A new model of pathogen transmission in developing urban landscapes
Scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the University of Liverpool, the University of Edinburgh and elsewhere have traced how diverse strains of a common pathogenic bacteria spread in Nairobi, Kenya, shedding light on.....»»
Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta"s Llama
Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta"s Llama.....»»
Study reveals the complex impact of state-led urban change on residential communities in Korea
In East Asia, a silent shift is taking place: gentrification. Urban neighborhoods are undergoing huge transformations as once-affordable areas become hotspots for upscale living......»»
I"m a neuroscientist. 5 things I do every day to reduce my risk of developing dementia
I"m a neuroscientist. 5 things I do every day to reduce my risk of developing dementia.....»»
M4 MacBook Air: Here’s everything that’s coming next
Apple has launched its first M4 Macs, but the most popular Mac wasn’t among them. The MacBook Air has not yet received an M4 chip. But here’s everything we know about when that upgrade’s coming, and what else to expect from the new model. m.....»»
Computational model calculates an organism"s ideal learning rate based on its life cycle and surroundings
Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub and Santa Fe Institute have developed a model to calculate how quickly or slowly an organism should ideally learn in its surroundings. An organism's ideal learning rate depends on the pace of environmental ch.....»»
Mathematical model decodes protein interactions to show how condensates form
Biological cells are incredibly complex mixes of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates. A model developed by two RIKEN researchers helps explain why components of the same type sometimes do and sometimes don't spontaneously come together.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro vs. M3 MacBook Pro: What are the differences?
Apple dropped a gang of new MacBook Pros on us, but how does the M4 compare to last year's model? M4 MacBook Pro vs. M3 MacBook Pro: Price and specsLike the M3 MacBook Pro at launch in 2023, the 14-inch M4 version starts at $1,599......»»
Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device
The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous “Learning” model, as well as the mid-range Nest Thermostat from 2020. The new model brings a striking new design, full compatibility with.....»»
iPhone 17 series may be first to use Apple’s own Wi-Fi chip, and I know which model will get it
iPhone 17 series may be first to use Apple’s own Wi-Fi chip, and I know which model will get it.....»»
Why have Spain floods killed so many?
Powerful storms turbo-charged by a warming planet, poor urban planning and carelessness combined with catastrophic consequences in Spain's deadliest floods in a generation, experts told AFP......»»
Fundamental quantum model recreated from nanographenes
The smallest unit of information in a computer is the bit: on or off, 1 or 0. Today, the world's entire computing power is built on the combination and interconnection of countless ones and zeros. Quantum computers have their own version of the bit:.....»»
Amazon Kindle (2024) review: freshen up your love of reading
Amazon refreshed the base model Kindle with a literal fresh coat of paint. Is it worth picking up? Here's my review of the Amazon Kindle (2024)......»»
The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup just got a lot more interesting
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is set to release in just a few months, but a recent leak suggest there might be a fourth, slim model added to the lineup......»»
Tax policy changes could make homeownership a reality for more Americans
Changes to U.S. tax policy could make the dream of homeownership more affordable to many Americans, according to a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Using a new dynamic lifecycle model to analyze housing demand and.....»»
Experiments demonstrate precise delivery of nanoparticles to lung via caveolae pumping system
In recent years, bio-medical engineers have been developing promising techniques that could help diagnose diseases or precisely target specific regions inside the human body. Among these promising therapeutic strategies are methods that rely on the u.....»»
The best accessories for your new M4 MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac mini
It’s been a busy time for Mac launches. Apple has released the first three M4 Macs: the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac. If you’ve ordered a new M4 model, or even if you’re sticking with your current hardware, these are the best accessories to.....»»
South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»
Archaeologists suggest the "urban revolution" was slow in Bronze Age Arabia
Settlements in northern Arabia were in a transitional stage of urbanization during the third to second millennium BCE, according to a study published October 30, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Guillaume Charloux of the French National Ce.....»»
Prolonged brain development of marmosets could serve as model for human evolution
The development of primate brains is shaped by various inputs. However, these inputs differ between independent breeders, such as great apes, and cooperative breeders, such as the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) and humans. In these species, gro.....»»
MacBook Air got bumped to 16GB of RAM – now the upcoming M4 model will be unbeatable
Apple just announced the hotly anticipated new M4 MacBook Pro lineup, the last of the three Mac models getting refreshed this week. But I didn’t … The post MacBook Air got bumped to 16GB of RAM – now the upcoming M4 model will be un.....»»