Tardrigrades, an Unlikely Sleeping Beauty
Researchers put this ancient critter through a subzero gauntlet to learn more about what happens to their internal clock while surviving the extreme......»»
How "sleeping" microorganisms can determine the fate of a population
Microorganisms that temporarily "go to sleep" play an important role in the evolution and survival of a population. Mathematician Shubhamoy Nandan conducted research on the effect of this characteristic called "dormancy" in a novel mathematical model.....»»
Marbled paper, frosty fireworks among 2023 Gallery of Fluid Motion winners
Annual showcase highlights "captivating science," "breathtaking beauty" of fluid motion. Enlarge / Harvard University graduate student Yue Sun won a Milton Van Dyke Award for her video on the hydrodynamics of marbled paper. (cred.....»»
Best Dyson deals: Cordless vacuums, purifying fans, and beauty
If you want to purchase high-performance home appliances like cordless vacuums and air purifiers, check out this roundup of the best Dyson deals right now......»»
Don’t turn off ProMotion to save iPhone 15 Pro battery life
One of the battery-slurping features of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max is the 120Hz ProMotion display. This dynamically adjusts the refresh rate of the screen between 1Hz (for the always-on display when the phone is sleeping) to 120Hz for things like.....»»
"Weird puking bird" tops New Zealand"s avian beauty contest
A "weird puking bird" with a bizarre mating dance has won New Zealand's annual avian beauty contest, triumphing after British comedian John Oliver launched an unlikely global campaign......»»
Why more food, toiletry and beauty companies are switching to minimalist package designs
For decades, marketers of consumer goods designed highly adorned packages, deploying bold colors, snazzy text, cartoons and illustrations to seize the attention of shoppers. Conventional wisdom held that with thousands of products competing against o.....»»
"Scavengers Reign"s alien ecosystems are things of beauty
'Scavengers Reign' co-creator Joe Bennett discusses Vesta's real-world inspirations and secret alien names. When it comes to science fiction onscreen, there are some worlds you want to get lost in and others that fill you with deep fear. With t.....»»
Tracee Ellis Ross’s Pattern Beauty proves the power of a great product
The actor-turned-entrepreneur on her long and winding road to starting Pattern Beauty. Tracee Ellis Ross wants you to love your hair. That’s why, in 2019, the actor-and-producer-turned-entrepreneur founded Pattern Beauty, a Black-owned, Black.....»»
Discovering the Beauty of Natural Hair Extensions: ONYC Hair Leads the Way
In a world where beauty standards are constantly evolving, one thing remains clear: embracing one’s natural beauty is a journey worth celebrating. In the realm of hair, this celebration has taken on a revolutionary form through natural hair extensi.....»»
This stunning e-bike is a quiet beauty built to last
The Priority Bicycles E-Coast e-bike backs up its classy, gorgeous appearance with quality, long-lasting components......»»
Scientists find "missing ingredient" for pink diamonds
Scientists said on Tuesday they have found the "missing ingredient" for pink diamonds, some of the world's most expensive stones due their rarity and beauty, and the discovery could help find more......»»
Five new images from Chandra reveal cosmic objects in X-ray wavelength
A series of five new images from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory show the beauty of space as seen in the X-ray wavelength......»»
This Noctua-themed gaming PC is a bespoke beauty — and you can buy it
Maingear has just unveiled two new prebuilt desktops, and one thing is certain: Gaming PCs have never looked more stylish......»»
Sonos Atmos vs. Nakamichi Dragon: beauty and the beast
It's the sleek and sexy Sonos beauty versus the beastly Nakamichi Dragon in a head-to-head comparison of the surround sound systems......»»
Let sleeping dogs lie? New study suggests they can process vocalizations even while they snooze
Most dogs respond in specific ways to certain vocalizations, such as another dog barking or humans using certain tones of voice. Of course, this all happens while the dogs are awake......»»
Synchronizing your internal clocks may help mitigate jet lag, effects of aging
Traveling to faraway places is a great way to seek out new experiences, but jet lag can be an unpleasant side effect. Adjusting to a new time zone is often accompanied by fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and a host of other problems that can turn an oth.....»»
A good night"s sleep in orbit
During his Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen will run two experiments focusing on sleeping in space: Circadian Light and Sleep in Orbit......»»
Lessons from Maui wildfires: Build channels of communication before firewalls
The deadly wildfires that consumed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui have shocked and horrified people around the world, and raised questions about how they could happen in a state known for its lush beauty......»»
Evolving elegance: Scientists connect beauty and safeguarding in ammonoid shells
Ammonoids are a group of extinct marine mollusk animals that are now an iconic fossil group often collected by amateurs. Over 350 million years of evolution, ammonoids developed increasingly elaborate shells with fractal-like geometry. For nearly 200.....»»
Model with an extraordinary glass-forming ability expected to approach the ideal glass state, if it exists
Humans have been entranced by the unique beauty and physical properties of glass, producing jewelry, containers, and tools from the material for millennia. However, the physics underlying the phenomenon of glass formation remains surprisingly complex.....»»