After decades of talk, Seagate seems ready to actually drop the HAMR hard drives
At least one gigantic cloud provider has signed off on the drives' viability. How do you fit 32 terabytes of storage into a hard drive? With a HAMR. Seagate has been experimenting.....»»
No parachute needed: New typhoon observation device demonstrates high accuracy in field test
Researchers in Japan have demonstrated the high accuracy of their newly developed typhoon observation device, which is designed to drop from an aircraft into the eye of a typhoon. The results are published in the journal Scientific Online Letters on.....»»
Wildfire risk climbs as trees reclaim eastern US landscapes
The eastern U.S. has more trees and shrubs than three decades ago. This growth, driven by processes such as tree and understory infilling in unmanaged forests, is helping fuel wildfires, contributing to changing fire regimes in the eastern half of th.....»»
After decades of talk, Seagate seems ready to actually drop the HAMR hard drives
At least one gigantic cloud provider has signed off on the drives' viability. How do you fit 32 terabytes of storage into a hard drive? With a HAMR. Seagate has been experimenting.....»»
Apple wants you to start 2025 off strong with new Apple Watch Activity Challenge
Apple is ready to help start 2025 on the right foot. A new Apple Watch Activity Challenge has been set for January, encouraging you to “Ring in the New Year” by closing all three rings for seven days in a row. more….....»»
Talk to him: How a conversation can shape public support for women"s rights
A single conversation with a close family member may not change a young woman's views on policies protecting their rights, but it can strongly influence young men's attitudes......»»
Were Neanderthals cold-adapted or were they just ready for anything? Ribcage reconstruction may hold the answer
Researchers at the Department of Paleobiology, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales in Madrid report that analysis of a Neanderthal ribcage from a cave in Iraq exhibits a "bell-shaped" thorax configuration typical of Neanderthals elsewhere, differing.....»»
Australian waterbird numbers down almost 50% after drier 2024: Aerial survey
UNSW's annual waterbird survey, conducted by researchers and government collaborators, has observed fewer waterbirds breeding and a drop of nearly 50% in overall numbers, compared to 2023......»»
Dune at 40: How David Lynch’s much-hated movie was ahead of its time
Four decades ago, David Lynch delivered the first cinematic adaptation of Dune to the big screen. But is this film a failure or an underrated sci-fi classic?.....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.2 isn"t allowing third-party utilities to make bootable backups
The developer of SuperDuper! says what they think is a bug in macOS Sequoia 15.2 has inadvertently broken how the app can create bootable backups — however, it may not be accidental at all.SuperDuper! app icon amidst hard drives and a Mac keyboardI.....»»
2D materials boost p-type transistor performance, paving way for future tech
After dominating the electronics industry for decades, conventional silicon-based transistors are gradually approaching their limits, which is preventing engineers from further reducing their size without affecting their performance. To continue adva.....»»
T-Mobile’s long-awaited satellite service is finally ready for testing
T-Mobile is opening the beta registration for its Starlink-driven direct-to-cell satellite service, with plans of a broader launch at some point in 2025......»»
Threat of abrupt mortality events keeps endangered monkey population at risk, despite decades of growth
Despite the population being almost four times larger than it was in 1982, a new study published in the journal Ecology suggests the northern muriqui monkeys remain at risk, especially in the face of ongoing habitat disturbances......»»
Simple enrichment reduces boredom and boosts welfare in housed dairy cows
Understanding dairy cow behavior has been a hot topic of dairy science research in the last few decades. In a special issue of JDS Communications dedicated to behavior in dairy animals, a new study highlights the importance of environmental enrichmen.....»»
The Nakamichi Dragon, a luxury soundbar, has an $800 discount today
When it comes to powerful and detailed surround sound systems, it’s hard to beat the Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 system. Get it for $800 off this holiday season......»»
Security Bite: Realst malware returns to cash in on crypto boom
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Why Scottish salmon"s rebrand may end up harming the integrity of a top export and hurting producers
Scottish farmed salmon was the UK's top food export last year, ending up in restaurants and on dinner tables all over the world. But also in 2023, the industry trade body Salmon Scotland sought to drop the word "farmed" from its protected geographica.....»»
Space Florida to discuss secretive $1.8 billion Cape Canaveral launch site project
Could Elon Musk and SpaceX be set to drop $1.8 billion for new launch support facilities in Cape Canaveral?.....»»
Scientists struggle to explain record surge in global heat
The world has been getting hotter for decades but a sudden and extraordinary surge in heat has sent the climate deeper into uncharted territory—and scientists are still trying to figure out why......»»
Sarah Michelle Gellar is open to a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot
The show ran for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003 and has only become more of a cult favorite in the decades since it went off the air......»»
Pick up Apple"s M4 Pro Mac mini for $1,349 with free next day shipping
The in-demand M4 Pro Mac mini is on sale at Apple resellers, with B&H discounting it to $1,349 with free next-day shipping for holiday gift-giving.Save on the M4 Pro Mac mini.Pick up the M4 Pro Mac mini for $1,349, with units in stock and ready to sh.....»»