There are a couple of things to notice. First, after the collision DART is moving backwards, because it bounced. Since velocity is a vector, that means that it will have a negative momentum in this one-dimensional example. Second, the kinetic energy equation deals with the square of the velocity. This means that even though DART… Continue reading The Physics of Smashing a Spacecraft Into an Asteroid
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12 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2021): PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One
We’ve rounded up a wide selection of the best gaming headsets we’ve tried, but there are countless others on the market. Our list is great if you want recommendations so you don’t have to deal with combing through all the options. But if you want to explore for yourself, here are a few important things… Continue reading 12 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2021): PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One
10 Great Next-Gen PS5 Games You Can Play Now: Shooters, RPGs, and More
The still-elusive PlayStation 5 isn’t easy to get your hands on, and even if you have one it’s tough to find games that push the console to its limit. If you’re paying a next-gen price for a next-gen console, you deserve next-gen graphics! Every month there are new games tailor-made for the PS5, and thankfully… Continue reading 10 Great Next-Gen PS5 Games You Can Play Now: Shooters, RPGs, and More
Tips and Tools to Help Students Study, Take Notes, and Focus
With a new academic year rolling around, students of all ages will be looking for help and guidance with their work—and there are a wealth of options on mobile app stores and the web to help you succeed. Here we’ve picked out some of the best apps and services across multiple categories, including time management,… Continue reading Tips and Tools to Help Students Study, Take Notes, and Focus
Biden’s Privacy Order Slaps a Band-Aid on the EU-US Data Crisis
At Workday, a California-based HR software provider with more than 2,000 customers headquartered in Europe, the mood is optimistic. Chandler Morse, vice president of corporate affairs, believes this is evidence that the US and EU can reach an agreement on more than just the privacy shield problem. “There’s a number of other tech issues that… Continue reading Biden’s Privacy Order Slaps a Band-Aid on the EU-US Data Crisis
Super Mario Sounds Exactly Like Chris Pratt—and That’s Fine
When Chris Pratt teased his upcoming role as gaming’s most iconic character, Mario, he called it “unlike anything you’ve heard in the Mario world before.” Charles Martinet, who has voiced both Mario and Luigi since 1992, would evidently not be a source of inspiration. Fans have puzzled for months over how Pratt—elevated from goofy Parks… Continue reading Super Mario Sounds Exactly Like Chris Pratt—and That’s Fine
13 Best Target Deal Days Sales (2022): Dyson, Apple, and More
Target is my happy place. It’s good for checking items off your shopping list or for curing boredom. While online shopping isn’t as fun as spending hours in the home section imagining a backyard I don’t currently have, it’s worth it when everything is discounted. While most of us are happily celebrating the start of… Continue reading 13 Best Target Deal Days Sales (2022): Dyson, Apple, and More
Google Catches Up to Apple and Samsung in the Hardware Race
Michael Calore: It’s cramming them in there. Lauren Goode: I’m really cramming them in. By the way, my recommendations are not uplifting. I’m just going to let you know. I should have caveated from the top. These are not fun. The second thing I’ve been doing is watching this 24-part series. Michael Calore: Oh god.… Continue reading Google Catches Up to Apple and Samsung in the Hardware Race
Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro (2022): Features, Price, Release Date
If last year’s Pixel 6 was a leap, Google’s new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones are a small hop. At its Made by Google event in New York City today, the company unboxed its two new flagship phones, both of which feature small but welcome improvements—like Face Unlock as a secondary way to… Continue reading Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro (2022): Features, Price, Release Date
Google Pixel Watch (2022): Features, Price, Release Date
Google really wants you to just use Fitbit, but Google Fit is there for anyone who prefers it. If you opt for Fitbit, you’ll be able to track the usual health metrics like heart rate, blood oxygen level, electro-cardio activity, and sleep activity, plus you’ll also be able to access your Daily Readiness score, a… Continue reading Google Pixel Watch (2022): Features, Price, Release Date