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.....»»
NSF director: US Antarctic research has national impact
The NSF Director and a US Representative agree: Science's benefits are widespread. Enlarge (credit: Jean Varner, National Science Foundation) The US National Science Foundation is one of the US’s primary means of su.....»»
ImmuniWeb is now ISO 9001 certified
According to the International Organization for Standardization, implementation of ISO 9001 means that the certified organization has put in place effective processes and trained staff to deliver flawless products or services time after time. Today,.....»»
Computer glitch hampers Voyager 1’s communication system
The nearly 50 year old spacecraft has experienced a glitch which means it is no longer sending science data back to Earth......»»
Snapchat Recap 2023: how to find your year in review
2023 is nearing an end, which means it's time for Snapchat Recap! Here's how to find your 2023 year in review for Snapchat right now......»»
Apple sells more pro iPhones than carriers but can’t capitalize on the advantage
A new report from CIRP looks at how iPhone sales at Apple compare to carriers, specifically the mix of pro vs base iPhones purchased. As you might guess, Apple sells more higher-priced iPhones than carriers but there’s a catch that means it can’t.....»»
Threads starts testing ActivityPub support for integration with Mastodon and more
Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Threads is now testing integration with the fediverse, thanks to support for the ActivityPub protocol. In this current integration of the integration, Zuckerberg says this means posts Threads accounts will now be av.....»»
Scientist show trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought
This holiday season brings surprising news about your Christmas tree. Scientists just discovered that globally, trees growing in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought. That means if your tree hails from a more humid clime, it's likely been spo.....»»
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies: how to complete Bad Signal
A new season means new missions to run in Modern Warfare 3 zombies. The Bad Signal mission is first, but isn't going easy on you. Here's how to complete it......»»
Tesla recalls every car with Autopilot as feds say it’s too easily misused
Inadequate driver monitoring means that Autopilot is far too easily misused. Enlarge / Tesla says that Autopilot users should always keep both hands on the steering wheel. (credit: CBS) More than 2 million Tesla electric.....»»
5 Things to Know About the watchOS 10.3 Update
On the heels of watchOS 10.2’s release, Apple’s confirmed a new version of watchOS 10 dubbed watchOS 10.3. Like watchOS 10.2, watchOS 10.3 is a milestone upgrade, the third for the company’s watchOS 10 operating system. This means i.....»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Sonoma 14.3 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.3 update for Mac and the software is in testing ahead of its release in 2024. Like Apple’s recent macOS Sonoma 14.2 update, macOS Sonoma 14.3 is a milestone release. This means it should bring a mix.....»»
Pesticide pollution threatens shellfish safety, estuary study finds
New research led by Southern Cross University has found a cocktail of nasty pesticides in oysters and water from one of the NSW North Coast's dominant rivers......»»
Research progress in pump-probe experiments at high-intensity laser facilities
The reaction kinetics of energetic materials is a key factor in determining the detonation characteristics and safety. The complexity of the reaction process and the lack of experimental means remain a notable challenge in experimental research and f.....»»
AirPods 3 land under the tree at $140, Samsung Thunderbolt 4 5K monitor $600 off, Anker gear, more
A discount down to $140 means you can wrap up AirPods 3 under the tree for less ahead of the holidays. It comes joined by a new all-time low on Samsung’s 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor with Thunderbolt 4 at $600 off, as well as Anker’s recent P.....»»
Apple drops new MLX machine learning framework for Apple silicon Macs
Don’t ask me what any of this means, but it might be of interest for some of you real Mac users. Apple has released MLX, “an array framework for machine learning on Apple silicon, brought to you by Apple machine learning research.” more….....»»
A possible way for early life on Earth to survive cosmic radiation
A team of biophysicists affiliated with several institutions in China has uncovered via experimentation the means by which early life might have been able to survive cosmic radiation. In their study, reported in the journal Nature Communications, the.....»»
Apple TV with Zoom means it’s finally time to call your mother
Zoom on Apple TV means you can kick back and take that work call from your couch. Just remember to wear pants......»»
Apple"s iOS 17.2 gives Qi2 charging all the way back to iPhone 13
Apple's release candidate for iOS 17.2 adds a change to wireless charging, with the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 supporting the Qi2 charger standard.iPhone on a MagSafe chargerThe issuing of release candidates for its operating systems means a full releas.....»»
Does Betelgeuse even rotate? Maybe not
Betelgeuse is the well known red giant star in the corner of Orion the hunter. The name translated in some languages means "armpit of the giant," which, I think of all the star names, is simply the best! Betelgeuse has been fascinating observers of l.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 14 Update Info (December, 2023)
The Samsung 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 wait, Samsung is pushing its Android 14/One UI.....»»