As more insurtech offerings loom, CEO Dan Preston discusses MetroMile’s SPAC-led debut
We spoke to MetroMile CEO Dan Preston about what the day meant for his company and learn more the SPAC process for our own enjoyment. MetroMile began trading as a public company yesterday. Its exit from the private market was accelerated by.....»»
Oura CEO baits Apple with smart ring shade: ‘it’s hard to do this product category right’
Oura’s has led many to wonder if Apple would ever create its own competing ring product. Oura’s CEO apparently doesn’t think so, and his reasons include some clear bait for the tech giant. more….....»»
Physicists achieve high-precision imaging of complex molecules using highly charged ions
A new study published in Physical Review Letters and led by researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has demonstrated that a Coulomb explosion induced by highly charged ions is a unique tool for.....»»
Seeking favor with Musk and Trump, advertisers plot return to X
Lack of moderation, spike in racist content had led to an exodus by brands. Elon Musk’s support for Donald Trump is set to boost X’s flagging business, with some marketers poi.....»»
There will never be an Apple Ring, says rival with crossed fingers
The CEO of smart ring firm Oura has detailed the reasons there shouldn't be an Apple Ring, but sounds like he's hoping Apple is listening.Render of a possible Apple RingOh, just bring out a ring already. Apple Ring has been rumored for years, but in.....»»
Stark warning on emissions as leaders split on climate goals at COP29
Global leaders offered competing views on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks Wednesday as a new report warned the world must reach carbon neutrality much sooner than planned......»»
CISOs in 2025: Balancing security, compliance, and accountability
In this Help Net Security interview, Daniel Schwalbe, CISO at DomainTools, discusses the intensifying regulatory demands that have reshaped CISO accountability and daily decision-making. He outlines the skill sets future CISOs need, their key priorit.....»»
Study reveals Olympic Winter Games" climate crisis
Research led by the University of Waterloo has found new critical insights into how climate change threatens the future viability of hosting the Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games (OWG and PWG)......»»
iPhone SE 4 production timeline hints at March release date
Apple’s next iPhone might just be the best option for most buyers, and it should be here soon. A new report on iPhone SE 4 production points to a likely March debut. Here are the details. more….....»»
Trump tariffs will raise prices, but Apple has set the table to avoid the worst of it
Proposed tariffs under the Trump administration could trigger considerable price increases for consumer electronics in the United States, though Apple may be able to weather the storm.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right]During his firs.....»»
A failed experiment and chance open up new paths to an established reaction for chemists
The original plan of the research groups of Dr. habil. Christian Hering-Junghans and Prof. Torsten Beweries at the Rostock LIKAT was to develop a phosphorus-based ligand. However, the syntheses led to a different substance than expected, namely a tri.....»»
5 things we want to see in The Penguin season 2
The Penguin's first season has come to an end, which has led many to wonder what a second season of the show could contain. Here's what we want to see happen......»»
Evaluating your organization’s application risk management journey
In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Wysopal, Chief Security Evangelist at Veracode, discusses strategies for CISOs to quantify application risk in financial terms. Wysopal outlines the need for continuous risk management practices and robust s.....»»
Birds, bees and bats working together means more macadamia nuts
An international research team led by the universities of Göttingen and Hohenheim in Germany has gained new insights into how the interaction of birds, bees and bats significantly increases the quantity and quality of macadamia nuts. Furthermore, th.....»»
Biologists discover new species of gecko
A team of biologists led by The University of Texas at Arlington has discovered a new tiny lizard species in the Paria Peninsula of northeastern Venezuela. This discovery, accepted for publication in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, hig.....»»
LED light strategy deters Great White shark attacks
Surfers could be protected from future shark attacks following new discoveries about how to trick sharks' visual systems made by Professor Nathan Hart, head of Macquarie University's Neurobiology Lab, Dr. Laura Ryan and colleagues......»»
Get Started in 3D Printing With Lydia Cline and Tinkercad
Lydia Cline discusses how to get started with a printer and software for creating your own designs at Maker Faire Bay Area. The post Get Started in 3D Printing With Lydia Cline and Tinkercad appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
New CRISPR system for gene silencing doesn"t rely on cutting DNA
Scientists from Vilnius University's (VU) Life Sciences Center (LSC) have discovered a unique way for cells to silence specific genes without cutting DNA. This research, led by Prof. Patrick Pausch and published in the journal Nature Communications,.....»»
Swirling polar vortices likely exist on the sun, new research finds
Like the Earth, the sun likely has swirling polar vortices, according to new research led by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR). But unlike on Earth, the formation and evolution of these vortices.....»»
People with fewer resources seen as less trustworthy across cultures, research shows
Research appearing in Social Psychological and Personality Science identifies a widespread stereotype linking wealth to perceived trustworthiness across diverse cultures. The research, led by Mélusine Boon-Falleur from the Center for Research on Soc.....»»
Hypercarnivores study reveals unique adaptations of jaw function and tooth wear
A new study led by Dr. Jack Tseng, published in PeerJ, has shed light on the intricate relationship between tooth wear and jaw mechanics in highly carnivorous mammals, known as hypercarnivores......»»