IMAGE: Schematic diagram of the muscle fiber structure (left) and the molecular structure of the entire thin filament (right) view more Credit: Osaka University Osaka, Japan – Researchers at Osaka University used electron cryomicroscopy (CryoEM) to image essential cardiac muscle components, known as thin filaments, with unprecedented resolution. They also discovered the mechanism by which these
This Vikings review contains spoilers. Vikings Season 6 Episode 6 “If I didn’t worship you before, Lagertha, I worship you now.” We knew it was coming; we just didn’t know when. Quite predictably, Vikings does not tread lightly into the new year, and as Lagertha’s only son faces an uncertain future after a failed attempt
Jonathan Hickman and the rest of the Dawn of X crew have done great work with villains since the post-House of X/Powers of X status quo emerged. Orchis somehow got better in X-Men than they were in House of X/Powers of X, while Morgan Le Fay and the Marauders in Excalibur and X-Force are great
As well as offering exclusive discounts and gifting access to multiplayer mayhem, Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold membership club also gives its members a selection of free games every month for the Xbox One and Xbox 360. An Xbox Live membership won’t you back too much money, either: at the moment, the official Microsoft website will
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have synthesised the world’s first one-atom-thick amorphous material. Previously thought to be impossible, the discovery of monolayer amorphous carbon (MAC) could finally settle a decades-old debate of exactly how atoms are arranged in amorphous solids, and open up potential applications. This major research breakthrough was led by
University of Toronto Engineering researchers have developed a super-stretchy, transparent and self-powering sensor that records the complex sensations of human skin. Dubbed artificial ionic skin — or AISkin for short — the researchers believe the innovative properties of AISkin could lead to future advancements in wearable electronics, personal health care and robotics. “Since it’s hydrogel,
“Yeah, bitch!” was the appropriate interjection to celebrate the news of a Breaking Bad TV movie, specifically one that follows the continuing exploits of everyone’s favorite ne’er-do-well-turned elite meth cook, Jesse Pinkman. Indeed, the feature, titled El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie premiered on Netflix back in October 2019, manifesting as a welcome epilogue to
The Disney era of Star Wars is full of fantastic new droids, including BB-8, Rogue One‘s K-2SO, and L3-37 from Solo: A Star Wars Story. And these are just a few of the many droids that have made the galaxy far, far away such a fun place to visit over and over again. So here’s to the
Square Enix is seemingly working on a new MMO based on Final Fantasy 15 that is set to release for mobile devices. This information comes from the website Kultur who state that Square Enix will work with Chinese studio GAEA Mobile and South Korean developer JSC Games on the upcoming project. At the time, that project
IMAGE: his cutaway rendering of the Advanced Light Source dome shows the layout of three electron-accelerating rings. A new approval step in the ALS Upgrade project will allow the installation of… view more Credit: Matthaeus Leitner An upgrade of the Advanced Light Source (ALS) at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley
During storms in the southwestern U.S., some rattlesnakes drink rain droplets from scales on their backs. This unusual behavior could help them survive in a desert environment with infrequent rain. Now, researchers have figured out how the nanotexture of scales from these snakes helps them use their bodies to harvest rain. They report their results
IMAGE: Putting a batch of nanopipettes on a hot plate induces a thermal gradient, which enables complete filling of the pipettes with a solution. Adapted with permission from Linhao Sun, Kazuki… view more Credit: Kanazawa University Nanopipettes, in which a nanoscale channel is filled with a solution, are used in all kinds of nanotechnology applications, including
Directional antennas convert electrical signals to radio waves and emit them in a particular direction, allowing increased performance and reduced interference. This principle, which is useful in radio wave technology, could also be interesting for miniaturised light sources. After all, almost all Internet-based communication utilises optical light communication. Directional antennas for light could be used
Paramount Network knows a good Kevin Costner when it sees one. Variety reports that Paramount Network has picked up the Kevin Costner-starring series Yellowstone for season 3. Yellowstone season 3 will feature 10 episodes, just like season 2. Formerly Spike TV, Paramount Network was in dire need of a hit at launch. A prime candidate seemed to
BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns, & Moonage Daydreams begins with a forward by Neil Gaiman called “If We Can Sparkle He May Land Tonight.” It recounts the author’s first contact with the third kind. David Bowie‘s songs were stories, he remembers, like the Gilbert and Sullivan ditties Gaiman preferred over rock and roll in his youth. He
