Adrian Hon’s You’ve Been Played shows how we maybe played ourselves
You've Been Played: How Corporations, Governments, and Schools Use Games to Control Us All is engaging, fascinating and a bit worrying. You've Been Played: How Corporations, Governments, and Schools Use Games to Control Us All is engaging, fascin.....»»
Study reveals protein"s key role in helping cilium transmit signals to the rest of the cell
The essential role played by a protein in the functioning of cells is revealed in new work from the laboratory of Université de Montréal medical professor Frédéric Charron, holder of the Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neurobiology......»»
Study shows the longer spilled oil lingers in freshwater, the more persistent compounds it produces
Oil is an important natural resource for many industries, but it can lead to serious environmental damage when accidentally spilled. While large oil spills are highly publicized, every year, there are many smaller-scale spills into lakes, rivers, and.....»»
Family farms are fast disappearing: Research shows how young generations can take them up successfully
While some might think that family-run farms are a thing of the past, they are in fact the dominant business model in Europe. In 2020, they accounted for slightly more than 9 in every 10 of the EU's 9.1 million farms......»»
Political "color" affects pollution control spending in the US, new study finds
A new study led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows how firms in the United States behave differently depending on the political party in charge—even if they do not change policies......»»
Imaging technique shows new details of peptide structures
A new imaging technique developed by engineers at Washington University in St. Louis can give scientists a much closer look at fibril assemblies—stacks of peptides that include amyloid beta, most notably associated with Alzheimer's disease......»»
iPhone activation market share hits new low as Android dominates
CIRP is out with a report on how iPhone activations compare to Android in the US. The latest data shows a notable drop over the last year bringing Apple’s US smartphone market share of new activations back in time six years. more….....»»
Airborne observations of Asian monsoon sees ozone-depleting substances lofting into the stratosphere
Powerful monsoon winds, strengthened by a warming climate, are lofting unexpectedly large quantities of ozone-depleting substances high into the atmosphere over East Asia, new research shows......»»
If you like The Sopranos, watch these three great modern TV shows now
Like most great modern TV shows, these shows owe quite a bit to the legacy of The Sopranos......»»
YouTube Music bug shows black screen on iPhone
Some YouTube Music for iOS users today are facing a bug where the app opens to a black screen on certain Google Accounts with no ability to play songs. more….....»»
Microsoft’s Phi-3 shows the surprising power of small, locally run AI language models
Microsoft’s 3.8B parameter Phi-3 may rival GPT-3.5, signaling a new era of “small language models." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Tuesday, Microsoft announced a new, freely available lightweight AI language model.....»»
Column: What’s under the Tesla Cybertruck’s skin? Teardown expert Sandy Munro shows us
Teardown expert Sandy Munro bought two Cybertrucks, one to tear down piece by piece and examine, and the other to drive. Munro, 75, detailed for Automotive News much of what he's seen of the Cybertruck's underpinnings......»»
Column: Column: What’s under the Tesla Cybertruck’s skin? Teardown expert Sandy Munro shows us
Teardown expert Sandy Munro bought two Cybertrucks, one to tear down piece by piece and examine, and the other to drive. Munro, 75, detailed for Automotive News much of what he's seen of the Cybertruck's underpinnings......»»
Spintronics research shows material"s magnetic properties can predict how a spin current changes with temperature
Spintronics is a field garnering immense attention for its range of potential advantages for conventional electronics. These include reducing power consumption, high-speed operation, non-volatility, and the potential for new functionalities......»»
Study shows it"s not too late to save the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
New research has found a "missing piece of the puzzle" of West Antarctic Ice Sheet melt, revealing that the collapse of the ice sheet in the Ross Sea region can be prevented—if we keep to a low-emissions pathway......»»
3 Netflix shows we can’t wait to see in May 2024
The three Netflix shows you need to watch in May 2024 include a thriller with Benedict Cumberbatch, a drama with Jeff Daniels, and a mystery set in Ireland......»»
Hands-on Video Shows the Pixel 8a in Blue and Green
Another day, another leak. The post Hands-on Video Shows the Pixel 8a in Blue and Green appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s much-leaked Pixel 8a is still “officially” under wraps, although it looks like the phone has ma.....»»
Apple"s next HomePod could be a desktop or TV sound bar
While most HomePod rumors have claimed that Apple will add a screen to a future model, new research shows the company is thinking about making it a horizontal sound bar.Proposed horizontal HomePodThe HomePod mini hasn't changed since its launch in 20.....»»
North Korea is evading sanctions by animating Max and Amazon shows
Thousands of exposed files on North Korean server tell the tale. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty) For almost a decade, Nick Roy has been scanning North Korea’s tiny Internet presence, spotting new websites comin.....»»
Deadpool & Wolverine’s new trailer shows more profanity and MCU action
The latest Deadpool & Wolverine trailer finally gives us Hugh Jackman's Wolverine in all of his comic book costume glory, as well as a few other familiar faces......»»
Android 15 will tell you how long your phone’s storage chip will last
It looks like Android 15 could come with a cool new feature that shows the remaining lifetime of your phone’s storage chip. The post Android 15 will tell you how long your phone’s storage chip will last appeared first on Phandroid. A l.....»»