Take a seat on these chairs made out of conveyor belts
Designer Woojin Park’s new conveyor belt chair might not be the most comfortable seat out there, but it sure is pretty. More than a century ago, Henry Ford revolutionized the manufacturing industry by rolling out the conveyor belt system.....»»
Best gaming chair deals: Save on Alienware, Razer, and more
Today’s gaming chairs exceed the standard desk chair for comfort and support. Here, we rounded up the best cheap gaming chair deals......»»
Artificial Intelligence police van detects drivers using mobile phones
The van found 86 drivers suspected of using a phone and 273 people not wearing a seat belt......»»
BMW uses autonomous cars for boring, repetitive tests
Forget robotaxis, this is for precision and repeatability. Enlarge / Neither of these test BMWs has a human in the driver's seat. (credit: BMW) BMW provided a flight from San Francisco to the Czech Republic and three ni.....»»
Canada"s Magdalen islands have "front row" seat to climate change
In the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, on the small Magdalen islands, foot paths are caving in, cliffs are receding and the sand dunes are disappearing, leaving homes vulnerable to the lashing waves......»»
A new method allows for quantifying the spatial intermittency of ocean currents
Understanding Atlantic Ocean circulation is key for assessing the global ocean interconnections, in what is known as the "global conveyor belt." This is because the latitudinal ends of the Atlantic, bordering the polar regions, are cold-water formati.....»»
Elon Musk is the gift that keeps on giving to Mark Zuckerberg
At the start of last year, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in the hot seat......»»
Small trucks lacking in rear-seat passenger protections
The IIHS crash tested five small pickups. All five earned good front-seat safety ratings but rear-seat safety systems were found lacking......»»
Prisoners in Bolivia trading rare jaguar parts for fashion items, researchers discover
Prisoners in Bolivia are trading in jaguar skins and other wild animal body parts to produce wallets, hats, and belts for sale in local markets. The fangs and bones of jaguars are being illegally exported for use as traditional Asian medicine......»»
Was that actually a tsunami that hit Florida? Yes, but not the kind you think
An unexpected culprit toppled beach chairs along the sand at normally calm Clearwater Beach, Florida, last Wednesday. West Coast surfers might snicker at the cause, but the National Weather Service confirms the rare 4-foot (1.2 meter) wave was caused.....»»
CO2 cuts vs. cash: Climate talks stymied by stand-off
Pressure to speed cuts in carbon pollution took a back seat at UN climate talks that ended late Thursday night, as emerging economies, including China, demanded that rich ones vastly scale up climate financing......»»
EV tax credit laws must be followed, Manchin tells Treasury
Sen. Joe Manchin, who chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said proposed guidance released by Treasury in March "deviates from the will of Congress in at least three major respects," including its interpretation of the critical m.....»»
VW board to discuss $3.2B savings program, report says
The board will discuss cost-cutting measures amounting to at least 3 billion euros ($3.22 billion) across brands including VW, Seat, Skoda and Cupra......»»
James Webb gives us a front-row seat to star birth in the Virgo constellation
James Webb has captured a beautiful snapshot of star birth in the Virgo constellation. The latest image from the powerful observatory takes a closer look … The post James Webb gives us a front-row seat to star birth in the Virgo constellation a.....»»
AI designed a couch that weighs 22 pounds and fits in an envelope
Developed by a firm that works closely with Ikea, this flat-pack couch upends conventional design. The couch is the most comfortable seat in most homes, but it’s also the most uncomfortable seat to get into your house. Heavy, bulky, and requi.....»»
Go fast. Go anywhere. The Super73-S Adventure Series e-bike is built for fun
If you're a no-limits rider, extra-wide knobby tires and elongated seat encourage your e-bike adventures......»»
Why you’ll never fly in an airplane with those double-decker seats
Yet again, a designer proposes cramming way more people into airliners. Enlarge / You can explore a 3D model of the Chaise Longue Economy Seat. (credit: Chaise Longue Economy Seat) Regular travelers know all too well ju.....»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (June 2023)
If you subscribe to Apple TV+, Hijack and The Crowded Room are must-watches this month that all both keep you at the edge of your seat......»»
Toyota recalls 96,000 Corolla Cross crossovers for airbags that might not deploy
The automaker recommends no one sit in the front passenger seat until the vehicle is inspected and a repair is completed......»»
Usually $289, this bidet toilet seat is on sale for $165 today
Enjoy ultimate comfort for less with the Bio Bidet USPA Pro bidet currently on sale at Woot for a limited time......»»
People in Old Testament Jerusalem suffered from widespread dysentery, study finds
Study results indicate "long-term presence" of Giardia parasite in Near East populations. Enlarge / Fecal samples in sediment collected from beneath this stone toilet seat at Armon Hanatziv, circa mid-7th century BCE, showed evid.....»»