A Different Spin on Dog Hair: Knitting With It
“Knitting With Dog Hair,” a classic how-to book from the 1990s by Kendall Crolius, fueled a dedicated movement. An updated 30th anniversary edition was published this month.
These Cyber Monday turntable deals are so good they’ll make your head spin
If you’d like to participate in the vinyl revival, you’re going to need a turntable. The good news is that many great record players are on sale for Cyber Monday. Some support updated features like wireless streaming over Bluetooth, while others are completely analog. If you’re putting together a home audio setup, you should also […]
Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal TV networks
US media giant Comcast is set to spin off its NBCUniversal cable television arm, as the industry continues to struggle with the emergence of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime. The BBC understands that the plan – set to be announced on Wednesday – is to create a new company that will include channels […]
New route to quantum spin liquid materials discovered
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new route to materials with complex disordered magnetic properties at the quantum level has been produced by scientists for the first time. The material, based on a framework of ruthenium, fulfills the requirements of the Kitaev quantum spin liquid state—an elusive phenomenon that scientists have been trying to understand for […]
360-Degree Photo Booths Offer a New Spin on Selfies at Tourist Attractions
Whirling 360-degree photo booths have gone from red carpets to bat mitzvahs to tourist sites like the Cradle of Humankind.