Capturing a cosmogenic isotope to determine the age of artifacts
You may probably wonder how archaeologists determine the age of ancient artifacts or how long a piece of rock exists above the surface. Isotopic dating can tell the age covering hundreds of thousands of years. For instance, common carbon isotope 14C.....»»
Business-grade routers compromised in low-key attack campaign
An unknown threat actor has discreetly compromised business-grade DrayTek routers in Europe, Latin and North America, equipping them with a remote access trojan (dubbed HiatusRAT) and a packet capturing program. “The impacted models are high-ba.....»»
Reimagining drugs for a rare brain disorder
A team of researchers has developed a new method to screen FDA-approved drugs to determine if they could be repurposed or improved to help patients with a rare, debilitating disease of the nervous system......»»
Machine learning helps determine success of advanced genome editing
A new tool to predict the chances of successfully inserting a gene-edited sequence of DNA into the genome of a cell, using a technique known as prime editing, has been developed by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. An evolution of CRISPR-.....»»
Scientists urge Florida residents to report nonnative lizards as early detection prevents invasive spread
The brown basilisk, a nonnative lizard, is gaining ground across South and Central Florida, and University of Florida scientists need more data to determine its status and potential impacts......»»
New study identifies key success factors for large carnivore rewilding efforts
New research published in Biological Conservation has identified the top factors that determine whether efforts to relocate large carnivores to different areas are successful or not. The findings could support global rewilding efforts, from lynx rein.....»»
DOJ escalates antitrust probe into Apple"s alleged anticompetitive practices
The US Department of Justice continues to ramp up its antitrust investigation against Apple as it seeks to determine if App Store rules are disadvantageous to competitors.Image by fabrikasimfIn 2020, the DOJ state attorneys general launched an antitr.....»»
Paleogeomagnetic and isotope study reveals the timing of hydrocarbon evolution
In sedimentary basins, the evolution of hydrocarbon including oil/gas generation, migration, and accumulation, as well as reservoir destruction, is often controlled by regional tectonic activities......»»
Apple Pay Later to use customer history to determine creditworthiness
Customers applying for Apple Pay Later will be evaluated based on multiple factors, including their spending history at Apple and what devices they own.Apple Pay Later is coming soonApple Pay Later is a buy now, pay later service the company announce.....»»
Nightly sleep is key to student success, shows study
College is a time of transition for young adults. It may be the first time students have the freedom to determine how to spend their time, but this freedom comes with competing interests from academics, social events and even sleep......»»
California dealers see EV demand lifting 2023 sales
Tesla had the two top-selling models last year as consumers snapped up EVs, with battery-electric vehicles capturing 17 percent of the market and hybrids close behind, at 14 percent. Toyota was the No. 1 brand, followed by Tesla and Ford......»»
AMC Theaters to introduce Sightline pricing based on seat location
AMC Theaters will begin to adjust pricing based on where a seat is in the theater. Sightline AMC will determine prices based on seat location......»»
Treasury modifies vehicle classifications in EV tax credit after industry pushback
The department said it will now use the consumer-facing EPA Fuel Economy Label standard to determine whether a vehicle is a sedan, SUV, pickup or van instead of using EPA corporate average fuel economy, or CAFE, standards......»»
AI tool used to spot child abuse allegedly targets parents with disabilities
Pennsylvania county's child welfare algorithm has inspired tools in other states. Enlarge (credit: d3sign | Moment) Since 2016, social workers in a Pennsylvania county have relied on an algorithm to help them determine w.....»»
DOJ probes AI tool that’s allegedly biased against families with disabilities
Pennsylvania county's child welfare algorithm has inspired tools in other states. Enlarge (credit: d3sign | Moment) Since 2016, social workers in a Pennsylvania county have relied on an algorithm to help them determine w.....»»
Inequality in access to basic services is a major problem in sub-Saharan Africa—but progress is happening
Economic activity and development are unevenly distributed across regions of the world and within any country. In other words, where someone lives can determine their economic and social well-being......»»
NASA"s Juno team assessing camera after 48th flyby of Jupiter
Engineering data is being evaluated to determine why the majority of images taken by the solar-powered orbiter's JunoCam were not acquired......»»
Financial projections for electronic components go in two opposite directions
The smartphone market is shrinking while the demand for automotive and industrial application has increased. These two major trends will determine the FY2022 (2022/04-2023/03) revenue performance of Japanese electronic component manufacturers......»»
Quantum physicists determine how to control two quantum light sources rather than one
In a new breakthrough, researchers at the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with Ruhr University Bochum, have solved a problem that has caused quantum researchers headaches for years. The researchers can now control two quantum light sources.....»»
Solar system formed from "poorly mixed cake batter," isotope research shows
Earth's potassium arrived by meteoritic delivery service finds new research led by Carnegie's Nicole Nie and Da Wang. Their work, published in Science, shows that some primitive meteorites contain a different mix of potassium isotopes than those foun.....»»
Maxed out MacBook Air & MacBook Pro - what you get for the money
Maxing out a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro can be pricey, but we've compared these high-end configurations with their respective base models to determine if it's worth the cost.It isn't always worthwhile to max out specs on a MacBookApple offers a wide.....»»