Physics
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- A drug that raises levels of histamine – the chemical that causes allergy symptoms – in the brain boosts our memory by around 10 per cent
- A short spell in a heat chamber at the University of Brighton showed Alec Luhn that his body is not adapted to high temperatures – but regular exposure can train the body to respond more effectively
- Few people have invented an algorithm with the potential to spark a worldwide crisis, so why is quantum computing pioneer Peter Shor so unconcerned? Karmela Padavic-Callaghan spoke to him to find out
- Explaining the passage of time has been a gnarly problem in physics basically forever, but physicist and computer scientist Stephen Wolfram has a radical proposal for where it comes from. He discussed his ideas on time – and what they mean for free will – with reporter Leah Crane
- Some 40 years ago, physicists noticed certain metals were conducting electricity in a bizarre way no one could explain. New answers to how and why this happens are forcing us to question how electricity flows
- Today, most rechargeable batteries are made from lithium ions, but sodium-ion alternatives could make battery tech much cheaper and offer other advantages
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- by Monica J. WhiteCompact cameras are currently experiencing something of a revival, buoyed by a Gen Z crowd chasing the look and feel of early-2000s digicams. We’ve watched that nostalgia wave wash over plenty of crowdfunding campaigns lately, from the film-mimicking Rewindpix to the gloriously retro Alfie BOXX.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Kickstarter, xxKickbooster, Compact, Cameras, 4k
- by Adam WilliamsWith space being so limited in tiny houses, one of the major challenges is entertaining guests. The owners of the N2 should have no such issues, as the home has a large screened porch that dramatically expands its usable living space.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
- It’s small, blurry, and shaped like a Corn Flake, but the image taken of Earth’s tiny “quasi” moon, Kamo'oalewa, is one for the family album.Continue ReadingCategory: Astronomy, Science, Refractor: Science & HealthTags: Asteroid, Moon, Tianwen-2, China
- by Bronwyn ThompsonA supplement best known for helping some people get a better night's sleep may also have a surprising painkilling effect on individuals with chronic conditions. This could help reduce the use of pain medications that come with more risks.Continue ReadingCategory: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind, Refractor: Science & HealthTags: University of Sydney, […]
- by Abhimanyu GhoshalSerious car enthusiasts whose knowledge of automotive history spans decades will know the name Giotto Bizzarrini.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Sports Cars, Convertible, Classic Motor Cars
- by Abhimanyu GhoshalBentley is at last expanding its lineup of luxury vehicles with its first EV – the Torcal. We only have the name and a glimpse of its rear end for now, and we'll get a proper look at it this September.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, Bentley