The voids closest to us may not be entirely empty
The large-scale structure of the universe is dominated by vast empty regions known as cosmic voids. These voids appear as holes hundreds of millions of light years across in the distribution of galaxies. However, new research shows that many of them.....»»
Apple Watch continues to command growing global smartwatch market
In a growing global market, the Apple Watch continues to dominate with more than three times the market share of its closest competitor Samsung.Apple Watch Series 7 with the Contour watch faceNew research claims that global smartwatch sales increased.....»»
Empty mollusc shells hold the story of evolution, even for extinct species—now we can decode it
Most people have collected shells at the beach. Some have even started a shell collection. But few people realise these shells are a unique genetic resource that scientists are only beginning to tap into......»»
Researchers determine activation mechanism of G protein–coupled receptors
Nearly all vital functions in the human body are regulated by so-called G protein-coupled receptors on the cell surface. These receptors thus serve as attractive drug targets to treat various diseases. Researchers have now discovered that empty space.....»»
Merged galaxy gives a glimpse at the future of the Milky Way
An image from the Very Large Telescope shows a merged galaxy with the closest known pair of supermassive black holes......»»
Image: ESO telescope images a spectacular cosmic dance
ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) has imaged the result of a spectacular cosmic collision—the galaxy NGC 7727. This giant was born from the merger of two galaxies, an event that started around a billion years ago. At its center lies the closest pair.....»»
Exposed! International Space Station tests organisms, materials in space
Space may look empty, but it contains extreme temperatures, high levels of background radiation, micrometeoroids, and the unfiltered glare of the sun. In addition, materials and equipment on the outside of the International Space Station are exposed.....»»
How to empty Trash on Mac
When you get rid of files, folders, or apps you no longer need by moving them to the Trash, it’s important to know how to empty Trash on Mac when it’s full......»»
How year-round crops could reduce farm pollution in the Mississippi River
Don Wyse's field of winter barley used to be mostly empty in the spring......»»
Shark robot vacuum with auto-empty is down to $396 instead of $600
Self-emptying features are as revolutionary for robot vacuums as the invention of the autonomous vacuum itself. But some models with the awesome new self-emptying feature can cost $1,000 or even more. Seriously… there’s one high-end robot.....»»
Meta to Allow ‘Mature Content’ in Horizon Worlds
The metaverse doesn't exist in any substantive way yet, but the VR-based Horizon Worlds is probably the closest thing we have right now, and Meta is making a big change to the content policy. Going forward, develop.....»»
Can Ring Vaccination Contain Monkeypox in the US?
The strategy, which involves inoculating an infected person’s closest contacts, helped beat smallpox. But it requires good contact tracing and enough vaccines......»»
Moths use ultrasound to defend against bats
While a clear night sky might seem quiet and peaceful to us, empty of everything but stars, this nocturnal world is filled with a high-pitched cacophony of sound just beyond our ability to hear. Bats pierce the shadows with ultrasonic pulses that ena.....»»
How Taking Pictures of "Nothing" Changed Astronomy
Deep-field images of “empty” regions of the sky from Webb and other space telescopes are revealing more of the universe than we ever thought possible -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Watch the Apple RoomPlan API empty a room of furniture, ready for augmented reality shopping
Augmented reality shopping is about to level up, thanks to a new capability introduced in iOS 16. The new Apple RoomPlan API uses the LiDAR scanner in recent iPhone Pro models to create a 3D room plan – and an impressive new demo shows just what i.....»»
Novavax’s COVID vaccine finally wins FDA authorization for use in unvaccinated
The two-dose, protein-subunit vaccine is intended for a primary series, not boosters. Enlarge / Empty vials of the Novavax Inc. Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine arranged at the Tegel Vaccine Center in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, March 7, 202.....»»
K2, the brightest comet in our solar system, will swing by Earth this week: Here"s when to see it
Grab your binoculars: A comet that has fascinated scientists for five years approaches its closest distance from Earth this week—and you might be able to catch a glimpse......»»
Amazon Prime Day Deal: Buy a Meta Quest 2 VR Headset, Bonus Amazon Gift Card
The best value in VR headsetsTo this day, the Meta (formerly Oculus) Quest 2 is still the best value in VR gaming. At $299.99, it's hundreds of dollars cheaper than any of its closest competitors. If that wasn't enough, Amazon is here to swee.....»»
Root-farming gophers might be our closest agricultural relatives
Although you'll probably never see them, you can spot them by the tell-tale mounds of sandy soil dotting a field: pocket gophers. Beneath your feet, the gophers continuously create and remold a labyrinth of winding tunnels hundreds of feet long......»»
Apple researching how to make cases & clothing with magnets instead of zippers
Apple has always gone for the minimalist look in anything it makes, and now new documentation suggests it wants to do away with unsightly zippers, clasps, and fasteners and use magnets instead.Maybe the closest thing Apple will get to making clothing.....»»
This Mercury flyby video shows the planet in amazing detail
The European Space Agency has released a video captured last week by a spacecraft as it flew by Mercury, the planet closest to our sun......»»