Asteroids are essential pieces of our solar system’s history, but they’re not exactly pristine relics. Especially its surfaces are eroded by solar radiation and marked by meteorite impacts. Detailed studies of the interior of asteroids are also lacking, simply because very few probes have been able to study them up close. However, a promising new…
A mouse in a box for an experiment. Public domain image. The UK is taking a bold and historic step: it is seeking to end animal testing. The government has just unveiled a sweeping roadmap that aims to reduce the use of animals in important safety tests by at least 35% by 2030. This ambitious…
The At a Glance widget on Google Pixel phones has been the bane of my existence for far too long. Not that it’s terrible, but so far there’s been no way to remove it and there seems to be little reason to use it. Android Authority discovered that in the latest Canary (beta) version of…
Of legal insurrection Meanwhile, Rhode Island bureaucrats give SouthCoast Wind’s transmission line plan a big thumbs-up. Posted by Leslie Eastman President Donald Trump clearly has climate cultists and green crooks among his top targets during his busy second term, which began with his signing an executive order in January to halt new or renewed offshore…
Owners of Apple’s iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max now have a new option when it comes time to purchase a battery case. Mophie has announced Juice Pack battery cases for new Apple models. The iPhone Air version of the Juice Pack is perhaps the most notable given the relatively small…
August 8, 2025 Congress left for August recess having accomplished a fraction of what’s needed to complete the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) appropriations process before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2025. The House Appropriations Committee passed 9 of its 12 bills, and the full House passed 2 of its 12 appropriations…
A new study found that walking just a few thousand steps a day can significantly delay Alzheimer’s symptoms. Participants who were more active showed a slower accumulation of harmful tau proteins and maintained cognitive function for years longer. The researchers believe these findings highlight how small lifestyle changes can help protect the brain, especially in…
Asus/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Are you looking for a cheap laptop for daily use? We’re seeing some notable discounts on Chromebooks ahead of Black Friday sales, like this one on the recently launched Asus CX14 Chromebook Plus for just $249 – a great deal on a device ideal…
Hospitality and tourism in India is a critical segment of the country’s foreign exchange earnings and attracting international tourists. To be competitive, hotels, resorts and restaurants must continue to improve their infrastructure with state-of-the-art equipment, luxury facilities and the latest technology. But the expense of importing these capital goods can be deadly for finances. This…
A set of hanging fabric samples, dyed in vibrant colors with SwitchDye. Credit: University of Leeds Sparkling water was the key to making polyester dye less harmful to the environment in the creation of a new method developed by an interdisciplinary team at Leeds University spin-out company SwitchDye. Polyester accounts for more than half of…