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How do 2019’s flagship phones all stack up against each other? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10e, S10+ and S10 5G, the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, and Google’s Pixel 4 and 4 XL. Continue reading 2019 flagship phone comparison: iPhone 11 vs. Pixel 4 vs. Galaxy S10
Despite raising the alert level weeks prior to the devastating events of Monday, the violent eruption on White Island was not one authorities were able to predict with any precision, owing to the type of delicate, steam-driven processes that led to its… Continue reading Why volcanic eruptions like New Zealand’s are so difficult to predict
It takes a lot to stand out in today’s crowded super/hyper/uber/mega car market, but famed F1 designer Gordon Murray has found several ways to make his upcoming T.50 supercar a true contender without bothering to chase speed or power records. Continue reading The insane aerodynamics of Gordon Murray’s featherweight T.50 supercar
In an open letter to government officials, Facebook affirmed its commitment to rolling out end-to-end encryption across its messaging platforms. The company suggests law enforcement officials continue to misunderstand how encryption actually works. Continue reading Encryption stays: Facebook pushes back against government pressures
Scientists are homing in on exactly how two experimental Alzheimer’s drugs may be generating the anti-aging effects seen in animal studies. The discovery of a unique metabolic pathway offers researchers novel directions for future anti-aging studies. Continue reading Insights into anti-aging properties of experimental Alzheimer’s drug
It takes a lot of raw material to manufacture a car, so if some of that material comes from eco-friendly sources … so much the better. European scientists are going one step further, utilizing agricultural waste that would otherwise be discarded. Continue reading Agri-waste may find its way into better automotive materials
Enceladus’ unique “tiger stripe” fissures have long been something of a mystery. Why do these distinctive formations only exist at Enceladus’ south pole? Why they are so evenly spaced, and why they haven’t simply closed up or frozen over? Continue reading Origin of Enceladus’ famous tiger stripes revealed in new study
Surface-supplied diving systems find balance between snorkelling and scuba by strapping you to an air supply floating atop the water. Typically these systems rely on compressed air, but the ExoLung uses a more sustainable air supply: you. Continue reading ExoLung turns body motion into “unlimited” underwater air supply
The world’s oceans are under threat not only from plastic trash, but also from “microplastics” – many of which take the form of fibers shed by synthetic fabrics as they’re being washed. A new system uses sound to capture those fibers at their source. Continue reading Sound waves used to separate microplastics from laundry wastewater
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) can be difficult for soldiers to detect, as they’re made in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are typically buried in the road. A new vehicle-mounted system, however, is designed to “spot the signs” of IEDs. Continue reading Smart vehicle-camera system designed to spot IEDs