Tekken 7 has had a long lifespan and considering how strong it’s remained as an esport fighting staple, it’s not surprising that they’re keeping the DLC train going. Right now, we’re in the opening months of Season 3, where the only thing we’ve known going in was the return of Zafina, the introduction of new
The Power Rangers franchise may be about to see some big changes. Ever since 2015 Judd “Chip” Lynn has been executive producer on the franchise, overseeing Dino Charge, Ninja Steel, and Beast Morphers. While he wasn’t the only executive producer on those season he was the one who had a large portion of control over the
Doctor Strange and Pink Floyd both got their start during the 1960s, a decade known for mind-expansion, psychedelic experimentation, and the pushing of cultural and artistic boundaries. Neither were exactly in step with the rest of their genre. Doctor Strange, unlike his spandex clad and heavily muscled contemporaries, used occult practices like black magic and
Here’s an interesting piece of gaming news to come out of CES 2020: at the big tech conference in Las Vegas, the computer company Origin PC revealed a new gaming PC that also comes with the console of your choice built in. (As long as the console of your choice is either a PS4 Pro
IMAGE: Ye Wang, first author of the study and a biology Ph.D. student working in Dr. Bao-Zhong Wang’s lab in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University…. view more Credit: Georgia State University ATLANTA–A novel nanoparticle vaccine that combines two major influenza proteins is effective in providing broad, long-lasting protection against influenza virus in
FBH exhibits novel diode lasers and modules at Photonics West 2020. Applications include materials processing, LiDAR, medicine, and (Raman) spectroscopy. Progress in UV LEDs is presented jointly with the spin-off UVphotonics. The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) presents its developments and advancements in diode lasers and UV light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at Photonics West 2020, San Francisco (USA), February
This Manifest review contains spoilers. Manifest Season 2 Episode 1 Back in season one of Manifest, the family drama outdid the sci-fi elements of the show in the early episodes, mostly because of well-written dialogue and believable reactions to an impossible situation. The characters’ callings to do good in the world may have felt like
There is an ongoing argument in my household about who the best dog in comics is. And before you ask, yes the debate predates the arrival of our toddler. This is an important question. Anyway, we have at various times taken several positions. Sometimes it was Pizza Dog from Hawkeye. One time it was Ace the Bat-hound
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has tweeted out a picture of the Xbox Series X processor that has everyone talking. Actually, Spencer did more than just tweet out a picture of the processor. He’s gone so far as to make the photo of that processor his Twitter profile image. It’s a somewhat strange move that Spencer
IMAGE: Argonne scientists have looked at the local ferroelectric properties of the bottom atomic layers of freestanding complex oxide PZT detached from the epitaxial substrate. view more Credit: Argonne National Laboratory Analysis from a team led by Argonne researchers reveals never-before-seen details about a type of thin film being explored for advanced microelectronics. Research from a
IMAGE: Josephson Junction Credit: The University of Jyväskylä/ Mihail Silaev view more Credit: The University of Jyväskylä/ Mihail Silaev Physicist have shown that the motion of domain walls can be detected by monitoring voltage generated in superconducting devices. This finding can facilitate magnetic racetrack memory applications. The result was published in Physical Review Letters -publication. The
Netflix doesn’t plan to kick its Narcos habit anytime soon. A quick renewal was given back in December 2018 to the recent prequel iteration, making Narcos: Mexico Season 2 official only a month after Season 1 premiered. Mind you, the billing identifies the new frame as “Season 2,” even though the first Mexico season was,
Season 2 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers featured the hand-off of powers between Jason, Zack, and Trini to Rocky, Adam, and Aisha. The two groups never truly met in person (and no, Jason having a guitar over his face doesn’t count) during MMPR since the actors for the original trio had left the show. Rocky and Adam
A new exclusive from Edge magazine reveals some fresh details about Daedalic Entertainment’s The Lord of the Rings: Gollum video game. First off, it sounds like the team plans on designing Gollum as a stealth-based action title. While they stop short of detailing the title’s gameplay, the basic idea is that you’ll sneak around various Middle-Earth locales
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have developed a way to prop up a struggling immune system to enable its fight against sepsis, a deadly condition resulting from the body’s extreme reaction to infection. The scientists used nanotechnology to transform donated healthy immune cells into a drug with enhanced power to kill bacteria. In experiments treating mice