What makes baseball’s “magic mud” so special?
It has just the right mix of spreadability, stickiness, and friction to give pitchers a better grip on the ball. Since the 1940s, baseball players have been spreading a special ki.....»»
Is a Supermoon Really Special?
Supermoons are popular in the media, but are they really so different from how our extraordinary moon ordinarily appears?.....»»
October 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
Best baseball batting order; mummies demystified.....»»
iOS 18 features an all-new Photos app, here’s how to customize it
One of the biggest changes in iOS 18 is the all-new Photos app, which has been redesigned from the ground up. Apple says the new Photos design is meant to make it easier than ever to “find and relive special moments.” One of my favorite parts.....»»
Why I spent a ridiculous amount of money on my next Apple Watch
The Apple Watch Series 10 in titanium appears to be the model to choose if you want to treat yourself, but is it truly special? I've bought one to find out......»»
On Stage At Maker Faire Bay Area 2024: Magic + Science + Mentos + Legos + a Sunday Sermon
Maker Faire Bay Area is coming up on October 18th, 19th & 20th! While that, of course, includes the usual makers making everything under the sun (and maybe a sun replica as well), it also includes some truly fantastic performers. Read on to learn mo.....»»
"Scuba-diving" lizards use bubble to breathe underwater and avoid predators
Presenting the world's smallest (and scrappiest) scuba diver: A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils to breathe underwater and avoid predators, according to new research from Binghamton University, State Universi.....»»
Synthetic mini-motor: Researchers convert chemical energy into rotational energy at the supramolecular level
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an artificial motor at the supramolecular level that can develop impressive power. This wind-up motor is a tiny ribbon made of special molecules. When energy is applied, this ribb.....»»
Possum shrimp use their cave"s special smell to trace their way home, study finds
Homing is an animal's ability to navigate towards an original location, such as a breeding spot or foraging territory. Salmon and racing pigeons are famous for homing, but similar behaviors occur in groups as diverse as bees, frogs, rats, and sea tur.....»»
This AI can turn your mundane video into a special effects spectacular
Runway adds video-to-video feature to its Gen-3 AI video generator......»»
An entirely new line of Macs may launch in just a few weeks
Apple will host a special event to launch a new range of M4 Macs in the coming weeks, according to a well-connected reporter. Here’s what we expect to see......»»
Fluorescent nanomaterial could transform how we visualize fingerprints
Researchers created a fluorescent nanoparticle using a combination of materials (MCM-41, chitosan and dansylglycine) to examine latent fingerprints. These nanoparticles have special properties that make them adhere well to fingerprint residues, even.....»»
Hydroclimate study finds natural variations in Earth"s tilt affect precipitation and humidity
A research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) has analyzed 50,000 years of mid-latitude hydroclimate of the South-East Pacific using special moisture related indicators in marine sediment cores. They have foun.....»»
3 underrated shows on (HBO) Max you need to watch in September 2024
An Italian drama, a killer miniseries, and a documentary about a baseball icon are the three underrated shows on (HBO) Max that you need to watch in September......»»
Apps can now entice you to re-subscribe with special App Store offers
Apple has created a new way for developers to entice users back to their apps. Soon, you may start seeing special offers from subscription apps whose plans you’ve canceled. more….....»»
Honor Says that it Doesn’t Have Enough Stock to Meet Demand for the Magic V3
It's out-performed the Magic V2's initial sales numbers. The post Honor Says that it Doesn’t Have Enough Stock to Meet Demand for the Magic V3 appeared first on Phandroid. In case you missed, Honor recently announced European availab.....»»
Investigators identify predators threatening Madagascar"s iconic primates
In 2003, a team of primatologists led by the University of Colorado Boulder trapped, tagged and released a male ring-tailed lemur in the Bezà Mahafaly Special Reserve in Madagascar. The researchers captured him one more time in 2004, but after that,.....»»
New fusion reactions could lead to long-lasting superheavy nuclei with unique properties
A team of scientists has made significant progress in the ongoing quest to create new, long-lasting superheavy nuclei. These double magic nuclei, characterized by a precise number of protons and neutrons that form a highly stable configuration, are e.....»»
CarMax signs on as stadium sponsor for Flying Squirrels
CarMax has signed a multiyear stadium naming rights deal with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, a Minor League Baseball team near its Virginia headquarters......»»
Last-minute Apple event rumors: iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and more
We’re officially less than 24 hours away from Apple’s special event focused on the iPhone 16 and more. A handful of last-minute rumors have emerged with new details on the iPhone 16, accessories, AirPods, and more ahead of tomorrow’s festivitie.....»»
I held 4 of the latest folding phones, and I learned something important
I held the thin Honor Magic V3 along with 2024's other top big folding phones, and soon discovered we shouldn't concentrate on its dimensions......»»