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2019 Chevrolet Camaro Shock Yellow concept has new color, new styling – Roadshow
A slightly tweaked nose helps tidy up the look of the new Camaro SS.
SoundCloud adds lossless streaming to its Go+ service
SoundCloud is bringing lossless audio to its Go+ streaming service, the company announced today. Users who subscribe to the $10-a-month service will be able to listen to any music uploaded to SoundCloud in the high-quality audio format by opting in through the “streaming quality” option in settings at no additional cost.
Currently, Tidal and Deezer both offer lossless audio streaming, but you’ll have to pay a premium to access that audio quality: both services charge $20 a month for their respective hi-fi audio tiers. Tidal and Deezer stream their lossless audio using FLAC at 44.1 kHz / 16 bit, but Tidal also offers a high-resolution audio tier called Masters, which streams FLAC or WAV at 96 kHz / 24 bit.
SoundCloud hasn’t said which…
Astronomers find a cosmic Titan in the early universe
Astronomers have discovered a titanic structure in the early universe, just two billion years after the Big Bang. This galaxy proto-supercluster, nicknamed Hyperion, is the largest and most massive structure yet found at such a remote time and distance.
3D-printed lithium-ion batteries
Electric vehicles and most electronic devices, such as cell phones and laptop computers, are powered by lithium-ion batteries. Until now, manufacturers have had to design their devices around the size and shape of commercially available batteries. But researchers have developed a new method to 3D print lithium-ion batteries in virtually any shape.
Moss rapidly detects, tracks air pollutants in real time
Moss, one of the world’s oldest plants, is surprisingly in tune with the atmosphere around it. Now scientists report that they have found a simple and inexpensive way to detect air pollutants, specifically sulfur dioxide, in real time based on subtle changes in moss leaves. The discovery could rapidly alert authorities to potentially dangerous alterations in air quality using a sustainable, natural plant sensor.
Taking steps toward a wearable artificial kidney
There just aren’t enough kidney transplants available for the millions of people with renal failure. Aside from a transplant, the only alternative for patients is to undergo regular dialysis sessions to clear harmful cellular waste from their bodies. Now, scientists report a new urea sorbent that could accelerate progress toward the development of a lightweight, wearable artificial kidney with the potential to make dialysis more convenient, comfortable and effective.
World Heritage Sites threatened by rising sea levels
In the Mediterranean region, there are numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in low-lying coastal areas. In the course of the 21st century, these sites will increasingly be at risk by storm surges and increasing coastal erosion due to sea-level rise.
Stunning Photos of Ordinary Life in Ukraine’s Conflict Zone
The Donbass region has been convulsed by civil war since 2014, yet many residents refuse to evacuate.
Helm Wants You to Control Your Own Data Again
Helm hopes to make running your own private, encrypted server easy for everyone.