AI art generator vs humans – the battle is on in photo contest
After an AI-generated image won a photo contest, the organizers have upped the ante with a contest that accepts both photos and AI images......»»
Dubai rowers to brave Arctic to highlight plastics pollution
At an indoor pool in Dubai, three rowers battle artificial rain and simulated waves as they train for an Arctic voyage intended to highlight the perils of marine pollution......»»
Ars Live: Join us July 9 for a lively discussion on time travel in the movies
Bill and Ted co-creator Ed Solomon joins physicists Sean Carroll and Jim Kakalios Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson/Getty Images) Since antiquity, humans have envisioned various means of time travel into the future or the p.....»»
The 6 best digital photo frames in 2024
A digital photo frame can put all of your pics on display. Check out our choices for the best digital photo frames for showing off all of your digital photos......»»
Was Seahenge created for a ritual to extend the summer during climate change battle?
New research into an ancient timber circle discovered on a Norfolk beach and dubbed "Seahenge" suggests it was created in response to a period of extreme climatic deterioration at the close of the third millennium BC......»»
Study suggests faster decomposition rates in waterways could exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions, threaten biodiversity
Humans may be accelerating the rate at which organic matter decomposes in rivers and streams on a global scale, according to a new study from the University of Georgia, Oakland University and Kent State University......»»
As bird flu spreads in cows, US close to funding Moderna’s mRNA H5 vaccine
If trials are successful, US government likely to buy doses for vaccine stockpile. Enlarge (credit: Digicom Photo/Science Photo Library via Getty) The US government is nearing an agreement to bankroll a late-stage trial.....»»
Ford says hybrids now more profitable than gas models
Farley said hybrid technology is an advantage for Ford that won't fade away because it offers customers compelling features such as the F-150's on-board generator......»»
The rush to return humans to the moon and build lunar bases could threaten opportunities for astronomy
The 2020s have already seen many lunar landing attempts, although several of them have crashed or toppled over. With all the excitement surrounding the prospect of humans returning to the moon, both commercial interests and scientists stand to gain......»»
MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 and 7300X Chips Make their Debut
MediaTek's newest 4nm chips come with some key differences. The post MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 and 7300X Chips Make their Debut appeared first on Phandroid. As the battle for Arm dominance continues, we’re bound to see the laun.....»»
Understanding context can improve experiences between AI and humans
Understanding context can improve experiences between AI and humans.....»»
Next Apple antitrust battle set to be in India; Apple lobbying against it
It looks like the next Apple antitrust battle will take place in India, as the company prepares its own competition law, which is closely modelled on Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). We learned last week that Japan is also close to implementing.....»»
Daily Telescope: See carbon dioxide sublimating on Mars
An amazing photo from an aging spacecraft. A field of sand dunes in the Martian springtime. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this.....»»
Bird flu detected in alpacas in US for the first time
Cases of bird flu have been detected in alpacas at a US farm, authorities said Tuesday, as the disease spreads widely among dairy cattle and has infected two humans......»»
Scientists pit primates against smaller-brained mammals to find out who is the smartest forager
Primates, including humans, have larger brains than most other mammals, but why? Scientists searching for the answer have long followed a trail pointing to diet—specifically fruit—as the reason for why primates evolved larger brains......»»
Console performance just took a huge step forward
AMD's frame generation technology has now made its way to consoles, and the performance uplift could become a huge factor in the battle of PC versus console......»»
Three VR game staples have arrived on Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro has picked up three new games including oldie-but-goodie "Job Simulator," its follow-up "Vacation Simulator," and tabletop survival RPG "Demeo."Battle together with friends in "Demeo"Job Simulator, which came out in 2016, asks pl.....»»
Dinosaurs needed to be cold enough that being warm-blooded mattered
Two groups of dinosaurs moved to cooler climes during a period of climate change. Enlarge / Later theropods had multiple adaptations to varied temperatures. (credit: SCIEPRO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) Dinosaurs were once ass.....»»
Novel design approach achieves nonlinear photochromism using easy-to-synthesize rhodamine spirolactam derivatives
Photochromic compounds, which change their color when exposed to light, have been widely used as photo switches to control different properties of materials. Nonlinear photochromic compounds, characterized by a nonlinear response to the intensity of.....»»
Study finds fewer invasive alien species on lands of Indigenous Peoples
The introduction of animal and plant species into new regions by humans is increasing rapidly worldwide. Some of these alien species, such as the gray squirrel, have a far-reaching impact on nature as they displace native species......»»
How to stop Meta from using your data for AI training
Meta had previously announced that they will use user data to help with training its AI, and here’s how to opt out of it. The post How to stop Meta from using your data for AI training appeared first on Phandroid. AI, like humans, are on.....»»