Spiropyran-functionalized photochromic nylon webbings for long-term ultraviolet light sensing
Webbing structures—from chin straps and parachute material to space habitats—are extensively employed in engineering systems as load-bearing components. They are frequently subjected to extended ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation, which can affec.....»»
There’s never been a better time to play Diablo IV
Review: new expansion adds to an already vastly improved game. When we reviewed Diablo IV, the latest installment in the long-running action roleplaying game series last year, we.....»»
Researchers uncover new plant perception mechanism for light and heat
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf have described a previously unknown mechanism in the perception of light and heat in plants. The results contribute to a better understanding of plant physiological p.....»»
Macaques give birth more easily than women: Study finds no maternal mortality at birth
An international research team led by the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna has used long-term demographic data from Japanese macaques—a monkey species within the family of Old World monkeys—to show that unlike humans, the.....»»
For UN Agenda: Data gaps detected in 193 countries
To make informed decisions, governments and international organizations need data. The United Nations has been analyzing the global availability of such data together with ETH Zurich. This has brought to light some surprising insights......»»
Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs may have led to the invention of "ant agriculture"
The event that wiped out the dinosaurs wasn't all bad. The low-light environment caused by the meteor impact some 66 million years ago favored the spread of fungi that feed on organic matter, which was abundant at the time as plants and animals were.....»»
Smaller crossovers, pickups outpace U.S. market in Q3 as affordability challenges remain
Light-vehicle sales slid 2.4 percent in the third quarter, according to preliminary data from the Automotive News Research & Data Center......»»
This special case adds a USB-C port to AirPods with Lightning
Apple recently AirPods Max. However, there are still a lot of people who have old AirPods and simply don’t want to buy new headphones just to get the new port. Luckily, someone came up with a clever accessory that brings USB-C to AirPods with Light.....»»
Apple Finally Fixes those Pesky Touchscreen Problems on the iPhone 16 Pro
It looks like Apple has issued a software patch for its devices which addresses touchscreen issues. The post Apple Finally Fixes those Pesky Touchscreen Problems on the iPhone 16 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long after several.....»»
Smaller crossovers, pickups outpace market in Q3 as affordability challenges remain
Light-vehicle sales slid 2.4 percent in the third quarter, according to preliminary data from the Automotive News Research & Data Center......»»
What"s the best material for a lunar tower?
Physical infrastructure on the moon will be critical to any long-term human presence there as both America and China gear up for a sustained human lunar presence. Increasingly, a self-deploying tower is one of the most essential parts of that physica.....»»
Samsung’s One UI 7 update has been significantly delayed
The long-awaited One UI 7 update likely won't arrive until 2025, with the release of the Galaxy S25 series......»»
portable VPN for $50 off and travel securely
Travel light and keep your WiFi secure with this easy-to-use portable VPN router, on sale for just $149.99. TL;DR: The Deeper Connect Air Portable VPN Travel Router is here to help keep your data secure while traveling light, now $149.97 until.....»»
"V/H/S/Beyond" review: Should you watch if you"re new to the franchise?
"V/H/S/Beyond", the seventh instalment in Brad Miska's horror anthology, features segments from Justin Long and Kate Siegel. Review. Fair warning: This is the first V/H/S movie I've watched.I've been familiar with Brad Miska's horror anthology.....»»
Research links El Niño to Atlantic weather a year later, could enhance long-range weather forecasting
New research has revealed that the impact of one of the world's most influential global climate patterns is much more far-reaching than originally thought......»»
Addressing climate change and inequality: A win-win policy solution
Climate change and economic inequality are deeply interconnected, with the potential to exacerbate each other if left unchecked. A study published in Nature Climate Change sheds light on this critical relationship using data from eight large-scale In.....»»
ULA hasn’t given up on developing a long-lived cryogenic space tug
On Friday's launch, United Launch Alliance will test the limits of its Centaur upper stage. The second flight of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, planned for Friday morning.....»»
Genetic database shows some fungal crops became completely reliant on ants 27 million years ago
When humans began farming crops thousands of years ago, agriculture had already been around for millions of years. In fact, several animal lineages have been growing their own food since long before humans evolved as a species......»»
Study sheds light on limitations of zooplankton for inactivating pathogen contaminated water
Scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso and Stanford University were recently surprised to find that the natural community of zooplankton—tiny, aquatic animals known to graze on bacteria—present in freshwater and saltwater do not clean w.....»»
Scientists find plant-like behavior in human cells
A team of scientists from Monash University has solved the structure of a protein known as "LYCHOS," which can detect and regulate cell growth by sensing cholesterol levels in the body......»»
There were more black holes in the early universe than we thought, research finds
Supermassive black holes are some of the most impressive (and scary) objects in the universe—with masses around 1 billion times more than that of the sun. And we know they've been around for a long time......»»