This weird exoplanet is shaped like a rugby ball
Exoplanets come in many sizes, and sometimes they also come in unusual shapes - like this planet the shape of a rugby ball......»»
Researcher suggests beloved Disney classics convey an idealized image of fatherhood
For decades, Disney animations have shaped perceptions of family relationships and gender roles. Although much focus has traditionally been on princesses and female characters, a new study shifts attention to fatherhood and the evolving ideals of mas.....»»
HTC Vive Focus Vision review: Versatile and expensive
The world of VR headsets is in a bit of a weird spot. Meta has been plugging along nicely, but with the Quest 3 and … The post HTC Vive Focus Vision review: Versatile and expensive appeared first on BGR. HTC Vive Focus Vision R.....»»
Insects Played Pivotal Roles in the Evolution of Human Culture
Violins, the ink on the Declaration of Independence and other ways that insects shaped human history.....»»
Scientists compile library for evaluating exoplanet water
By probing chemical processes observed in the Earth's hot mantle, Cornell scientists have started developing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures that not only will help reveal the composition of planets outside of our solar system but could.....»»
Research monkeys still having a ball days after busting out of lab, police say
They pose no risk to human health, and they're living their best lives. If you need any inspiration for cutting loose and relaxing this weekend, look no further than a free-wheeli.....»»
What’s in ‘The Box’?!? Why this cult sci-fi movie is still an intriguing mess after all these years
After 15 years, The Box is still a weird, wild, and confusing thriller that continues to puzzle and intrigue viewers, but is it still worth watching?.....»»
What makes baseball’s “magic mud” so special?
It has just the right mix of spreadability, stickiness, and friction to give pitchers a better grip on the ball. Since the 1940s, baseball players have been spreading a special ki.....»»
Asteroid grains shed light on the outer solar system"s origins
Tiny grains from a distant asteroid are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system more than 4.6 billion years ago......»»
Guns, militia and social media amplify the risks of political violence during the US election
Political violence is hardly new to America. Since the country's inception, gunmen have shaped its political landscape, from the Civil War to the Ku Klux Klan, to high-profile assassinations and the bombing of federal buildings. Yet the threat of pol.....»»
50 years ago, this gonzo horror comedy with a killer score became an instant cult classic
Fifty years after its premiere, this weird horror-comedy became an instant cult classic. Here's why it still has the capacity to shock (and make you hum, too)......»»
In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies—implications for global pest control
Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as false kamani nuts, or tropical almonds, they fall from tall, shady Terminalia catappa trees that l.....»»
Watch Yankees fans disrupt Mookie Betts" catch, spark internet frenzy
The video of the moment Yankees fans ripped a ball from Mookie Betts' glove is pretty unbelievable. The internet loved joking about it......»»
When will we know who won the 2024 election?
Election officials anticipate 2024 to be the most streamlined and secure election in history. But results may still take longer than the public hopes. Less than a week out from election day, as many around the country send in their mail-in ball.....»»
Auditor"s expertise in climate risks affects the quality of the client"s climate risk disclosures
In recent years, climate risk disclosures have become widely shaped on a global scale by several reporting frameworks and recommendations. These include the framework of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), International Fi.....»»
Prolonged brain development of marmosets could serve as model for human evolution
The development of primate brains is shaped by various inputs. However, these inputs differ between independent breeders, such as great apes, and cooperative breeders, such as the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) and humans. In these species, gro.....»»
What everyone is getting wrong about the Mac mini’s hidden power button
Apple’s M4 Mac mini has a power button on its underside. That may seem like a weird design decision, but Apple thinks it makes perfect sense. Here’s why......»»
Investigating the flow of fluids with non-monotonic, "S-shaped" rheology
Water and oil, and some other simple fluids, respond in the same way to all levels of shear stress. These are termed Newtonian fluids, and their viscosity is constant for all stresses although it will vary with temperature. Under different stresses a.....»»
The Colors of Fall Leaves Are Shaped by Climate Change and Tree Health
A tree’s fall palette offers a glimpse at its health and the weather it has experienced in a given year.....»»
Jeff VanderMeer on How Scientific Uncertainty Inspires His Weird Fiction
In Absolution, the fourth novel in Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach saga, scientists try to know the unknowable.....»»
Next-gen laptops may have a weird mix of components
Upcoming gaming laptops should feature a lot of updates, but it's possible that they won't be next-gen all across the board......»»