There’s No Cure for Covid-19 Loneliness, but Robots Can Help
It's hard to replace human contact. But during a pandemic, robots can help patients fight off feelings of isolation and despair.
How bacteria surf cargo through the cell
Researchers found some bacteria ship cellular cargo by 'surfing' along proteins called ParA/MinD ATPases.
Single ‘nanoconfined’ molecules: Making and breaking of chemical bonds
Researchers around the world are working to develop efficient materials to convert CO2 into usable chemical substances -- work that is particularly pressing in...
Apple Addresses iPad Pro ‘Bend’ Drama With Support Page Outlining Manufacturing Process
Reports of ever-so-slightly bent 2018 iPad Pros surfaced shortly after their release, with some users claiming that they’d received the product bent straight out...
The Best Genre TV of 2022 (So Far)
2022 is halfway over and you have a lot of TV to catch up on. We say this knowing that it’s an undeniable fact....
Segregation and local funding gaps drive disparities in drinking water
The fragmentation of water service in the US among thousands of community systems, most of which are small and rely on local funding, leaves...
You Can Use Dynamic Island on Android Now, But You Probably Shouldn’t
It bears repeating that trying to emulate an iOS feature that isn’t native to Android often results in something too hacky to use daily....
This Fabulous Video Series Unpacks the Gender Dynamics of Mad Max: Fury Road
What kind of characters are in Mad Max: Fury Road, and why do they fight? Read more...
Beware the Bandwagon Effect When Buying a Car
The bandwagon effect is the tendency to believe a decision is good for us just because it’s a decision everyone else makes. When it...
