Without the use of turbos, superchargers, or any electric motors, these five supercars have pushed the boundaries of naturally aspirated internal combustion engines to a different level of performance. When turbos became the norm in the automotive industry during the 1960s and 1970s, many ...

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints ...

Countries where English is the official language have a lot in common due to their shared British colonial history – but a new study has found that life expectancy varies greatly between Anglophonic nations. What's more, one nation in particular – Australia – appears to stand head and ...

Parasites take an enormous toll on human and veterinary health. But researchers may have found a way for patients with brain disorders and a common brain parasite to become frenemies. A new study published in Nature Microbiology has pioneered the use of a single-celled parasite, ...

Becoming a parent is often described as a life-altering experience, profoundly reshaping one’s identity, priorities, and daily life. But recent research published in Scientific Reports suggests that the changes brought about by motherhood extend beyond the emotional and psychological realm, ...

The 300 name has a storied history with the Chrysler brand. Those familiar with the Chryslers of yore may cite the C-300 of 1955 as perhaps the original muscle car, as well as the first entry in what would become known as the letter series of vehicles. This 300-horsepower beast would be the ...

Control Panel may finally be removed from Windows 11, soon. Here we go again, Microsoft has been migrating the Control Panel for nearly a decade now. As Neowin reports, an update to a document on Microsoft's support portal, filed under the System Configuration tools states that "The ...

When the Moon fully slips into Earth's shadow, a king shall die. So warns an ominous prediction from Old Babylonia, inscribed across several ancient clay tablets. For over a century now, these precious astrological artifacts have been housed at the British Museum, but only recently did ...

(CHICAGO) — Kamala Harris has a husband, Doug Emhoff, who could make history as America's first gentleman spouse. Two stepchildren who call her "Momala.” A politically connected sister who is a top adviser and sounding board. A brother-in-law who temporarily stepped away from a top private sector ...

Five people have been charged in the death of Matthew Perry, the beloved star of the TV comedy "Friends," for allegedly conspiring to distribute ketamine to the actor, The New York Times reports. The accused include two doctors, Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez, and Perry's personal ...

The simpler design of prime lenses in general — which offer no zoom capabilities — can deliver several advantages, including sharper images and a shallower depth of field. The tradeoff is that photographers have to move closer or further away when framing subjects or swap between several prime ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) - Why's Guy Paul Kwiat came on the Morning Show to talk about ultra violet light. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBze6RO5jYA

Israel killed three Palestinians in a drone strike on Thursday in Tulkarem, a city and refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. That was during an Israeli raid – a near-daily occurrence in the West Bank – on the Tulkarem refugee camp, during which Israeli troops clashed with fighters from ...

When you invent a device or even a specific concept, you probably want to make sure nobody can steal your ideas and claim it as their own — or at least keep them from profiting off your work without paying for permission. To ensure this legal protection, inventors file patents, which are ...

For the best showcases of creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, tiny houses are the perfect market niche to study. But even with this in mind, the Rubishack tiny home is unlike any other you've ever seen. We mean that literally. Most tiny house builders will use absolute phrasing to get ...

Data from India's recent Chandrayaan-3 mission supports the idea that an ocean of molten rock once covered the Moon. Scientists from the mission have published their new findings in the journal Nature. On August 23 2023, a lander called Vikram successfully touched down on the lunar ...

When it comes to vehicle features, few have names as eye catching as "suicide doors." The doors, which are hinged backward and open the opposite way to a standard door, are a bold stylistic choice that can add a touch of elegance (and arguably a sense of danger) to a vehicle. If you're ...

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my ...

On August 5, the government of Mali announced its decision to cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, citing a Ukrainian official’s boastful admission that Kyiv provided Malian rebels with crucial intel for a rebel assault that killed many Russian Wagner Group mercenaries and Malian soldiers. The ...

Nicola Privato and Giacomo Lepri introduce Stacco Nicola Privato and Giacomo Lepri have developed Stacco. It’s a wooden-like musical instrument that can produce sound art and chimes by throwing, combining, or moving magnetic marbles on its surface. The instrument employs Neural Audio ...

Despite decades of research, the direct cause of brain damage in Alzheimer's disease has remained stubbornly elusive. A team led by Emory University in the US may have just discovered why. Much study has focused, now controversially, on abnormal clumps of naturally occurring proteins that ...

Since the launch of ChatGPT, AI chatbots have been a hot topic because of their ability to do a wide range of tasks that can help you with your personal and work life. AI chatbots can write code, compose emails, draft a report, generate art, write Excel formulas, and much more at your ...

Since mindfulness it’s something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you’re sensing, thinking and feeling in the present ...

Since they entered the marketplace, smartwatches have become a staple of many people's lives. A combination of various cell phone features, exercise equipment, and a traditional wristwatch, these small gadgets are a must-have for tech enthusiasts. Further driving this point home, the ...

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and ...

If you've ever seen the movie "Gravity," you have an idea of how existentially terrifying the mere notion of an emergency in space is. It's not like an emergency aboard a plane, where the forces of gravity and a parachute can still guide you safely back down to solid ground. If there were a ...

