Salty Sea Spray Keeps Lightning Strikes Away
Particles of sea salt in the air could stop clouds from charging up for a lightning strike.....»»
Q&A: Celebrity owl Flaco"s recent death in NYC highlights how bird strikes with buildings are strikingly common
The recent death of Flaco, a Eurasian eagle owl who escaped from New York City's famed Central Park Zoo last year, brought new attention to the issue of bird strikes: Experts estimate that roughly a billion birds die in the U.S. every year in collisi.....»»
Backbone debuts 2nd Gen iPhone Lightning controller grip with magnetic adapters, new D-pad, more
Backbone is rounding out its iPhone gaming controller grips today by refreshing the Lightning side of its lineup. We first saw the USB-C version get some love last fall, and now those with an iPhone 14 or older can . more….....»»
New iPads may be coming soon, but they won’t change the awkward spot the iPad is in
Op-ed: The iPad needs more than a simple hardware refresh to fix what ails it. Enlarge / Apple's $329 9th-gen iPad is over 2 years old and the last model to use Lightning or the old Apple Pencil. (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
How to get the Thunderbolt of Zeus in Fortnite
The Thunderbolt of Zeus lets you rise into the air and hurl lightning bolts at foes below you. Here's everything you need to know about this thundrous item......»»
If you love retro games, you need to check out this killer Mega Man throwback
If you love retro platformers, the lightning fast Berserk Boy should be on your radar......»»
iPhone error 4013: What it is and how to fix it
It may seem scary at first, but iPhone error 4013 is a fairly simple problem to fix. Here's what you need to do when it strikes your iPhone, iPad, or iPod......»»
Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail
It's been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and the tall clouds in the distance remind you of cauliflower. You hear a sharp crack, like the sound of a batter hitting a home run, or a low rumble reminiscent of a truck driving down the highway. A.....»»
If exoplanets have lightning, it"ll complicate the search for life
Discovering exoplanets is almost routine now. We've found over 5,500 exoplanets, and the next step is to study their atmospheres and look for biosignatures. The James Webb Space Telescope is leading the way in that effort. But in some exoplanet atmos.....»»
Scientists develop biocompatible fluorescent spray that detects fingerprints in ten seconds
Scientists have developed a water-soluble, non-toxic fluorescent spray that makes fingerprints visible in just a few seconds, making forensic investigations safer, easier and quicker......»»
The Ford F-150 Lightning’s latest headache? A stop-ship order
The quality problem does not appear to affect EVs already at dealerships. Enlarge / On February 9, Ford suspended shipments of model-year 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks to dealerships. (credit: Ford) Ford ha.....»»
Ford halts 2024 F-150 Lightning shipments; delivery of gasoline trucks begins roughly two months after production
The Lightning stop-ship order went into effect Feb. 9, Ford said, and it's unclear when it will be lifted......»»
Is Dune 2 the next Empire Strikes Back? Here’s what the critics are saying
The early word on Dune: Part Two is overwhelmingly positive. But can Dune 2 become the next Empire Strikes Back for our generation? Here's what the critics say......»»
Upgrade to iPhone 15? You’ll need this cable for CarPlay
Apple changed the charging port from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15. A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders may need to purchase a separate cable to continue using CarPlay. more….....»»
Measles Strikes a Florida Elementary School With Over 100 Unvaccinated Kids
Nearly 11 percent of the students aren't fully immunized, prompting concerns of broader infection......»»
New AirPods Max rumored to hit shelves in 2024 without giant feature changes
A new rumor suggests that Apple will be refreshing its AirPods Max before the year ends — but only to swap out its Lightning port.AirPods MaxApple released its high-end AirPods Max in 2020 and still hasn't released a second generation yet. However,.....»»
Stellantis profit fell 10% in second half of 2023 due to UAW strikes
Annual profit-sharing payouts to UAW employees in North America will be $13,860, Stellantis said, down from $14,760 last year......»»
Stellantis profit fell 10% in H2 due to N. America strikes
Stellantis is preparing for a difficult year with higher global vehicle output weighing on prices and an unpredictable broader backdrop......»»
Many Colors, One Spray Paint Can
This fairly simple device allows for smooth switching of colors while spray painting The post Many Colors, One Spray Paint Can appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
High-tech spray can prevent and cure rusty plant threat
Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed a treatment that can both prevent and cure infection caused by an invasive fungal disease devastating native Australian plants......»»
A new study makes the case for asteroid strikes setting in motion global glaciation in the distant past
A research team has picked a side in the "Snowball Earth" debate over the possible cause of planet-wide deep freeze events that occurred in the distant past. According to their new study, these so-called "Snowball" Earth periods, in which the planet'.....»»