As a recent Mac convert, here’s what has surprised me most
Transitioning from Windows and Android to all-Apple products has required some changes in my computing habits. But so far, those changes have been worth it......»»
Team creates crystals that generate electricity from heat
To convert heat into electricity, easily accessible materials from harmless raw materials open up new perspectives in the development of safe and inexpensive so-called "thermoelectric materials." A synthetic copper mineral acquires a complex structur.....»»
I used my phone and tablet to become an artist – here’s what happened
Is it possible to become an artist with just your phone? I tried my hand at it on a mid-tier phone and tablet, and I was pleasantly surprised......»»
HBO cancels Westworld before what was to be its final season
Reasons given include high production costs and declining viewership. Enlarge / Now we'll never know how Dolores Abernathy's story ends. (credit: YouTube/HBO) HBO surprised its subscribers and the TV industry on Friday.....»»
PDFsam lets you perform all types of PDF file manipulation for free
With PDFsam Basic you can convert, merge, split or extract pages from PDF files and more. It is open source and available for Windows, macOS and Linux......»»
How to convert Apple Pages to PDF
Need to create a PDF or save your current document in that file type? We’ll walk you through how to convert Apple Pages to PDF on Mac, iPhone, and iPad......»»
Third-party developer resurrects Paragon with help and permission from Epic Games
Users surfing through Steam or the Epic Games Store for free-to-play shooters may be surprised to see Paragon reemerge. Developer Netmarble F&C is reviving the name to launch a new, very similar game this fall. It's unclear how much its gameplay will.....»»
Constructing charge transfer channels on a photoanode surface by electrochemical treatment
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting presents a promising way to convert solar energy into storable and transportable hydrogen energy. Among investigated semiconducting materials, BiVO4 is considered as an intriguing photoanode candidate, due t.....»»
Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised
Windows 11's security features kill your gaming performance, right? Microsoft brought this year-old issue back up, and we think it is high time to revisit it......»»
Diazotrophs are overlooked contributors to carbon and nitrogen export to the deep ocean
A new study recently published in The ISME journal has revealed that diazotrophs, a group of marine cyanobacteria that are able to convert nitrogen gas (N2) from the atmosphere into nutrients for primary producers in the ocean, contribute directly to.....»»
How a 51-year-old celebrity hacker upended one of the world"s most influential social networks
When Peiter Zatko joined Twitter as head of security in late 2020 at the urging of founder and then-CEO Jack Dorsey, he was surprised by what he discovered. Twitter, a social network with hundreds of millions of users, "was over a decade behind indus.....»»
Researchers provide new insights into photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the most important basis of life on Earth. In it, plants and single-cell algae use the energy of sunlight and convert this energy into sugar and biomass. In this process, oxygen is released. Plant biotechnologists and structural bio.....»»
The missing link: Fatty acid metabolism impacts plant immunity
That healthy salad you ate for lunch contains fatty acids—surprised? Fatty acids, lipids, and fats in our food may sound undesirable, but they are foundational to human life and to the plants we consume. Their interaction with certain proteins help.....»»
Heaviest element yet detected in an exoplanet atmosphere
Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT), astronomers have discovered the heaviest element ever found in an exoplanet atmosphere—barium. They were surprised to discover barium at high altitudes in the atmospheres o.....»»
Census data hides racial diversity of US "Hispanics," to the country"s detriment
As I opened a recent email from my local grocery store chain advertising Hispanic Heritage Month—it runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year—I was surprised to see it highlighting recipes from four distinct regions: Mexico, Central America, the Ca.....»»
Study: Brazil can grow more soybeans without deforesting the Amazon
Developing countries around the globe face a challenge that pits economic growth against environmental protection. As they expand their agricultural production, they often convert forest into cropland and pasture. But the large-scale removal of trees.....»»
Nobel shines light on paleogenetics, study of ancient DNA
While some may have been surprised that the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to a paleogeneticist Monday, researchers say understanding our distant ancestors helps explain modern human health—even when it comes to COVID......»»
More EV charging stations coming nationwide, electrifying 75K miles of highways
Access to 500,000 chargers could lay the groundwork to convert Americans to EVs. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) For drivers choosing electric vehicles, convenient access to reliable charging stations rem.....»»
Ford"s warning shows lingering supply woes
Analysts were surprised by the automaker's warning that adjusted earnings would be about half of the $3 billion they had estimated for the third quarter......»»
How to convert a video to a GIF on Android
Want to make a GIF on your Android phone? It’s really easy, and here’s how you convert a video to GIF on your mobile device. The post How to convert a video to a GIF on Android first appeared on Phandroid. GIFs are fun ways of sending a.....»»
iOS 16.1 to let users delete Wallet app amid antitrust concerns over Apple Pay [U: Confirmed]
Apple on Tuesday surprised developers with the release of both iOS 16.0 beta 7 and iPadOS 16.1 beta 1. And while neither update comes with significant changes, it seems that Apple will soon let users delete the Wallet app from their devices with iOS.....»»