Summary An affordable Model T-like EV seems like a very distant prospect, especially now that Tesla has abandoned the idea under Elon Musk. Most Western EVs are still over $30,000. Cheaper Chinese brands could be the answer, but allowing full access to Western markets would have serious repercussions. There’s probably…
New eye drops slow vision loss in animals
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed eye drops that extend vision in animal models of a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive vision loss in humans, known as retinitis pigmentosa. The eye drops contain a small fragment derived from a protein made by the…
Shop IKEA’s Spring Sale to Refresh Your Home For Under $25
The IKEA Spring Sale is here, making it easier than ever to refresh your home and outdoor space without breaking the bank. Now through April 21, you can save up to 50% on select items across the store—perfect for brightening up your interiors with fresh decor or getting your patio…
SEC ‘Earnest’ About Finding Workable Crypto Policy, Commissioners Say at Roundtable
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The staff at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has embraced the chance to finally work with the crypto industry to hash out policy for overseeing digital assets transactions, said Commissioner Hester Peirce, the head of the agency’s crypto task force. The securities regulator is ready “to…
A Coffee Date for Spring
Hi! Hello! My vibes are a little weird this week, to be honest. Seems like a great time to write a bunch of words for the public to read! I’m really here for two reasons: Lately I’ve found that the little side chats in my life have been extra life-giving.…
What is a gobo and how is it used?
In the world of photography and lighting, there are endless ways to shape, control, and manipulate light to create stunning and dramatic images. One of the most underrated yet powerful tools in a photographer’s arsenal is the humble gobo. If you’ve never used one before, you’re in for a treat!…
Be careful about buying into these TV gimmicks
Summary TV makers are still trying elaborate gimmicks to help them stand out. Technologies like 8K and 3D should be avoided because of spec barriers and a dearth of content. Other things to avoid include curved and rollable sets, which don’t serve any useful function. Gimmicks are nothing new in…
The Best and Worst Job-Hunting Advice on Social Media
By Dice Staff Thanks to social media, tech job hunters are inundated with advice that promises to optimize the search process and achieve better results. The challenge is figuring out whether the advice found on social media and online discussion forums is worth following or inherently bad. Ultimately, it’s up…
Prototaxites: Bizarre fossil may have been an entirely new type of life
Prototaxites formed tall structures like tree trunks, shown in this illustration of a landscape from the Silurian Period RICHARD JONES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY A bizarre ancient organism previously thought to be a giant fungus may actually belong to an undiscovered branch of the tree of life that mysteriously went extinct. Prototaxites,…
Fake Or Genuine? 2,000-Year-Old Gold Torc Found In Trollhättan, Sweden Must Be Examined
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Recently, Ancient Pages reported the discovery of a remarkable ancient gold torc in Trollhättan, Sweden. This artifact, estimated to be around 2,000 years old, initially appeared to be an extraordinary find. Credit: Länstyrelsen Västra Götaland, Pixabay – Image compilation AncientPages.com However, there are now concerns…