Catching up with Stranger Things S4 (yes, we have some feels)
Two weeks after the epic finale, we're taking a spoiler-filled analysis approach Enlarge (credit: Netflix) Stranger Things came back from a pandemic-driven three-year hiatus stronger than ever with an ambitious supersized fou.....»»
Improved Technology for Deepfakes Highlights a Supply Chain Problem
The machine learning supply chain can be sabotaged with bad training data Every time a realistic-looking deepfake video makes the rounds—and lately, it feels like there is one every few days—there are warnings that the technology has advanc.....»»
Kelly Wearstler creates sculptural oak staircase for hotel in Austin
Interior designer Kelly Wearstler included eye-catching details such as vintage rugs and a white oak staircase that doubles as a ceramics display in her design for the Austin Proper Hotel and Residences. Read more Interior designer Kelly Wea.....»»
Key factor identified that makes worms feel full after a good meal
In nematode worms, a key controller allows the worm to sense when it needs food and when it feels full, and then changes its behavior accordingly. Jennifer Tullet of the University of Kent and colleagues report these new findings in a paper published.....»»
Chemists develop a new technology to prevent lithium-ion batteries from catching fire
Lithium-ion battery fire hazards are extensive worldwide and such failure can have a severe implication for both smartphones and electric cars, says the head of the group and Professor in the Department of Electrochemistry at St Petersburg University.....»»
Outriders feels like a game design period piece for the Xbox 360 generation
The new demo for Outriders shows a promising shooter that feels a bit stuck in the past......»»
Amazon is putting cameras in its delivery vans and some drivers aren"t happy
For Kamille Elizabeth, delivering Amazon packages in Wilmington, Delaware feels carefree and comfortable. She has deliveries to make and rules to follow, but says she enjoys being on the road by herself with what she calls a "limited freedom.".....»»
Huawei launches its next foldable in China
Huawei’s first foldable feels like a distant memory. Announced in 2019, the company went back to the drawing board prior to release, as Samsung ran into its own much publicized issues with the innovative form factor. The Mate X was well-received am.....»»
The best movies leaving Netflix at the end of February
Don't let February slip away without taking catching the best movies leaving Netflix at the end of the month......»»
SAMSUNG TU-8000 UHD Review (2021)
Seeing is believing and Samsung knows this very well. The global giant known for creating some of the most stunning displays across several device categories is no stranger to Televisions. The Samsung 8 series TVs are quite popular with buyers and.....»»
Young people more worried about Brexit than COVID-19
Two fifths (42%) of adults aged 18-29 report being stressed about Brexit, more than the proportion who are worried about catching COVID-19 (32%) or becoming seriously ill from the disease (22%), find UCL researchers as part of the COVID-19 Social Stu.....»»
Intervention Architecture opens up 1970s bungalow
Intervention Architecture has overhauled a 1970s bungalow in Birmingham, transforming an interior that once seemed small and cramped into one that feels bright and spacious. Read more Intervention Architecture has overhauled a 1970s bungalow.....»»
A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, Pt. 6: Two quantum spooks
Proof that the world can be much stranger than we expect. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) One of the quietest revolutions of our current century has been the entry of quantum mechanics into our everyday technology. It used to be.....»»
Socializing in the time of COVID
If working practices and education have been compromised by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, then so too, obviously, have our social lives. The limitations of lockdowns and keeping apart to reduce the risk of catching or passing on the virus have been.....»»
The best feel-good movies to stream on Netflix this weekend
Need a bright spot, a laugh, or a reason to cheer? If your head feels heavy, fear not: We're running down the very best feel-good flicks on Netflix right now......»»
A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 5: Catching a wave
When it comes to quantum mechanics, confinement is not necessarily bad. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) One of the quietest revolutions of our current century has been the entry of quantum mechanics into our everyday technology......»»
"Nature" Urges More Masks, Air Purifiers, and Ventilation Instead of Disinfecting Surfaces
"Catching the coronavirus from surfaces is rare. The World Health Organization and national public-health agencies need to clarify their advice," urges an editorial in Nature (shared by long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo): A year into the pandemic, t.....»»
Broadband switching should be less "hassle", says Ofcom
The regulator wants people to change provider more easily, but feels many people are put off switching......»»
Delaying second Pfizer dose "may leave elderly at risk of catching South African variant"
Delaying the second dose of the Pfizer jab – the current government strategy - may leave some elderly patients at risk of infection by the South African variant, new research suggests......»»
Expectful’s new chief executive experienced the trauma she just raised millions to solve
Nathalie Walton almost didn’t become a mother. Her risky pregnancy caused her placenta to burst during childbirth, almost killing her and her son last year. Walton, who feels lucky to have survived, says the haunting experience made her an example.....»»
Reindeer lichens are having more sex than expected
In northern Canada, the forest floor is carpeted with reindeer lichens. They look like a moss made of tiny gray branches, but they're stranger than that: they're composite organisms, a fungus and algae living together as one. They're a major part of.....»»