Saturday Citations: E-bike accident spike; epigenetics in memory formation; Komodo dragons now scarier
This week, we reported on new epigenetic findings in memory formation as well as a dramatic spike in micromobility-related head injuries, so there's a whole lot of head-related science on the front burner these days. There were new findings regarding.....»»
Bike lanes and narrowed streets don’t slow emergency vehicles
People love to complain about traffic calming, but it makes roads safer. Enlarge / Converting this street from two lanes in either direction to one lane in each direction with a turning lane in-between would make it much safer. (.....»»
The Summit 1 is not peak e-mountain bike, but it’s a great all-rounder
Great price, a solid all-around bike, but not everything you might want from an MTB. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) As I mentioned in another recent review, I've been checking out electric hardtail mountain bikes lately......»»
This breakthrough memory technology could make AI 1,000 times more efficient
Compute operations are done natively on the memory itself......»»
Flash deal: get Apple"s 14-inch MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM for $2,149
Save $250 on Apple's upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip and 36GB unified memory now through July 30.Save $250 on this MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM.The Space Black MacBook Pro normally sells for $2,399, but Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Pho.....»»
A blue miracle in the Eifel: How sapphires formed in volcanoes
Researchers at Heidelberg University are studying the formation of this characteristically blue-colored crystal in volcanic melts.....»»
California fire rapidly reaches state"s top 10 biggest ever
A fire raging out of control in northern California has rapidly become among the biggest ever in the western US state, authorities said Saturday......»»
Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart their prey, researchers find
Scientists have discovered that the serrated edges of Komodo dragons' teeth are tipped with iron. Led by researchers from King's College London, the study gives new insight into how Komodo dragons keep their teeth razor-sharp and may provide clues to.....»»
The Summit 1 is not peak mountain bike, but it’s a great all-rounder
Great price, a solid all-around bike, but not everything you might want from an MTB. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) As I mentioned in another recent review, I've been checking out electric hardtail mountain bikes lately......»»
Saturday Citations: E-bike accident spike; epigenetics in memory formation; Komodo dragons now scarier
This week, we reported on new epigenetic findings in memory formation as well as a dramatic spike in micromobility-related head injuries, so there's a whole lot of head-related science on the front burner these days. There were new findings regarding.....»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, July 27
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
SpaceX roars back to orbit barely two weeks after in-flight anomaly
"It was incredible to see how quickly the team was able to identify the cause of the mishap." Enlarge / The Starlink 10-9 mission lifts off early Saturday morning from Florida. (credit: SpaceX webcast) Early on Saturday.....»»
Philippine coast guard says oil leaking from sunken tanker
Some of the 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil inside a sunken Philippine tanker has started to leak into Manila Bay, the coast guard said Saturday, as they raced to avoid an environmental catastrophe......»»
NYT Crossword: answers for Saturday, July 27
The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with , , , and , there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia,.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, July 27
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
Get Apple"s latest Mac mini with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for just $799
Along with a $200 exclusive discount on Apple's upgraded M2 Mac mini with 16GB unified memory and 512GB of storage, shoppers can add three years of AppleCare for just $79.Get an M2 Mac mini, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $799.Retailing for $999, the $200 e.....»»
Ecommerce activity is causing a spike in pollution by warehouses
Warehouses associated with ecommerce outlets are causing more traffic, which means more local pollution......»»
Ice 0: Researchers discover a new mechanism for ice formation
Ice is far more complicated than most of us realize, with over 20 different varieties known to science, forming under various combinations of pressure and temperature. The kind we use to chill our drinks is known as ice I, and it's one of the few for.....»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale for a record low $1,749
A fresh M3 14-inch MacBook Pro price war has erupted, with the 1TB model equipped with 16GB unified memory now priced at a record low $1,749 thanks to a $250 price cut.Get a 1TB MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM for $1,749.Apple Authorized Resellers B&H Phot.....»»
New research underscores the close relationship between Saharan dust and hurricane rainfall
Giant plumes of Sahara Desert dust that gust across the Atlantic can suppress hurricane formation over the ocean and affect weather in North America. But thick dust plumes can also lead to heavier rainfall—and potentially more destruction—from la.....»»
Stress granules found to play an unsuspected role in blood vessel formation
The behavior of the cells that make up our blood vessels is crucial to our well-being. Conditions such as inflammation, oxygen deprivation and viral infection can stress these cells and disrupt the formation of new, often pathological, blood vessels......»»