Recently, during the launch of the Pixel 9 and the Pixel Watch 3, Google announced that it will soon roll out a new feature that would let users save Google Maps data for offline usage. Now, the company has started rolling out that feature, and Wear OS-based Galaxy Watch users can now use Google ...

Susya, West Bank – Wadi Raheem is a dry riverbed near the Palestinian village of Susya in the South Hebron hills in the occupied West Bank. The area has a stark beauty that is characterised by rolling hills, rocky outcrops and stunning vistas. Despite the generally poor soil, Palestinians ...

The world’s best golfers make playing look so effortless, it’s hard to imagine what’s going on inside their minds. But modern neuroscience allows us to do exactly that. My team’s new study shows how different parts of an expert golfer’s brains are activated when they putt their ball into ...

Today's Strands is a really fun one – but not necessarily the easiest. If you get a little stuck scroll down for my hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: ...

  Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a ...

According to mobile game advertising agency Udonis, the mobile game market produced $90 billion in revenue in 2023. However, because most mobile devices are limited to touchscreen interfaces, the smartphone gaming experience is sub-optimal. Fortunately, you can elevate the mobile gaming ...

Researchers have discovered that a daily dose of vinegar could improve symptoms of depression, pointing to the possibility that future treatments might come with a few spoonfuls of sour. A team led by Arizona State University not only tested the effects of regular vinegar consumption but ...

With the amount of on-the-ground and satellite data it has amassed along with its ability to give real-time traffic updates, Google Maps is heralded as one of the best navigation apps, especially for people who drive. The app is full of useful travel-related features, such as the ability to ...

A nutritional supplements company allegedly paid a group of online trolls to impersonate celebrities, fool its investors, and pump its token. And the scheme worked—for a while. Then it all unraveled. Insane Labz, an Arkansas-based supplements company known throughout the MMA and Barstool ...

As businesses increasingly rely on a complex web of vendors—on average, partnering with 11 third-party providers—the potential gateway for cybercriminals increases. This interconnectedness means that even the most robust internal cybersecurity measures can be easily bypassed if a third-party vendor ...

Hepatitis is a health emergency in Nigeria ROBERTO TABOADA urges a comprehensive awareness campaign to sensitive people, including health professionals to the epidemic According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Hepatitis Report, Nigeria is among the top 10 countries that shoulder ...

For the millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease, tracking the progression of symptoms can be challenging and time-consuming. But now, researchers at the University of Florida have developed a new video-processing system that could revolutionize this process, making it easier to ...

CarPlay is the new air conditioning for modern drivers, as few people would be willing to buy a new-generation car without Apple's car-optimized experience. The iPhone maker even has the numbers to prove it. The company claims that nearly 8 in 10 new-car buyers are ready to walk away if the ...

The body is pretty good at repairing itself, but some parts of our anatomy struggle to bounce back after an injury. One such material is cartilage – the spongy yet firm connective tissue that keeps our bones from rubbing and jarring against each other. Over time, the translucent or ...

Are you looking to buy a property in Lagos, Nigeria? Whether you’re in the market for a flat, house, or land, Lagos has a lot to offer. In this blog post, we’ll explore the vibrant real estate market in Lagos and provide you with all the information you need to find your perfect property in ...

The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental ...

Developing a competitive table tennis player out of a robot arm Researchers at Google Deepmind, the company’s artificial intelligence research laboratory, have developed ABB’s robot arm into a competitive table tennis player. It can swing its 3D-printed paddle back and forth and win against ...

In today’s digital age, our smartphones have become indispensable companions. From checking emails to connecting with friends on social media, these devices are integral to our daily routines. But what happens when you can’t find your phone or its battery dies? If the thought fills you with ...

When computer scientist and Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney died in 2014 from complications from ALS, his body was cryopreserved by the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Alcor Life Extension Foundation. For many in the life extension and transhumanist community, the idea of cryopreserving one’s body offers ...

Film photography has exploded in popularity in recent years, with many old film cameras making a big comeback. If you're one of those who are interested in taking up film photography, you might think that it's just as easy digital photography, where you just buy a camera, load it up with ...

E-Ink tablets have always been intriguing to me because I’m a longtime lover of pen and paper. I’ve had probably hundreds of notebooks over the years, serving as repositories for my story ideas, to-do lists, meeting notes and everything in between. However, I turned away from physical ...

New results from the first archaeological fieldwork conducted in space show the International Space Station is a rich cultural landscape where crew create their own "gravity" to replace Earth's, and adapt module spaces to suit their needs. Archaeology is usually thought of as the study of ...

If you’re in search of phones that excel in video recording and vlogging, it’s crucial to consider several features. Features like sensor size, resolution, high frame rates, optical image stabilization (OIS), a powerful chipset, a dedicated image processing chip, and manual controls are high ...

OpenAI keeps losing top talent, suggesting considerable inner turmoil at the ChatGPT maker. Cofounder John Schulman announced he'd left the company this week to join rival AI company Anthropic, while president Greg Brockman is taking a leave of absence. VP of consumer product Peter Deng ...