Technology News
Apple Watch Could Be Bigger Success Than iPhone: Here Are The Signs
Tech Times - 9 Mar 2015 05:39
The Apple Watch is Apple's first new product category since the release of the iPad, and it is set to be one of the most successful Apple products ever. Here's why.
Fight Like a Woman: A Documentary Photo Project on an American Female Boxer
The Phoblographer - 9 Mar 2015 19:23
Erin Lefevre's "Fight Like a Woman" is about an American female boxer and her goal to be successful in life.
Why Apple needed to invent a new kind of gold for Apple Watch Edition
Cult of Mac - 9 Mar 2015 01:35
For the 18 karat gold Apple Watch Edition, Jony Ive told The Financial Times on Friday that Apple had created a process to place molecules in Apple gold closer together, consequently making it harder than standard gold. ...
Candy Rocket is a real rocket fueled by candy
Slash Gear - 9 Mar 2015 23:58
If the Killer Klowns from Outer Space had a long-range weapon, this would definitely be it. Some industrious and fun-loving rocket scientists (and, apparently, candy experts?) from Japan put their brilliant minds togethe...
Once upon a time...
PTTU - 9 Mar 2015 19:40
ESA Top News: Rosetta looks on as Philae tackles landing on a comet...
Once upon a time...
ESA - 9 Mar 2015 19:40
Rosetta looks on as Philae tackles landing on a comet...
Venus, if you will, as seen in radar with the GBT
EurekAlert! - 9 Mar 2015 06:00
(National Radio Astronomy Observatory) Recently, by combining the highly sensitive receiving capabilities of the National Science Foundation's Green Bank Telescope and the powerful radar transmitter at the NSF's Arecibo ...
The Great Hermit Crab Shell Swap
Twisted Sifter - 9 Mar 2015 01:53
When a big, new shell washes ashore, hermit crabs congregate and position themselves from largest to smallest in a vacancy chain where everyone tries to upgrade to a bigger home. An excerpt from BBC’s Life Story Ser...
Sci-Fi Book Review: "Elsewhen"
Universe Today - 9 Mar 2015 21:33
Elsewhen is a story about star-crossed young lovers, a love story for science fiction fans. Conceived when author/actor Gary Bullock was working at a radio astronomy site, Elsewhen follows the path of Elijah ('Lije') and...
Virtual Reality Is Coming: But What Will Make It Worth Visiting?
Singularity Hub - 9 Mar 2015 17:00
Morpheus, Gear, Rift, Vive--the list of prospective virtual reality devices is growing longer. And although this latest chapter in virtual reality was born in Oculus founder Palmer Luckey's garage a...
$1.1 Million Brain Prize Awarded for Technique to Visualize Live Brain Cells
Live Science - 9 Mar 2015 15:02
The world's most valuable prize for brain science research was awarded today (March 9) to four German and American scientists who invented a microscopy technique that reveals the finest structures of the brain, in both h...
Ancient Chilean Mummies Now Turning into Black Ooze: Here's Why
Live Science - 9 Mar 2015 23:23
The famous Chinchorro mummies, which have remained preserved in Chile for more than 7,000 years, are now under threat from increased levels of moisture.
More Measles Outbreaks 'Will Undoubtedly Occur,' Experts Warn
Live Science - 9 Mar 2015 23:01
More measles outbreaks are sure to occur in the United States because of people refusing vaccinations, researchers say.
Florida Isn't the Only State to 'Ban' Climate Change
Live Science - 9 Mar 2015 22:51
Florida, one of the states most susceptible to the effects of climate change and sea-level rise, verbally banned state environmental officials from using the term "climate change," an investigation revealed. But the Suns...
Global Warming Experts Predict 50% More Lightning
Physics Buzz - 9 Mar 2015 22:29
Originally published: Mar 6 2015 - 1:45pm, Inside Science TVBy: Karin Heineman, Executive Producer(Inside Science TV) - Every day around the world, lightning strikes the ground about 10 times per second.That's nearly one...
Blinded by the heat: The laser weapon you'll never see
New Scientist - 9 Mar 2015 22:00
An unexpected discovery has created a laser that can blind you temporarily - and you won't even know you're the target (full text available to subscribers)
New Earth-based Radar View of Venus
SpaceRef - 9 Mar 2015 21:56
From earthbound optical telescopes, the surface of Venus is shrouded beneath thick clouds made mostly of carbon dioxide....
Brain's 'Pain Meter' Identified
Live Science - 9 Mar 2015 21:55
The brain's "pain sensor" has been found, researchers say. When you step on a thumbtack or hit your funny bone, this is the part of your brain that lights up.
Too much praise may make kids narcissistic
New Scientist - 9 Mar 2015 21:00
A long-term study of child behaviour suggests that over-praising your kids could increase narcissistic traits such as selfishness and vanity
Quantum sensor's advantages survive entanglement breakdown
e! Science News - 9 Mar 2015 20:53
The extraordinary promise of quantum information processing -- solving problems that classical computers can't, perfectly secure communication -- depends on a phenomenon called "entanglement," in which the physical state...
Space Station Enters Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease | Video
Live Science - 9 Mar 2015 20:39
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will attempt to grow the fibrous plaque (amyloids) that are the root cause of the brain disease.
Go meta: New technique expands possibilities for molecular designers
e! Science News - 9 Mar 2015 20:23
Chemists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have developed a broadly useful technique for building new drug molecules and other chemical products.