He comes to be referenced as a historical figure rather than a fictional one (often at the expense of his actual author), with countless legends surrounding him. Perhaps the most popular is that he invented modern forensic science. If he did, it would mean that, aside from entertaining generations of readers and viewers and inspiring … Read more
If a black hole devours a planet and no one is around to hear it, does it still make a sound? Physicists and astronomers have been trying to map astronomical data through sound for decades — and now we can finally listen to a black hole scream into the void. Earlier this month, NASA released … Read more
Around 15 percent of the world’s population suffers from tinnitus, a condition which causes someone to hear a sound (such as ringing or buzzing) without any external source. It is often associated with hearing loss. Not only can the condition be annoying for sufferers, it can also have a serious effect on mental health, often … Read more
DUBLIN, May 20, 2022 / PRNewswire / – The “Global Ground Penetrating Radar Market (2022-2027) by Type, Application, Offering, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Ground Penetrating Radar Market is estimated to be USD 718.65 Mn in 2022 and is projected to … Read more
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who took office in 2018, has been at odds with scientists.Credit: Daniel Becerril / Reuters / Alamy It has been almost a year and a half since Mexico’s Congress missed its deadline to approve a bill that would drastically overhaul how science and technology are governed. Worried about the … Read more
Looking for the best cameras for timelapse videos? You’re in the right place. Using individual images taken over time and played back at normal speed, time-lapses create engaging and dramatic ‘motion pictures’. Timelapses help to reveal a movement in scenes that our eyes cannot see, speed up movement, or demonstrate the passage of time. The … Read more
The Newark school district plans to replace the principal of prestigious Science Park High School just one year after he was appointed, according to two people with direct knowledge of the district’s plan. The district is also replacing the first-year principal of Newark Vocational High School, a recently revamped school that has struggled over the … Read more
Five University of Central Florida scholars are among 15 honorees selected for induction to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL), a group that brings together the nation’s most distinguished scholars who live and work in Florida. With the induction of Grace Bochenek ’98 PhD, UCF President Alexander Cartwright, Demetrios Christodoulides, Peter … Read more
Artificial gravity is the creation of an inertial force in a spacecraft, in order to emulate the force of gravity. This concept is often seen in but is not limited to science-fiction shows like “Star Trek”, and researchers are currently working on methods to create artificial gravity in space. Not only would the creation of … Read more
Global disruptions are growing more complex, taxing the capacities of social impact organizations and governments on the front lines. Innovative companies use data science to improve every aspect of their operations, but those sophisticated tools aren’t available to many organizations and governments. Companies, funders and global institutions together can help organizations and governments build a … Read more