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Mosquito larvae launch their heads like tiny harpoons to nab prey, video reveals
Live Science - 20 Oct 2022 12:00
Researchers have captured the first-ever footage of mosquito larvae flinging their heads at prey in deadly hunting strikes.
VCRs are long gone, but 2002's The Ring is still as terrifying as ever
Digital Trends - 20 Oct 2022 19:31
The American remake of The Ring came out 20 years ago, and while we don't use VHS tapes anymore, it's still plenty terrifying.
io9's Halloween Costume Show Week 3: Gordy's Home!
Gizmodo - 20 Oct 2022 01:15
This is Halloween and it's time for costumes that will make us scream in horror or delight. For week three of io9's official costume show, we have some costume party goodness and comment submissions. And of course dogs i...
Weather sensors could float forever in the stratosphere using sunlight
New Scientist - 20 Oct 2022 21:10
A device that uses differences in temperature to levitate could keep small sensors floating indefinitely in the stratosphere, such as for monitoring the weather
MIT engineers develop sensors for face masks that help gauge fit
MIT - 20 Oct 2022 17:00
The system measures biological and environmental changes, and detects contact between the mask and the wearer's skin.
Razer Enki Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition gaming chair provides all-day comfort
The Gadget Flow - 20 Oct 2022 16:30
Sit in a seriously comfortable spot when you have the Razer Enki Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition gaming chair. Offering high-end performance, the vehicle’s seat upholstery inspired the design. Additionally, it has t...
Cosmic Scare: NASA Celebrates Halloween With 9 Vintage Horror Film Posters
Gizmodo - 20 Oct 2022 15:10
The universe is a spooky place, filled with zombie stars, invisible matter, and monster galaxies lurking in the silent darkness of the cosmos.
Hayabusa 2 has brought back gases from an asteroid for the first time
New Scientist - 20 Oct 2022 21:00
Gases brought back from the asteroid Ryugu by Japan's Hayabusa 2 spacecraft are revealing the asteroid's history and may help us reconstruct the evolution of the solar system
Your smartphone could be used to estimate your risk of dying
New Scientist - 20 Oct 2022 21:00
A study of more than 100,000 adults found that motion sensor data from just 6 minutes of walking was enough to predict five-year mortality risk as accurately as other leading methods
AI-controlled robotic laser can target and kill cockroaches
New Scientist - 20 Oct 2022 12:22
A laser controlled by two cameras and a small computer running an AI model can be trained to target certain types of insect
Elon Musk's Starlink Aviation satellite could give us unlimited internet during flights
USA Today - 20 Oct 2022 03:16
SpaceX's Starlink Aviation satellite internet service promises global connectivity at speeds of 350 Mbps 30,000 feet in the air.
Astronomers Just saw the Most Powerful Gamma-ray Burst Ever Recorded
Universe Today - 20 Oct 2022 01:47
In a series of studies, two teams of astronomers shared their data on the closest and most powerful gamma ray burst ever observed. The post Astronomers Just saw the Most Powerful Gamma-ray Burst Ever Recorded appeared fi...
James Webb telescope gives stunning new look at 'Pillars of Creation', the birthplace of young stars
USA Today - 20 Oct 2022 01:37
Located roughly 6,500 light-years away, the Pillars of Creation is where you can see the formation of young stars.
Elon Musk is bringing Starlink to airplanes
BGR - 20 Oct 2022 00:18
Starlink may have just brought its service to boats, but that isn’t stopping the company from going after the next big thing: Airplanes. The company has added a new service on its website called Starlink Aviation. The ...
How Dirt Helps One Ukrainian Artist Make Sense of Life Amid War - CNET
CNET - 20 Oct 2022 00:10
Valerii Veduta digs into his country's soil to add texture to a sobering photo diary.
GM officially reveals its $107,000 electrified 2024 GMC Sierra Denali
Engadget - 20 Oct 2022 23:36
GM's goal to sell nothing but EVs by 2035 is well on its way with massive demand already for the GMC Hummer EV and the Chevy Silverado. The automaker took to social media on Thursday to unveil its third electrified offer...
Insight Into Brain Function and Breakdowns
Neuroscience News - 20 Oct 2022 22:05
Study identifies the synaptotagmin-3 (SYT3) protein as a key molecule that allows for synaptic transmission. The findings could help with the development of treatment for a range of neurological disorders including ASD a...
Weight Change in Early Parkinson's May Be Tied to Changes in Thinking Skills
Neuroscience News - 20 Oct 2022 20:43
People who lost weight soon after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease had a more rapid decline in thinking skills compared to those who maintained their normal weight. Those who gained weight had a slower decline in...
Study reveals a broken symmetry in the roughness of elastic interfaces
Phys.org - 20 Oct 2022 15:16
A large class of problems in non-equilibrium statistical physics deal with driven dynamics of elastic interfaces in random media. Examples include stress-driven propagation of crack fronts in disordered solids, motion of...
Intel Core i9-13900K and Core i5-13600K review: Let the CPU battle begin
Digital Trends - 20 Oct 2022 15:00
Intel's Raptor Lake processors don't hold a commanding lead, but they're an solid value buy for PC builders.
Our Guide to Tuesday's Partial Solar Eclipse for Europe
Universe Today - 20 Oct 2022 14:30
Europe, the Middle East, and northeast Africa will see the final solar eclipse of 2022 next Tuesday. The post Our Guide to Tuesday’s Partial Solar Eclipse for Europe appeared first on Universe Today.
USB-C is getting a major speed boost with USB 4
ZDNet - 20 Oct 2022 13:26
But new USB 4v2 products won't be available for over a year.