Two visionaries: Marie Curie forged a friendship with dancer Loïe Fuller
Liz Heinecke on her new book Radiant, a parallel biography of two extraordinary women. Enlarge / Radiant: The Scientist, the Dancer, and a Friendship Forged in Light explores the lives of Marie Curie and Loïe Fuller. (credit: Aurich Lawson / G.....»»
Dying stars could seed interstellar medium with carbon nanotubes
Evidence suggests that carbon nanotubes, tiny tubes consisting of pure carbon, could be forged in the envelopes of dust and gas surrounding dying stars. The findings propose a simple, yet elegant mechanism for the formation and survival of complex ca.....»»
Digital driver’s license billed as harder than plastic to forge is easily forged
A litany of security flaws allows forgeries that are easy, quick, and cheap. Enlarge (credit: Service NSW) In late 2019, the government of New South Wales in Australia rolled out digital driver's licenses. The new licenses all.....»»
"Homo sapiens is too arrogant: Call us Homo faber, the toolmaker"
We need to dispel the arrogant and misguided idea that modern humans are superior to earlier human species. It is thanks in part to all our predecessors such as Neanderthals that we are who we are today. This is according to Marie Soressi, Professor.....»»
How Industrial Light & Magic Helped Resurrect ABBA with Digital ABBA-Tars
"After they broke up four decades ago, ABBA famously refused all kinds of money for reunion ABBA-tars and performances," writes Rolling Stone. "But a few years ago, British entrepreneur Simon Fuller pitched an idea that piqued the Swedish superstar.....»»
Friendship ornaments from the Stone Age
As most archaeological material is found in a fragmented state, the phenomenon has been considered a natural consequence of objects' having been long buried underground. However, according to Postdoctoral Researcher Marja Ahola from the University of.....»»
Hertz is buying 65,000 vehicles from Polestar to diversify its EV fleet
Hertz said it will initially order Polestar 2 models, which feature a minimalist design and a plethora of amenities including 20-inch forged alloy wheels, a panoramic roof and a large infotainment system powered by Android Automotive OS......»»
Apple and Meta Gave User Data to Hackers Who Used Forged Legal Requests
According to Bloomberg, Apple and Meta "provided customer data to hackers who masqueraded as law enforcement officials." Bloomberg's William Turton reports: Apple and Meta provided basic subscriber details, such as a customer's address, phone number.....»»
Apple TV+ announces Sharon Horgan-led dark comedy series "Bad Sisters"
Apple TV+ has announced a new dark comedy thriller series dubbed "Bad Sisters," created by Emmy Award nominee Sharon Horgan and featuring an ensemble cast.Bad Sisters on Apple TV+The 10-episode series will star Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah.....»»
SEC will require companies to list greenhouse emissions, climate risks
A proposed rule tries to give investors a fuller picture of risk. Enlarge / It can be tough to run a business when your loading dock is under water. (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission.....»»
‘Grand Crew’ is what every friendship comedy wants to be
Every few years, TV blesses us with a magnificent friend group comedy. Since the dawn of Living Single to the adorkable heyday of New Girl to the golden hour of Insecure and everything in between, we must never be without a TV show about 20- or.....»»
Netflix drops sweet teaser for coming-of-age love story "Heartstopper"
One of the British TV shows we're most excited about in 2022, Heartstopper tells the story of Charlie and Nick, two pupils at an all-boys school whose friendship starts to turn into something more.Based on artist/writer Alice Oseman's webcomic of the.....»»
X-rays help unlock secrets of King Tut’s iron dagger, made from a meteorite
It was forged at low temperatures and may have been a wedding gift to Tut's father. Enlarge / The burial mask of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen recovered from the boy king's tomb. (credit: Hannes Magerstaedt/Getty Images) Among.....»»
Employers should nurture friendship and support amongst co-workers to unlock creativity, new research shows
Employers who want to see creative thinking in their workforce should value supportive friendships between colleagues as the key to unlocking more resourcefulness and innovation......»»
Sony Built an AI That Can Beat Users at Video Games, With Honor
Japanese tech giant Sony revealed this week that it has trained the toughest-ever opponent for the race-car simulator Gran Turismo -- a champion that can beat top-class e-sports drivers at their own games. From a report: Forged on the battlegrounds o.....»»
Canada Will Get Its First Universal Quantum Computer From IBM
An anonymous reader shares a report: Quantum computing is still rare enough that merely installing a system in a country is a breakthrough, and IBM is taking advantage of that novelty. The company has forged a partnership with the Canadian province o.....»»
"Somebody Somewhere" is an uplifting examination of adult friendship
HBO Max's Somebody Somewhere is a dramedy in the truest sense of the word. With comedians like Bridget Everett, Jeff Hiller, and Murray Hill involved, you know plenty of laughs are in store. However, each chuckle-inducing moment services a larger, qu.....»»
Under a moon spell: Shark attacks related to lunar phases
New research from LSU and the University of Florida suggests that more shark attacks occur during fuller phases of the moon. While the exact cause remains unclear, the researchers found that more shark attacks than average occur during periods of hig.....»»
X-ray Analysis Confirms Forged Date On Lincoln Pardon of Civil War Soldier
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln pardoned a soldier in the Civil War, and in 1998 that document was re-discovered. But "It was the date that made the document significant," writes Ars Technica: April 14, 1865, "meaning the pardon was likely one of the.....»»
X-ray analysis confirms forged date on Lincoln pardon of Civil War soldier
Alas, the forged date can't be removed without damaging the document. Enlarge / Abraham Lincoln's pardon for Patrick Murphy, a Civil War soldier in the Union Army who was court-martialed for desertion. (credit: National Archives).....»»
Is Santa"s sleigh zero carbon? The answer lies in reindeer poo
Santa's sleigh is famously pulled by eight reindeer, nine if you include the luminous Rudolf who pitches in when it's foggy. The classic eight are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Vixen and Blitzen. Those last two are an easy-on-the-ear.....»»