The Origin of the Blinking Cursor
Long-time Slashdot reader jimminy_cricket shares a new article from the technology site Inverse exploring the origin of blinking cursors. They trace the invention to the 1960s and electronics engineer Charles Kiesling, a naval veteran of the Korean.....»»
New research provides a rapid and non-destructive method for identifying honey"s botanical origin
Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have developed a rapid, non-destructive method using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) to identify the botanical origin of honey. This m.....»»
Quantum Origin Onboard strengthens device security against cyberattacks
Quantinuum launched Quantum Origin Onboard, an innovation in cryptographic key generation that provides quantum computing hardened cyber protection for a wide range of connected devices by maximizing the strength of keys generated within the devices.....»»
New clues about origin of complex life trace roots to common ancestor
Thor, the legendary Norse god from the mythological city of Asgard, is not alone. According to groundbreaking research published in the journal Nature, we humans—along with eagles, starfish, daisies and every complex organism on Earth—are, in a s.....»»
Deals for Dads, Gifts for Grads: Get big discounts in Origin PC sale
This Origin PC sale for Dads and Grads is the perfect time to get a discounted gaming PC, desktop, laptop, or workstation......»»
New insights into the origin of food sharing among humans
As humans evolved to hunt, gather and share food, cooperation provided a key to our success as a species. While chimpanzees and other primates sometimes share food, humans stand out. As hunter-gatherers—the subsistence strategy that all humans foll.....»»
"Viking disease" hand disorder may come from Neanderthal genes
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution shows that a condition known as Dupuytren's disease is partly of Neanderthal origin. Researchers have long known that the disease was much more common in Northern Europeans than in those of African ances.....»»
Origin and geographic evolution of cycads clarified
Paleobotanist Mario Coiro of the Institute of Paleontology at the University of Vienna and colleagues at the University of Montpellier (France) have made an important breakthrough in understanding the origin and geographic distribution of cycads. By.....»»
Usually $450, this Dyson cordless vacuum is $250 right now
The Dyson V8 Origin Plus cordless vacuum, which features powerful suction and a whole-machine filtration system, is on sale from Walmart for an affordable $250......»»
Examining the developmental regulatory mechanism of limb loss in squamates
The development of limbs is significant for the origin and evolution of tetrapods, providing multiple functions and capabilities. Although limb loss has occurred in many clades to adapt to new environments, it is particularly common in Squamata, whic.....»»
Lisa documentary uncovers the surprising final days of the Mac’s predecessor
The Verge has published a new half-hour documentary that dives into the origin and obsolete status of Apple’s Lisa computer platform. The ’80s were something else. We associate 1984 with when the Macintosh revolutionized personal computers, but.....»»
Novel in-situ pH measurement method for high-temperature hydrothermal systems
Alkaline hydrothermal systems are considered ideal environments for the origin of life because they can provide ideal ion gradient conditions for the formation of early life on Earth......»»
Brisk It Origin-580 review: A smart smoker for backyard BBQing
There are plenty of features to consider when buying a new smoker grill. Arguably, a Wi-Fi connection is becoming one of those features, so Brisk It's Origin-580 smart grill with a sub-$1,000 price is a tempting consideration.Brisk It Origin-580Wirel.....»»
Why teaching robots to blink is hard but important
Blinking conveys more information than you might think and it's hard to make robots do it properly......»»
Meteoritic and volcanic particles may have promoted origin of life reactions
Precursors of the molecules needed for the origin of life may have been generated by chemical reactions promoted by iron-rich particles from meteors or volcanic eruptions on Earth approximately 4.4 billion years ago, according to a study published in.....»»
Helium nuclei research advances our understanding of cosmic ray origin and propagation
Much of our understanding of the universe and its mysterious phenomena is based on theoretical interpretations. In order to deepen the understanding of distant objects and energetic phenomena, astronomers are looking at cosmic rays, which are high-en.....»»
Where do our limbs come from? Study uncovers new clues about the origin of paired appendages
An international collaboration that includes scientists from the University of Colorado School of Medicine has uncovered new clues about the origin of paired appendages—a major evolutionary step that remains unresolved and highly debated......»»
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin finally gets coveted moon contract
NASA has selected Blue Origin to build a human landing system for its moon missions, giving it two options for crewed landings after signing up SpaceX in 2021......»»
Usually $450, this Dyson cordless vacuum is $280 right now
The Dyson V8 Origin Plus cordless vacuum, which features powerful suction and a whole-machine filtration system, is on sale from Walmart for an affordable $280......»»
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin finally gets coveted moon contract
NASA has selected Blue Origin to build a human landing system for its moon missions, giving it two options for crewed landings after signing up SpaceX in 2021......»»
After SpaceX, NASA taps Bezos"s Blue Origin to build Moon lander
Two years after awarding Elon Musk's SpaceX a contract to ferry astronauts to the surface of the Moon, NASA on Friday announced it had chosen Blue Origin, a rival space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, to build a second lunar lander......»»