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And the Biggest Scientific Breakthrough of 2021 Is...

Slashdot reader sciencehabit quotes Science magazine: In his 1972 Nobel Prize acceptance speech, American biochemist Christian Anfinsen laid out a vision: One day it would be possible, he said, to predict the 3D structure of any protein merely from.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotDec 19th, 2021

Shakespeare or ChatGPT? Study finds people prefer AI over real classic poetry

Readers are unable to reliably differentiate AI-generated from human-written poetry and are more likely to prefer AI poems, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. This tendency to rate AI poetry positively may be due to readers mi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News6 hr. 21 min. ago

Netflix’s biggest surprise hit movie of 2024 is getting a sequel

After taking Netflix by storm earlier this year, the team behind Under Paris is planning to cast its line once again. According to Variety, Under … The post Netflix’s biggest surprise hit movie of 2024 is getting a sequel appeared first o.....»»

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We Need Scientific Brainstorming about Shared Global Dangers

It is difficult to disentangle Russian and Chinese scientists from international science cooperation. That is a good thing.....»»

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A 41-million-digit prime number is the biggest ever found—but mathematicians" search for perfection will continue

Imagine a number made up of a vast string of ones: 1111111…111. Specifically, 136,279,841 ones in a row. If we stacked up that many sheets of paper, the resulting tower would stretch into the stratosphere......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 53 min. ago

Survey provides a snapshot of scientific thought on animal emotions and consciousness

The journal Royal Society Open Science published a survey of 100 researchers of animal behavior, providing a unique view of current scientific thought on animal emotions and consciousness......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 53 min. ago

Poor teacher training partly to blame for stalled engineering diversity goals

Diversifying the science, technology, engineering and math fields has long been a top priority of many universities and tech companies. It's also a goal of the National Science Foundation, the biggest funder of university-led research and development.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 53 min. ago

Don’t sleep on Infinity Nikki. It could be 2024’s biggest video game

If you haven't heard of Infinity Nikki yet, you might want to familiarize yourself with it as it could be one of 2024's biggest game launches......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 54 min. ago

New York drought conditions fan flames, spur water saving

New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without significant rainfall, creating potentially dangerous drought conditions and fanning the flames of deadly wildfires......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 53 min. ago

Data from Jan. 6 insurrection links social media, growing levels of political violence

In an era where demonstrations involving force are growing in number and viewed as a likely source of increased collective violence, the scientific understanding of the correlation between protests and the social media communications of leaders remai.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

New book arrives as the perfect gift for Ted Lasso fans

The holiday shopping season has arrived, and with it a great gift has just released for the Ted Lasso fans in your life (self-gifting is okay too). From The New York Times’ TV critic comes telling the full story of the biggest Apple TV+ hit. m.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

iPad is still Apple"s second biggest device despite long term decline

A new report claims that despite overall sales declining, Apple's iPad continues to sell steadily, and is second only to the iPhone.iPad Air 2024While the iPad dominates the US market, overall it's sales have been declining, and the latest models rep.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Stopping the TikTok ban is reportedly a Trump priority

One of the biggest apps on the App Store, TikTok, is currently on its way to being banned in the US starting in early 2025. But according to a new report, President-elect Donald Trump intends to stop the ban from happening. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Most US book bans target children"s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color

Book bans in U.S. schools and libraries during the 2021-22 school year disproportionately targeted children's books written by people of color—especially women of color—according to a peer-reviewed study we published. They also tended to feature.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Report: Upcoming AirPods models will prioritize new health features

AirPods have been among Apple’s biggest hits in the last decade, and the company apparently has big plans for their future. Just weeks after launching hearing health features in iOS 18.1 for , a new report indicates health will be a big priority fo.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub offers high-speed port expansion for Apple"s newest Macs

OWC's new Thunderbolt 5 Hub aims to provide even more access to the fastest ports, by splitting one off into three more.OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub - Image credit: OWCIn 2021, OWC introduced the Thunderbolt Hub, a dock that provided three additional Thunde.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Scientists unlock mechanisms of liquid-repellent surfaces

Griffith University scientists have made significant strides in understanding and controlling liquid interactions on tiny, advanced surfaces, a breakthrough that could impact a wide range of industries, from self-cleaning materials to medical devices.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Pakistan"s record smog triggers anguish and anxiety

On the streets of Pakistan's second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

One of TCL’s biggest TVs has a huge $1,700 discount!

One of the biggest TCL TVs has a major markdown today. Save $1,300 when you order the TCL 98-inch Q6 Series through Best Buy!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Scientists reveal strigolactone perception mechanism and role in tillering responses to nitrogen

"How is plant growth controlled?" and "What is the basis of variation in stress tolerance in plants?" were among the 125 most challenging scientific questions, according to the journal Science in 2016......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Innovative method accelerates and simplifies synthesis of 2D transition metal sulfides

Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (UCT Prague) have pioneered a novel method for the rapid and scalable synthesis of 2D transition metal sulfides. Utilizing a sulfurization technique in CS2 vapor, this breakthrough all.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024