UNStudio designs Munich apartment block with reconfigurable interiors
Amsterdam-based UNStudio has unveiled its Van B residential building in Munich, which will have plug-in furniture modules so that its apartments can be reconfigured. Read more Amsterdam-based UNStudio has unveiled its Van B residential bui.....»»
How flood forecasts in real time with block-by-block data could save lives
New machine-learning methods make it possible. Enlarge / A vehicle drives on a flooded road in Sebastopol, California, on January 5, 2023. (credit: Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images) The extreme flooding and mudslides a.....»»
Speeding up sugar"s conversion into fuel
University of Queensland researchers have found a way to more efficiently convert sugarcane into a building block of aviation fuel and other products......»»
Google Chrome is finally making this important privacy tweak
Upcoming Google Chrome update will let users block extensions on a per site basis......»»
Daily deals Jan. 15: $20 off Bose Sport Earbuds, $200 off M2 MacBook Air, $200 off Bluetti EB3A Solar Generator and Panel
The best deals found today include a two-pack of Apple AirTag Leather Loops for $24.99, a Kasa Apple HomeKit Smart Dimmer Switch for $23, discounted H&R Block tax software, and more.Get $200 off the M2 MacBook AirThe AppleInsider team scours the web.....»»
COVID, RSV and the flu: A case of viral interference?
Viruses, it turns out, can block one another and take turns to dominate. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty) Three years into the pandemic, COVID-19 is still going strong, causing wave after wave as case numbers soar.....»»
One-pot reaction creates versatile building block for bioactive molecules
Chemists from the University of Groningen have found a simple way to produce previously inaccessible chiral Z-alkenes, molecules that offer a significant synthetic short-cut for the production of bioactive molecules......»»
Hydrogen storage material"s key restriction identified
A group of researchers has identified the key stumbling block of a common solid-state hydrogen material, paving the way for future design guidelines and widespread commercial use......»»
Chemists cook up brand-new kind of nanomaterial
There's a new nanomaterial on the block. University of Oregon chemists have found a way to make carbon-based molecules with a unique structural feature: interlocking rings......»»
I disconnected from the electric grid for 8 months—in Manhattan
What started as an experiment has turned into a habit I hope will inspire others. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Image) On May 22, 2022, I began an experiment. I unplugged everything in my apartment, with the goa.....»»
Rocket Report: Starship may actually be near liftoff; China’s copycat booster designs
“This is not the outcome we were hoping for today." Enlarge / SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is seen on the launch pad on January 9, 2023, ahead of its second OneWeb launch. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Welcome to Edition 5.23.....»»
Kaina of the Great Snow Sea review: a riveting anime worth your time
Outside of some occasionally stiff animation and uninspired character designs, Crunchyroll's Kaina of the Great Snow Sea is a riveting dose of originality......»»
Twitter didn’t block child sex abuse hashtags until journalists pointed them out
Hashtags promoting sale of CSAM were searchable on Twitter until NBC News report. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Elon Musk said in November that Twitter's top priority is eliminating content that sexually exp.....»»
CASETiFY’s first Disney iPhone 14 cases come decked out with Mickey and Friends designs
CASETiFY today is launching its latest collection of new iPhone cases – this time rejoining up with the likes of Disney. Marking the fourth time that the two brands have joined up to deliver some magical Apple accessories, this time around the col.....»»
Sweet discovery has potential for effective new virus and cancer drug treatments
Scientists have discovered sugar-based molecules can be used to block activity of a receptor in cells that are involved in the development a range of viral infections and cancer......»»
MacBook Pro with OLED display rumored to arrive in 2024
Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple plans to release a MacBook with an OLED display before the end of 2024, suggesting that the change could allow for "more diverse" form factor designs.Credit: AppleUtilizing OLED displays would allow for.....»»
Kuo: First MacBook with OLED display could launch in 2024
Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple plans to release a MacBook with an OLED display before the end of 2024, suggesting that the change could allow for "more diverse" form factor designs.Credit: AppleUtilizing OLED displays would allow for.....»»
MagSafe"s future, and the new Qi2 wireless charging spec
An update to the Qi wireless charging standard has been announced, complete with a MagSafe magnet ring. Here's why this is a big deal for both the accessory market and Apple's future iPhone designs.MagSafe enables a secure connection for wireless cha.....»»
Future of MagSafe, and the new Qi2 wireless charging spec
An update to the Qi wireless charging standard has been announced, complete with a MagSafe magnet ring. Here's why this is a big deal for both the accessory market and Apple's future iPhone designs.MagSafe enables a secure connection for wireless cha.....»»
NYC schools block ChatGPT, fearing negative impact on learning
Network ban comes amid "concerns regarding the safety and accuracy of content." Enlarge / AI-generated image of a kid using a computer. (credit: Ars Technica) New York City Public Schools have blocked access to OpenAI's.....»»
Active terahertz beam steering based on mechanical deformation of a liquid crystal elastomer metasurface
Traditionally, active metasurface research has primarily focused on changing the dielectric constant and permeability of the substrate, which frequently results in resonance effect and ohmic loss. However, a reconfigurable metasurface based on mechan.....»»