A black hole devouring a giant star gives clues to a cosmic mystery
Illustration of a tidal disruption eventMark Garlick/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Astronomers have caught a supermassive black hole eating a giant star in the biggest and brightest example of this powerful…
Poolside Chic – Julia Berolzheimer
Outfit Details:Emporio Sirenuse Dress, Valentino Hat, Saint Laurent Sunglasses Transition seamlessly with poolside fashion that adapts from the warm late summer to the cooler early fall days. Start with sleek swimwear, perfect…
The surprising wall pattern that could keep buildings cooler
A building’s design can influence its temperatureAlistair Scott/Getty Images Walls with a protruding zigzag pattern could stay up to 3°C (5.4°F) cooler than regular walls, without using any energy. This…
Rad carbon-belt ebike is a cargo-capable commuter at an enticing price
Seattle's Rad Power Bikes is hoping to tempt new riders to its ebike stable with the launch of the RadKick step-through – a Class 2 cargo-ready commuter with chain drive…
Stunning eVTOL lifts off after setback of Olympic proportions
Volocopter's plans to trial passenger flights in its striking electric air taxi from a floating platform on the River Seine during the Olympics have been thwarted by bureaucracy. However, the…
U.S. Signs $1.5B in CHIPS Act Agreements With Amkor and SKhynix for Chip Packaging Plants
Under the CHIPS & Science Act, the U.S. government provided tens of billions of dollars in grants and loans to the world's leading maker of chips, such as Intel, Samsung,…
New world’s tallest timber skyscraper planned for the USA
A remarkably ambitious proposal in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, looks set to take timber to new heights. Assuming all goes to plan, the project will become the world's tallest timber skyscraper once…
How Einstein was both right and wrong about gravitational waves
A century ago, Albert Einstein suggested that the universe might contain ripples in space-time, known as gravitational waves – but then he changed his mind
The 5 Best Hotels in Vancouver (Updated 2024)
Vancouver is my favorite city in Canada. Close to both the mountains and the ocean, it’s easy to see why this city is consistently ranked as one of the most…
Book Review: Pause to Think
Pause to Think: Using Mental Models to Learn and Decide. 2024. Jaime Lester. Columbia Business School Publishing. Pause to Think offers a perfect balance of light and serious reading. It…
