Sperm are masters of Tetris packing
If you are moaning once again about your suitcase being far too small as your vacation approaches, you should take human sperm cells as an inspiration. During their production, they are faced with an almost insoluble task. They have to pack 23 DNA th.....»»
Modifications to amino acids in sperm could be behind infertility
Sperm play a critical role in the creation of new life, delivering essentially half of the genetic material required......»»
DEAL: Get up to 11% off with the Samsung Galaxy A54!
Amazon is currently running a promo that brings down the phone's price. Samsung’s newest Galaxy A54 is probably one of the best midrange smartphones you can get from the South Korean brand, packing a vibrant display, Samsung’s n.....»»
Apple"s M2 Max MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM gets $300 price drop, plus $80 off AppleCare
A price war has emerged on Apple's latest 16-inch MacBook Pro, with a loaded M2 Max configuration packing 64GB of RAM and 1TB of storage now $300 off in addition to $80 off AppleCare.To take advantage of the exclusive savings, head over to Adorama.co.....»»
This 100-inch smart portable projector is 20% off at Amazon
Super portable yet packing some great features, the Anker Nebula Capsule is the ideal projector for beginners and it's on sale at Amazon......»»
M3 Macs may launch this year — with a surprising addition
Apple may launch a stack of new M3 Macs in October, just months after the company brought out computers packing the M2 chip. Here’s why they’re coming so soon......»»
A Computer-Assisted Proof Solves the ‘Packing Coloring’ Problem
There’s a surprisingly straightforward answer to how many numbers are needed to fill an infinite grid so that identical numbers never get too close together......»»
Sharpie scanning goof reveals major PlayStation budgets and revenues
It's not a good week for gaming companies trying to submit sensitive data. Enlarge / Sharpies are great for many things—labeling leftovers, writing "bedroom" on packing boxes, ruining dry erase boards. They're not the best tool.....»»
Beats Studio Pro expected July 19, says leaker
Backing up recent rumors, a new leak claims that Apple will release the Beats Studio Pro headphones shortly, in multiple colors and packing high-end features.The rumored Beats Studio Pro were spotted in an FCC filing on June 20, 2023, and now further.....»»
How proteins protect mammalian sperm on their way to the egg cell
Mammalian seminal fluid contains a variety of proteins secreted by the accessory sex glands that are important for the processes involved in fertilization. One of these proteins, which is found in ungulates—and in particularly large quantities in b.....»»
X-ray 3D imaging-based microunderstanding of granular mixtures: When soft spheres make porous media stiffer
Porous media such as concrete represent a spherical packing of different components. The mechanical properties of such mixtures are difficult to calculate due to their discretized nature. A team led by Prof. Holger Steeb (University of Stuttgart) and.....»»
New method can manipulate the shape and packing of DNA
A human cell harbors roughly 2 meters of DNA, encompassing the essential genetic information of an individual. If one were to unwind and stretch out all the DNA contained within a single person, it would span a staggering distance—enough to reach t.....»»
Google’s Pixel 8 might be packing a new, larger camera sensor
According to the rumors, Google’s upcoming Pixel 8 is expected to use Samsung’s latest camera tech in the form of the ISOCELL GN2 sensor. One of the things Google does really well with its Pixel phones is in the camera department. The.....»»
"Flamin" Hot review: Does it matter if a feel-good movie is a lie?
This year's SXSW has brought a collection of comedies delving into the stranger-than-fiction true stories behind such sensational inventions as Tetris and BlackBerry. At first taste, Flamin' Hot seems to fall into this category, as the family comedy.....»»
Marathon: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more
This isn't a race, but Bungie has proven that they're the masters of sci-fi shooters, so let's go the distance and cover everything we know about Marathon......»»
New OnePlus budget phone comes packing 2 super-rare features
The OnePlus Nord N30 5G is OnePlus' latest phone for the U.S, and it has a couple of surprise features......»»
Google Pixel 6a review: cheap, small, and packing a big punch
The Google Pixel 6a is here. It has a fresh design, a custom Google chipset, and it now costs just $349. Is it a good buy in 2023? Here's our full review......»»
Tetris on a chicken nugget is the game as it was meant to be played
Latest McDonald's China promotion is probably the weirdest official Tetris ever. Enlarge / Who needs a Nintendo Switch when you've got a McDonald's nugget-Tetris? (credit: McDonald's China) According to gaming database M.....»»
Danish masters prepped canvases with leftovers from brewing beer
Danish painters in the 19th century may have turned to an unusual source for some of their supplies: breweries......»»
From bird feces frogs to alligator snapping turtles—here are nature"s masters of deception
In nature, there are winners and losers. The winners gain survival and reproduction, while the losers generally die. To gain an advantage, winners may adopt strategies that involve elements of dishonesty or deception......»»
Pixel 7a review: More of Google’s winning formula
The Pixel 7a packs a 90 Hz display, wireless charging, and lots more aluminum. The Pixel 7a, now packing a 90 Hz display. [credit:.....»»