Stampede in SoHo leaves grandmother hospitalized for her birthday
Stampede in SoHo leaves grandmother hospitalized for her birthday.....»»
Tiny meteors leave smoke in the atmosphere, and NASA"s studying it
It's time for the Geminids, the annual December meteor shower! Every year, Earth passes through the debris trail from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. The pea-sized rocks it leaves behind burn up in our atmosphere, producing glowing trails in the night sk.....»»
"When a Newspaper Publishes an Unsolvable Puzzle"
Slashdot reader DevNull127 writes: It's a newspaper puzzle that's like Sudoku, except it's impossible. [Sort of...] They call it "The Challenger" puzzle — but when the newspaper leaves out a crucial instruction, you can end up searching forever.....»»
Ditch one of your chores with an automatic pool cleaner
It's been a long week, and all you want to do is go for a refreshing swim in your pool. Unfortunately, it's full of leaves and other yard debris, so you'll need to spend time cleaning it first. Instead of wasting time doing chores, why not let an aut.....»»
Scientists solve the grass leaf conundrum
Grass is cut regularly by our mowers and grazed on by cows and sheep, yet continues to grow back. The secret to its remarkable regenerative powers lies in part in the shape of its leaves, but how that shape arises has been a topic of longstanding de.....»»
Destiny 2 adds Halo-like weapons to celebrate Bungie’s 30th birthday
Destiny 2 players will be able to equip a variety of weapons that Bungie says will get your nostalgia running......»»
Many Severe Covid-19 Survivors Die Within a Year, Study Finds
fahrbot-bot shares a report from Gizmodo: New research this week finds that people hospitalized with severe covid-19 often pay a heavy price afterward. The study concluded that these survivors were more than twice as likely to die in the subsequent 1.....»»
Humidity changes in dead fern fronds drives unique timing of spore dispersal in a widespread fern species
The sensitive fern—named due to its sensitivity to drought and frost—is a widespread species found throughout eastern North America and eastern Asia. It is a dimorphic plant because it has two distinct types of leaves—one for photosynthesis and.....»»
How warm weather or bright lights can influence tree greening
Lin Meng has been named the grand prize winner of this year's Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists for research she conducted on how both global warming and bright city lights can impact phenology in trees (when they begin to grow leaves i.....»»
Walmart Pulls Children"s Toy That Swears and Sings in Polish About Doing Cocaine
An Ontario grandmother who bought an educational toy for her 15-month-old granddaughter was shocked when the dancing cactus started swearing and singing about doing cocaine. From a report: "This toy uses swear words and talking about cocaine use," An.....»»
DICE"s head of design leaves studio in wake of Battlefield 2042"s launch
VGC reports that Mesmar announced his departure to staff in an email revealing he had been planning to leave DICE for another company following the release of Battlefront 2042......»»
Battlefield Head Of Design, Fawzi Mesmar, Leaves DICE Following Battlefield 2042 Launch
The head of design for the Battlefield franchise is leaving DICE on Nov. 26, an email sent to staff at the company has revealed. The post Battlefield Head Of Design, Fawzi Mesmar, Leaves DICE Following Battlefield 2042 Launch appeared first on PlaySt.....»»
Using the principle behind coffee ring effect in quantum dot arrays
If spilled coffee is not immediately wiped off, it leaves behind a stain where the edges are darker than the rest. This phenomenon is called the coffee ring effect. Using this principle, a POSTECH research team has recently developed a new method for.....»»
China"s New Privacy Law Leaves US Behind
While China's sweeping new data privacy laws have left tech companies confused about how to comply, they also put the U.S. even further behind in the global race to set digital standards. From a report: China enacted its Personal Information Privacy.....»»
Astra becomes the fastest rocket company to reach orbit
"I think that this flight really does prove out the approach we've taken." Enlarge / LV0007 leaves the ground on Nov. 20, 2021. (credit: Astra) Astra never sought to build the best rocket, the biggest rocket, or the safest roc.....»»
App outage leaves Tesla owners stranded, unable to start their vehicles
The Tesla app provides owners with the ability to start their vehicle, access various vehicle controls, schedule maintenance or assistance, and manage vehicle charging. Any inability to access the app can result in a major inconvenience, potentially.....»»
HHKB celebrates 25 years with arrow-less $350 wireless keyboard
HHKB's birthday gift is a white colorway and special keycap for one of its Bluetooth keyboards. Enlarge / Can you spot the anniversary keycap? (credit: HHKB) Happy Hacking Keyboard (HKKB) has made a name for itself among key.....»»
The Metaverse Has Already Arrived. Here’s What That Actually Means
When Cathy Hackl’s son wanted to throw a party for his 9th birthday, he didn’t ask for favors for his friends or themed decorations. Instead, he asked if they could hold the celebration on Roblox. On the digital platform, which allows use.....»»
Keep your garden tidy with a backpack leaf blower
Autumn arrives with cooler temperatures as trees shed their leaves for the winter. Unless you plan on leaving them there, you'll want a quick and easy way to get them gathered up. A backpack leaf blower lets you get this chore handled quickly and wit.....»»
Report: Storms in Egypt leave 3 dead, unleash scorpions
Heavy rain and flooding in a southern province in Egypt have left three people dead and more than 500 others hospitalized from scorpion stings, state-run media reported......»»
Why is the North American fall so red compared with Europe?
Each fall, the leaves of almost half of North America's species of trees and shrubs turn red. But why is bewitching autumn foliage—to borrow from Mark Twain—so common in New England, but not in Europe?.....»»