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The Beginning of Photography: The Drama of 1839
DP Review - 26 Sep 2021 17:00
The drama of '39 'The Open Door' William Henry Fox Talbot. About 1843. Print from paper negative. On January 6, 1839, François Arago, Secretary of the French Academy of Sciences, announced Daguerre's invention and spoke...
Is the Canon 85mm F1.2 FD SSC Aspherical Worth $23,000?
The Phoblographer - 26 Sep 2021 12:00
I don't know a single photographer wouldn't go crazy for an 85mm f1.2 lens. But some just seem really, incredibly expensive. And that's what's making us scratch our heads about this Canon 85mm f1.2 FD SSC Aspherical lens...
Google could unveil new hardware on October 5, but probably not the Pixel 6
Android Central - 26 Sep 2021 01:15
The event is likely for new Nest devices and updates to Google Maps and Travel. What you need to know Google is rumored to be holding an event on October 5 to announce new hardware products. The company could unveil new ...
Adults With Neurologic Conditions More Likely to Have Experienced Childhood Trauma
Neuroscience News - 26 Sep 2021 01:12
Adults who experienced traumatic events, including abuse and household dysfunction, as children had an increased risk of developing neurological conditions later in life. Additionally, researchers found a significant lin...
A Tiny, Inexpensive Satellite Will be Studying the Atmospheres of hot Jupiters
Universe Today - 26 Sep 2021 01:05
The Colorado Ultraviolet Transit Experiment (aptly nicknamed CUTE) is a new, NASA-funded mission that aims to study the atmospheres of massive, superheated exoplanets – known as hot Jupiters – around distant stars. T...
Children's Dislike of Cauliflower and Broccoli Could Be Written in Their Microbiome
Neuroscience News - 26 Sep 2021 00:17
Children whose saliva produced high amounts of sulfur volatiles disliked raw Brassica vegetables the most. The levels of sulfur volatiles were similar in parents and children, suggesting a shared oral microbiome. However...
How to Use HomePod with Windows PC and iTunes
OS X Daily - 26 Sep 2021 00:16
Want to use a HomePod with iTunes for listening to music on your Windows PC? If you don’t have good headphones or a decent speaker system, but have a HomePod instead, you may be excited to know that you can feed the au...
Congress to NASA: What comes after the International Space Station?
Live Science - 26 Sep 2021 15:07
The specter of NASA's 30-year space shuttle program loomed large as congressional representatives sought details about the agency's plans for orbital spaceflight after the International Space Station.
Vizio's M-Series TV Is Affordable and Mantle-Worthy
Wired - 26 Sep 2021 15:00
This flatscreen delivers reliable picture quality, satisfactory blacks, and a pleasant interface--all at a respectable price.
The Complex Truth About 'Junk DNA'
Wired - 26 Sep 2021 14:00
Genomes hold immense quantities of noncoding DNA. Some of it is essential for life, some seems useless, and some has its own agenda.
Solar eclipse looks otherworldly in 'Golden Ring' astrophotography shot
SPACE.com - 26 Sep 2021 13:18
The winning photographs for the 13th annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards have been announced, and the sun is the star of the show.
Photos: Astrophotographers capture stunning views of the night sky for 2021 contest
SPACE.com - 26 Sep 2021 13:03
Here's a look at stunning astronomy images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.
Brilliant dashcam fireball videos help scientists find 3 meteorites in Slovenia
SPACE.com - 26 Sep 2021 13:00
By diligently tracing dashcam footage from a particularly spectacular fireball seen over central Europe in February 2020, a team of scientists hit pay dirt on three fragments of space rock.
How to Go Passwordless on Your Microsoft Account
Wired - 26 Sep 2021 13:00
You no longer need an ungainly string of characters to access your Windows PC or Xbox.
Sunday Reading: Adaptations
The New Yorker - 26 Sep 2021 12:00
From the magazine's archive: a selection of short stories and nonfiction from the magazine that have been adapted into films.
Take your videography to new heights with this DJI drone film school master class
Mashable - 26 Sep 2021 11:00
TL;DR: Step up your filmmaking with the All-in-One Phantom DJI Drone & Mavic Filmschool Bundle for just $39.96 — a 97% discount — as of Sept. 26. If you're a movie lover, fan of the outdoors, or just someone with som...
Kaspersky's triple-layer protection system is on sale for 50% off
Mashable - 26 Sep 2021 05:55
SAVE 50%: A one-year subscription to Kaspersky Total Security is on sale for £19.99 as of Sept. 26, saving you 50% on list price. Everyone wants to secure their online world, but not everyone wants to subscribe to a VPN...
NFT Use Cases - A Complete NFT Use Case Walkthrough | [UPDATED]
ReadWrite - 26 Sep 2021 02:14
Non-fungible tokens have been a trending topic for some time in the digital community. Business magnets and crypto audiences are invested in getting to know the beneficial factors of non-fungible tokens. NFTs popularity ...
Roku Streaming Stick 4K features a quad-core processor that boots up to 30% faster
The Gadget Flow - 26 Sep 2021 02:00
Experience smooth streaming with the Roku Streaming Stick 4K. Designed with an all-new quad-core processor, this streaming stick boots up to 30% faster than its predecessor. It also includes a long-range wireless receive...
Mice's Learning Skills Help Researchers Pinpointing Brain Areas Where Acquired Knowledge Is Stored
Neuroscience News - 26 Sep 2021 00:45
Study finds part of the category knowledge is already present in the early visual brain areas, revealing how widespread semantic memories are stored throughout the brain.
Stacking The Artemis 1 SLS
SpaceRef - 26 Sep 2021 00:44
In this view looking up inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the work platforms have been retracted from around the Artemis I Space Launch System on Sept. 20, 2021...
UFC 266 with Nick Diaz: Start time, how to watch or stream online, full fight card - CNET
CNET - 26 Sep 2021 00:37
Tonight, Nick Diaz makes his long awaiting return to the UFC.