Can You Decode an Alien Message?
An artist, a programmer and a scientist have created a simulation of extraterrestrial communication to test Earthlings’ ability to understand it.....»»
New AI system can decode fruit fly behaviors: Why that"s pivotal for future human genetics research
How can you tell if a fruit fly is hungry? Ask a computer......»»
A "Captured" Alien Planet May Be Hiding at the Edge of Our Solar System
The cold and mysterious Oort cloud at the edge of our solar system may be hiding a rogue planet.....»»
Developer claims Steam is rejecting games with AI-generated artwork
Valve cites unclear legal status, copyrighted training data in rejection message. Can you tell which of these seemingly identical bits of Steam iconography were generated using AI (trick question, it's none of them). (credit: Aur.....»»
Reconstructing an alien astronomer"s view of our home galaxy"s chemistry
Researchers have reconstructed what alien astronomers observing our Milky Way galaxy from afar would find if they analyzed our home galaxy's chemical composition. The study, which is led by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, is.....»»
How to use Live Voicemail in iOS 17
The upcoming iOS 17 update will bring a Live Voicemail feature, enabling users to view a live transcription of their phone conversations and pick up the call while a message is being left. Here's how to use it.Live Voicemail in iOS 17Live Voicemail d.....»»
iOS 17 lets users easily change the app used to send messages with Siri
It’s been a while since iOS users have been able to ask Siri to send a message to someone. And while this command uses iMessage or SMS by default, it also works if you specify a compatible third-party app. With iOS 17, Apple is making this even mo.....»»
Apple wants to improve Messages dictation -- with an emoji twist
Apple research is focusing on how to further crack the surprisingly tricky business of turning the spoken word into emojis — and then adjusting that emoji to suit what a user's message means.Apparently there are times when words won't do, yet a lit.....»»
7 interesting facts about the MCU series Secret Invasion
The alien invasion is upon us. It’s impossible to know who is actually a human and who is a Skrull, as these shape-shifting extraterrestrials have infiltrated key controls in leadership across the Earth in a bid to control the planet. At least,.....»»
Moral reframing increases support for economically progressive candidates: Study
Economically progressive candidates may fare better in US elections when delivering their message in terms of "binding values" such as patriotism, family, and respect for tradition, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus......»»
We could see the glint off giant cities on alien worlds, suggests paper
How large would an extraterrestrial city have to be for current telescopes to see it? Would it need to be a planet-sized metropolis like Star Wars' Coruscant? Or could we see an alien equivalent of Earth's own largest urban areas, like New York City.....»»
An element essential to life discovered on one of Saturn"s moons, raising hopes of finding alien microbes
Enceladus is the tiny moon of Saturn that seems to have it all. Its icy surface is intricately carved by ongoing geological processes. Its icy shell overlies an internal, liquid ocean. There, chemically charged warm water seeps out of the rocky core.....»»
Jupiter"s moon Europa may have had a slow evolution
Jupiter's moon, Europa, is slightly smaller than Earth's Moon and is one of the most promising places to search for alien life......»»
Everything coming to Hulu in July 2023
What's coming to Hulu in July 2023? The new series Justified: City Primeval, the 11th season of Futurama, and tons of old movies like Die Hard and Alien......»»
How to make and use iPhone Messages stickers with iOS 17
The Messages app gets a number of valuable upgrades with iOS 17. One of the biggest changes is the ability to create and place stickers including emoji, custom ones, and Live Stickers anywhere in a message. Follow along for how to make and use iPhon.....»»
New nearby supernova could be used by aliens to get our attention
A team of astronomers from the University of Washington, the SETI Institute, Yale University and Smith College is searching the vicinity of a new supernova in the spiral arms of the Pinwheel Galaxy hoping to find a signal from an alien civilization......»»
The Art of Effective SMS Communication: Crafting Messages That Get Noticed
SMS or Short Message Service has become an essential part of modern communication. The ability to send short, concise messages to anyone, anywhere, at any time has revolutionized the way we communicate. But in a world where attention is a scarc.....»»
High Prices Make Textbook ‘Piracy’ Acceptable to Most Students
Through several lawsuits, Danish publishers tried to send a clear message: educating oneself through pirated textbooks is illegal. This message has thus far failed to make an impact. New research published by the Rights Alliance shows that more than.....»»
Researchers discover a new way to develop drugs without side effects
Have you ever wondered how drugs reach their targets and achieve their function within our bodies? If a drug molecule or a ligand is a message, an inbox is typically a receptor in the cell membrane. One such receptor involved in relaying molecular si.....»»
Pornhub attacks states for passing “unsafe” age-verification laws
Pornhub wants to punt privacy concerns of age verification to Big Tech. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Pornhub) Starting today, Pornhub visitors in Virginia, Mississippi, and Arkansas will see a "very important message".....»»
iOS 17 Messages adds emoji tapbacks, stickers, audio message transcription, more
Apple announced a bunch of new features for iMessage in iOS 17. This includes emoji tapbacks and a new emoji stickers interface. The little-used iMessage apps have also been hidden away behind a sub-menu, for a cleaner and simpler overall design. Ot.....»»