California's Padaro Beach has become a hot spot for both surfers and juvenile great white sharks. This unusual mix led to the creation of SharkEye, a research project at the University of California Santa Barbara's Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory (BOSL). SharkEye employs drones to monitor the…
The Earth's climate is not a steady, predictable system. Instead, it's a complex web of interconnected elements, capable of sudden and dramatic shifts. Scientists have long been concerned about the potential for these abrupt changes, known as "tipping points," and one particular concern has…
SRAM has launched a new gravel-focused groupset, and itâs causing a stir. The 2024 SRAM Red XPLR AXS is a 1x13 setup, meaning it boasts a massive 13 cogs at the rear, and itâs generating a lot of buzz in the cycling world. We got our hands on…
Get ready for a real head-turner! Sotheby's Sealed is about to auction off a truly special Porsche 911 Targa, reimagined by the legendary Singer Vehicle Design. This isn't just any 911, mind you, it's the 300th Classic Study, built on a 1990 964-generation Targa,…
Sapphires, prized for their vibrant blue hues, are formed from a seemingly simple mineral: aluminium oxide, or corundum. Despite their common composition, these precious gems are often found in association with silicon-poor volcanic rocks, a connection that has puzzled scientists for years. Researchers at Heidelberg University have uncovered the secrets…
A team of researchers at MIT's Materials Research Laboratory has unveiled a groundbreaking new transistor with the potential to revolutionise the storage industry. This novel device boasts the same performance as those used in flash memory chips, but with an incredible added advantage: it never wears out with…
Are you constantly misplacing your keys or wallet? Heading to the Paris Olympics and want to keep a watchful eye on your luggage? Apple AirTags might be the solution you're looking for. These small, compact trackers can be paired with your iPhone or iPad in seconds, allowing you…
I'm a big fan of the *Monkey Ball series, but I'm seriously disappointed by the way SEGA has handled the DLC for the latest instalment. It's left me feeling frustrated and cheated. My main gripe is that the DLC, which I paid for, wasn&…