When crystals flow: Semicrystalline polymer shown to flow at temperatures below its melting point
Semicrystalline polymers are solids that are assumed to flow only above their melting temperature. In a new study published in Science Advances, Chien-Hua Tu and a research team at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Germany and the Univ.....»»
Tesla is about to unveil a robotaxi, but timeline shows Elon Musk has long overpromised
A key selling point for Teslas has long been the promise of full autonomy via a software update. Here's a timeline of those unfulfilled promises since 2014......»»
Amazon rainforest near tipping point partly driven by UK consumers, WWF says
The Amazon rainforest could be reaching an irreversible tipping point beyond which it will decline until "we're just left with scrub," conservationists have warned......»»
Barnacle-inspired polymers could present new way to design antibiotics, researchers say
Scientific literature has shown that barnacles that cling to rocks at the seashore use naturally occurring chemicals to clear rock surfaces of bacteria in preparation for laying down their sticky "glue." Since bioengineering professor Abraham Joy's l.....»»
Rapid analysis finds climate change’s fingerprint on Hurricane Helene
1.3° C of warming means rainfall like this may now be expected every 70 years. Hurricane Helene crossed the Gulf of Mexico at a time when sea surface temperatures were at rec.....»»
Big Deal Days Samsung Galaxy Watch deals
If you want a Samsung Galaxy Watch you can do so now at a cheaper-than-usual price point thanks to Prime Day......»»
Of course, the Sonos Arc Ultra is (probably) also Sonos TV
The pieces may be coming together: More RAM, more storage, and a leaked marketing image could well point toward the Sonos Arc Ultra running a full OS......»»
A flow cytometry guide for accurate estimation of plant genome size
A recent study released by researchers at North Carolina State University offers new insights and guidelines for the accurate estimation of plant genome size using flow cytometry......»»
Report on global water resources: Conditions in 2023 were either too dry or too wet
Not only was 2023 characterized by unprecedentedly high temperatures but also by excessive droughts in many parts of the world as well as floods in other areas. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has now presented its third report on the sta.....»»
Of course the Sonos Arc Ultra is (probably) also Sonos TV
The pieces may be coming together: More RAM, more storage, and a leaked marketing image could well point toward the Sonos Arc Ultra running a full OS......»»
Teen achieves first NES Tetris “rebirth,” proves endless play is possible
Dogplayingtetris blasts past 3,300-line rollover in two-hour, 29M-point endurance test. Months ago, 13-year-old Willis "Blue Scuti" Gibson became the first person to "beat" NES Te.....»»
Teen achieves first NES Tetris “rebirth,“ proves endless play is possible
Dogplayingtetris blasts past 3,300-line rollover in two-hour, 29M-point endurance test. Months ago, 13-year-old Willis "Blue Scuti" Gibson became the first person to "beat" NES Te.....»»
New polymer design breaks the tradeoff between toughness and recyclability
Plastics underpin much of modern life—areas like medicine, technology, and food safety would be unrecognizable without plastics and their useful properties. However, the toughness of plastics, which is often desirable, also makes them a dangerous p.....»»
NASA"s Europa Clipper spacecraft will investigate whether an icy moon of Jupiter can support alien life
Discovering extraterrestrial life would be one of the most profound scientific and philosophical revelations that our species has ever made. But such a big discovery won't come easy. Our starting point is to first search other worlds for signs of hab.....»»
Paper-based sensor offers rapid cardiac diagnostics in 15 minutes
In a significant advancement for point-of-care medical diagnostics, a team of researchers from UCLA has introduced a deep learning-enhanced, paper-based vertical flow assay (VFA) capable of detecting cardiac troponin I (cTnI) with high sensitivity. T.....»»
Zendaya says the time jump for season 3 of Euphoria will be fascinating
The show has been off the air for more than two years and seems set to return at some point in 2025......»»
Report: Apple may have found its supplier for the thin iPhone 17 Air display
Apple is prepping a significant new generation of iPhone for 2025, headlined by the expected iPhone 17 Air. And now, a new report could point to the technology and supplier that will make an ultra-thin iPhone possible. more….....»»
How passion drives or derails team innovation
In companies, innovative ideas often come out of teams. That's why it's so important to have team members who are excited and focused on projects that lead to innovation. However, having team members who are too passionate—especially to the point o.....»»
The 6 best earbuds to buy in 2024, just in time for Prime Big Deal Days
We've selected the best earbuds at every price point, all tested and approved by Mashable audio experts. Plus, stay tuned for Prime Big Deal Days discounts on earbuds. Best earbuds for 2024.....»»
How future heat waves at sea could devastate UK marine ecosystems and fisheries
The oceans are warming at an alarming rate. 2023 shattered records across the world's oceans, and was the first time that ocean temperatures exceeded 1°C over pre-industrial levels. This led to the emergence of a series of marine heat wave events ac.....»»
Darktrace brings real-time cloud detection and response to Microsoft Azure customers
Darktrace announced the expansion of Darktrace / CLOUD to support Microsoft Azure environments. The AI-driven Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) system leverages Microsoft’s virtual network flow logs for agentless deployment, slashing deploymen.....»»