The whitest paint is here—and it"s the coolest. Literally.
In an effort to curb global warming, Purdue University engineers have created the whitest paint yet. Coating buildings with this paint may one day cool them off enough to reduce the need for air conditioning, the researchers say......»»
What dendritic painting has in common with “tears of wine” phenomenon
The expanding ink droplet shears the underlying acrylic paint layer—the Marangoni effect. Enlarge / Japanese artist Akiko Nakayama manipulates alcohol and inks to create tree-like dendritic patterns during a live painting sessi.....»»
We know the Arctic is warming—what will changing river flows do to its environment?
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently combined satellite data, field observations, and sophisticated numerical modeling to paint a picture of how 22.45 million square kilometers of the Arctic will change over the next 80 year.....»»
Two truths and a lie about immigration
Congressional gridlock over border security talks, controversial proposals to restrict asylum and a looming impeachment trial for the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas paint a stark picture of a nation deeply divided on immigration......»»
Cooler, wetter parts of Pacific Northwest likely to see more fires, new simulations predict
Forests in the coolest, wettest parts of the western Pacific Northwest are likely to see the biggest increases in burn probability, fire size and number of blazes as the climate continues to get warmer and drier, according to new modeling led by an O.....»»
Google’s hidden AI diversity prompts lead to outcry over historically inaccurate images
Inserting depictions of diversity into AI images creates revisionist history, critics say. Enlarge / Generations from Gemini AI from the prompt, "Paint me a historically accurate depiction of a medieval British king." (credit: @s.....»»
Android 15 Developer Preview 1: What’s New and Fun?
With any new release of Android, we always try to find the coolest new stuff that you’ll one day be able to play with as we approach beta or stable release. For Android 15, we’re once again diving in to see what’s new, what you shou.....»»
Review: mophie’s telescoping 15W charger proves there’s room for MagSafe in a Qi2 world
Last fall, mophie launched a MagSafe charger that dared to extend what’s possible – quite literally. I’ve been using the new mophie Telescoping 15W MagSafe Stand for the past few months, and have fallen for its adjustable design and premium bu.....»»
It’s a fake: Mysterious 280 million-year-old fossil is mostly just black paint
The long bones of the hind limbs appear to be genuine. The rest? Not so much. Enlarge / Discovered in 1931, Tridentinosaurus antiquus has now been found to be, in part, a forgery. (credit: Valentina Rossi) For more than.....»»
Paleontological analysis shows renowned fossil thought to show soft tissue preservation is in fact just paint
A 280-million-year-old fossil that has baffled researchers for decades has been shown to be—in part—a forgery, following new examination of the remnants......»»
Many Colors, One Spray Paint Can
This fairly simple device allows for smooth switching of colors while spray painting The post Many Colors, One Spray Paint Can appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
How to use Circle to Search on your Android phone
Circle to Search is one of the coolest new features on Android phones. If you have a Samsung Galaxy S24 or Google Pixel 8, here's how to use it......»»
Apple Vision Pro also works with Intel Macs, but there are limitations
One of the coolest Apple Vision Pro features is the ability to use the device as a Virtual Display for your Mac, so you can just look at your computer and your screen appears as a giant window on the headset. To our surprise, this feature also works.....»»
How could laser-driven lightsails remain stable?
It's a long way to the nearest star, which means conventional rockets won't get us there. The fuel requirements would make our ship prohibitively heavy. So an alternative is to travel light. Literally. Rather than carrying your fuel with you, simply.....»»
Tesla drops minority-worker terms after Musk"s rants over DEI initiatives
Musk has repeatedly denounced diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in recent weeks on social media, calling them “literally the definition of racism.”.....»»
The OnePlus 12 could be quite literally the coolest smartphone
I’m sure you’ve noticed that when playing games for extended periods of time on your smartphone will result in it getting quite warm or hot to the touch. This is why more smartphone makers are introducing new methods of cooling their devices. But.....»»
"Penelope" review: Teen girl logs off to touch grass, literally
Mel Eslyn and Megan Stott offer a fantasy for the modern age in this pilot episode of "Penelope." A Sundance review. Few rejoinders sting quite the way "touch grass" does. For those who aren't chronically online, the phrase essentially means yo.....»»
Will demand for the Volkswagen ID Buzz outstrip supply?
The reimagined Microbus appeals to a far wider crowd than just car enthusiasts. Enlarge / You don't have to get a two-tone paint job on your ID Buzz, but it helps. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Volkswagen's forthcoming elect.....»»
Fixing the cormorant disaster on the Columbia: "How could this have come out any worse?"
White streaks of bird waste paint the steel trusses beneath the Astoria-Megler Bridge over the Columbia River. Every flat surface and hidey-hole of this bridge is stuffed and stippled with nests. Black birds roost on the girders, evenly spaced as bea.....»»
Figma’s Creator Micro made me a macro pad person with its colorful, clicky keys
Besides being a fun tool, this pad's layers work great for OS-switching. Enlarge / It's coded for designers, quite literally, but the Figma Creator Micro is just a rebranded version of the stock Creator Micro from Work Louder. It.....»»
One of the Galaxy S24’s coolest features is coming to other Android phones
The Galaxy S24 just launched with a ton of AI features — and one of them is already coming to other Android phones very soon......»»