This robotic gripper can lift delicate objects without breaking them
Humans have built cranes capable of lifting ridiculously heavy objects and moving them around with ease. We have also designed massive ships to transport large, heavy cargo across thousands of miles without breaking a sweat. But what if we wanted to.....»»
Russia and India Are Racing to Put Landers on the Moon
Robotic spacecraft from both countries are aiming to touch down on the moon’s southern hemisphere, as one’s space program waxes and the other wanes......»»
Educational bootcamps can help people switch careers, says study
Breaking into a skilled occupation can be difficult for career switchers who do not have the means or the time to go back to school and pursue formal education, but a new study from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) has found that coding bootcamp.....»»
A new "spin" on ergodicity breaking
In a recent Science paper, researchers led by JILA and NIST Fellow Jun Ye, along with collaborators JILA and NIST Fellow David Nesbitt, scientists from the University of Nevada, Reno, and Harvard University, observed novel ergodicity-breaking in C60,.....»»
XRISM spacecraft will open new window on the X-ray cosmos
The upcoming XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, pronounced "crism") spacecraft will study the universe's hottest regions, largest structures, and objects with the strongest gravity......»»
Throwing shade: Model maps NYC street trees" cooling benefits
Cornell researchers' "leaf-level" visualization of every tree in New York City—and how much shade each provides—could inform new strategies for mitigating extreme heat there, and in other cities coping with record-breaking temperatures......»»
An algorithm that shapes objects to cause them to roll down ramps following a desired path
A team of physicists and mathematicians at the Institute for Basic Science's Center for Soft and Living Matter, in South Korea, working with a colleague from the University of Geneva, has developed an algorithm that can be used to find the shape of a.....»»
China rains death toll rises to 78 as new storm approaches
The death toll from record-breaking rains across northern China rose to at least 78 on Friday, as authorities warned of more flooding and another storm approached the country......»»
How to highlight objects in Baldur’s Gate 3
With so much to do and see in Baldur's Gate 3, you'll likely miss some things. Here's how you can easily highlight objects nearby so you don't miss anything......»»
Best wireless chargers for Android and iPhone in 2023
Forget wires and charge your smartphones conveniently with these wireless chargers. With the constant improvement in the smartphone market, it has become a lot easier to get a smartphone with wireless charging support without breaking the b.....»»
Minister defends safety law on messaging apps
Tech Secretary insists technology is in development to access illegal content without breaking encryption......»»
Mortal Kombat 1: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
Time to test your might! Choose your fighter and memorize your fatality button inputs, because we're breaking down all the gory details of Mortal Kombat 1......»»
Encrypted iMessage chats lead to record-breaking SEC fines for Wells Fargo, Wall Street
Several banks and Wall Street firms have just been fined millions of dollars for hiding messages in a variety of different messaging apps, including Apple's own iMessage.Securities and Exchange CommissionApple, along with other messaging companies, f.....»»
Forests are breaking up in the tropics but coming together elsewhere. Here"s what it means for wildlife and the climate
In 2015, research on global forest cover revealed a concerning fact: 70% of the world's remaining forest now lies within 1km of the forest's edge. This process, called fragmentation, is causing the deepest and darkest parts of the world's forests to.....»»
Single-particle photoacoustic vibrational spectroscopy using optical microresonators
Pythagoras first discovered that the vibrations of strings are drastically enhanced at certain frequencies. This discovery forms the basis of our tone system. Such natural vibrations ubiquitously exist in objects regardless of their size scales and a.....»»
Understanding MetalKit: Getting started with Apple"s graphics framework
MetalKit is a high-level framework which makes getting to grips with Metal easier. Here's how to get started using Apple's 3D framework.Getting startedMetal is Apple's 3D graphics and game pipeline to render 3D objects on Apple devices. Designed to r.....»»
Here’s exactly how thin the iPhone 15 Pro’s record-breaking bezels will be
The iPhone 15 Pro’s bezels are getting thin… Very, very thin. Instead of just throwing numbers in your face, we decided to mock up the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max and compare them to previous years’ iPhones. more….....»»
Apple Car exec facing SEC lawsuit over previous job at EV startup
One of the top executives working on Apple’s Project Titan self-driving car team is being sued by the SEC. Bloomberg reports that SEC is suing Ulrich Kranz “for allegedly breaking securities rules” during his time as CEO at the electric car sta.....»»
Original unopened iPod to sell for record-breaking $29,000
A first-generation iPod that's been around the auction block is up for sale once again — fetching the highest price yet at $29,000.An unopened iPodThe original iPod launched in 2001 for $399. The unit up for auction was originally purchased and off.....»»
Illegal robocall operation handed largest-ever fine by FCC
The FCC has just handed out what it says is a record-breaking fine for “the largest illegal robocall operation the agency has ever investigated.”.....»»
Science shows the severe climate consequences of new fossil fuel extraction
The world has just suffered through its warmest month ever recorded. Heatwaves have swept across southern Europe, the US and China, breaking many temperature records in the process......»»