Shape-Shifting, Self-Healing Machines Are Among Us
Electronics that can bend, stretch and repair themselves could potentially work in applications ranging from tougher robots to smart clothes.....»»
Can this private U.S. lunar mission succeed where others have failed?
Can Houston-based Intuitive Machines become the first private firm to achieve a soft landing on the moon? We'll soon find out......»»
WordPad out; 80Gbps USB support and other Win 11 features in testing this month
Microsoft’s next batch of Windows 11 feature updates is taking shape. Enlarge (credit: kate_sept2004 via Getty) Windows 11's big feature update in September included a long list of minor changes, plus the Copilot AI a.....»»
How do human capital and pro-market institutions shape ambitious entrepreneurship in good and crisis times?
Scholars and policymakers have highlighted the positive impact of human capital on entrepreneurial activity. Vast attention has also been directed to the beneficial role of pro-market institutions for entrepreneurship......»»
Clutch-stack-driven molecular gears in crystals could propel material innovation
Gears are an essential component of everyday machines. The ability to shift gears, like in a car, allows for control of the degree or direction of motion generated, making machines more versatile......»»
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds use a glasses-friendly earclip shape
With its new Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, Bose has made a return to the open-earbuds space, which it abandoned in 2022......»»
The Best Slim Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S24!
If you want to keep your phone in tip-top shape, then we'd recommend using a case on it. The post The Best Slim Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S24! appeared first on Phandroid. One of the biggest highlights of Samsung’s new Galaxy S24.....»»
Yet another serious competitor to the Vision Pro takes shape
With the Apple Vision Pro arriving in weeks, LG confirms a new XR headset, possibly in partnership with Meta......»»
Researchers discuss unity and the power of racial healing
A new Roundtable discussion in the journal Health Equity explores the results of a poll conducted by the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE), called the "Heart of America Annual Survey." The survey found that more than 80% of respondents.....»»
Amazing, incredible, superb: The effect of high-arousal language used by social media influencers
Researchers from LUISS Guido Carli University have published a new study that examines whether and how subtle shifts in language arousal might shape consumer engagement and the way it affects perceptions of influencers' trustworthiness......»»
What delays to the Artemis II and III missions mean for Canada
On Jan. 9, NASA announced it would be shifting the launch of Artemis II to September 2025. Artemis III—the first mission to land humans on the surface of the moon since 1972—was moved to September 2026......»»
Baseus Bowie MA10 Wireless Earbuds review: Affordable ANC with compromise
The Baseus Bowie MA10 Wireless Earbuds are reliable everyday earbuds with ANC options for a sixth of the price of a pair of AirPod Pro 2.Baseus Bowie MA10 Wireless Earbuds ReviewThe third-party market for wireless earbuds has been constantly shifting.....»»
From black hole entropy to the complexity of plant leaves: An intriguing linkage
Complexity of biological forms has fascinated humankind over the years. Different species of plants have different leaf shapes. Have you ever wondered why it is so? Why does this shape diversity exist? Plants can change their leaf shapes over time an.....»»
Shape-shifting protein study could advance new drug development
Proteins do the heavy lifting of performing biochemical functions in our bodies by binding to metabolites or other proteins to complete tasks. To do this successfully, protein molecules often shape-shift to allow specific binding interactions that ar.....»»
The 5 best laptops for college in 2024
The best laptops for college students deliver snappy performance in thin and light form factors. Here are the top machines to keep your eye on......»»
Ancient cities provide key datasets for urban planning, policy and predictions in the Anthropocene
Cities play a key role in climate change and biodiversity and are one of the most recognizable features of the Anthropocene. They also accelerate innovation and shape social networks, while perpetuating and intensifying inequalities. Today over half.....»»
Colours pop at CES 2024 with Infinix E-Colour Techonology!
Infinix shows off amazing technology at CES 2024. From dynamically shifting e-colour displays to wireless tech there is a lot to see! The post Colours pop at CES 2024 with Infinix E-Colour Techonology! appeared first on Phandroid. Infinix.....»»
Plant roots mysteriously pulsate and we don"t know why—but finding out could change the way we grow things
You probably don't think about plant roots all that much—they're hidden underground after all. Yet they're continually changing the shape of the world. This process happens in your garden, where plants use invisible mechanisms for their never-endin.....»»
Shape matters: Study finds microplastic fibers may travel as far as the stratosphere
How far microplastics travel in the atmosphere depends crucially on particle shape, according to a recent study by scientists at the University of Vienna and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen. Although spherica.....»»
Resilience in the depths: Silky shark regenerates wounded dorsal fin
A skin resembling armor, rapid healing abilities, continuous tooth renewal and the capability for limb regeneration—this might sound like the description of a creature from a superhero film. Surprisingly, these are standard features of a well-known.....»»
Shape of water jet found to influence sound of impact on still water
A trio of mechanical engineers at Seoul National University has found that the shape of a water jet dropped into a glass of water is the determining factor in the noise that results. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Fluids, Mou.....»»