Steak Knife Made From Hardened Wood Is Three Times Sharper Than Steel
Scientists have used a new form of hardened wood to create a steak knife that is nearly three times sharper than a stainless steel dinner table knife. It can even be washed in the dishwasher! New Atlas reports: This hardy new form of wood is the hand.....»»
SWAT team’s Spot robot shot multiple times during standoff
It's believed to be the first time Boston Dynamics' dog-like robot has taken a bullet during active duty and highlights how it can make police work safer......»»
Why the Baltimore bridge collapsed so quickly
The immense power of a container ship shouldn’t be underestimated. Enlarge / The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key Bridge sits on top of a container ship after the bridge collapsed in Baltimore on March 26. (credit: Jim Wats.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, March 27
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New computational technique enhances accuracy of measurements in nuclear geoscience
Conventional nuclear measurement techniques, such as Monte Carlo simulations, are known for their extensive computational demands and prolonged processing times, especially when applied to unconventional reservoirs characterized by complex lithologie.....»»
Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed So Quickly
Steel structures aren’t as strong as you might think—and the immense power of a container ship shouldn’t be underestimated......»»
New nearby mini-Neptune exoplanet discovered
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new mini-Neptune exoplanet orbiting a nearby star. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-4438 b is about 2.5 times larger than the Earth. The finding was detailed in a paper published.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, March 26
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Your brain can reveal if you"re right wing—plus three other things it tells us about your politics
A few years ago, the leader of Mexico's PRI party told the New York Times that he, "would stick to tried and trusted campaign tools, like polls and political intuition," and rely on "the old-fashioned way" to win the country's election......»»
Chicago ranked 2nd for worst air pollution in 2023 among major US cities, global report says
Chicago ranked second among major U.S. cities with the worst air pollution in 2023, its average annual concentration of dangerous fine particulate matter almost three times global guidelines, according to a recent report. Even as national standards h.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Monday, March 25
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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Sunday, March 24
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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, March 23
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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, March 22
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Estimating coastal water depth from space via satellite-derived bathymetry
Since ancient times, knowing the depth of coastal waters has been key to safe and successful navigation and to exploit the sea's resources. Today, bathymetry—the measurement of sea depth—is even more important, playing essential roles in our unde.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, March 21
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Shockbyte launches new control panel, promises faster load times and more
Shockbyte's new Control Panel is now in Beta......»»
Researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components
Researchers at Rice University have unlocked the potential to use 3D printing to make sustainable wood structures, offering a greener alternative to traditional manufacturing methods......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, March 20
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NYTimes echoes report of AI partnership talks between Apple and Google
On Sunday night, Bloomberg reported that Apple is in talks with Google about licensing its Gemini technology to power some AI features coming to the iPhone. A new report from The New York Times today echoes those claims, citing “three people with k.....»»
This PS5 Pro leak reveals a massive jump in performance
It is expected that the new PS5 Pro could launch later this year, offering up to three times improvement in performance......»»