Neutrons produce first direct 3-D maps of water during cell membrane fusion
New 3-D maps of water distribution during cellular membrane fusion are accelerating scientific understanding of cell development, which could lead to new treatments for...
Amazon Kindle Sale (Fall 2018): Get a Paperwhite For $40 Off
If you’ve been holding off on that new Kindle, now’s a great time.
Small Satellite Demonstrates Possible Solution for ‘Space Junk’
The International Space Station deployed this small satellite for the NanoRacks-Remove Debris investigation, designed to demonstrate an approach to reduce the risks presented by...
In Defense of White Vinegar
The world of vinegar is wide, wild, and a little aggressive. Between the health zealots touting the supposed healing properties of ACV, and the...
Researchers patent technology for smart seat cushion, adaptable prosthetics
Researchers have patented a smart seat cushion that uses changes in air pressure to redistribute body weight and help prevent the painful ulcers caused...
To improve auto coatings, new tests do more than scratch the surface
Data from new suite of tests could eventually help your vehicle's exterior better defend itself against dings, dents, scratches and things that go bump...
If VCs Aren’t Socially Responsible, the Robots Will Win
Social impact in the age of AI must take on a new dimension: the creation of large numbers of service jobs for displaced workers.
Disney’s CEO Agrees That Maybe One Star Wars Movie a Year Is a Bit Too...
The Star Wars movies under Disney’s purview have ranged from excellent expansions to the franchise to perfectly fine—opinions may vary of course, but there...
White House: We’re Going to Cyber Harder
With the launch of a new national cyber strategy, President Donald Trump has authorized the use of “offensive cyber operations” against U.S. adversaries, National...
It’s Official: Probiotics Are Not Harmless Cure-Alls
Probiotics are beloved by many health-conscious folks. They fit that sweet spot between natural (always good, right?) and medical (must have health benefits). I...
