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......»»
Chinese Team Claims Stem Cell Breakthrough in Mice Study
"Researchers at Tsinghua University in China have developed a new drug cocktail that can convert cells into totipotent stem cells, the very seeds of life..." writes New Atlas: Not all stem cells are created equal — they sit in a branching hier.....»»
The future of Mac gaming might just convert a PC loyalist like me
Mac gaming used to be a punchline, but I gave Mac gaming a shot and it's much farther along than I realized......»»
I switched to a Chromebook for a week. Here’s what surprised me as a Windows user
Despite being a longtime Windows user, I tried switching to a Chromebook as my main device for a week. Here's what happened......»»
How to convert, download & edit media files using HitPaw Video Converter
If you need to download video from YouTube to incorporate into your productions, you should try using HitPaw Video Converter to turn it all into usable clips.People embarking on a career in content creation need to make their videos as entertaining a.....»»
Researchers find gene that prompts the African sleeping sickness parasite to convert to its dormant phase
A team of researchers from Portugal, Israel, Poland and Spain has found the gene that prompts the parasite Trypanosoma brucei to change from its normal long, slender shape to one that is short and stumpy. In their paper published in the journal Scien.....»»
Upcoming Kia EVs will stir up more buyers
Kia will debut eight BEVs in the U.S. by 2029 and convert half of its new vehicle sales from gas to electric vehicles by 2050 as consumer adoption revs up across the country......»»
Chemists design chemical probe for detecting minute temperature shifts in the body
The noninvasive, life-saving technique known as magnetic resonance imaging works by aligning hydrogen atoms in a strong magnetic field and pulsing radiofrequency waves to convert the response of those atoms into an image......»»
You can fix your own iPhone screen, but you may not want to
Apple has surprised us with a new self-service repair program, but it's not the only option for getting your screen fixed -- and it may not even be the best......»»
Palm OS Developer Releases Source To Classic Games, 20+ Years After Release
Munich-based developer Aaron Ardiri is Slashdot reader #245,358, with a profile that still identifies him as a Palm OS developer. Which surprised me, because Palm OS's last update was in 2007. (Then again, ardiri's Slashdot profile also still include.....»»
Multiversus hands-on: Finally, a compelling Smash Bros. clone
Yes, the Warner Bros. pastiche is weird. But its co-op arena battling is refined. Enlarge / Yes, we're as surprised by this game being good (at least in its closed alpha state) as you are. (credit: Warner Bros. Games) Starting.....»»
What"s in your weed? You might be surprised
Labels like indica, sativa and hybrid—commonly used to distinguish one category of cannabis from another—tell consumers little about what's in their product, and could be confusing or misleading, suggests a new study of nearly 90,000 samples acro.....»»
VW dealers want answers on Scout EV brand after being caught off guard
After asking for a pickup for decades, VW dealers were surprised to learn last week that the German automaker would produce a pickup and off-road SUV in the U.S., but under the Scout name — not as a VW......»»
Caught off guard, VW dealers want answers on Scout
After asking for a pickup for decades, VW dealers were surprised to learn last week that the German automaker would produce a pickup and off-road SUV in the U.S., but under the Scout name — not as a VW......»»
Expert: Secure Act regulations seek to dispel "illusion of wealth" for older adults
Most employees in the U.S. with certain retirement accounts may be surprised when they open their next quarterly statements—and not just because of recent turmoil in financial markets, according to a paper from a University of Illinois Urbana-Champ.....»»
A dozen Jony Ive possessions he thinks you should buy
The Financial Times has a set of a dozen Jony Ive possessions Apple’s former design chief thinks you should buy. You won’t be surprised to learn that most are extravagant, such as the $123 platinum-plated pencil eraser seen above, but one of the.....»»
Corals convert sunscreen chemical into a toxin that kills them
The chemical in the sunblock is fine until the coral alters it. Enlarge (credit: Justin Lewis) Medical authorities have spent years convincing people to use sunscreen to limit their exposure to UV light. But that effort has ha.....»»
Lunar soil has the potential to generate oxygen and fuel
Soil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, scientists in China report May 5 in the journal Joule. They are now exploring whether lunar resources can be used to facilitate human exploration on the.....»»
Top 3 Advantages Of Solar Power For Your Home
Solar power is one of the most efficient and sustainable ways to generate electricity. When you install solar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy that can be used to power your home, business, or community. There are many advantages to sol.....»»
Apple now employs Brazilian supplier to build iPhone 13
Foxconn Brazil seems to be now solely dedicated to assembling 6.1-inch iPhone 13 models.A Brazilian iPhone 13 customer was surprised to find that his brand-new unit denoted that it was assembled in Brazil, according to a report by 9to5Mac.The model n.....»»
Activision Blizzard To Convert All US-based QA Workers To Full-time Positions
Activision Blizzard will convert all its U.S.-based temporary and contingent quality assurance (QA) positions to full-time jobs, the company announced Thursday. Nearly 1,100 workers will become full-time Activision Blizzard employees, upping pay to a.....»»