This wing-shaped instrument is a redesigned baby grand piano
Ravenchord looks nothing like a piano. Is it a folly or a long-overdue upgrade? Few objects are defined by their shape as much as the grand piano. Inspired by the form of its predecessor, the harpsichord, the piano is the musical embodiment of .....»»
iPhone 17 Ultra rumors, Apple Music rumors, iOS 17.5.1 deleted photos bug
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise reports of a major form-factor change coming to the iPhone in 2025, with the addition of a new redesigned ‘Ultra’ model priced above the current Pro Max. The Plus is also expected to go away next year. iO.....»»
System Settings getting shuffled again in macOS 15, among other UI tweaks
Apple is going to rearrange menus and app UIs across macOS 15, with System Settings seeing the biggest reorganization since the app was redesigned.macOS 15 will introduce a new icon for Siri and a layout change for System SettingsFor its upcoming ope.....»»
Youths" attitudes in post-conflict Colombia reflect both cynicism and hope for peace, research finds
Following numerous attempts at peace, in 2016, the Colombian government and the FARC, the largest left-wing guerilla group, signed a peace treaty. Although Colombians were deeply divided about the treaty's prospects when it was first signed, the agre.....»»
NASA"s heliophysics experiment to study the sun on European mission
NASA announced Tuesday it selected a new instrument to study the sun and how it creates massive solar eruptions. The agency's Joint EUV coronal Diagnostic Investigation, or JEDI, will capture images of the sun in extreme ultraviolet light, a type of.....»»
Researchers discover distinct life cycle stages of the ectosymbiotic DPANN archaeon Nanobdella aerobiophila
Archaea are ubiquitous microorganisms whose evolution shaped the biosphere of Earth. Their evolutionary paths are truly fascinating. A great example is an ectosymbiotic lifestyle which is found among DPANN archaea......»»
Chamber pots, shared toilets and DIY plumbing: China"s toilet revolution exposes social inequalities
Urbanization in China tends to be depicted in terms of towering skyscrapers and multilane highways—the city reaching upwards and outwards. Not much thought is given to the vast, but less eye-catching, urban infrastructure that shapes and is shaped.....»»
These smartphone sunglasses are one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever seen
Smart glasses aren't a new idea, but what if your sunglasses were smartphone-shaped instead? HMD decided to find out......»»
Study explains regional differences in bird diversity in agroforestry systems
The diversity and ecological functionality of bird communities in tropical agroforestry systems are shaped by the surrounding landscape, in particular the extent and composition of the forest. An international research team led by the University of G.....»»
NASA tool prepares to image faraway planets
The Roman Coronagraph Instrument on NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will help pave the way in the search for habitable worlds outside our solar system by testing new tools that block starlight, revealing planets hidden by the glare of their.....»»
Seychelles: Floating baby corals can help save damaged reefs, says new study
The Seychelles archipelago of 115 islands stretches across a vast area of the western Indian Ocean. Each island is fringed by coral reefs......»»
Will you buy an ultra-thin iPhone 17 if battery life is reduced? [Poll]
We learned new details about what Apple may ship as the new high-end iPhone in 2025 with a redesigned ultra-thin form factor. But with that change, we could see shorter battery life, particularly compared to the Pro Max model. Would an ultra-thin des.....»»
Redesigned iPhone SE might cost a bit more than the current model
We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about the next generation iPhone SE, which is expected to be announced sometime next year with a major redesign compared to the current model. Of course, one of the main selling points of the is the more affordab.....»»
Shining a light on molecules: L-shaped metamaterials can control light direction
Polarized light waves spin clockwise or counterclockwise as they travel, with one direction behaving differently than the other as it interacts with molecules. This directionality, called chirality or handedness, could provide a way to identify and s.....»»
Study shows alkyl-aromatic hybrid micelles can form from emergent umbrella-shaped molecules
Micelles assemble in water from amphiphilic molecules, composed of hydrophilic and hydrophobic frameworks. They can be found all around us, for example in soaps, detergents, and shampoos. Their main application is the water-solubilization of insolubl.....»»
M4 iPad Pro teardown finds easier-to-access battery, glimpses of Tandem OLED design
Straightforward tablet teardown is followed by a comically difficult Pencil one. iFixit's M4 iPad Pro teardown. Right on schedule for past releases, iFixit has done a teardown of Apple's new, redesigned iPad Pro. It found that the i.....»»
Judge: Craig Wright forged documents on “grand scale” to support bitcoin lie
Wright "lied repeatedly and extensively" in response to forgery allegations. Enlarge / Craig Wright arrives at a courthouse in London, England, on February 23, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Lucy North-PA Images ) A Brit.....»»
As bird flu spreads to dairy cows, Minnesota"s raptors show signs of building remarkable immunity
A little barred owl looked up from the crux of Dana Franzen-Klein's elbow, stared the veterinarian in the eye and, in as tough and menacing of a posture as he could muster, clicked his beak. The injured bird was a baby, maybe a month old. His click w.....»»
The 34 best Netflix drama shows right now (May 2024)
The best Netflix drama shows include Baby Reindeer, A Man in Full, Queen of the South, Black Sails, Killing Eve, One Day, The Resident, and many others......»»
"GTA 6" 2025 release date window confirmed by Rockstar Games
Previously scheduled for just "2025," Rockstar Games has confirmed 'Grand Theft Auto VI' will launch in fall of next year. Do you think you can wait a year and a half to play GTA 6? Sorry, but it seems like you don't have a choice.In an intervi.....»»
How to watch the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix online for free
Watch the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for free from anywhere in the world. TL;DR: Watch the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for free on ORF, ServusTV, or RTBF. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.T.....»»