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.....»»
Scientists discover new component in world"s best-studied plant
Wageningen researchers have discovered a previously unnoticed component within the thale cress: a thin film that encases the embryo in the seed. This discovery is particularly noteworthy because this species has been intensively studied for five deca.....»»
Lofree Block Wireless Mechanical Keyboard review: Retro, with modern elements sprinkled throughout
The Lofree Block Wireless Mech Keyboard has upgraded internal specs but a traditional exterior, unlike modern keyboards with colorful keycaps and patterns.Lofree Block Wireless Mechanical KeyboardMechanical keyboards are becoming increasingly popular.....»»
The SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ is designed for cramped rooms and tight spaces
The SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ might not be as large as the competition, but it's not lacking in premium features. Here's a look at the quirky robot......»»
Hummingbirds" unique sideways flutter gets them through small apertures
Most birds that flit through dense, leafy forests have a strategy for maneuvering through tight windows in the vegetation—they bend their wings at the wrist or elbow and barrel through......»»
The 2024 Nissan Z Nismo is sharper and quicker, but it comes at a cost
The revamp hones the Z's reflexes and ups the visual drama, but with caveats. Enlarge / The Nismo version of the Nissan Z has a raft of mechanical changes, but the first thing you notice is a less-objectionable front fascia. (cre.....»»
Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic
An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis......»»
Crumpled sheets reveal a mechanism for glassy relaxations
We often crumple a scrap piece of paper into a ball before throwing it. This mundane action, however, creates a unique complex system with surprising mechanical properties. Take a thin plastic sheet such as cellophane and try it yourself. While a reg.....»»
Monokei Standard Keyboard review: Colorful and capable
The Monokei Standard is a fun yet minimal TKL mechanical keyboard for users who seek a customizable typing experience without sacrificing portability.Many keyboards boast their performance in gaming or come in muted blacks and reds. As the population.....»»
Paleobionics: A 450 million-year-old organism finds new life in softbotics
Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with paleontologists from Spain and Poland, have used fossil evidence to engineer a soft robotic replica of pleurocystitid, a marine organism that.....»»
Study finds constraints causing significant post-pandemic stress for hospitality job seekers
Researchers at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership say post-pandemic job search and work constraints in the hospitality industry are causing higher stress for job seekers, leading to more turnover and l.....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook calls AI a fundamental technology
Artificial intelligence is the industry buzzword these days, and while Apple is remaining tight-lipped on the subject, CEO Tim Cook promises it's an integral part of its products.AI is already a big part of AppleApple held its quarterly earnings call.....»»
Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia U.S. sales advance in October
U.S. new light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 3 to 4 percent in October, according to analysts, as the industry continues a steady rebound from chronic tight inventory levels stemming from depleted microchip supplies......»»
New research finds stress and strain changes metal electronic structure
New research from the University of Birmingham shows that the electronic structure of metals can strongly affect their mechanical properties......»»
Measuring mechanical stresses and strains in graphene-based supercapacitor electrodes
Texas A&M University researchers have discovered that when charging a supercapacitor, it stores energy and responds by stretching and expanding. This finding can be used to design new materials for flexible electronics or other devices that must be b.....»»
This Polk Audio soundbar is on sale for $200 at Best Buy
The Polk Audio React soundbar, which creates surround sound and supports Amazon's Alexa, is available from Best Buy for an affordable $200 after a $70 discount......»»
Study demonstrates on-demand locomotion of physical intelligence–encoded electronics
Beyond flexible electronics, which can be deformed into 3D curvilinear shapes through passive mechanical strain, shape-reconfigurable electronics hold significant promise as the next generation of electronic devices......»»
I used a $28 mechanical keyboard for a month—maybe you should, too
The best budget mechanical keyboard I've ever used. Enlarge (credit: Scharon Harding) When I tell people I prefer using mechanical keyboards, I often hear that they're too expensive. Even people in tech circles have tol.....»»
College students in minoritized groups feel less confident about peer support in event of sexual assault, study finds
College students who identify as part of minoritized groups have more negative perceptions about how their peers might react if they were to disclose experiences of sexual violence, a recent Oregon State University study found......»»
Ming-Chi Kuo flip-flops, now expects new M3 MacBook Pro in October
Ming-Chi Kuo has changed his mind about MacBook Pro updates, forecasting historically tight supplies for new models until the first quarter of 2024.MacBook ProFamed Apple-centric analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has been a major supporter of rumors that Apple wo.....»»
Research finds racial disparity in school closures
Each year about 2% of U.S. public schools permanently close their doors, a trend that has translated in recent years to roughly 1,000 school closures annually. Budgetary constraints or low academic performance are typically cited as justification, bu.....»»