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 .....»»
Reasons not to hug, snuggle or kiss chicks and chickens
Sometimes it hurts to dispel facts with science, but a Texas A&M AgriLife expert said even though there is a National Snuggle a Chicken Day (celebrated on Jan. 8), he hopes people don't hug and kiss baby chicks and chickens without proper awareness a.....»»
Florida zoo welcomes furry baby Hoffman"s two-toed sloth
An adorable, furry baby Hoffman's two-toed sloth has made its debut at zoo in Florida......»»
Small satellite may shape centaur rings
The unique two thin rings around the Centaur Chariklo could be shaped by an even smaller satellite. Chariklo is a Centaur, which are small bodies similar to asteroids in size but to comets in composition, that revolve around the sun in the outer sola.....»»
Trio wins $700K Vesuvius Challenge grand prize for deciphering ancient scroll
The 2024 Challenge has also been announced, with a $100,000 grand prize. Enlarge / Text from one of the Herculaneum scrolls has been deciphered. Roughly 95 percent of the scroll remains to be read. (credit: Vesuvius Challenge).....»»
Moog turns Apple Vision Pro into a futuristic instrument for music creation
As someone who dabbles in music creation for fun, nothing excites me like a . So when I learned that Moog has turned Apple Vision Pro into a first-class instrument for music production, my brain went into galaxy mode. The aptly named Animoog Galax.....»»
A puzzling illness paralyzed US kids every other year—until it didn’t
Researchers braced for a surge in 2022 that never came—and no one knows why. Enlarge / This thin section transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image reveals numerous spheroid-shaped Enterovirus-D68 (EV-D68) virions. (credit:.....»»
UAW says it won organizing vote at Antolin interiors plant in Mich.
The vote was 238-42 in favor of the UAW. The plant produces instrument and door panels for the Detroit 3 and Paccar......»»
Mathematical model reveals how a pit viper is able to find its dinner in the dead of night
In the animal kingdom, there are many grand examples of species that make sense of their world by expertly deciphering even weak signals from their surroundings......»»
Joint research team develops edge-to-edge assembly technique for 2D nanosheets
A collaborative research team has fabricated a soccer ball-shaped construction using edge-to-edge assembly of 2D semiconductor materials. The research has been featured on the cover of the online edition of the Angewandte Chemie International Edition.....»»
Cambridge Audio hopes for another hit with its new CXN100 network streamer
British audio device maker Cambridge Audio has unveiled its new flagship network music streamer, the redesigned CXN100......»»
A lead isotopic standard for instrument calibration
Stable isotope analysis is an important interdisciplinary tool used by numerous fields such as nuclear and homeland security, forensics, medicine and pharmaceuticals, human health and nutrition, and climate science. Achieving reliable metrology and t.....»»
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in February 2024
Amazon Prime Video's February 2024 lineup includes Bottoms, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Strays, the return of The Grand Tour, and more......»»
From Baby Boomers to Gen Alpha: Sociology professor asks "Is it time to stop talking about generations?"
"Millennials don't really want to work. They're far too focused on avocado toast and chai lattes!" Just one of the many clichés expressed by workers over the age of 50. And those being criticized? Well, they often reply with a bored "OK, Boomer" fol.....»»
New iPads are coming soon, and they may have a killer display upgrade
Apple could reveal a fresh portfolio of iPads in March. Among them is an iPad Pro with an OLED display, an M3 chip, and a redesigned Magic Keyboard......»»
Measles is “growing global threat,” CDC tells doctors in alert message
Since December, there have been 23 measles cases in the US, including two outbreaks. Enlarge / A baby with measles. (credit: CDC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is putting clinicians on alert about the g.....»»
Using dragonfly wings to study the relationship between corrugated wing structure and vortex motions
Scientists from Hiroshima University undertook a study of dragonfly wings in order to better understand the relationship between a corrugated wing structure and vortex motions. They discovered that corrugated wings exhibit larger lift than flat wings.....»»
The puzzling case of a baby who wouldn’t stop crying—then began to slip away
After doctors figured it out, the 8-week-old infant eventually made a full recovery. Enlarge / A studio portrait of a crying baby. (credit: Getty | Tim Clayton) It's hard to imagine a more common stressor for new parent.....»»
Physics of V-shaped flight formations offer insights into energy efficiency
Birds have inspired human flight for centuries, but Shabnam Raayai thinks they can also offer lessons in reducing energy consumption......»»
Cadillac CT5-V, Blackwing pack more performance tech
The high-performance variants of the Cadillac CT5 midsize sedan will be built at GM's Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan starting this summer. Pricing was not disclosed......»»
"The Woman In the Wall" blends horror and crime caper to tell a shameful part of Irish history
With Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormack, "The Woman in the Wall" delves into Ireland's Magdalene Laundries and "mother and baby homes". What do you know about the Magdalene Laundries? If you grew up in Ireland, or perhaps the UK, you’ve prob.....»»