Andrew Tate is affecting what kids believe about relationships
New report from domestic abuse charity Women's Aid shows the impact of "manosphere" content on young people's attitudes. If you aren't familiar with "manosphere" influencer Andrew Tate — congrats, I'm jealous of you. Tate is a self-procla.....»»
30 years later, FreeDOS is still keeping the dream of the command prompt alive
Project's creator talks to Ars about where FreeDOS has been, where it's going. Enlarge / Preparing to install the floppy disk edition of FreeDOS 1.3 in a virtual machine. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Two big things happen.....»»
Major international roaming outage for US carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
A major international roaming outage is causing lost mobile connectivity for Americans around the world. The problem is affecting all three major US carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Some are speculating that the problem may have been caus.....»»
The best games like Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley offers players hundreds of hours of content building up farms and relationships, but there are a few others that are just as cozy and addicting......»»
Squeezing more flavor: Genetic study optimizes citric acid in tomatoes
Citric acid (CA) is a flavor-enhancing compound in tomatoes that also serves as a metabolic pathway mediator. Despite its importance, the genetic and environmental interplay affecting its levels has been a puzzle, difficult to decipher and control......»»
Facial recognition linked to close social bonds, not social butterflies
Do you have trouble recognizing faces, or do you never forget a face? The better you are at facial recognition, the more supportive relationships you are likely to have, regardless of your personality type......»»
Dealer associations know government relationships are important after CDK cyberattack
Dealership associations know relationships with federal and state governments will be essential in the days and weeks following the cyberattack against CDK Global......»»
Only 1 in 3 people enjoy talking about politics—researchers say the reasons are more social than political
One of the cornerstones of liberal democracies is the political debate on how to shape society. However, discussions about politics often lead to frustration or result in a long-term strain on social relationships......»»
Single point of software failure could hamstring 15K car dealerships for days
"Cyber incident" affecting 15K dealers could mean outages "for several days." Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Gett.....»»
EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil: Here"s what that could mean for households across the US
As spring phases into summer across the U.S., kids are spending more time outdoors. Playing outside is healthy in all kinds of ways, but it also poses some risks. One that many families may not be aware of is exposure to lead in soil, which is still.....»»
AT&T announces up to $20/month price increase for older ‘Unlimited’ plans
AT&T has announced another price increase, this time affecting customers who are grandfathered into retired unlimited plans. The carrier says that prices will increase by as much as $20 per month starting in August. more….....»»
Stellantis recalls nearly 1.2 million vehicles in North America for rearview camera issue
Stellantis has issued 30 recalls in the U.S. so far this year affecting about 2.2 million vehicles, NHTSA data shows......»»
Critical RCE flaws in vCenter Server fixed (CVE-2024-37079, CVE-2024-37080)
VMware by Broadcom has fixed two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-37079, CVE-2024-37080) affecting VMware vCenter Server and products that contain it: vSphere and Cloud Foundation. “A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may.....»»
Exploring self-healing mechanisms for stable photoelectrochemical water splitting
Achieving stability poses a significant challenge in the practical implementation of photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting. The main factors affecting the long-term stability of PEC devices are chemical- and photo-corrosion of the semiconductor.....»»
Using camelid nanobodies for food allergen surveillance
Food allergies pose significant health risks, affecting millions worldwide, with the prevalence rising over the past decades. Traditional detection methods, such as monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, are often costly, labor-intensive, and prone to.....»»
Surgeon general’s proposed social media warning label for kids could hurt kids
Mental health experts warn label wouldn't solve platforms' child safety issues. Enlarge (credit: MirageC | Moment) US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants to put a warning label on social media platforms, alerting young us.....»»
The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (June 2024)
Sources like Nat Geo Kids, Ryan's World, TED-Ed, Sesame Street, Khan Academy, and Netflix Jr. provide the best YouTube videos for kids of all ages......»»
Apple Crime blotter: Tracked iPad helps catch kids who stole their teacher"s car
In this week's Apple crime roundup, a woman accused of AirPods theft sues the accusing school, there was a big iPhone theft from Verizon Store, and K9 dog's iPhone recovery may have saved a man's life.The Apple Store on Walnut Street in Philadelphia.....»»
Q&A: Barrier islands and dunes protect coastlines, but how are environmental changes affecting them and adjacent land?
Barrier islands dot the landscape along Virginia's Eastern Shore, protecting the coastline from direct impacts of storms and sea-level rise. Made of sand, they are created and changed by environmental factors. But with climate change and human develo.....»»
Enhancement and manipulation of second- and third-harmonic generation based on all-dielectric nonlinear metasurfaces
Nonlinear optics is a branch of optics that deals with the complex nonlinear relationships between the optical response of the medium and the incident light when it interacts with the optical medium. Currently, nonlinear optics has been successfully.....»»
Ancient Maya DNA shows male kids were sacrificed in pairs at Chichén Itzá
Twins play an auspicious role in Maya mythology, most notably in the Popol Vuh. Enlarge / Detail from the reconstructed stone tzompantli, or skull rack, at Chichén Itzá, evidence of ritual human sacrifice. (credit: Christina Wa.....»»