As glaciers melt at an alarming pace, a geologist reflects on the legacy of ice ages and what the future may hold
With continued news of glaciers in Greenland, Antarctica, Alaska and the Alps, as well as other parts of the world, melting far faster than predicted, Tufts Now turned to an expert on ice sheets and the last ice age to better understand the big pictu.....»»
Exploring how microbes in permafrost contribute to nitrous oxide emissions
Ecologist Christina Biasi is exploring the conditions under which tiny organisms contribute to permafrost soils emitting nitrous oxide. Her research could be essential for the development of future climate scenarios......»»
Scientists decipher two-photon vision
Two-photon vision is a novel method with great potential for the future of ophthalmic diagnostics. Although it has many advantages, it requires improvement in key areas. International Centre for Eye Research (ICTER) scientists have taken a step forwa.....»»
Nvidia ousts Intel from Dow Jones Index after 25-year run
Stock index switch-up reflects symbolic market shift as chip industry refocuses around AI. On Friday, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that AI chipmaker Nvidia will replace Intel i.....»»
Future space telescopes could be made from thin membranes, unrolled in space to enormous size
Space-based telescopes are remarkable. Their view isn't obscured by the weather in our atmosphere, and so they can capture incredibly detailed images of the heavens. Unfortunately, they are quite limited in mirror size......»»
Robert Zemeckis wants to turn Back to the Future: The Musical into a movie
Robert Zemeckis wants to make the movie adaptation of Back to the Future: The Musical. However, the legendary director explains what's holding it up......»»
Computer modeling research reveals the changing history of a global ice sheet
Imagine that a massive ice sheet covered Canada and oozed down over a large part of the northern United States, like icing spilling down the side of a cake. That was the situation somewhere between 19,000 and 26,000 years ago. The ice sheet covered l.....»»
Gurman: iOS 18.2 releasing slightly earlier than usual
According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple will be releasing iOS 18.2 a little bit earlier than usual, on the week of December 2nd. He also outlines some more details on the release timeline for future Apple Intelligence features......»»
What’s new on Peacock in November 2024
Peacock's November 2024 lineup includes Twisters, Yellowstone season 5, The Day of the Jackal, Fast X, Interstellar, the Back to the Future trilogy, and more......»»
A new project is trying to preserve click-wheel iPod games
Gaming on the iPod barely predates the iPhone's arrival in 2007, but fans have launched a project to be sure they can still play the games into the future.The first Apple mobile gaming device: the click-wheel iPod.An iPod fan going by the name Quix d.....»»
Fortnite next season release date and Chapter 2 Remix ending
Here's when Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix ends, the next season release date, and what to expect from Fortnite in the future......»»
Could We See Quick Share on Apple Devices Soon?
Raise your hands if you'd like to see this feature in the future. The post Could We See Quick Share on Apple Devices Soon? appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s take on an AirDrop equivalent in the form of Quick Share has gone throug.....»»
Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix teams up with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and more
Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and Juice WRLD are all coming to Fortnite as part of Chapter 2 Remix......»»
Apple is buying a treasure in Pixelmator, and we hope it won"t get destroyed
If Apple's surprise acquisition of Mac developer Pixelmator passes the regulators, the future of its beloved apps may be bright — or there could be dark skies ahead.Dark Sky (left) was shut down, Apple Music Classical (right) came from an acquisiti.....»»
Courts in UK may permit companies to be convicted of crimes even when no individual employee is criminally liable
Due to loopholes that remain despite recent reforms to corporate criminal law in the UK, University of Surrey academics are calling for a new legal approach that could hold companies accountable for economic crimes, even when no single employee posse.....»»
New Macs, Apple Intelligence, and more money for Apple, on the AppleInsider Podcast
In a week, Apple announced three new Macs, shipped Apple Intelligence, and made its quarterly earnings report. There's so much to examine on this episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, including the future of the iMac.An Image Playground-generated imag.....»»
Biotech approach enhances nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae
With the rapid increase in the global population, a "protein crisis" is expected in the near future, where the supply of protein will not be able to meet the rising demand......»»
Saturn"s moon Titan may have a 6-mile-thick crust of methane ice — could life be under there?
Saturn"s moon Titan may have a 6-mile-thick crust of methane ice — could life be under there?.....»»
US banks are closing local branches at a rapid pace — here"s why that could be a problem for you
US banks are closing local branches at a rapid pace — here"s why that could be a problem for you.....»»
Earth is racing toward climate conditions that collapsed key Atlantic currents before the last ice age, study finds
Earth is racing toward climate conditions that collapsed key Atlantic currents before the last ice age, study finds.....»»
This surprising Mac upgrade hints at big Apple Intelligence features coming
Apple’s big trio of M4 Mac announcements is over. But one of the week’s biggest surprises gives us a hint into what Apple has in store for the Mac’s future, especially in the realm of new Apple Intelligence features. more….....»»