A spaceship just left the ISS, but it wasn’t the Starliner
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft remains docked at the ISS due to technical issues, while other vehicles continue to come and go......»»
Russia-Ukraine War"s unexpected casualties: Hungry people in distant nations
The war in Ukraine is causing hunger thousands of miles from the battlefields, according to a study in Communications Earth & Environment. Nearly three years of war in the "breadbasket of the world" has left croplands destroyed and forced laborers wh.....»»
SpaceX to launch more private astronaut missions to ISS
Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to fly private crew missions to the International Space Station in partnership with a Calfornia-based startup, the two companies said on Thursday......»»
EU interoperability spat shows Apple and Meta will never agree about privacy
While Apple is accusing Meta of trying to use EU laws to abuse privacy, Meta is saying Apple is worse. This is just the latest chapter in a long-running fight between the tech giants.Left: Apple CEO Tim Cook. Right: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg — image.....»»
NASA payload aims to probe moon"s depths to study heat flow
Earth's nearest neighboring body in the solar system is its moon, yet to date, humans have physically explored just 5% of its surface. It wasn't until 2023—building on Apollo-era data and more detailed studies made in 2011–2012 by NASA's automate.....»»
Near-extinct Caribbean reptile makes epic comeback
The Sombrero ground lizard, endemic to a tiny Caribbean island near Anguilla, is a critically endangered reptile. In 2018, it was estimated that fewer than 100 individuals of the species were left in the wild—it was on the very brink of extinction......»»
Ransomware in 2024: New players, bigger payouts, and smarter tactics
In 2024, ransomware remained the top cybersecurity threat to organizations worldwide. New groups filled the void left by law enforcement crackdowns, targeting businesses with record-breaking ransom demands and sophisticated tactics. In this article,.....»»
How to watch the final ISS spacewalk of 2024
The space station will host its third and final spacewalk of 2024 on Thursday, December 19. Here's how to watch it ........»»
Boeing Starliner astronauts will stay in space a little while longer
Two astronauts who traveled to space on the troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft will have their stay extended a little longer......»»
Sweden is a nearly cashless society. Here"s how it affects people who are left out
Around the world, cards and apps are the default way to pay—but nowhere is the transition away from cash more obvious than in Sweden. The Bank of Sweden notes that the amount of cash in circulation in the country has halved since 2007......»»
Virtua Fighter 6: everything we know so far
Fighting games are back, but one classic series has been left behind until now. Practice your combos as we tell you everything we know about Virtua Fighter 6......»»
PSA: AirPods Max are missing a key feature on the new USB-C model
Apple’s AirPods Max update this year wasn’t a full-blown AirPods Max 2, but rather a switch to USB-C and color swap. Unfortunately, the also lost a key feature that was supported by the original. more….....»»
Is TikTok about to get banned in the US? It’s now up to the Supreme Court
TikTok is running out of options to avert its impending US ban. But one of the only sources of hope left for TikTok has just come through. The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok’s arguments against the forthcoming ban. Here are the details......»»
Syphilis had its roots in the Americas, archaeological bone study suggests
In spring 1495, the Italian campaign of Charles VIII of France was interrupted by an intense outbreak of an apparently unknown illness—a disease of high mortality that quickly engulfed the whole of Europe and left its survivors with life-changing i.....»»
Brain cells mature faster in space but stay healthy: ISS study
Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cognition, but little is known about its specific impact on the brain. To discover how brain cells respond to microgravity, Scripps Research scientists, in collaboration with th.....»»
Genmoji comes to Mac with macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta
Apple recently introduced Genmoji with iOS 18.2, which lets iPhone and iPad users create their own emoji using Apple Intelligence. Although the feature wasn’t included in the macOS 15.2 update, Genmoji is now available on the Mac with the first bet.....»»
PSA: Avoid faking your Spotify Wrapped results if you’re in Congress
Apple Music did a better Spotify Wrapped than Spotify this year, but that wasn’t the issue for this congressman from New Jersey who got caught poorly faking their results. more….....»»
Ancient genomes link early Europeans to Neanderthal ancestry
After modern humans left Africa, they met and interbred with Neanderthals, resulting in around 2–3% Neanderthal DNA that can be found in the genomes of all people outside Africa today. However, little is known about the genetics of these first pion.....»»
Reviewers hated this AMD GPU. Here’s why I still recommend it
AMD's RX 7700 XT wasn't broadly loved when it released, but some key price drops have made it a fantastic option for 1440p gamers......»»
Tim Cook says Apple has invested over $18 billion in the UK since 2019
As he visits Apple Stores in London, Tim Cook says the company is continuing to expand on its more than $18 billion investment in the country, and how it has doubled its engineering teams there.Tim Cook (left) has a pint with "Slow Horses" star Jack.....»»
This 17-inch HP Laptop is $280 off at Best Buy — just a few hours left
The HP 17.3-inch Laptop is on sale from Best Buy for an affordable price of $350, but you better hurry because there's not much time left before the deal ends......»»