Technology News
Cheaper Lidar, a Self-Driving Deal, and Other Car News This Week
Wired - 14 Jul 2019 15:00
Sikorsky has a nimble new helicopter and a Colorado startup has designed an airplane middle seat you might actually want to sit in.
The Moon on Earth: Where Are NASA's Apollo Lunar Rocks Now?
SPACE.com - 14 Jul 2019 13:54
Like any travelers, the 12 astronauts who have walked on the moon were careful to bring back souvenirs from their journeys. In their case it was moon rocks, and lots of them.
Space Invaders movie tipped in the pipeline at New Line Cinema
Slash Gear - 14 Jul 2019 16:48
For some reason, New Line has decided to turn the classic 70s arcade game Space Invaders into a movie, according to a new report. The production studio, which is owned by Warner Bros., has reportedly tapped Greg Russo to...
Study gives insight into sun-induced DNA damage and cell repair
EurekAlert! - 14 Jul 2019 06:00
(Baylor University) A team led by a Baylor University researcher has published a breakthrough article that provides a better understanding of the dynamic process by which sunlight-induced DNA damage is recognized by the ...
TrickBot returns with new attack that compromised 250 million email addresses
Digital Trends - 14 Jul 2019 02:28
TrickBot returns with a new attack that teams up the malware with a module dubbed TrickBooster. An investigation into TrickBooster's servers discovered a database with 250 million compromised email accounts.
This Prime Day deal on our favorite noise-canceling headphones is just too good
USA Today - 14 Jul 2019 21:42
This early Prime Day deal on the Sony WH-1000XM3s—our favorite noise-canceling headphones—is one you definitely don't want to miss.
Kradl Bike Lift Storage System lets you easily access your bike whenever you need it
The Gadget Flow - 14 Jul 2019 15:01
The Kradl Bike Lift Storage System lets you keep your bicycle inside, even if you have a small living space. It uses a simple pulley system that gives you easy access to your bike at a moment’s notice. This bike storag...
The Simple Idea Behind Einstein's Greatest Discoveries
Wired - 14 Jul 2019 14:00
Einstein's theory of gravity and modern particle physics both rely on the idea of symmetry. But physicists are now wondering if symmetry has much more to offer.
Adults with HIV who have compassionate care providers start and remain in treatment longer
EurekAlert! - 14 Jul 2019 06:00
(Rutgers University) Rutgers researchers find patients who perceive their primary care providers as lacking empathy and not willing to include them in decision making are at risk for abandoning treatment or not seeking t...
G2A proposes blocking tool to deal with shady game key resales
Engadget - 14 Jul 2019 02:23
G2A still has a problem with sketchy game key resales, to the point where developers like Mike Rowe have suggested that it would be better to pirate games instead. The site thinks it has a way to mitigate the problem, th...
Army to Test New Helluva Way to Die: Robotic Combat Vehicles
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2019 01:50
The U.S. Army--which has already been testing robotic squad vehicles like the Multi-Utility Tactical Transport (MUTT) and semi-autonomous targeting systems like the Advanced Targeting and Lethality Automated System (ATLA...
Bouncing robot for low-gravity space missions has a spring in its step
Digital Trends - 14 Jul 2019 01:13
The European Space Agency has created SpaceBok, a robot inspired by the springbok designed for low-gravity dynamic walking. On the moon, SpaceBok could potentially jump as high as two meters into the air.
How to Automatically Close Safari Tabs on Your iPhone
Life Hacker - 14 Jul 2019 00:43
I probably use my phone to search for at least a dozen things on the web every day, often more. For each search or visit to a favorite website, I instinctively open a new tab. Eventually, that means I have a pretty signi...
Scientists discover gorgeous new fish species, name it after Wakanda
BGR - 14 Jul 2019 19:54
Discovering an entirely new animal species has to be rather exciting for scientists. Not only will you go down in history as the person (or persons) that found a creature nobody even knew about, you also -- in most cases...
India's Chandrayaan-2 Moon Launch: When and How to Watch
The New York Times - 14 Jul 2019 19:01
One of the largest countries on Earth hopes to become the fourth to land successfully on the moon's surface.
Hands on: Sandmarc Anamorphic Lens for iPhone
AppleInsider - 14 Jul 2019 18:29
It's well known that the iPhone's video quality is top notch among mobile devices, with each release pushing forward what people can do with the tiny portable computing devices. Today we're taking a look at Sandmarc's An...
See a gargantuan dust storm covering the north pole of Mars
Digital Trends - 14 Jul 2019 18:22
A dust storm around Mars' north pole has been imaged by the Mars Express orbiter. Localized dust storms are common on Mars, but occasionally one expands into a planet-wide event like the one which caused the demise of th...
Study gives insight into sun-induced DNA damage and cell repair
Science Daily - 14 Jul 2019 16:31
New research has provided a better understanding of the dynamic process by which sunlight-induced DNA damage is recognized by the molecular repair machinery in cells as needing repair.
Adults with HIV who have compassionate care providers start and remain in treatment longer
Science Daily - 14 Jul 2019 16:31
Researchers find patients who perceive their primary care providers as lacking empathy and not willing to include them in decision making are at risk for abandoning treatment or not seeking treatment at all.
Athletes at a higher risk for ACL injury after return to sport
Science Daily - 14 Jul 2019 16:31
Young athletes who do not achieve a 90 percent score on a battery of tests that measure fitness to return to athletic competition, including quadricep strength, are at increased risk for a second knee injury, according t...
Does use of headgear reduce the rate injuries in high school women's lacrosse?
Science Daily - 14 Jul 2019 16:31
Headgear worn during women's lacrosse practice and games can reduce the rate of head and face injuries as well as concussions, according to new research.
The UN Operation to Disarm Mosul's IEDs and Unexploded Bombs
Wired - 14 Jul 2019 16:00
Photojournalist Cengiz Yar covered the Battle of Mosul, where ISIS made its final stand in Iraq, then returned to document the clean-up operations.