected to be the switching from Lightning to USB-C. Alongside that change, reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is now reporting that this will lead to a significant boost in wired.....»»
Ford F-150 Lightning shows narrowing lead as most popular electric pickup for second year
The Lightning topped its competitors overall, ranking especially high among truck owners, current EV owners and those age 42 and up. The Toyota Tacoma EV also showed desirable results......»»
Epic strikes back at Apple’s iOS “security” defense in appeals court
Is the iOS "walled garden" a security feature, or just an "excuse" to rake in profits? Enlarge / An exhibit from the district court case arguing that Apple's "walled garden" was an attempt to juice profits. (credit: Apple vs. Epi.....»»
Legoland crafts a life-size F-150 Lightning replica
The Florida theme park used Lego bricks to create a life-size replica of Ford's electric pickup......»»
Climate change strikes: Lightning patterns change with global warming
New research has shown climate change could alter lightning patterns across Europe......»»
LGear Lightning 2-in-1 charger: Good for iPhones, not for AirPods
The LGear two-in-one charging stand can charge compatible iPhones quickly, but AirPods too slowly.LGear 2-in-1 charging standLike its larger cousin, the 2-in-1 stand offers a way to reduce the number of cables present in an area. It supports the iPho.....»»
iPhone 15 is finally adding USB-C, but AirPods Pro 2 show why it’s going to be a mess
All signs point to Apple finally making the jump to USB-C with next year’s iPhone 15. The change is due in large part to new regulation in the European Union, but with the Lightning port celebrating its 10th birthday, it was time for a change rega.....»»
LGear 3-in-1 charging dock review: A cat tree for your devices
The 3-in-1 Lightning Charging Dock from LGear is a charging tree for Apple devices that can help reduce the number of cables and chargers on anyone's desk.LGear 3-in-1 Lightning Charging DockLGear has a few charging options available, and the Lightni.....»»
Mars: Could life itself have made the planet uninhabitable?
Four billion years ago, the solar system was still young. Almost fully formed, its planets were starting to experience asteroid strikes a little less frequently. Our own planet could have become habitable as long as 3.9 billion years ago, but its pri.....»»