Whisker simulation gives insight into mammals" sense of touch
We know your cat's whiskers are handsome—but you can't even see the cool part......»»
JBL’s first open-ear earbuds have a detachable neckband
JBL has joined the open-earbud party with the SoundGear Sense, which feature a detachable neckband......»»
JBL Soundgear Sense could be your perfect workout companion
ANew year, new resolutions, am I right? If one of your New Year resolutions is to get in shape, then the new JBL Soundgear Sense could help. Since workouts can sometimes feel boring and monotonous, having your favorite tunes accompanying your gym ses.....»»
Don’t Miss These Fitbit Deals on the Sense 2, Charge 6, and Versa 4
Are you looking to take your fitness to the next level in 2024? If so, there are a bunch of out there that will help you achieve your goals. Amazon is filled with discounts on some of the most popular Fitbit devices including the Versa 4, Sense 2 and.....»»
High levels of mercury traced to particular cell types in brains of mammals
Exposure to mercury (Hg) is extremely neurotoxic in most chemical forms. Even scientists who study mercury compounds are at risk due to potential exposure to Hg. Renowned physicist Michael Faraday suffered from Hg poisoning due to prolonged exposure.....»»
Akio Toyoda channels Captain Kirk in urgent New Year plea
Akio Toyoda says a dream vision of his grandfather rekindled a sense of urgency to transform Toyota Motor into a mobility company, as he urged employees to heed Captain Kirk's imperative to "boldly go where no one has gone before!".....»»
Are catnip and treats like it safe for cats? Here"s how they affect their minds and moods
Cats kept indoors can live a good life when they get access to a variety of positive experiences. Examples include performing natural behaviors, feeling safe at home and using their full sensory capabilities, including their sense of smell......»»
Here are the ideas Apple patented but likely rejected for the outer Vision Pro display
One of the features that distinguishes Apple’s headset from its rivals is the outer Vision Pro display. This displays colorful abstract patterns when the user is fully immersed in content, and a simulation of their eyes when they are in augmented r.....»»
California singing fish"s midbrain may serve as a model for how mammals control vocal expressions
For talkative midshipman fish—sometimes called the "California singing fish"—the midbrain plays a robust role in initiating and patterning trains of sounds used in vocal communication......»»
Daily deals Dec. 31: Desktop Macs as low as $399, Apple Watch Ultra $599, iPhone XR for $180, more
Today's top deals include 43% off a Logitech Blue Snowball USB condenser microphone, an Apple 67W USB-C power adapter for $27, 49% off a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, $90 off a Nixplay Touch Classic LCD Smart digital photo frame, and more.Save $100 on.....»»
This bird is like a GPS for honey
The honeyguide recognizes calls made by different human groups. Enlarge / A greater honeyguide (credit: Keabetswe Maposa) With all the technological advances humans have made, it may seem like we’ve lost touch with na.....»»
JWST sets a new record, sees newly forming stars in the Triangulum galaxy
Our Milky Way bristles with giant molecular clouds birthing stars. Based on what we see here, astronomers assume that the process of star creation also goes on similarly in other galaxies. It makes sense since their stars have to form somehow. Now, t.....»»
Model suggests some asteroids that come close to Earth are torn apart by its gravity
A pair of astronomers, one with Luleå University of Technology's Asteroid Engineering Laboratory, in Finland, the other with the Southwest Research Institute, in the U.S., has found via computer simulation, that some large asteroids that come close.....»»
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Today's top deals include 33% off a Logitech Combo Touch keyboard case for iPad Pro, 20% off a Samsung 55" Class QLED 4K The Frame Smart TV, 38% off a Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless camera, 63% off a 2-pack of Arlo Pro 4 spotlight wireless cameras, an.....»»
California seal pups were turning up headless. Experts finally confirmed the culprit
Finding dead seals along California's coast is not novel in and of itself. The marine mammals get sick, are stillborn or even wash ashore after being fatally struck by a boat......»»
Lost in space? Just use relativity
One of the hardest things for many people to conceptualize when talking about how fast something is going is that they must ask, "Compared to what?" All motion only makes sense from a frame of reference, and many spacecraft traveling in the depths of.....»»
Christmas consumption: What would the great economic philosophers think?
Even during a cost of living crisis, with interest rates and inflation high, the average spending per person for Christmas 2023 in the U.K. is expected to reach as much as £974. Retailers, advertisers and a sense of tradition continue to encourage u.....»»
Ookla Ranks Top 10 5G Markets and US Unsurprisingly Absent
Ookla has published its State of Worldwide Connectivity report for 2023. There is a ton of insight in there for people concerned with 5G, access to data, and internet speed numbers in general. However, also in this latest report is a bit of depressio.....»»
Fish display distinct individual behaviors when swimming to find food, finds study
Fish from the same species can evolve their sense of smell and display individual foraging 'personalities' to successfully find food in different habitats, according to new research......»»
Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells
A microbial sensor that helps identify and fight bacterial infections also plays a key role in the development of blood stem cells, providing a valuable new insight in the effort to create patient-derived blood stem cells that could eliminate the nee.....»»
Several groups of birds and mammals avoid wind turbines, finds review
While wind power is an important part of the green transition, its downsides include the disturbances caused by wind turbines in animal habitats. According to the international review of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), many bird and m.....»»