Tokyo’s once-futuristic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished
Peer inside the unique Nakagin Capsule Tower, an iconic Tokyo building which, despite efforts to save it, will be demolished next week......»»
Researchers discover tightest arrangement of bilayer alkali metals between graphene layers
Researchers at AIST, in collaboration with Osaka University, Tokyo Polytechnic University, Kyushu University, and National Tsing Hua University, have developed a technique to insert alkali metals into the interlayers of graphene, which is a single la.....»»
In France, abortion rights and hijab bans highlight a double standard on women"s rights
The French parliament recently voted in favor of enshrining the right to abortion into the country's constitution. While crowds celebrated outside, the slogan "my body my choice" was projected onto the Eiffel Tower in giant letters......»»
Engineered MgO nanoparticles: A promising path to synergistic cartilage and bone therapy
In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers from Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital and others have unveiled a promising approach for treating osteoarthritis (OA) using engineered magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles......»»
Team makes progress with fluorescent dyes to better visualize lipid membrane order in live cells
A new solvatochromic probe could help shed light on the relationship between lipid membrane fluidity and various cellular functions, report scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology and Kyushu University. Thanks to an innovative design, the propose.....»»
Scientists reveal effect of land conditions on Asian monsoon climate
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used numerical simulations to show how conditions on land impact weather during Asian summer monsoons. Focusing on the Tibetan plateau, they studied how varied land conditions combined with fixed ma.....»»
How to use Apple"s Time Capsule for backups on a modern wireless network
Time Capsule was Apple's discontinued line of network backup products. This is how you could use one on a modern network.Apple Time CapsulesIn 2008 Apple introduced a product called Time Capsule, which combined a wireless AirPort Base Station and an.....»»
These scientists built their own Stone Age tools to figure out how they were used
Telltale fractures and microscopic wear marks should be applicable to real artifacts. Enlarge / Testing replica Stone Age tools with a bit of wood-scraping. (credit: A. Iwase et al., 2024/Tokyo Metropolitan University) W.....»»
How to refurbish a fifth-generation Time Capsule
Apple's 5th generation Time Capsule allows you to wirelessly back up your hardware. Here's how to refurbish the combined base station and NAS device.Apple launched the Wi-Fi revolution in 1998 when it released its first AirPort base station (access p.....»»
Back on Earth: NASA"s Orion capsule put to the test before crewed mission
The Orion spacecraft that traveled around the moon and back during 2022's Artemis I mission completed a different round trip when it recently returned to Ohio for testing......»»
Immerse yourself in the neon streets of Tokyo manga with a new "Shot on iPhone" film
Apple's latest "Shot on iPhone" film is a live-action and frenetic remake of the manga "Midnight," a Takashi Miike-directed high-action video about a Tokyo taxi driver.Kento Kaku, star of the 'Shot on iPhone' film 'Midnight'The "Shot on iPhone" serie.....»»
Researchers identify materials capable of catalyzing the conversion of ortho-hydrogen to para-hydrogen
A research team consisting of NIMS and the Tokyo Institute of Technology has identified materials capable of catalyzing the conversion of ortho-hydrogen to para-hydrogen. These catalysts should be essential to the spread of mass-transportation/storag.....»»
Crew-8 launches with small crack in capsule but SpaceX says it’s safe
A small crack was spotted on a seal on the Crew Dragon's hatch prior to Sunday night's launch to the ISS, but SpaceX engineers said it poses no risk to safety......»»
Stunning footage shows space capsule hurtling toward Earth
Check out this remarkable footage showing a capsule hurtling through Earth's atmosphere for a successful landing on U.S. soil recently......»»
Footage shows capsule diving through Earth"s atmosphere at blazing speed
A Varda Space Industries’ spacecraft, W-1, recently plummeted to Earth. Here's dramatic footage the capsule filmed as it sped through our planet's atmosphere at Mach 25, which is about 25 times the speed of sound. A well-fortified capsule whi.....»»
Spain"s Tragic Tower Block Fire Exposes the World"s Failing Fire Regulations
A deadly tower block blaze in Spain has focused attention on notorious flammable building materials—but around the world, there's little momentum to stop using them......»»
China names its capsule and lander for its upcoming human lunar missions
In a recent announcement, the Chinese Space Agency (CSA) unveiled the names for its forthcoming lunar mission components. The CSA have been working toward sending humans to the moon through a series of robotic missions. The 22-ton capsule that is tak.....»»
Climate change found to be reducing fish weight
Fish weight in the western North Pacific Ocean dipped in the 2010s due to warmer water limiting food supplies, according to a new study at the University of Tokyo. The work appears in Fish and Fisheries......»»
Maybe, just maybe, Boeing’s Starliner will finally fly astronauts this spring
The first launch of astronauts on Boeing's Starliner capsule is targeted for April 22. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner crew module for the upcoming Crew Flight Test was mated with the spacecraft's service module last year in Florida.....»»
MIDI Widgets unlocks expansive capabilities for musicians with Apple Vision Pro
We’re still learning everything Apple Vision Pro can do thanks to creative developers like Geert Bevin. For example, did you know apps can create floating wrist HUDs as if you were wearing a futuristic watch that projected information? That’s som.....»»
Varda’s drug-cooking Winnebago will be remembered as a space pioneer
A small capsule containing pharmaceuticals made in space landed in Utah last week. Enlarge / Varda's reentry capsule soon after landing at the Utah Test and Training Range. (credit: Varda Space Industries) Varda Space In.....»»