The spirit of Juneteenth: The freedom to self-determine
To be able to self-determine is to be able to control one's own life and tell one's own story—an ability that people who were enslaved in the U.S. did not legally have before the Emancipation Proclamation (1862) or the 13th and 14th amendments. The.....»»
Here’s what caused black stains on Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus
The culprit: nanoparticles of metacinnabar, a mercury sulphide black crystalline phase. Enlarge / Researchers examined folio 843 of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus to determine the cause of mysterious black stains. (credit:.....»»
Cool Crowdfunding: Multi Toolhead 3D Printers, Sand Tables, And Musical Interfaces
We receive so many pitches for crowdfunding projects. They pour into our inbox daily. Since crowdfunding is a bit of a gamble, it is always kind of hard to determine just how to write about these projects, considering that many of them may not ever.....»»
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review: An immense sequel that aims high and hits
A confident, deeper sequel that embraces Star Wars’ spirit of adventure. Enlarge / En garde. (credit: Respawn) 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was one of the rare Star Wars games to capture the thrills and the spi.....»»
Pet rabbits need freedom to exercise, study finds
Pet rabbits have higher levels of the stress hormone—corticosterone—and show activity rebound when kept in small hutches with restricted exercise, new research led by the University of Bristol Vet School has found. The research highlights the imp.....»»
New research is helping scientists better understand how microstructures change
The orientations of these infinitesimally small separations between individual "grains" of a polycrystalline material have big effects. In a material such as aluminum, these collections of grains (called microstructures) determine properties such as.....»»
Sex and the single gene: New research shows a genetic "master switch" determines sex in most animals
In humans and other animals, sex is usually determined by a single gene. However, there are claims that in some species, such as platyfish, it takes a whole "parliament" of genes acting together to determine whether offspring develop as a male or fem.....»»
T-Mobile launches ’emergency exit’ from installments, new plan, and more with ‘Phone Freedom’
T-Mobile has announced its latest Un-carrier move today called “Phone Freedom.” Aiming to give customers at Verizon and AT&T an “emergency exit,” T-Mobile is offering some big incentives like the option to trade-in a locked phone for a free.....»»
T-Mobile "Phone Freedom" brings back two-year contracts & more hotspot data
T-Mobile has announced an initiative called "Phone Freedom" that offers a new upgrade plan and ways to make switching from other carriers easier.Phone Freedom by T-MobileAs Verizon and AT&T have shifted from two-year plans to contacts that last three.....»»
X-file cracked: Mini-key determines DNA shape
We finally know why our DNA has an X shape. This finding by researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute may have much broader implications for how our cells behave. "It looks like we have uncovered a universal mechanism by which cells determine t.....»»
Open Hardware Summit 2023 Returns To NYC
The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) was founded with the aim of fostering the dissemination of technical knowledge and research while advocating for user freedom. For thirteen years, they have annually produced the Open Hardware Summit, pro.....»»
Samsung soliciting Chinese GPU talent; Exynos 2400 will determine the victor
Recently, Samsung Electronics has been rumored to be actively recruiting system semiconductor R&D talent from China for products like GPUs. This is to help turn around its Exynos series of mobile APs from its performance controversies. The R&D result.....»»
Scientists trying to determine what will happen to massive carbon stores as rainforests dry out
Tropical rainforests store 25%-40% of global soil carbon, though they occupy only 7% of Earth's land area. By functioning as a carbon sink, tropical forests prevent more severe effects from climate change......»»
Temperature, drought influencing movement of Plains bison
It epitomizes the Great Plains in spirit and in form: a 2,000-pound tank on hooves, cloaked in shaggy winter-tested coat, capped by horns acting as warning and weapon......»»
Spotify just killed the best Wordle-like game for music fans
Spotify is shutting down Heardle to focus on other music discovery features, but its spirit lives on elsewhere......»»
The Super Mario Bros. Movie looks like the games, but their spirit is missing
The Super Mario Bros. Movie perfectly captures the look of a Mario game, but its tone doesn't quite line up......»»
Avian flu kills 3 California condors in northern Arizona
Three California condors have died from avian flu in northern Arizona and authorities are trying to determine what killed five others in the flock, the National Park Service announced Friday......»»
Providing critical insights for animal development: Biologists determine the evolutionary age of individual cell types
A research team led by Dr. Chaogu Zheng from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has made a significant discovery about the evolutionary age of different type of cells in a small animal called Caenorhabditis elegans.....»»
Scientists use NASA satellite data to determine Belize coral reef risk
Researchers created a toolkit for determining the clarity and surface temperature of coastal waters. The data is freely accessible data and can help assess reefs around the world......»»
The latest ‘Alto’s Adventure’ soundtrack is now available on Apple Music and Spotify
The hit game Alto’s Adventure saw a remaster/expansion launch on Apple Arcade last year – “The Spirit of the Mountain” which came with a new soundtrack. Now the music from the latest Alto game has arrived on Apple Music, Spotify, and more so.....»»
The best wireless headphones for 2023 from Bose, Sony, 1More and more
Can you get great sound quality and wireless freedom in the same set of headphones? Absolutely. These are the best wireless headphones you can buy right now......»»