Absolutely bonkers experiment measures antiproton orbiting helium ion
It's a potentially useful technique—and it's surprising that it works. Enlarge / The hardware that slows down antiprotons so they can be used in these sorts of experiments. (credit: CERN) In Wednesday's issue of Nature, a ne.....»»
Facing floods, non-white homeowners prepare, protect property
In flood-prone areas of New York state, non-white homeowners are more likely than white homeowners to take active, sometimes-costly measures—such as finding a way to protect a furnace, a water heater or installing a sump pump—to prepare for a pos.....»»
Intel vPro platform unveils advanced security measures
Intel has launched the latest Intel vPro platform, which is powered by 13th Gen Intel Core processors and offers a broad range of features, including powerful security measures. The extensive commercial portfolio will offer over 170 laptops, desktops.....»»
Improved ATLAS result weighs in on the W boson
The W boson, a fundamental particle that carries the charged weak force, is the subject of a new precision measurement of its mass by the ATLAS experiment at CERN......»»
Scientists call for urgent action on world"s damaged lakes
Scientists called for a raft of urgent measures, including a dedicated Global Green Finance Fund, to help restore degraded freshwater lakes, at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York on March 22......»»
Study suggests explanation for unusual radar signatures of icy satellites in the outer solar system
A study co-authored by Southwest Research Institute Senior Research Scientist Dr. Jason Hofgartner explains the unusual radar signatures of icy satellites orbiting Jupiter and Saturn. Their radar signatures, which differ significantly from those of r.....»»
China approves its first mRNA Covid-19 vaccine
China has approved its first Covid-19 vaccine based on mRNA technology, months after the country lifted strict pandemic measures......»»
Crash Team Rumble isn’t what you’re expecting, and that makes it a total blast
After playing a few rounds of Crash Team Rumble at GDC, we’re absolutely sold on this surprising Crash Bandicoot multiplayer game......»»
Two good car antitheft measures are AirTags and stick shifts
A carjacker in Chicago has been recently apprehended thanks to an AirTag that directed authorities to him, and a stick shift he couldn't use.AirTags can helpThe would-be carjacker, Andrew Moran, allegedly knocked on the victim's driver side door as s.....»»
Used-car retailer Carvana expects smaller core loss, shares jump
Carvana Co. said on Wednesday it expects a smaller core loss in the current quarter due to a raft of cost-cut measures it implemented amid falling used-car sales, sending its shares up nearly 16 percent in early morning trading Wednesday. Carvana.....»»
Klipsch The Sevens review: skip the AVR and subwoofer; this is all you need
Can a set of powered stereo speakers replace a soundbar? Absolutely. Klipsch's The Sevens are proof of that......»»
Perception Point adds DLP capabilities to detect, prevent, and remediate web threats
Perception Point has added browser-centric Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities to its Advanced Browser Security extension. The Browser Security plugin provides comprehensive security measures and granular controls to safeguard corporate assets fr.....»»
The Electron Is Having a (Magnetic) Moment. It’s a Big Deal
A new experiment pulled off the most precise measurement of an electron’s self-generated magnetic field—and the universe’s subatomic model is at stake......»»
TSA issues additional cybersecurity rules for the aviation sector
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a new cybersecurity amendment to the security programs of certain TSA-regulated (airport and aircraft) operators in the aviation sector, following similar measures announced in October 2022 for.....»»
The best kills in Scream 6, ranked
Scream 6 had some absolutely brutal kill scenes, living up to its New City, New Rules tagline......»»
Unlocking secrets of the honeybee dance language—bees learn and culturally transmit their communication skills
The Greek historian Herodotus reported over 2,000 years ago on a misguided forbidden experiment in which two children were prevented from hearing human speech so that a king could discover the true, unlearned language of human beings......»»
Two exoplanets orbiting a sun-like star discovered
Astronomers report the discovery of two new exoplanets orbiting a bright sun-like star about 175 light years away. The newfound alien worlds, designated HIP 104045 b and HIP 104045 c, were classified as a Jupiter analog and a super Neptune planet, re.....»»
Are we ethically ready to set up shop in space?
A new book asks hard questions about whether we've thought through life in space. Enlarge / Orbiting space station from 2001: A Space Odyssey. (credit: Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images) Off-Earth will amaze you:.....»»
Cross-fostering experiment reveals genetic basis of mouse communication
Vocal behaviors in animals are highly conserved, though specific vocalization features can vary within and between species. There are big questions about environmental influences, genetic inheritability, and social learning aspects around the evoluti.....»»
US-China chip war: Netherlands moves to restrict some tech exports
The measures will affect Dutch firm ASML, which is a key part of the global microchip supply chain......»»
US-China chip war: Netherlands moves to restrict some exports
The measures will affect Dutch firm ASML, which is a key part of the global microchip supply chain......»»