These juvenile snapping shrimp have the fastest claws in the sea
They can snap their claws at accelerations on par with a bullet shot from a gun. Juvenile snapping shrimp now hold the acceleration record for a repeatable body movement underwater. They can snap their claws at accelerations on par w.....»»
Comcast starts delivering up to 2Gbps upload and download speeds in some regions
Broadband giant Comcast said it is beginning deployment of its fastest internet connectivity in select cities in the U.S. Broadband giant Comcast said it is beginning deployment of its fastest internet connectivity in select cities in the U.S.Rea.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max battery charge test shows why 20W power adapter is ideal [Video]
What’s the fastest way to charge an iPhone 15 Pro Max? Apple’s 30W power adapter technically wins the race. An iPhone 15 Pro Max battery charge test, however, helps make a strong case for why Apple’s 20W power adapter is the best fast charger......»»
Parker makes its closest and fastest solar flyby
The Parker Solar Probe is the little engine that just keeps going and going by the sun. On September 27th, it made its 17th close approach and skimmed just 7.26 million kilometers (4.51 million miles) above the sun's "surface" layer (called the photo.....»»
Will solar panels work at Proxima Centauri?
Solar panel technology has advanced significantly in recent years, to the point where solar energy is the fastest-growing renewable power source. The solar panels we have today are a by-product of those used in space......»»
This is the fastest phone and laptop charger I’ve ever used. Here’s why you need it
I've been using a 300W charger from Ugreen. It's wickedly fast, incredibly well-built, and an accessory you absolutely need......»»
This is the fastest charger I’ve ever used. Here’s why you need it
I've been using a 300W charger from Ugreen. It's wickedly fast, incredibly well-built, and an accessory you absolutely need......»»
Mukbang influencer marketing and consumer engagement with food brands
Ever find yourself inexplicably sucked into (another!) video of social media influencer downing a massive feast of 100 different kinds of shrimp? You can't scroll past. And before you know it, you're craving crustaceans, making reservations at that n.....»»
Scientists observe interaction of components in tire rubber at the atomic scale
Scientists have observed the molecular motion of rubber components typically used in automobile tires—polybutadiene and carbon black—with the world's fastest time resolution......»»
These solar-powered, origami-inspired robots can change shape mid-flight
Switching from unfolded to folded states stabilizes the microflyer's descent. Enlarge / Timelapse photo of the "microflier" falling in its unfolded state, which makes it tumble chaotically in the wind. "Snapping" into a folded st.....»»
Analyzing ways to help golden eagle populations weather the growth in wind-energy
Wind energy is a major component of the U.S. clean-energy goals. Already one of the fastest growing and lowest-cost sources of electricity in the country, it is poised for even more rapid growth, according to the U.S. Department of Energy......»»
Parker Probe"s path through solar blast yields unparalleled space weather insights
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has racked up an impressive list of superlatives in its first five years of operations: It's the closest spacecraft to the sun, the fastest human-made object and the first mission to ever "touch the sun.".....»»
The silver lining to storm surge: How some baby fish ride out hurricanes to success
Humans loathe the deadly impact of storm surge, and for good reason. But new research shows how juvenile tarpon and snook can actually benefit from it. In turn, scientists are learning how to design more eco-friendly developments that help the fish s.....»»
Best USB-C 3.0 cables for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Get fastest data transfer speeds with these USB-C 3.0 cables for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The post Best USB-C 3.0 cables for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max appeared first on Phandroid. Apple launched the new iPhone 15 seri.....»»
Dead spider claws and "anal-print" toilets: 2023"s Ig Nobels
Reanimating dead spiders to use them as robot claws, licking rocks, backwards talking and a toilet that scans "anal-prints": this year's Ig Nobel prizes again put a spotlight on the quirky side of science......»»
The iPhone 15’s chip challenges Intel’s fastest desktop CPU — but there’s a catch
Intel and AMD have a surprising new rival in Apple, but not in the way you think......»»
This student-built EV just set a new world record for 0–62 mph
This student-built electric racer needed just 12.3 meters to hit 62 mph. Enlarge / You don't need 2,000 hp to set a world record for the fastest time to 62 mph. (credit: ETH Zurich / Alessandro Della Bella) There's a new.....»»
What Arizona and other drought-ridden states can learn from Israel"s pioneering water strategy
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality......»»
How to set a course in Starfield
There are hundreds of planets across dozens of solar systems in Starfield. Setting a course is the fastest way to get to your objective, so here's how to do it......»»
Tonga volcano unleashed fastest ever undersea flows: study
An unprecedentedly violent volcanic eruption that triggered a tsunami off the Pacific island nation of Tonga in 2022 unleashed the fastest underwater currents ever recorded, according to a study published on Thursday......»»
How these parasitic worms turn brown shrimp into bright orange “zombies”
Infection activates gene expression for pigmentation, suppresses immune response. Enlarge / Orange amphipods caught the eye (and interest) of Brown University graduate students conducting field research. (credit: David Johnson).....»»