YouTube is testing a more affordable "Premium Lite" subscription that only removes ads
YouTube is piloting a more affordable version of its premium subscription service that does away with some of the standard tier’s perks......»»
Check out the new look for Paint and Photos in Windows 11
The pictures quietly appeared on the Unsplash Windows page (via Windows Latest), revealing the updated looks for Paint and Photos. Both match Windows 11's implementation of the Fluent Design language, which gives them a much more modern appearance......»»
The tale of two edtech IPOs
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Last week, Natasha and Alex jumped on Twitter Spaces to discuss the tale of two edtech IPOs: Duolingo, the consumer.....»»
Predicting COVID-19 using "fuzzy logic"
There is increasing pressure on society to test people in a timely manner for infection by the COVID-19 virus, SARS-CoV-2, but physical testing takes time and effort and requires people to either have a test kit at home or to attend a test center. Th.....»»
New York City"s hidden old-growth forests
In the popular imagination, New York City is a mass of soaring steel-frame skyscrapers. But many of the city's 1 million buildings are not that modern. Behind their brick-and-mortar facades, its numerous 19th- and early 20th-century warehouses, comme.....»»
Machine learning provides a shortcut to simulate interactions in materials for solar energy harvesting
Scientists are using machine learning to speed up development of materials that can harness energy from sunlight......»»
Study reveals how a key protein enables the process of meiosis to unfold
To create eggs and sperm, cells must rewire the process of cell division......»»
Simulating 195 million years of global climate in the Mesozoic
The Mesozoic, which stretched from about 252 million to 66 million years ago, was a pivotal period in Earth's history. In addition to being the age of the dinosaurs, it was when the supercontinent Pangaea began to separate into the fragmented contine.....»»
Atomic-level, 3-D structure of MUTYH protein opens small window into DNA repair mechanism
Researchers have analyzed the three-dimensional structure of a protein that suppresses the development of colorectal polyposis, MUTYH, at the atomic level and clarified the repair mechanism for DNA mispairings by MUTYH. Since mutations in the MUTYH g.....»»
Neuroeconomists find people behave selfishly toward a large group, remain generous to individuals
Financial scandals or just normal human behavior? Neuroeconomists at the University of Zurich have shown in an experimental setting that most people are willing to steal half of the earnings of a large group if their personal gain exceeds 100 euro, e.....»»
Companies that survived the pandemic will recover
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods, have proven that businesses both big and small have the ability to survive and thrive......»»
Ecologists outline methods for reaching global biodiversity targets
Nature is, in many ways, hard to measure, yet researchers have spent decades searching for ways to best quantify its health and create benchmarks for conservation. Now, an international team led by Montana State University ecologist Andrew Hansen hop.....»»
Researchers investigate the productivity of kelp forests, sans the iconic kelp
A lush canopy is a defining feature of most of the planet's forests. But canopy-forming species can be particularly vulnerable to disturbances and environmental change. So the question is: What is a forest without its trees?.....»»
Flood waters churn up toxins from riverbeds
Sediments are regarded as a river's long-term memory. They mainly comprise particles that are eroded from the ground, ending up at some point in river deltas or the sea. However, sediments can also remain stable for a relatively long time—and bind.....»»
First comprehensive assessment of climate change impacts on coasts and seas across the UK Overseas Territories
Professor John Turner and Dr. Gareth Williams of the School of Ocean Sciences were co-authors of the Indian Ocean Region Assessment which highlighted four priorities, which are the changes in coral species; changes to coral reef habitats; changes.....»»
Higher resolution in ocean models: Is it worth it?
Realistic ocean models require significant computing power, especially as resolution increases from scales of tens of kilometers to a single kilometer. These models are used for short-term and seasonal weather predictions, as well as in long-term cli.....»»
How people prefer to receive life-changing news, be it good or bad
When finding out life-changing news, whether good or bad, some people prefer to receive information as soon as possible. Others wish to receive and process bits of information over time or wait until the last minute to hear the news. Economists have.....»»
Finding new types of 2D material defects could enable better electronics
Two-dimensional materials are essential for developing new ultra-compact electronic devices, but producing defect-free 2D materials is a challenge. However, discovery of new types of defects in these 2D materials may give insight into how to create m.....»»
Egypt could face extreme water scarcity within the decade
Egypt will import more water than is supplied by the Nile, if the population and the economy continue to grow as projected—according to a new study from the MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering......»»
New solid-state thermal diode developed with better rectification performance
The effective control of heat transfer is important in improving energy efficiency. The thermal diode is one of the key elements of heat flow control. Like the current rectification effect found in electronic diodes, heat flow is easily maintained in.....»»