Charles Babbage is known for creating the first... ?
English engineer Charles Babbage, mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer......»»
Some of the moon"s craters are from interstellar impacts. Can we tell which?
By discovering two interstellar objects (ISOs), we know that asteroids and comets from other star systems pass through the solar system from time to time. By inference, some of these must have crashed into the moon, creating impact craters. If we cou.....»»
How wealthy countries" research skews our knowledge of plants
More extreme weather and large variations in temperature and precipitation: Climate change affects not only humans and animals but also plants. They, too, face significant challenges, and there is increasing interest in creating climate models to cal.....»»
Exploring the Many Roles in Healthcare
The healthcare landscape continues to evolve with an increasing demand for patient-centered care. Each role within this ecosystem is pivotal in creating a positive patient experience while maintaining high-quality medical standards. One cannot be see.....»»
Scientists report completion of chromosome XI, a major step towards creating the world"s first synthetic yeast
A UK-based team of Scientists, led by experts from the University of Nottingham and Imperial College London, have completed construction of a synthetic chromosome as part of a major international project to build the world's first synthetic yeast gen.....»»
Extreme weather may help invasive species outcompete native animals, new study finds
Non-native species appear to be better able to resist extreme weather, threatening native plants and animals and potentially creating more favorable conditions for invasive species under climate change. That's the conclusion of a new study in the jou.....»»
Companies have good reasons to be concerned about generative AI
Companies need help to get visibility into the operations of their AI programs, potentially reducing productivity while creating significant risks around governance, data security, and more, according to Portal26. Two-thirds of respondents admitted t.....»»
3D printing precisely: Low-cost error compensation for fabrication of high-precision microstructures
In today's fast-paced technological landscape, the proverb "the bigger the better" was turned upside down and a race to make everything smaller has started. From miniature optical components to micro-scale medical devices, the quest for creating ever.....»»
Ram adding extended-range EV, freshens 1500 with new engines
The 2025 Ramcharger has a gasoline engine that charges the battery, creating nearly double the range of the standard fully electric Ram 1500 REV......»»
Leap seconds could become leap minutes, despite pushback from Russians, Vatican
Already endangered, the leap second might have a practical successor soon. Enlarge / Dr. Charles H. Townes, inventor of the maser, a key component of atomic clocks, illustrates the differences between it and a standard clock. (c.....»»
King Charles: Tackle AI risks with urgency and unity
King enters debate on AI as UK holds summit and announces global declaration on managing threats......»»
HBO boss Casey Bloys admits using fake accounts to hit back at critics
Casey Bloys was responding to reports he tasked staff with creating fake accounts to attack critics......»»
GM, Ford shares are so cheap they’re worth buying, analyst says
Labor strikes and other auto industry challenges have made shares of General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. “historically cheap,” creating a buying opportunity for investors, according to Barclays......»»
James Webb observes merging stars creating heavy elements
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected heavy elements being created in a star merger for the first time......»»
Global analysis finds too much phosphorus in lakes, too little in the soil
Over-fertilized waterways, impoverished soils: the use of phosphorous in agriculture is creating a dilemma, and it all began thousands of years ago. This has been verified by an analysis published in Global and Planetary Change......»»
Tuning properties of membrane and catalyst layers optimizes reactors for fuel cells and more
Ethylene is a chemical widely used as a feedstock for producing polymers and industrial chemicals. Oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) is a promising, energy-efficient way of creating ethylene from natural gas by reacting methane with oxygen. However.....»»
New measuring tool tracks food security over time
Researchers from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management have developed a new method for measuring food insecurity, which for millions of people in the U.S. is more than just an abstract concept......»»
Fruit, nectar, bugs and blood: How bat teeth and jaws evolved for a diverse dinnertime
They don't know it, but Darwin's finches changed the world. These closely related species—native to the Galapagos Islands—each sport a uniquely shaped beak that matches their preferred diet. Studying these birds helped Charles Darwin develop the.....»»
AI could free up time to solve the world"s problems, suggests hydrology expert
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) water expert who uses ChatGPT to analyze hydrological data in a fraction of time says artificial intelligence (AI) could allow researchers to dedicate more time to the world's most pressing problems......»»
Humans are still better than AI at crafting phishing emails, but for how long?
Humans are still better at crafting phishing emails compared to AI, but not by far and likely not for long, according to research conducted by IBM X-Force Red. Creating phishing emails: Humans vs. AI The researchers wanted to see whether ChatGPT is a.....»»
Apple plans major overhaul for AirPods line in 2024 and 2025
A new report suggests that Apple plans to revamp its entire AirPods lineup over the next few years, switching the line to USB-C and creating two new versions of the base-level AirPods.Most notably, Apple plans discontinue the second and third-generat.....»»