Why are the violins the biggest section in the orchestra?
As the largest section of the orchestra, sitting front and center of the stage performing memorable melodies, it's easy for violinists to steal the limelight. Ask any violinist why there are so many in an orchestra, and we'll often reply, tongue-in-c.....»»
Suppliers eye new contract terms, more collaboration to lessen EV risks
Executives at some of the world's biggest suppliers are rethinking how they manage risk as they deal with increased uncertainty on electrification......»»
Early dark energy could resolve cosmology"s two biggest puzzles
A new study by MIT physicists proposes that a mysterious force known as early dark energy could solve two of the biggest puzzles in cosmology and fill in some major gaps in our understanding of how the early universe evolved......»»
The biggest problem with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses is time
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are excellent — but it's unlikely their hardware will last as long as my analog Ray-Bans have......»»
Lessons from the biggest business tax cut in US history
Congress is spoiling for a tax battle in 2025. Key parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire. Most urgent to many voters are sunsetting provisions aimed at households, including the more generous Child Tax Credit. But renewing the law.....»»
This Lenovo ThinkPad is 53% off, the biggest discount in Lenovo’s sale
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 laptop is great for all your working needs and it's currently on sale at a huge discount at Lenovo......»»
Looks like Google’s Planning a Major Overhaul to Android’s Quick Settings Layout
Change for the sake of change? The post Looks like Google’s Planning a Major Overhaul to Android’s Quick Settings Layout appeared first on Phandroid. Since its inception, one of Android’s biggest strengths was its flexibi.....»»
The iPhone 16 is official. These are the biggest changes and new features
As we all expected, Apple has announced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. And you know what? They look really, really good......»»
To save its tigers, India has relocated thousands of people—it could enlist their help instead
British colonialism turned India's tigers into trophies. Between 1860 and 1950, more than 65,000 were shot for their skins. The fortunes of the Bengal tiger, one of Earth's biggest species of big cat, did not markedly improve post-independence. The h.....»»
The Biggest Controversy in Cosmology Just Got Bigger
A long-awaited study of the cosmic expansion rate suggests that when it comes to the Hubble tension, cosmologists are still missing something......»»
Plastic pollution hotspots pinpointed in new research—India ranks top due to high levels of uncollected waste
We have used machine learning to identify the biggest plastic pollution hotspots across more than 50,000 towns, cities and rural areas worldwide. Our new global model reveals the most detailed picture of plastic pollution ever created with the highes.....»»
This Opening-Day Gator Is One of the Biggest Ever Killed in Mississippi
This Opening-Day Gator Is One of the Biggest Ever Killed in Mississippi.....»»
iOS 18: Everything you need to know about the iPhone update
iOS 18 is one of the biggest updates for the iPhone. Here are all the details on this feature-packed update......»»
Here are 16 rumored changes coming to the iPhone 16 lineup
We are eagerly awaiting the release of the iPhone 16 lineup, which should be unveiled at the upcoming “GlowTime” event on September 9th. In the meantime, we’ve gathered a list of the 16 biggest changes expected to come to the new iPhone 16s. Fr.....»»
Apple reportedly planning ‘integrated design’ for iPhone 16 cases and new Capture button
One of the biggest changes for the iPhone 16 lineup this month will be the addition of a dedicated Capture button. A new leak today says that Apple is planning an “integrated design” for how its iPhone 16 cases will accommodate the addition of th.....»»
Is Google Making a Mistake with the Pixel 9a’s Rumored Modem?
The 9a might use an older modem when it launches. The post Is Google Making a Mistake with the Pixel 9a’s Rumored Modem? appeared first on Phandroid. One of the biggest upgrades that this year’s Pixel 9 series comes with is the.....»»
Metal bats have pluses for young players, but in the end it comes down to skill
Skill of the hitters was still the biggest factor in how fast the ball came off the bat. Enlarge / Washington State University scientists conducted batting cage tests of wood and metal bats with young players. (credit: YouTube/Ba.....»»
AirPods 4 coming next week: Here’s what to expect
Apple’s biggest event of the year is almost here. On September 9, the company will unveil its iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3, and more. AirPods 4 are also expected to debut next week. Here’s what you should kno.....»»
Gigantic asteroid impact shifted the axis of solar system"s biggest moon, study finds
Around 4 billion years ago, an asteroid hit the Jupiter moon Ganymede. Now, a Kobe University researcher has realized that the solar system's biggest moon's axis has shifted as a result of the impact, which confirmed that the asteroid was around 20 t.....»»
Transport choices can make a significant difference for climate change, researchers find
Australian transport emissions are still growing. As a result, transport is expected to be our biggest-emitting sector by 2030. So, cutting transport emissions is crucial to Australia's net-zero strategy......»»
Queer tabletop roleplaying games provide valuable lessons that even "Dungeons & Dragons" can learn from
By studying how some tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) are putting queerness front and center, Northeastern researchers found ways even "D&D," the biggest TTRPG in the world, can be more welcoming and inclusive for players......»»