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.....»»
Masters of the Air: How the Apple TV+ series crafted some of the year’s best visuals
In an interview with Digital Trends, Xavier Bernasconi and Steve Jelley discussed the benefits and challenges and of making the visuals on Masters of the Air......»»
Study pinpoints cellular response to pressure in sea star embryos
An international team of scientists has discovered a new cellular mechanism that explains how cells can adapt to pressure changes during tissue growth by packing themselves into a unique shape......»»
GM tries to lure Tesla’s jilted interns during mass downsizing
General Motors Co. hopes to take advantage of Tesla Inc.’s downsizing, with a company recruiter reaching out to former interns who were sent packing by the electric-vehicle maker......»»
Using algorithms to decode the complex phonetic alphabet of sperm whales
The allure of whales has stoked human consciousness for millennia, casting these ocean giants as enigmatic residents of the deep seas. From the biblical Leviathan to Herman Melville's formidable Moby Dick, whales have been central to mythologies and.....»»
Hackers discover how to reprogram NES Tetris from within the game
New method could help high-score chasers trying to avoid game-ending crashes. Enlarge / I can see the code that controls the Tetri-verse! (credit: Aurich Lawson) Earlier this year, we shared the story of how a classic NE.....»»
Mercedes-Benz "Graphical Goodies" features Masters imagery on dashboard
Mercedes-Benz USA invited more than 300,000 customers who identify as “golf enthusiasts” via the Mercedes Me app to set the color of their vehicle’s ambient lighting to green......»»
How to watch The Masters 2024 online for free
Watch The Masters 2024 for free from anywhere in the world. TL;DR: Stream The Masters 2024 for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Golf fans are a seriously dedicated bunch, so the wait f.....»»
This is our best look yet at the iPhone 16’s big design changes
Big, bigger, and biggest. That's going to be the pattern across all four iPhone 16 models that arrive packing a new physical multi-function button in 2024......»»
Rock-wallabies are "little Napoleons" when biting, thus compensating for their small size
Australian rock-wallabies are "little Napoleons" when it comes to compensating for small size, packing much more punch into their bite than larger relatives......»»
Using suction cups inspired by fish to listen in on whale conversations
In their ambitious goal to understand and ultimately communicate with sperm whales, research scientists from Project CETI have enlisted the help of unlikely collaborators—clingfish......»»
Shark-bitten orcas in the Northeastern Pacific could be a new population of killer whale
UBC researchers believe a group of killer whales observed hunting marine mammals including sperm whales, as well as a sea turtle, in the open ocean off California and Oregon could be a new population......»»
As ‘Masters of the Air’ finale lands, Apple TV+ explores the true stories in new documentary ‘The Bloody Hundredth’
Masters of the Air concludes today with episode nine, the finale of Apple TV+’s hit limited series from the creators of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. To celebrate the release, Apple has also dropped a new 1-hour documentary special entitled.....»»
New discovery reveals how the egg controls sperm entry
After the egg has been fertilized by a sperm, the surrounding egg coat tightens, mechanically preventing the entry of additional sperm and the ensuing death of the embryo. This is according to a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet a.....»»
Hands-on: Logitech MX Brio 4K webcam – How does it compare to the MacBook camera?
Logitech this week introduced the new Logitech MX Brio 4K webcam, which is the first webcam in the Masters “MX” series. With a larger sensor and AI-based features, the MX Brio promises to deliver exceptional image quality for a webcam of its size.....»»
Researchers reveal how a virus hijacks insect sperm: May help control disease vectors and pests
A widespread bacteria called Wolbachia and a virus that it carries can cause sterility in male insects by hijacking their sperm, preventing them from fertilizing eggs of females that do not have the same combination of bacteria and virus......»»
What"s the best way to pack for space?
Packing to go to space is a lot like getting ready for a plane ride with only a carry-on bag. You have to maximize the use of the space in your bag at the same time you want to make sure you have what you need. That's the challenge astronauts face in.....»»
Video of New ‘Masters of the Air’ Episode Leaks on Pirate Sites
Unreleased footage of the Apple TV+ hit series "Masters of the Air" appears to have accidentally leaked online. The video track of the eighth episode, which is scheduled to be released next week, showed up on pirate sites as the latest release of ano.....»»
Blizzard warning of up to 10 feet of snow in the Sierra could make travel "dangerous to impossible"
A Pacific storm packing powerful winds and heavy snow is shaping up to be the strongest of the season, forecasters say, as it pushes toward California with potential blizzard conditions in the Sierra and up to 10 feet (3 meters) of snow in the mounta.....»»
Anyone can play Tetris, but architects, engineers and animators alike use the math concepts underlying the game
With its bright colors, easy-to-learn rules and familiar music, the video game Tetris has endured as a pop culture icon over the last 40 years. Many people, like me, have been playing the game for decades, and it has evolved to adapt to new technolog.....»»
Meet the real "Masters of the Air" in Apple"s new documentary
Apple TV+ has released a teaser trailer for "The Bloody Hundreth," the true story of the aircrews depicted in "Masters of the Air."Nate Mann plays pilot Major Robert Rosenthal in "Masters of the Air"Streaming from March 15, 2024 — the same day the.....»»