Stephen Hawking Exhibition Hopes To Unravel the Mysteries of His Blackboard
Having devoted his life to the conundrums of the cosmos, Prof Stephen Hawking has left behind a mystery of his own amid the eclectic contents of his former office. From a report: The Cambridge cosmologist, who died in 2018 at the age of 76, treasured.....»»
3 AutoNation USA stores open so far this year
The nation's second-largest auto retailer based on new-vehicle sales hopes to have more than 130 used-vehicle-only AutoNation USA stores by the end of 2026......»»
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s sequel should go full Death Stranding
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is so close to being a strand game that it already has me crafting hopes for its sequel......»»
We’re effectively alone in the Universe, and that’s OK
Solitude is not a curse—it urges us to explore the mysteries of our galaxy and beyond. Enlarge (credit: Suchart Kuathan/Getty Images) Silence. Complete, unnerving silence. Despite decades of searches for any form of li.....»»
"Charge density wave" linked to atomic distortions in would-be superconductor
What makes some materials carry current with no resistance? Scientists are trying to unravel the complex characteristics. Harnessing this property, known as superconductivity, could lead to perfectly efficient power lines, ultrafast computers, and a.....»»
Researchers demonstrate high natural radioactivity of manganese nodules
Manganese nodules at the bottom of the deep sea contain a wealth of valuable metals that are vital to the electronics and steelmaking industries. Accordingly, these sectors and many countries have pinned their hopes on deep-sea mining to meet the gro.....»»
Nigeria"s street food adds to the plastic problem—green leaves offer a solution
Street food is popular in Nigerian cities. Most of the local food delicacies are sold by vendors whose livelihoods depend on informal subsistence activities such as local food production and street food hawking. They are part of Nigeria's vast inform.....»»
Timing is everything: New insights into floral development unveil nature"s perfect clock
The intricate process of flower development has long fascinated scientists seeking to unravel the mysteries behind nature's precision timing. In a study published in the journal The Plant Cell, a research team led by Nara Institute of Science and Tec.....»»
Possible antidote discovered for deadliest mushroom: study
Researchers said on Tuesday that an already widely used medical dye reduces the poisonous effects of death cap mushrooms in mice, raising hopes of the first targeted antidote for the world's deadliest mushroom......»»
Chemists unravel reaction mechanism for clean energy catalyst
Hydrogen, the simplest element on Earth, is a clean fuel that could revolutionize the energy industry. Accessing hydrogen, however, is not a simple or clean process at all. Pure hydrogen is extremely rare in nature, and practical methods to produce i.....»»
Unraveling the mysteries of p62-bodies and the cellular recycling pathway
Our body functioning is delicately balanced between the synthesis and breakdown of various cellular components. When these cellular components grow old or get damaged, they are digested by a process called autophagy—literally, "self-eating." This p.....»»
KSI vs Fournier live stream: Watch the boxing match from anywhere
We have another YouTuber matchup on Saturday, with KSI vs. Fournier. It's an exhibition match between two technically undefeated fighters. Here's how to watch......»»
Toyota to show next-gen EV at Japan mobility show in fall
Toyota will show concepts of its next-generation electric car, which previews a completely reinvented and innovative car that the automaker hopes will catapult it to the head of the global EV race......»»
Voyager 2 Gets a Life-Extending Power Boost in Deep Space
The NASA team hopes the iconic spacecraft and its twin can continue taking data beyond the solar system past their 50th birthdays......»»
Uncovering the mysteries of alfalfa seed dormancy through multispectral imaging analysis
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), commonly called the "King of Grass," is a legume grown in many parts of the world as a source of animal fodder. It is prized in the forage industry for its high protein content and biomass yield. Recently, alfalfa protein h.....»»
As Alexa flounders, Amazon hopes homegrown generative AI can find it revenue
With voice assistants on the brink of death, Amazon targets Alexa large language model. Enlarge / An Amazon Echo Dot. (credit: Amazon) While voice assistants initially seemed to be a convenient, futuristic way to get i.....»»
Scientists begin to unravel global role of atmospheric dust in nourishing oceans
New research led by an Oregon State University scientist begins to unravel the role dust plays in nourishing global ocean ecosystems while helping regulate atmospheric carbon dioxide levels......»»
Revealing how an embryo"s cells sync up
Scientists have known that when a mouse embryo is developing, the cells that will become its spine and muscles switch specific genes on and off repeatedly, in a synchronous fashion. However, there are deep mysteries about how these cells synchronize......»»
My iOS 17 wish list: FaceMails, expanded Tapbacks, more
I do realize that it is far too late in the year to make a wish list that might get any traction re: things I’d like to see Apple implement into iOS 17, and that’s fine – I don’t care – but I have to document my hopes and dreams as a consu.....»»
Lordstown Motors warns of bankruptcy as Foxconn deal unravels
The EV startup said its deal with Foxconn could unravel after the large Taiwanese company threatened to withhold funding, something that could force Lordstown into insolvency......»»
iDNA from flies used to track native species across WA"s wheatbelt
Researchers from Curtin University have collected iDNA from flies to track the movements of Australia's native species across the Western Australian wheatbelt, with hopes to improve future conservation efforts in the region......»»