Unlocking the mechanical secrets of giant Amazonian waterlilies
Researchers studying giant Amazonian waterlilies grown at the University of Oxford's Botanic Garden have unraveled the engineering enigma behind the largest floating leaves in nature......»»
AI, cloud boost Alphabet profits by 34 percent
Google's cloud business is still a distant third to Microsoft and Amazon. Alphabet’s profit jumped 34 percent in the third quarter as the parent company of search giant Google r.....»»
How life began on Earth: Model suggests ancient Earth had organic-rich atmosphere
The key to unlocking the secrets of distant planets starts right here on Earth. Researchers at Tohoku University, the University of Tokyo, and Hokkaido University have developed a model that considers various atmospheric chemical reactions to estimat.....»»
How life began on Earth: Modeling the ancient atmosphere
The key to unlocking the secrets of distant planets starts right here on Earth. Researchers at Tohoku University, the University of Tokyo, and Hokkaido University have developed a model that considers various atmospheric chemical reactions to estimat.....»»
African giant rats trained to sniff out illegal wildlife products
In the past, African giant pouched rats have learned to detect explosives and the tuberculosis-causing pathogen. Now, a team of researchers have trained these rats to pick up the scent of pangolin scales, elephant ivory, rhino horn, and African black.....»»
Observations explore the properties of giant spiral galaxy UGC 2885
Astronomers have employed the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) to perform comprehensive multiwavelength observations of a large and massive spiral galaxy known as UGC 2885. Results of the observational campaign, published October 21 on the pre-p.....»»
M4 iMac shows Apple’s commitment to the all-in-one after some missed turns
Today’s M4 iMac announcement shows just how serious Apple is about the all-in-one desktop line. The M1 iMac made a huge splash. It brought the return of colors, featured a giant iPad-like design, and sported a larger display with more resolutio.....»»
Giant clam declared critically endangered after assessment
The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after its population plunged by more than 80% over the last century, according to a new assessment by a CU Boulder biologist and c.....»»
Dinosaurs thrived after ice, not fire, says a new study of ancient volcanism
201.6 million years ago, one of the Earth's five great mass extinctions took place, when three-quarters of all living species suddenly disappeared. The wipeout coincided with massive volcanic eruptions that split apart Pangaea, a giant continent then.....»»
macOS 15.1 update available with Apple intelligence and improved iPhone Mirroring
macOS Sequoia just got its first major update, macOS 15.1. This new version improves the iPhone Mirroring experience while unlocking Apple Intelligence features for M1 … The post macOS 15.1 update available with Apple intelligence and improved.....»»
A Giant Structure in Space Challenges Our Understanding of The Universe
A Giant Structure in Space Challenges Our Understanding of The Universe.....»»
The complex considerations that magicians face when exposing the tricks of their trade
Magic is one of the oldest forms of entertainment, and much of its enchantment is said to rely on the audience not knowing how the tricks are done. However, while magicians swear to keep their secrets forever when they embark on their profession, the.....»»
Mary, Queen of Scots and the clandestine tricks of the women who kept her secrets
Mary, Queen of Scots spent almost 20 years in captivity. She was held in various locations across Britain from 1568 until her execution on February 8, 1587. As I explain in my new book, Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots, du.....»»
When things get tight: How does the embryo in rapeseed react to mechanical constraints?
In 2021, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for elucidating the biology of mechanosensors. These discoveries revealed how mechanical forces generated by touch influence tissue differentiation and morphogenesis in animals and humans.....»»
A new spectroscopy method reveals water"s quantum secrets
For the first time, EPFL researchers have exclusively observed molecules participating in hydrogen bonds in liquid water, measuring electronic and nuclear quantum effects that were previously accessible only via theoretical simulations......»»
Scientists Photograph Giant Python Swallowing a Full-Sized Whitetail Whole in First-of-Its-Kind Discovery
Scientists Photograph Giant Python Swallowing a Full-Sized Whitetail Whole in First-of-Its-Kind Discovery.....»»
Built by players for players, Skin.Club is your portal to more CS skins
If you didn't know, you can earn skins and play tons of games to win cases at Skin.Club. It's your portal to unlocking new and unique CS skins......»»
Why Woolworths workers can"t sleep at night: Inside the supermarket giant"s controversial "Framework"
In early 2024, Woolworths introduced a new worker performance management program across warehouses run by the company's distribution arm, Primary Connect......»»
Graphene-based memristors move a step closer to benefiting next-generation computing
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and Paragraf Limited have demonstrated a significant step forward in the development of graphene-based memristors and unlocking their potential for use in future computing systems and artificial intell.....»»
Nurses Are Confessing Their Most Closely Guarded Secrets That Patients Don"t Know
Nurses Are Confessing Their Most Closely Guarded Secrets That Patients Don"t Know.....»»
Wombat Willow Pro keyboard review: Maximum keys, minimum space
The Wombat Willow Pro provides a full mechanical keyboard with a shorter width than usual and even has low-profile switches. It's an interesting choice if you're prepared to learn a very unusual layout.Wombat Willow ProPower users are often quite pic.....»»