Objects are full of electrons that can interact to cause friction Quality Stock/Alamy Parts of devices that are perfectly smooth can still experience friction because of the electrons within them, but a new method may enable researchers to turn it down or fully turn it off. Controlling this electronic friction could help build more efficient…
YouTube is rolling out a new AI-powered playlist-generation feature that allows Premium users on iOS and Android to use text prompts to create playlists. Users can go to the Library tab, tap the “New” button, and select the “AI playlist” option to get started. They can then use text or voice to enter the prompt…
Three Doors Down singer Brad Arnold died on Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47. The Grammy-nominated rock band shared the news of Arnold’s death in a statement on Instagram, writing that Arnold had “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep…
Celebrities abound at the Winter Games. For fans, seeing one up close can be its own grueling competition.
Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks boasts star power on the field, in the stands — and in the commercials. Editor’s Picks 2 Related While some fans come for the gridiron action, others tune in to the NFL’s marquee game of the season for the ads. There’s often a hefty…
Waymo has gotten a step closer to offering robotaxi rides to the public in Nashville, Tennessee. The company the city and making sure they can operate as fully autonomous rides before launching a paid service in the location. Waymo announced that it was planning to bring its robotaxis to Nashville in September 2025, with the…
10 February 2026 Child star Blake Garrett has died, aged 33. Child star Blake Garrett dies aged 33 The How to Eat Fried Worms actor – who played Plug in the 2006 children’s comedy movie – passed away on Sunday (08.02.26), his mother, Carol Garrett, has told TMZ. Carol told the publication that the family…
The British energy giant said it would put money toward new oil and gas opportunities ahead of the arrival of its new chief executive, Meg O’Neill.
In the post-Assad era, more Jews are visiting a country that some fled decades ago. One hotel restaurant offers a corner where religious dietary requirements are melded with the local cuisine.
February 10, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Rules of mysterious ancient Roman board game decoded by AI A Roman stone board game has been unplayable since its discovery more than a century ago, but AI might have just worked out the rules By Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron The…
