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In the past it was difficult for scientists, let alone the public, to get a full picture of each animal's inner workings, but with rapid advances in 3D scanning technology, even school children can now digitally 'dissect' these precious specimens. That's the goal of openVertebrate (oVert), a project involving 18 institutions that has spent the past five years creating 3D reconstructions of museum specimens, which are now available freely online. The animals on display behind glass at the museum are just the tip of the…

Stunning Comet Spiral Offers Glimpse of Icy Snowball at Its CoreComet 12P/Pons-Brooks is hiding a strange spiral in its icy heart—and it may tell scientists about the comet’s innardsBy Meghan BartelsAn image of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks and its rotating core taken by Jan Erik Vallestad. Credit: Jan Erik VallestadComet 12P/Pons-Brooks is a shapeshifter: in the summer of 2023 it sported wings like the Millennium Falcon, the iconic Star Wars ship. By autumn it had been dubbed the “Devil comet” for its horned appearance.Now, for…

Honor unveiled the Magic 6 Pro at MWC 2024 a few weeks ago, while teasing that it wasn’t done pushing out flagship phones. The Chinese handset vendor teased it would soon launch a Porsche Design Honor Magic 6 RSR version of the Magic 6 Pro. After that, rumors emerged that an Ultimate version of the Magic 6 Pro would also launch soon. Finally, on Monday, Honor announced both devices in China. Both are essentially better versions of the Magic 6 Pro but feature somewhat different designs. We already expected that…

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends One of the problems I have with smartphone design these days is that most phones are boring. We have the same old glass slab phones in muted, boring colors that aren’t fun. They get the job done, but that’s about it. And I’m tired of that! I want something cool and exciting in terms of phone design. OnePlus revealed a new Genshin Impact Edition of its OnePlus 12R phone during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. Though I’m not a huge Genshin Impact fan, this is one of the prettiest…

When a character in a movie works, when it truly works, their little habits and traits pass on to the viewers. The way they talk, or stand, or even communicate- burn in our memory like an afterthought. Such is the case with Bella Baxter in Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things, played by Emma Stone with tremendous ferocity and feeling. She is an experiment: a woman with the brain of her own unborn child, that was cut off from her body after she tried to kill herself. In some ways she is her own mother and daughter, but also,…

Maruti launched the 5-door Jimny last year, and a small section of car enthusiasts were happy about it. The expensive price tag, however, made many people look away from the product. However, there were a decent number of people who have bought this SUV and are happy with it. Many of them have even got the SUV modified to their liking. One of the popular types of modification with the Jimny is the G-Wagen conversion. The body kits for the 5-door Jimny have also started to arrive in the market, and here we have one such…

Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two.Image: Warner Bros.Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies are visually striking—cinematographer Grieg Fraser and production designer Patrice Vermette already have Oscars from Dune: Part One. But Dune: Part Two is even bolder, and includes a black-and-white sequence that leaves a lingering impact.Denis Villeneuve on Ending Dune: Part Two That WaySpeaking with Variety, Fraser explained how the interlude—the climax of which showcases the gladiatorial prowess of Feyd-Rautha…

Solar storm 2024: As we approach the solar maximum, the Sun's activity is expected to increase further. The Sun has been showing its might in the last few weeks, with dangerous X-class solar flares spewing out on multiple occasions. All these solar phenomena hold the potential to cause damage on Earth to the electrical infrastructure. Technological instruments are especially at risk during these events, resulting in power blackouts and even disruption of radio communication. Just days after a G1-class geomagnetic storm…

Unleashing the power of Python: A step-by-step tutorial on creating impressive reports in Power BI Python has established itself as a robust programming language renowned for its simplicity, clarity, and versatility. Beyond its applications in web development and automation, Python is a popular choice for implementing data structures and algorithms. Understanding Data Structures in Python Data structures are the building…

Odysseus’ landing captured a leg, as it performed its primary task, absorbing first contact with the lunar surface. With the lander’s liquid methane and liquid oxygen engine still throttling, it provided stability. Credit: Intuitive MachinesNASA and Intuitive Machines have provided updates on the challenges and successes of the IM-1 mission, marking the first U.S. lunar landing since Apollo 17. This groundbreaking mission successfully collected over 350 megabits of science data, offering unprecedented insights into the…