The best design books of 2022
For your reading pleasure. Every year, there are great design books released, and 2022 was no exception. But what is a design book, really? Is it a big, glossy coffee table book filled with full-bleed images—perhaps collecting a single design.....»»
Made on iPad: NHL goalies’ iconic mask designs come to life with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro
Tim Cook’s Apple Pencil Pro for creative design inspiration. Since the 1970s, NHL goalies have used customized masks as a form of expression. This year, creators of hockey masks the top goaltenders in the league have leveraged the power of the i.....»»
Is China pulling ahead in AI video synthesis? We put Minimax to the test
With China's AI video generators pushing memes into weird territory, it was time to test one out. If 2022 was the year AI image generators went mainstream, 2024 has arguably been.....»»
Whoa, the Echo Dot 5th Gen is 54% off today — only $23
If you didn't know, the Echo Dot 5th Gen (2022 release) is only $23 today thanks to Prime Big Deal Days. It's a must-shop deal!.....»»
Protein structure and design software gets the Chemistry Nobel
One academic and two people from DeepMind take home the Nobel. On Wednesday, the Nobel Committee announced that it had awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry to researchers who pion.....»»
Researchers design a drug capable of acting simultaneously against three different therapeutic targets
A study led by researchers of the Institute of Biomedicine of the University of Barcelona (IBUB) has developed a new pharmacological tool capable of simultaneously administering three oligonucleotide-based drugs, each acting against a different thera.....»»
New insights into bubble interference could enhance electrode design
Industrial electrochemical processes that use electrodes to produce fuels and chemical products are hampered by the formation of bubbles that block parts of the electrode surface, reducing the area available for the active reaction. Such blockage red.....»»
The iPad we won’t travel without is $150 off during Prime Big Deal Days
Books, a notepad, a gaming console fit within its 8.3-inch screen......»»
iFixit teardown shows what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10
comes with a new design. Although it doesn’t look as radical as some people might have expected, the Series 10 design is significantly thinner and features larger displays. And for those curious to see what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10, iF.....»»
Roborock Qrevo Curv review: an almost perfect robot vacuum
The Qrevo Curv is everything you’d want in a robot vacuum. Not only does it offer tons of suction and little mainenance, but it boasts a cool new dock design......»»
New polymer design breaks the tradeoff between toughness and recyclability
Plastics underpin much of modern life—areas like medicine, technology, and food safety would be unrecognizable without plastics and their useful properties. However, the toughness of plastics, which is often desirable, also makes them a dangerous p.....»»
71% of Australian university staff are using AI. What are they using it for? What about those who aren"t?
Since ChatGPT was released at the end of 2022, there has been a lot of speculation about the actual and potential impact of generative AI on universities......»»
Kindle Paperwhite goes on sale before Prime Big Deal Days
Indulge in your favorite digital books and publications with the Kindle Paperwhite, now on sale for $210 when you order through Amazon......»»
Field notes: Life in the Eldorado National Forest after wildfire strikes
Charred trees punctuated the Eldorado National Forest like blackened skeletons of their former selves, victims of the Mosquito Fire. Two years earlier, in 2022, the Mosquito Fire started in Tahoe National Forest, moved north to the Eldorado and torch.....»»
GoPro launches ultralight, affordable Hero 4K Camera for $199
GoPro's ultralight Hero offers 4K video, 12MP photos, and a waterproof design for just $199. It's ideal for adventurers seeking performance on a budget......»»
10 best Joker stories ever, ranked
Now that Joker: Folie à Deux is out, it's time to rank the 10 best Jokers ever across comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games......»»
OpenAI unveils major ChatGPT redesign with new ‘Canvas’ interface for writers and coders
OpenAI announced a new design interface called 'canvas,' which makes it easier for users to revise writing and coding projects. Here's what it looks like. OpenAI is changing up ChatGPT's interface to look more like a digital notepad for project.....»»
Every book in "Heartstopper" Season 3
Every book in "Heartstopper" Season 3, from Maia Kobabe's "Gender Queer" to '"This Is How You Lose the Time War". Being a show adapted from a graphic novel, Heartstopper sure has a lot of books in it. Each season of Alice Oseman's Netflix adapt.....»»
Get Microsoft Visual Studio for life for just $35 and get coding
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Professional empowers developers to create apps across platforms, collaborate, and boost productivity with advanced tools. Get it for life, on sale for just $35. TL;DR: Until October 27, get Microsoft Visual Studio.....»»
Fused molecules could serve as building blocks for safer lithium-ion batteries
By fusing together a pair of contorted molecular structures, Cornell researchers have created a porous crystal that can uptake lithium-ion electrolytes and transport them smoothly via one-dimensional nanochannels—a design that could lead to safer s.....»»
Scientists design silver nanoparticle–based self-hygienic resin for use in dental applications
The oral cavity is home to a rich ecosystem of microorganisms that are found in both healthy and diseased states. In the area of dental restoration, highly specialized materials are used to fulfill specific functions so that the patient recovers thei.....»»