The SPAC trash ticker is counting down
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week had the whole crew aboard to record: Grace and Chris making us sound good, Danny to provide levity, Natasha.....»»
Spotting plastic waste from space and counting the fish in the seas: here"s how AI can help protect the oceans
You've seen the art AI image generators can create, and you may have played with natural language AI chatbots. You've benefited from artificial intelligence tools recommending you music and suggesting your next streaming show......»»
Celebrate our 1,000,000 YouTube subscriber milestone with us and win!
We did it! On November 27, 2022, the Digital Trends YouTube channel reached a major milestone: 1 million subscribers! We’ve been counting down for weeks, and now that the moment has finally arrived, we’re ready to celebrate with those who helped.....»»
Astronomers have identified six massive stars before they exploded as core-collapse supernovae
The venerable Hubble Space Telescope has given us so much during the history of its service (32 years, seven months, six days, and counting). Even after all these years, the versatile and sophisticated observatory is still pulling its weight alongsid.....»»
A waste windfall: New process shows promise turning plastic trash into pharmaceuticals
Catalina Island, located 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles, once collected Hollywood royalty, smugglers and silver miners. Now, it collects trash. Its windward-facing harbor is a collection point of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an enormous sp.....»»
Stop counting cups. There"s an ocean of difference in our water needs
A new study of thousands of people reveals a wide range in the amount of water people consume around the globe and over their lifespans, definitively spilling the oft-repeated idea that eight, 8-ounce glasses meet the human body's daily needs......»»
Up to 32 frog species thought to be extinct may not be, new research shows
If there's news about amphibians these days, odds are it's not going to be good. A pathogenic fungus has been decimating populations around the world for about forty years and counting, pushing many species to extinction. Once a species is classified.....»»
It’s time to play “find the falling Chinese rocket” once again
We can probably expect reentry into Earth's atmosphere to occur about a week from today. Enlarge / Rendering of the Chinese Tianhe core module of the Tiangong space station. (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, China's spac.....»»
Trick or trash: Candy makers grapple with plastic waste
Halloween treats have a tricky problem: plastic packaging that's difficult to recycle......»»
What"s in your future? "Fortune tellers" paper game helps children acquire fine motor and language skills
Making "fortune tellers"—a folded paper game children hold on their fingers and thumbs and practice counting and "telling fortunes" with—has been a time-treasured craft and play activity for generations across cultures......»»
Scientists count electric charges in a single catalyst nanoparticle down to the electron
If you often find yourself off by one when counting your socks after doing the laundry, you might want to sit down for this......»»
Post-impact images of DART mission have not disappointed
Ground, space-based telescopes, and a nearby cubesat have all captured the impact. Enlarge / Nailed the landing. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA) At a press conference shortly before NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spac.....»»
Black holes can’t trash info about what they swallow—and that’s a problem
Solving the information paradox could unlock quantum gravity and unification of forces. Enlarge (credit: Aaron Horowitz/Getty Images) Three numbers. Just three numbers—that’s all it takes to completely, unequivocally, 100.....»»
Linux 6.0 arrives with support for newer chips, core fixes, and oddities
Intel and AMD gear, yes, but support for RISC-V, LoongArch, and Gaudi2 show up. Enlarge / And there was much rejoicing, as a new Linux kernel version had arrived before its founder ran out of fingers and toes for counting. (credit: Get.....»»
Biomarkers used to track benefits of anti-aging therapies can be misleading, suggests the "Lifespan Machine"
We all grow old and die, but we still don't know why. Diet, exercise and stress all affect our lifespan, but the underlying processes that drive aging remain a mystery. Often, we measure age by counting our years since birth and yet our cells know no.....»»
Up Ahead for iPhone is a promising new countdown app with widgets and thoughtful design
Countdown apps for iPhone can be super motivating. Counting down the days until you’re next vacation may help you persevere through the weeks before it. Not all apps for tracking days before an event are created equally though. more… The post U.....»»
Logitech announces new range of keyboard and mice ‘designed for Mac’
Logitech is today launching a new ‘Designed for Mac’ brand, presenting a range of keyboard and mice aimed at Apple users. This includes a new , with low-profile tactile switches and backlighting activated by proximity sensor, available in Spac.....»»
This stunning Balmain couture gown was made with trash
From the recycling bin to the couturier, old water bottles become gorgeous wearable art. Haute couture is the most luxurious part of the fashion universe, where designers make custom creations with the finest materials, based on a client’s ta.....»»
Mars is littered with 15,694 pounds of human trash from 50 years of robotic exploration
People have been exploring the surface of Mars for over 50 years. According to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, nations have sent 18 human-made objects to Mars over 14 separate missions. Many of these missions are still ongoing, but.....»»
Kaser Focus: Like a dragon, like a farmer, like a tired gaming writer
GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser reflects on the E3-esque week, covering the major shows of the week and counting all the farming sims. GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser reflects on the E3-esque week, covering the major shows of the week and counting all the farm.....»»
TV panel prices may stabilize in end-2022
TV panel prices continue to fall but may stabilize at the end of this year, counting on a substantial pick-up in end-market demand for consumer products during the year-end holiday season, according to industry sources......»»