After Depp, Heard verdict, Me Too founder says movement can"t be stopped
For weeks, the countless takes, tweets, and TikToks about actor Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard have been inescapable. It was hard to ignore the fierce online embrace of Depp or the vitriol directed at Heard. It became clear that t.....»»
Fed’s probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
Opinion: Canada must continue cutting emissions regardless of the actions of other polluters
I have, over the years, lost count of the number of times I have seen or heard people say that it doesn't matter what Canada, or the more-developed world, does to reduce carbon emissions. It is argued that the main global problem is that major emitte.....»»
Study unveils sustainable solution to vitamin B12 deficiency
In new research published in the journal Discover Food, Dr. Asaf Tzachor, Founder and Academic Director of the Aviram Sustainability and Climate Program at Reichman University, along with a team of researchers from Iceland, Denmark and Austria, repor.....»»
watchOS 10.6.1 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s watchOS 10.6.1 update is causing problems for some Watch users. We’ve heard good things about watchOS 10.6.1’s performance, but we’ve also heard about problems plaguing Apple’s latest upgrade. Some of these issue.....»»
Novel ratchet mechanism uses a geometrically symmetric gear driven by asymmetric surface wettability
The ratchet mechanism is a fascinating energy-conversion system that converts disorderly or random motion into orderly, directed movement through a process known as spontaneous rectification. It is a critical component of mechanical systems, typicall.....»»
Ancient tree resin artifacts provide earliest-known evidence of humans dispersing through the Pacific
Exactly when and how humans dispersed into and through the Pacific remains an intensely debated topic. Previous studies have been hampered by imprecise chronometric dating, making the exact timing and movement of people into the Pacific difficult to.....»»
Scott Painter, TrueCar"s co-founder, reworks follow-up Autonomy
Autonomy is launching Autonomy Data Service, a platform for car dealerships and others that want to establish their own subscription service......»»
Apple Podcasts can now be heard on the web without a separate app
For the first time, Apple has made its whole podcast library available online, where it can be heard in Safari or other browsers, instead of the Apple Podcasts app.Apple Podcasts is now available on the webFollowing the release of Apple Maps for the.....»»
The Uncertain Path Forward for Psychedelic Medicine
After the FDA rejected its proposed MDMA treatment, Lykos Therapeutics is laying off 75 percent of its staff and its founder has left the company......»»
Red colobus are Africa"s most endangered monkeys—protecting them will also safeguard forests
Many people have never heard of a red colobus, yet they are Africa's most imperiled group of monkeys......»»
Robotic smart screen? Apple already sells that, and it’s flying under the radar
Apple is reportedly developing a new smart home product, a “pricey tabletop home device that combines an iPad-like display with a robotic limb.” The display would use robotics to swivel around and follow your movement. This all sounds a bit over-.....»»
You’ve heard of NordVPN, but is it actually any good?
NordVPN is a popular solution to keep your location and privacy secure, so I went hands-on to test its speed, quality, and ease-of use......»»
iPhone 16 Release Date: 9 Tips & Tricks
Are you planning to upgrade to an iPhone 16? If that’s the case, you might want to start taking early steps to prepare for the release. We’ve already heard quite a bit about the iPhone 16, the presumed name of the 2024 iPhones, and what w.....»»
It’s the end of an era. Google has stopped selling these three Pixel phones
Alongside the launch of its new Pixel 9 series, Google has also discontinued three older Pixel smartphones......»»
A water tracer tool to understand the role of lateral flow in hydrologic simulations
Lateral water movement from ridges to valleys plays a key role in organizing water and energy at the watershed scale. But it has long been neglected in traditional land models......»»
Steve Jobs" bomber jacket features in memorabilia auction
An auction selling a selection of Steve Jobs memorabilia has opened, with potential bidders able to spend thousands on checks, polaroids, and even a bomber jacket connected to the Apple co-founder.A NeXT ID Polaroid of Steve Jobs, and his famous bomb.....»»
Cheapest Cybertruck now costs way more than $60,990
Tesla has stopped taking orders for its base model Cybertruck, meaning that the best-priced model now costs $99,990......»»
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore it
If you haven't heard much about the Galaxy Watch 7 I understand, but I want to change that because it doesn't deserve to be ignored......»»
Researchers find unexpectedly large methane source in overlooked landscape
When Katey Walter Anthony heard rumors of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, ballooning under the lawns of fellow Fairbanks residents, she nearly didn't believe it......»»
A "thank you" goes a long way in family relationships
You've probably heard that cultivating gratitude can boost your happiness. But in marriage and families, it's not just about being more grateful for your loved ones—it's also important to feel appreciated by them. Researchers at the University of I.....»»