Almost 500-Mile-Long Lightning Bolt Crossed Three US States
An almost 500-mile long bolt of lightning that lit up the sky across three US states has set a new world record for longest flash, scientists have confirmed. The BBC reports: The lightning bolt, extended a total of 477.2 miles (768 km) and spread acr.....»»
Your next Windows update should install much faster
Future Windows 11 updates won't take nearly as long to install. The 24H2 update will be up to 45.6% faster thanks to a speed boost......»»
iOS 18.2 lets you ask Siri about what’s on your screen
Even before releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2, which includes many new Apple Intelligence features. One of the new features is the long-awaited integration with ChatGPT, and thanks to this, you.....»»
Millions in the US may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies
Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country's population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, for their drinking.....»»
Europe"s top court rules for Intel to end long-running antitrust case
Europe"s top court rules for Intel to end long-running antitrust case.....»»
Display shipments for M4 MacBook Air and new iPhone SE set to begin soon as early 2025 launches near
Apple is planning a host of M4 Mac announcements for next week, but one model that won’t be included is the MacBook Air. However, a new report indicates we shouldn’t have to wait long for Apple’s most popular Mac to get updated, or the new iPho.....»»
On the way to light-controlled medicine: Researchers elucidate the structure of specific photoreceptors
Researchers in biology and medicine have long dreamed of controlling the activities of cells without, for example, having to use chemicals. After all, in a structure as complex as an entire organism, unwanted side-effects can often arise......»»
Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer
Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That is the key finding of our new research, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials......»»
Unexpected pollinators: Forget cheese, these mice prefer nectar
The native banksias, with their colorful flowering spikes, were long thought to have been pollinated by honeyeater birds and marsupials, which are rewarded with large quantities of nectar......»»
More states ban PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in more products
Legislative momentum against PFAS has surged this year, as at least 11 states enacted laws to restrict the use of "forever chemicals" in everyday consumer products or professional firefighting foam......»»
iOS 18.2 beta shows that the Apple Intelligence rollout isn’t as slow as some suggest
While the narrative around Apple Intelligence is that the company is leaning heavily on “coming later” asterisks, and we’ll have to wait a long time for any of it to actually launch, yesterday’s iOS 18.2 beta release tells a somewhat differen.....»»
$79 billion—the hidden climate costs of US materials production
A study published today in the journal Environmental Research Letters, has revealed a staggering $79 billion in annual climate-related costs from the production of common materials in the United States. These costs, which stem from greenhouse gas emi.....»»
In-N-Out Burger to open long-awaited Boise restaurant this week. Here are the details
In-N-Out Burger to open long-awaited Boise restaurant this week. Here are the details.....»»
Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities face barriers to medical school admission, study finds
There are 45.3 million African Americans living in the United States and they represent 13.6% of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But only 5.7% of physicians in the United States self-identify as Black, despite multiple effor.....»»
New technology illustrates bacterial "hibernation states"
Like hibernating bears, certain bacterial cells have the ability to shift into a "low-power" metabolic state in which they can stably survive without growing. This state is often seen in the context of antibiotic-resistant infections as bacteria form.....»»
Atlanta neighborhood hired case manager to address rising homelessness. It"s improving health and safety for everyone
Homelessness has surged across the United States in recent years, rising 19% from 2016 through 2023. The main cause is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Rising homelessness has renewed debates about the use of public space and how encampments.....»»
The Tea-CUP project: Joint initiative to provide climate services to help the tea industry
Tea is a significant global commodity, with an industry worth tens of billions of dollars and growing. However, its production—both in terms of quantity and quality—is highly sensitive to climate variations, particularly in the context of long-te.....»»
The iOS 18.2 beta, with new Apple Intelligence features, is here
Apple has released the first iOS 18.2 beta update, and it brings some long-awaited and remarkable Apple Intelligence features such as ChatGPT integration......»»
Iowa latest state to adopt Apple Wallet digital driver’s licenses
Apple is steadily adding more states to its list of compatible Apple Wallet digital ID partners. The latest to join is Iowa, joining seven other states that support driver’s licenses via iPhone and Apple Watch. more….....»»
iOS 18.2 brings Apple Intelligence support to more regions
The first developer beta of iOS 18.2 has been released today, including a bevy of new Apple Intelligence features, like image generation with Genmoji and Image Playground. But most interestingly for users outside of the United States, iOS 18.2 a.....»»
Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy. An expert examines where they differ
The next president of the United States could be the first in that office to accept a phone call from the moon and hear a woman's voice on the line. To do so, they'll first need to make a series of strategic space policy decisions. They'll also need.....»»