BA.4/BA.5 will soon be dominant in the US. Here’s what that means
With the BA.4/5 rise, it's unclear what will come next—and if we'll see it coming. Enlarge / A COVID-19 testing tent stands in Times Square on April 27, 2022, in New York City. (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) Omicron corona.....»»
Social acceptance of immigrants working as politicians or judges is low, finds German study
Often, the dominant society develops negative attitudes towards immigrants and their descendants because their integration is too successful—and not because they are unwilling to integrate. This is the finding of a new study conducted by researcher.....»»
Insights into water flow and fish passage through dams offer options for meeting energy, environmental needs
Hydropower dams provide reliable renewable energy, but they also have a direct impact on the environment, especially fish. Adjusting the amount of water spilling over a dam can help fish successfully navigate dams. But spilling more water means less.....»»
Gene flow in giraffes and what it means for their conservation
Giraffes are a beautiful and powerful example of what adaptive evolution can achieve. However, in recent years, they have attained notoriety for a completely different reason: it has been suggested that instead of one giraffe species, there might be.....»»
Never-before-seen Linux malware gets installed using 1-day exploits
Discovery means that NerbianRAT is cross-platform used by for-profit threat group. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have unearthed Linux malware that circulated in the wild for at least two years before being i.....»»
Google’s self-designed office swallows Wi-Fi “like the Bermuda Triangle”
Bad radio propagation means Googlers are making do with Ethernet cables, phone hotspots. Enlarge / Google's Bay View campus was designed with the world's strangest roof line. (credit: Google) Google's swanky new "Bay Vi.....»»
Like free movies? Then stream these 3 great films this weekend (March 9-10)
Paramount For the first time in a long while, there are some options to choose from at the multiplex. is still dominant, and who doesn’t want to take a return trip to Arrakis? If you have kids, you can take them to see Kung Fu Panda 4, which.....»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (March 8-10)
Paramount For the first time in a long while, there are some options to choose from at the multiplex. is still dominant, and who doesn’t want to take a return trip to Arrakis? If you have kids, you can take them to see Kung Fu Panda 4, which.....»»
Designing nanoparticles for pregnancy-safe treatments
Too often, the lack of clinical trials means that pregnant women suffer because available medications are prescribed off-label for them or not at all. A new study offers proof of concept for the important parameters to develop pregnancy-safe gene the.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 14 Update Info (March, 2024)
Samsung’s Galaxy Android 14 update is rolling out which means we’re getting questions from Galaxy smartphone and tablet users. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. After a lengthy beta session, Samsung’s now pushing i.....»»
Scientists find surprisingly simple method for removing microplastics from drinking water
Microplastics are everywhere. In fact, we even saw major bottled water brands reporting microplastic contamination back in 2018, which means they’re likely also in our … The post Scientists find surprisingly simple method for removing mic.....»»
OpenAI responds to Elon Musk lawsuit by clarifying its “open“ nature
"The open in OpenAI means that everyone should benefit from the fruits of AI after it's built." Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) On Tuesday, OpenAI published a blog post titled "OpenAI and Elon Musk" in resp.....»»
Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design Review: the most stylish foldable money can buy
With so many Android smartphones on the market these days, it hard to find a device that truly stands out. Of course, the phone you buy has to fit your priorities. For me, that usually means I’m looking for something with a clean software layer.....»»
MacBook Pro and MacBook Air overwhelmingly drive Apple Mac sales
New research claims to have details on exactly how dominant MacBook Pro and MacBook Air sales are, versus desktop contemporaries.Apple customers prefer portable devices across Mac, iPhone, and iPadMac sales have been declining, with even the 2023 Mac.....»»
Steeper price cut drops Apple"s M2 MacBook Air to $899
Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo dropped the price of Apple's M2 13-inch MacBook Air to $899 in response to Apple launching the latest M3 models. Buying one now means saving big thanks to this deal that matches the lowest price on record.M2 MacBoo.....»»
11-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard hits $180, Apple Watch Series 9 spring sale, more
One of the best prices ever means you can score Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard at just $180. It comes joined by a pair of rare deals on cellular Apple Watch Series 9 stainless steel styles, as well as Samsung’s 32-inch AirPlay 2 Smart Mo.....»»
Less Sea Ice Means More Arctic Trees—Which Means Trouble
White spruce are spreading in the high north, thanks to extra snow. That “Arctic greening” has serious climate implications......»»
Newly discovered protein prevents DNA triplication
Every time a cell divides, its DNA is duplicated so that the two daughter cells have the same genetic material as their parent. This means that, millions of times a day, a biochemical wonder takes place in the body: the copying of the DNA molecule. I.....»»
Android Auto starts flagging more powerful “parked” apps on the home screen
Parked apps include browsers, games, and video apps. Enlarge / Android Auto can have giant screens like this, but limited software means you'll often still need your phone. Android Auto and its big brother, the Android.....»»
Apple fined $2 billion by EU commission for ‘abusive’ App Store rules, Apple to appeal
The EU commission today announced that it is fining Apple 1.8 billion euros, or about $2 billion USD, for abusing its dominant position in the market for distribution of music streaming services, with ‘abusive’ App Store rules. Specifically, the.....»»
GitHub push protection now on by default for public repositories
GitHub push protection – a security feature aimed at preventing secrets such as API keys or tokens getting accidentally leaked online – is being switched on by default for all public repositories. “This means that when a supported s.....»»