Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder—but Memorability May Be Universal
Researchers showed real people and a neural network the same art—and they all found the same images memorable. What does that mean for artistic expression?.....»»
Proton launches passkey support, says access is ‘free’ and ‘universal’ as the tech should be
Proton is out with support for passkeys today with its open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager Proton Pass. Notably, the company calls out big tech’s approach to passkey support as making their walled gardens taller, while Proton’s app.....»»
Oil firms want to drill in four of the UK"s areas of outstanding natural beauty
Think of onshore oil fields and images of oil derricks and "nodding donkeys" may spring to mind, perhaps in Texas or the Middle East. So it might come as a surprise to learn that the UK has its own onshore oil fields, mostly scattered across the east.....»»
A universal insertion of various molecules into ionic crystals under high pressure
An international team has revealed a surprising universal propensity of forming stable hybrid compounds under high pressures......»»
Evolved adapter for future NASA space launch system flights readied for testing
A test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA's more powerful version of its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket arrived at Building 4619 at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on Feb. 22 from Leidos in Decatur, Alabama......»»
Don’t use these six cinnamon products, FDA warns after concerning lead tests
The FDA is putting manufacturers on notice to do more to keep contaminants out. Enlarge / Cinnamon (Photo by Hoberman Collection/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) (credit: Getty | Hoberman Collection) Six differen.....»»
How to set up a pre-owned Echo Show smart display
Looking to set up a pre-owned Echo Show? Here's a look at everything you need to know, with universal steps that work for the Echo Show 5, Echo Show 8, and more......»»
Open quantum system shows universal behavior
Universal behavior is a central property of phase transitions, which can be seen, for example, in magnets that are no longer magnetic above a certain temperature. A team of researchers from Kaiserslautern, Berlin and Hainan, China, has succeeded for.....»»
The 6 best ways Macs work with your other Apple devices
Apple’s ecosystem enables some great ways of working across multiple devices. Here are six of the best, from the Universal Control to fast document signing......»»
The best sci-fi movies on Netflix to escape reality
A list of the best science fiction movies on Netflix, including "The Mitchells vs. The Machines," "Okja," "Bird Box," and more. The beauty of science fiction is how it can take shape in endless ways on screen. When you look at the types of sci-.....»»
Extreme environments are coded into the genomes of the organisms that live there, research suggests
An organism's genome is a set of DNA instructions needed for its development, function and reproduction. The genome of a present-day organism contains information from its journey on an evolutionary path that starts with the "first universal common a.....»»
Can any English word be turned into a synonym for “drunk”? Not all, but many can.
"Drunkonyms fit in well with English linguistic and humorous traditions.” The lads from Edgar Wright's 2013 sci-fi comedy World's End know when to start drinking and get "totally and utterly carparked." (credit: Universal Pictu.....»»
Too many Aussies are starting a family and raising their kids in poverty, researchers say
Australia is a high-income country with universal health, education and social services. But, like many countries around the world, Australia is in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis......»»
Universal antivenom for lethal snake toxins developed by researchers
Scripps Research scientists have developed an antibody that can block the effects of lethal toxins in the venoms of a wide variety of snakes found throughout Africa, Asia and Australia......»»
If your TV spoke to you, would you buy it? Study finds people spend more on some "talking products"
In the classic Disney film "Beauty and the Beast," Lumière, the candelabra character, famously sings with Mrs. Potts, a teapot, "Be our guest, be our guest. Put our service to the test. Tie your napkin round your neck, Cherie, and we provide the res.....»»
Cadillac Lyriq receiving software update in March
Cadillac is rolling out a software update for the 2023 Lyriq EV in March that will include improvements to its universal remote and glove box controls. The software will be updated at the dealership......»»
Scientists identify “universal network” of microbes for decomposing flesh
Findings could help forensic scientists better determine a body's precise time of death. Enlarge / It's tough to precisely determine cause of death in a corpse. Microbes found on decomposing flesh can help. (credit: Ralf Roletsch.....»»
You Asked: VR home theater, universal remotes, and Dolby Atmos music
Is VR the home theater of the future? Why is it so hard to get Atmos music? And are there any good universal remotes anymore?.....»»
No more Taylor Swift on TikTok after negotiations with label break down
Universal Music Group says TikTok is engaging in "bullying" as contract expires. Enlarge Universal Music is set to pull its songs from TikTok after a breakdown in negotiations over payment, which would remove the social.....»»
Digital "history machines" are never politically neutral, researcher says
The idea of creating a "universal library" that contains the entirety of all the human knowledge and heritage has inspired the imaginations of the brightest minds of scholars and humanists since ancient times......»»
The 40+ best gift ideas for the woman in your life
Shop home, tech, and beauty gifts for the lucky lady in your life. Buying gifts for the special women in your life can be tricky. What do you buy a person who has everything? What should you gift to someone who's picky about their products? Our.....»»