SpaceX offers ride to Soyuz astronaut in case of ISS emergency
A damaged Soyuz capsule has forced NASA and its Russian counterpart to consider solutions in case the space station needs to be evacuated in an emergency......»»
New self-powered electrostatic tweezer enhances object manipulation and microfluidics
In a study published in Device has reported a new self-powered electrostatic tweezer that offers superior accumulation and tunability of triboelectric charges, enabling unprecedented flexibility and adaptability for manipulating objects in various wo.....»»
SpaceX cleared to launch Falcon 9 rocket again
SpaceX's stalwart Falcon 9 rocket has been cleared for launch after experiencing a rare failure earlier this month, officials said Thursday......»»
How iBuyers are changing real estate racial disparities and individual homeownership rates in one major city
Instant buyers, also known as iBuyers, rapidly buy and sell homes using automated models to set prices. These companies, such as Opendoor and Offerpad, can turn around cash offers in a matter of hours, and they've captured more than 5% of the real es.....»»
This HDR gaming monitor from Samsung is down to $230 from $400
The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G51C gaming monitor, which offers QHD resolution and HDR10, is available from Best Buy at nearly half-price after a $170 discount......»»
Stud offers insights for the future design of highly efficient multi-element electrocatalysts
Professor Zhe Weng and Chunpeng Yang from Tianjin University published a paper titled "Unveiling multi-element synergy in polymetallic oxides for efficient nitrate reduction to ammonia" in the journal Science China Materials......»»
Sonos CEO offers software mea culpa: ‘We know we have work to do’
More than two months after a major app revamp that went horribly wrong, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has issued an apology to the company's customers......»»
Apple’s Emergency SOS Live Video calls coming to 911 centers this fall
One of the features Apple announced for iOS 18 at WWDC was Emergency SOS Live Video – a way to share live or recorded video with 911 operators so they can get a better sense of what’s happening on the scene. Two of the companies that provide c.....»»
Pitaka MagEZ Case 5 accessories announced for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6
Pitaka has announced the new MagEZ Case 5 designed for Samsung’s brand new foldables, so check it out if you’re looking for accessories! The post Pitaka MagEZ Case 5 accessories announced for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 appeared first on.....»»
How CISOs enable ITDR approach through the principle of least privilege
Somewhere, right now, a CISO is in a boardroom making their best case for stronger identity threat detection and response (ITDR) initiatives to lower the risk of intrusion. For a good reason, too: Look no further than the Change Healthcare breach, wh.....»»
VR headset deals: Meta Quest bundles and refurbished offers
In recent years, virtual reality has become increasingly popular, with the rise of standalone virtual reality headsets such as the Oculus Go and VR games like Half-Life: Alyx......»»
Best Buy is blowing out M2 iPad Pro inventory with savings up to $600 off
Best Buy is clearing out M2 iPad Pro inventory and both 11-inch and 12.9-inch models are up to $600 off. Cellular models start at just $699, but inventory may be limited.The Great Summer Sale at Best Buy offers discounts on hundreds of electronics, b.....»»
Does heat travel differently in tight spaces? New insights into convection heat and fluid mechanics
A search for "air fryer recipe" on most social media platforms likely returns a flood of food videos touting quick and easy meal ideas. The market touts these devices as a convenient, clean, quick way to heat and crispen food, that offers a typically.....»»
First responder network RapidSOS adds Emergency SOS video support with iOS 18
Apple's forthcoming video expansion to Emergency SOS via Satellite for iOS 18 will now be supported by RapidSOS, a platform linking millions of users to 911 and other emergency services.What a user will see when using Emergency SOS via Satellite with.....»»
Consortium offers perspectives on large cellular models and the future of AI-driven biological research
In a move to advance the frontiers of artificial intelligence, the Quantitative Biology journal has published a commentary titled "Current Opinions on Large Cellular Models," highlighting the cutting-edge developments in the field of large cellular m.....»»
Lethal climate destruction: Linguistics researcher makes the case for using medical language in climate discourse
"Global warming," "greenhouse effect," and "climate catastrophe" are all terms we are familiar with from international public discourse on the looming effects of climate change. But these terms seem to be limited in their efficacy......»»
Carbon dating: Developing a measurement tool for a 23-year-old cold case
When local law enforcement are unable to identify skeletal remains, they may seek out external resources and capabilities like those at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (CAMS). That's exactly wh.....»»
SpaceX just stomped the competition for a new contract—that’s not great
NASA wants a "robust" commercial space community. But it has a long way to go. Enlarge / With Dragon and Falcon, SpaceX has become an essential contractor for NASA. (credit: SpaceX) There is an emerging truth about NASA'.....»»
New nature writing genre brings wild and tricky aspects of climate crisis to life
We live in an age of climate emergency and eco-anxiety. This is, after all, the Anthropocene—a geological period defined by the bootprint of humans on Earth. Bearing witness to our place in the world is critical now more than ever but writing about.....»»
Electrothermal mineralization process offers more environmentally friendly, cost-effective method for soil remediation
Rice University chemist James Tour has led a research team to develop a rapid electrothermal mineralization (REM) process, which in seconds can remediate the accumulation of synthetic chemicals that can contaminate soil and the environment. The study.....»»
A new Android phone just gave the Galaxy S24 Ultra some tough competition
ZTE's sub-brand Nubia is taking a shot across the bow at Samsung with its new Z60 Ultra Leading Version, which offers flagship specs at a reasonable price......»»