Unbreakable glass inspired by seashells
Scientists from McGill University develop stronger and tougher glass, inspired by the inner layer of mollusk shells. Instead of shattering upon impact, the new material has the resiliency of plastic and could be used to improve cell phone screens in.....»»
3 obscure comic book TV shows that are worth a watch
Not every comic book-inspired series is a hit, but these three obscure comic book TV shows are still worth watching despite their premature endings......»»
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally kicks up some dirt
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally combines the powertrain from the Mach-E GT with rally-inspired styling and suspension......»»
Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E gets a $65,000 Rally-inspired version
Ford adds chunky tires and protective shielding, plus a new rallysport drive mode. Enlarge / Ford's latest Mach-E variant is designed for fun on or off the tarmac. (credit: Ford) Ford has a long and successful history w.....»»
Rubber plumbing seals can leak additives into drinking water, study says
As drinking water flows through pipes and into a glass, it runs against the rubber seals inside some plumbing devices. These parts contain additives that contribute to their flexibility and durability, but these potentially harmful compounds can leak.....»»
Nomad launches Base One Max 3-in-1 metal and glass charger with MagSafe [Hands-on]
Nomad launched its Base One and Base One Max (reviewed) premium MagSafe chargers in 2022 and followed up with Stand One earlier this year. Now the high-end Base One Max is expanding from a 2-in-1 to a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger with simultaneous power fo.....»»
Exclusive: How Apple inspired creators to take a risk on its $3,500 Vision Pro
Apple’s Vision Pro headset couldn’t have happened without developers. In an exclusive interview, Apple and third-party app designers tell us how it went down......»»
The best iPhone 14 Pro cases: 20 best ones in 2023
Your iPhone 14 Pro is a big, beautiful hunk of metal and glass. Be sure to protect it with some of the best cases available. We suggest a few here......»»
Titanium micro-spikes skewer resistant superbugs
A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combating drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood......»»
Quantum discovery verifies a decades-old theory on how monopoles decay
The field of quantum physics is rife with paths leading to tantalizing new areas of study, but one rabbit hole offers a unique vantage point into a world where particles behave differently—through the proverbial looking glass......»»
Sea of Stars review: a retro-inspired RPG that lives up to classics
Sea of Stars draws inspiration from classic RPGs, but it's much more than a nostalgic homage......»»
Apple’s Vision Pro may help your eyesight in this genius way
The Vision Pro could help glasses wearers find the perfect prescription by infusing its lenses with liquid, not glass. It’s a genius idea -- but will it work?.....»»
The eco-friendly glass that"s hard to crack
Scientists have developed an extremely strong glass which is less energy intensive to make than regular glass......»»
Future Apple Vision Pro may use liquid for lenses instead of glass
Apple is researching the use of liquid lenses that could be adjusted within a future Apple Vision Pro headset instead of requiring some users to buy and fit separately prescribed lenses.The first Vision Pro needs users to buy separate prescription le.....»»
Deconstructing the bee stinger to develop tiny, bio-inspired medical devices
New research deconstructing the anatomy of a honeybee stinger could help pave the way for a future generation of miniaturized medical devices used for drug delivery in humans......»»
Google says it can make security keys unbreakable by quantum computers
Google has a new open source implementation for FIDO2 security keys, to stop them being cracked by quantum computers......»»
Scientists theorize a hidden phase transition between liquid and a solid
Anything made out of plastic or glass is known as an amorphous material. Unlike many materials that freeze into crystalline solids, the atoms and molecules in amorphous materials never stack together to form crystals when cooled. In fact, although we.....»»
Why tiny metal droplets take longer to solidify into glass: Fundamental observation in materials science
Most people who hear the word 'glasses' will probably think of drinking glasses or corrective eyewear. Hardly anyone will think of metals. But metallic glasses, or 'amorphous metals' as they are also known, are playing an increasingly important role.....»»
Researchers create paracrystallized aluminosilicate glass with supreme toughness
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth, together with partners in China and the U.S., have produced an oxide glass with unprecedented toughness. Under high pressures and temperatures, they succeeded in paracrystallizing an aluminosilicate glass: T.....»»
Movie-inspired technology successfully collects hail data from eye of the storm
In the blockbuster 1996 movie Twister, meteorologists successfully deployed small weather sensors into the heart of an active tornado to collect data and revolutionize severe weather safety......»»
Supreme Court backs Apple in App Store payment row -- for now
The US Supreme Court has rejected a request from Epic Games to force Apple to change its App Store rules before its appeals process completes.Epic Games "1984" inspired anti-Apple adApple predominantly won its case against Epic Games, but Apple was o.....»»