Ramin Hassani looked at a tiny, crawling worm through a microscope. He thought it was fascinating. Later, he said, “It can move better than any robotic system we have.” This tiny worm has an even smaller brain, yet it can move around and explore with ease. Its brain has now inspired Hassani and his team … Read more
When Gijsbert Cirkel coached his son’s soccer team, he remembers the kids lying in the shade after games. They’d lift their legs in the air and yell, “Our legs are hot!” Their games were played on artificial turf. This heat-trapping plastic can get so hot it can burn. Cirkel’s Dutch research team recently developed a … Read more
Sometimes, looks can be deceiving when buying a video doorbell. The Tapo D225 Video Doorbell seems perfect for a budget-conscious buyer who doesn’t want to pay for a subscription to record video. But while it offers some flexible installation options and a good app, the poor video quality makes it hard to recommend. Flexible and … Read more
The word orangutan means “person of the forest” – a good name for a group of primates that spend most of their time in trees. These great apes have long arms and long, curved fingers and toes for gripping branches. This helps them move easily around the tops of jungle trees on the Southeast Asian … Read more
A Kugelblitz is a black hole made of pure light. Such objects are only theoretical. Some laws of physics suggest that they should exist. Others suggest that in real life, a Kugelblitz could never actually form. A black hole packs a tremendous amount of mass into a very small space. As a result, its gravity … Read more
Popular desktop browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Chrome won’t do much if you have a poor internet connection. Although text-based browsers like w3m aren’t very visually appealing, they are your best bet when your internet speed is similar to the days of dial-up. What is w3m w3m is a free and open-source text-based browser that … Read more
With more time spent scrolling on visual apps like TikTok or Instagram and less time spent scanning the radio, the way to discover new music has undoubtedly changed. Now, Instagram and Spotify have an integration that helps close the gap between you and your new favorite song. Instagram expands its integration with Spotify to let … Read more
Paper cuts can be very painful. It’s common to get a small cut while flipping through a magazine or book. But tissue paper is unlikely to bleed. Now, scientists have explained the physics behind why some papers are more likely to rip through the skin. Physicist Kaare Jensen was part of the team that conducted … Read more
Many new smartphones are closer to tablets than mobile phones. Still, not all of us are keen on carrying around a phone that feels like a dinner plate. Whether you prefer small, simple gadgets or you need a backup smartphone, compact smartphones that pack a punch are still available. If you need something really small, … Read more
If you work in tech, multiple monitors are almost a status symbol. The more screens, the more productivity—at least, that’s what I thought when I added a second monitor. I expected my workflow to skyrocket, but instead, I found my productivity plummeting. Here’s why having two monitors actually made things worse. Why I bought a … Read more