A Republican bubble? How pollsters and pundits got the US midterms so wrong
During the month leading up to the US midterm elections, talk of a commanding Republican victory went from a "red wave" to a "red tsunami." The Republicans were on for the win. The polls and gambling markets, or so-called "prediction markets," were c.....»»
Musk’s X blocks links to JD Vance dossier and suspends journalist who posted it
X says it suspended reporter for "posting unredacted personal information." Enlarge / Former US President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 20.....»»
PlayStation is remastering the wrong games
The State of Play announcement of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered highlights a major flaw of Sony's remaster strategy and PSVR2 support......»»
How to test your SSD for potential problems
If you suspect there might be something wrong with your drive, it's best to look into it. Here's how to test your SSD quickly and safely......»»
There’s something wrong with the iPhone 16 Pro’s touchscreen
Have you noticed your new iPhone 16 Pro display ignoring your taps and swipes? You're not alone......»»
NC governor candidate cries AI fabrication as defense for racist porn forum posts
Mark Robinson's claims of AI-generated slander show that the "deep doubt era" is upon us. Enlarge / Mark Robinson, lieutenant governor of North Carolina and candidate for governor, delivers remarks prior to Republican presidentia.....»»
Here’s What the ‘Manosphere’ Gets Wrong about Cuckoldry
In online forums the term “cuck” has become synonymous with “sucker” and “loser.” But this use distorts its history and meaning, creating a baseless moral panic that harms both women and science.....»»
Here"s every Messages feature that iOS 18 adds to your green bubble Android texts
Here"s every Messages feature that iOS 18 adds to your green bubble Android texts.....»»
“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
SocialAI takes the social media "filter bubble" to an extreme with 100% fake interactions. Enlarge (credit: gremlin via Getty Images) For the past few years, a conspiracy theory called "Dead Internet theory" has picked u.....»»
Champions League 2024: Data suggests the new format could end up being fairer and more competitive
Some football pundits have already predicted that the winners of the Uefa Champions League tournament in 2025 will be the very same team that won it in 2024. But if Real Madrid do end up defending their title, it will be after winning a competition w.....»»
"Scuba-diving" lizards use bubble to breathe underwater and avoid predators
Presenting the world's smallest (and scrappiest) scuba diver: A species of semi-aquatic lizard produces a special bubble over its nostrils to breathe underwater and avoid predators, according to new research from Binghamton University, State Universi.....»»
Archaeological excavation in ancient Fregellae reveals the end of a cultural landscape
From 22 July to 19 August 2024, a team of researchers from the Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie (LEIZA) and the University of Trier investigated the remains of the late Republican city of Fregellae in present-day Italy to better understand the socia.....»»
Stephen Hawking Was Wrong—Extremal Black Holes Are Possible
For decades, a black hole that has as much spin or charge as it can given it mass was considered mathematically impossible. A new proof reveals otherwise......»»
4 things Apple got wrong with the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro
Apple's new iPhone 16 line is definitely appealing. But that doesn't mean it's perfect......»»
Opinion: Why some politicians crave your rage—and three ways to resist the game
The Nobel prize-winning economist Elinor Ostrom once wrote about "the danger of self-evident truths" within academic research, warning that they were often wrong, or at the very least misleading......»»
The PS5 Pro is the wrong price at the wrong time
The PS5 Pro's $700 price tag is eye-raising, but its timing may be Sony's bigger obstacle......»»
Lorne Michaels is in over his head in new Saturday Night trailer
Everything goes wrong for Lorne Michaels in the latest trailer for Sony's Saturday Night, which depicts the chaotic first episode of Saturday Night Live......»»
New measurements reveal the enormous halos that shroud all galaxies in the universe
Have you ever wanted to make a $150,000 gamble? If you're right, you open a new window to the universe. But if you're wrong, you've just wasted a lot of money and time......»»
For decades, we"ve been told 80% of the world"s biodiversity is found on Indigenous lands—but it"s wrong
Everyday people understandably rely on information quoted by scientists. But when that information turns out to be incorrect, things get complicated......»»
US disinformation researcher laments "incredible witch hunt"
Understanding disinformation has emerged as a lightning rod in the United States ahead of the November election, with academics and think-tanks facing lawsuits by right-wing groups and subpoenas from a Republican-led congressional committee......»»
Researchers: J.D. Vance got "single cat women" all wrong—our study shows they wouldn"t vote for him anyway
The Trump/Vance ticket seems to have a problem attracting the support of women voters. In fact, recent polling shows women in the battleground states report 17 points less support for the Trump/Vance ticket than men......»»