A project to build a new synchrotron in the Greater Caribbean
Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Universidad Autónoma de México (UNAM), and the Centro Internacional de Física de Bogotá are working on a project to build a new synchrotron in the Greater Caribbean. The latest.....»»
Carnival, Royal Caribbean have a huge perk you may not know about
Carnival, Royal Caribbean have a huge perk you may not know about.....»»
Pushing the boundaries of traditional ceramic techniques by merging art and science
Art and science are sometimes poles apart, but that isn't the case in a research project described in ACS Omega. For this work, an interdisciplinary team merged scientific research, technological advancements and artistic exploration to experiment wi.....»»
Back to the Future: What vision of the future did people have during perestroika?
In many Central and Eastern European countries, a period of greater openness emerged in the late 1980s. How did this affect the future perspective of residents? And can we learn anything from this period for our current times? University lecturer Dor.....»»
Boeing said it"s lost another $250 million on the Starliner project
Boeing said it"s lost another $250 million on the Starliner project.....»»
tvOS 18.1 receives second release candidate version two days after the first
Apple has issued a second release candidate build for tvOS 18.1, following the first release candidate deployed Monday.Apple has issued a second release candidate build of tvOS 18.1.On October 21, release candidates for most of Apple's major operatin.....»»
Polar bears" exposure to pathogens is increasing as their environment changes, blood samples suggest
As the Arctic warms, polar bears now face a greater risk of contracting several pathogens than bears three decades ago. Karyn Rode and Caroline Van Hemert of the U.S. Geological Survey report these findings in a new study published October 23, 2024,.....»»
The Tea-CUP project: Joint initiative to provide climate services to help the tea industry
Tea is a significant global commodity, with an industry worth tens of billions of dollars and growing. However, its production—both in terms of quantity and quality—is highly sensitive to climate variations, particularly in the context of long-te.....»»
90-ton 3D printer to build world"s biggest rocket
90-ton 3D printer to build world"s biggest rocket.....»»
The new iOS 18.1 build for AirPods Pro 2 has this firmware number
Apple is preparing major new software updates for release next week. One of them will be new firmware for that enable key iOS 18.1 features related to hearing health. Here’s the build number to look out for as you await the AirPods update. mor.....»»
Sixth visionOS 2.1 developer beta arrives days after the fifth
In an unexpected Friday release, Apple has rolled out the sixth developer build of visionOS 2.1 for testing, days after the last build.Apple Vision ProApple has already offered a wave of beta builds of its operating system updates for its developers.....»»
New firmware available for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max devices
Apple has released new firmware for older AirPods models, but there isn't any information about what is contained in the update.Apple has released a new firmware for select AirPods models.Tuesday's firmware update increases the build number to 6F21,.....»»
Qualcomm unveils powerful automotive chips that enable greater AI, ADAS capabilities
Qualcomm unveiled more powerful versions of its automated driving and digital cockpit platforms, delivering computing and AI performance several times greater than before......»»
Study offers insights into how to mitigate carbon build-up on catalysts to improve greenhouse gas to energy conversion
Against the backdrop of the energy transition and the fight against climate change, a study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition offers a key to understanding how to improve the efficiency of processes that convert greenho.....»»
Colonialism"s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life......»»
Microplastics and PFAS: Daphnia study finds combined impact results in greater environmental harm
The combined impact of so-called "forever chemicals" is more harmful to the environment than single chemicals in isolation, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Birmingham investigated the environmental effects of microplastics and PFA.....»»
Super Smash Bros. creator sort of announces new project in YouTube video
In the final video for his game design series on YouTube, Masahiro Sakurai announced he's working on a new project......»»
New research visualizes how fishing communities can change fishing habits to adapt to climate change
In a massive research project spanning five years and stretching the length of the Northeast seaboard, a Wellesley College professor is examining how various fishing communities can change their fishing habits in order to adapt to climate change......»»
Understanding the relationship between food waste, climate change and an aging population
Producing food and getting it to people's plates entails a significant expenditure of energy and resources. Unfortunately, approximately one third of all food produced globally is not consumed and discarded. Hence, to build sustainable societies, it.....»»
Creating a simplified form of life: Scientists build modules for a synthetic cell
It is one of the most fundamental questions in science: how can lifeless molecules come together to form a living cell? Bert Poolman, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Groningen, has been working on this problem for over 20 years. He aim.....»»
EPA lead ruling unlikely to resolve water contamination issues in LA public housing
Days after the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visited a Los Angeles public housing project with lead-contaminated water, the agency ordered drinking water systems nationwide to replace every lead pipe within 10 years......»»