Why it"s so hard to kick fossil fuels out of the sports industry
Governments and public relations firms are under pressure to, in UN secretary-general António Guterres's words, stop "fueling the madness" and ban fossil fuel advertising or cut ties with the industry......»»
A former Orion engineer has surprisingly credible plans to fly European astronauts
"I know it's super hard, and I know it was crazy." It would be easy to be cynical about a German-French startup named The Exploration Company, which aims to build an increasingly.....»»
Nano-patterned copper oxide sensor provides rapid ultra-low hydrogen detection
Hydrogen is becoming an increasingly popular choice as we shift towards cleaner energy. It can be burned like traditional fuels, producing only water as a byproduct, and can generate electricity when used in fuel cells. However, as hydrogen productio.....»»
Fossil discovery reveals giant worm lizard with snail-cracking jaws
An international team of researchers has discovered a new fossil worm lizard species in Tunisia. Terastiodontosaurus marcelosanchezi is the largest known species of the Amphisbaenia group, with a skull length of over five centimeters......»»
Why Is It So Tricky to Show the Sun, Earth, and Moon in a Diagram?
In a nutshell, you can get the distances or the sizes right, but not both. Space is hard!.....»»
Journals co-publish call to action for collaborative microbiological research to combat climate change
Researchers and 14 scientific journals worldwide are calling on governments and industry to take coordinated action to collaboratively counter climate change by harnessing microbiological research. They propose six areas of action that promise quick.....»»
Indonesia rejects Apple"s $100 million bid to lift the iPhone 16 ban
Indonesia's government has considered Apple's increased offer of $100 million of investment in the country, but reportedly wants more before it will lift its ban on the iPhone 16 range.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/Pexels"Industry Minister Agus Gu.....»»
Infrastructure and communication challenges can be barriers to food safety in the low-moisture food industry
Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits, seeds, tree nuts and wheat flour were once considered to carry minimal microbial risks. However, the increased number of outbreaks linked to bacteria-contaminated low-moisture foods has resulted in product rec.....»»
This Asus laptop with Copilot+ is $350 off at Best Buy
From its gorgeous OLED screen to its powerful CPU and graphics capabilities, the Asus Vivobook is hard to say no to, especially when it’s marked down to $550......»»
Fewer than 7% of global hotspots for whale-ship collisions have protection measures in place, researchers report
According to the fossil record, cetaceans—whales, dolphins and their relatives—evolved from four-legged land mammals that returned to the oceans beginning some 50 million years ago. Today, their descendants are threatened by a different land-base.....»»
Here"s something Americans agree on: Sports build character—but the "Great Sport Myth" may be problematic
In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: Sports are good for us......»»
Holiday Gaming Hub
Every fall, video game publishers kick into high gear to get their biggest releases out in time for holiday shopping. We’re here to make sure you don’t get overwhelmed. Our Holiday Gaming hub will give you all the news on the season’s hottest g.....»»
Google is pissed that the DOJ may make it sell off Chrome
You'll all pay for this, just you wait and see, says a petulant Google as the US Department of Justice is rumored to make it sell off its Chrome browser.Google Chrome on an iPhoneChrome is the darling of the technology industry because technical peop.....»»
These are my favorite HomeKit accessories this holiday season
HomeKit accessories are always near the top of my holiday wishlist every year. I love making my home as smart as possible, but it’s often hard to justify spending my own money on these types of accessories. Here are some of my go-to smart home.....»»
Next year’s iPhone 17 decision will be harder than ever for users like me
Most years, it’s not very hard to decide which iPhone model to buy. I always go with a Pro model—usually the smaller of the two. But with next year’s iPhone 17 line and the expected ultra-thin 17 Air model, my purchase decision will be harder t.....»»
Google is pissed that the DOJ may make it sell Chrome
You'll all pay for this, just you wait and see, says a petulant Google as the US Department of Justice is rumored to make it sell off its Chrome browser.Google Chrome on an iPhoneChrome is the darling of the technology industry because technical peop.....»»
Sneak Into the Movie Industry With Makers Turned Pro
In this video, hear from makers who went from 3D printing props in their garages to working on major Hollywood films. The post Sneak Into the Movie Industry With Makers Turned Pro appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Self-assembling proteins can be used for higher performance, more sustainable skincare products
If you have a meticulous skincare routine, you know that personal skincare products (PSCPs) are a big business. The PSCP industry will reach $74.12 billion USD by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 8.64%. With such competition, companies are always.....»»
Dramatic decline in Tongariro"s native plants as invasive heather spreads
Native plants in the Tongariro National Park are being hit hard by the spread of invasive heather with a 40% to 50% drop in native species in some areas, a new study published in Oecologia has found......»»
Fossil collection found in Neanderthal cave suggests abstract thinking
Research led by the Universidad de Burgos has uncovered evidence suggesting Neanderthals engaged in collecting activities based on discoveries at the Prado Vargas Cave in Burgos, Spain. Fifteen Upper Cretaceous marine fossils were found, indicating t.....»»
Automatic braking systems save lives. Now they’ll need to work at 62 mph.
Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy. The world is full of feel-bad news. Here’s something to feel good about.....»»