Charles Babbage is known for creating the first... ?
English engineer Charles Babbage, mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer......»»
Developers take note: Apple Silicon is required to develop apps for visionOS
Apple released Xcode beta 15.1 on Tuesday with a warning to developers — creating apps for visionOS and Apple Vision Pro requires a Mac with Apple Silicon.visionOSThere has been some question in the developer community how long Intel machines will.....»»
Australia may swelter, but researchers predict blue whales will get some relief
While Australia is forecast to swelter under El Niño climate conditions this year, Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers say it's good news for blue whales after they suffered through three consecutive years of difficult La Niña conditions......»»
Researchers revive a chemical synthesis method abandoned a century ago. Why?
Organic synthesis is the art of creating molecules, used for creating essential items like pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials for high-tech gadgets such as smartphones. Think of it as playing with LEGO bricks at a microscopic level—chemi.....»»
New methods for creating ultra-vibrant optical coatings—applications for solar panels, virtual displays
Case Western Reserve University physicists are developing ultra-thin optical coatings that could dramatically extend the life of solar panels, as well as improve areas like data storage, or protection against counterfeiting......»»
Advanced imaging reveals the last bite of a 465-million-year-old trilobite
Paleontologists from the Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, and their colleagues describes a 465-million-year-old trilobite with preserved gut contents in a new study. The research was published in Nature......»»
Recycling plastic not enough, warns UN environment chief
With the production of plastic on the rise worldwide and creating ever more pollution, the UN environment chief warned that humanity cannot just recycle its way out of the mess, and she called for a total rethink about the way we use plastics......»»
Researchers" analysis of perching birds points to new answers in evolutionary diversification
When Charles Darwin traveled to the Galapagos Islands almost 200 years ago as a gentleman naturalist, he used the power of observation to develop his theory that species evolve over time......»»
Research finds that more flexible working and avoiding excessive alcohol at work events are key to workplace equality
Flexible working is key to creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce, according to a new report. The research into equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK insurance industry also found that excessive alcohol consumption at team building and.....»»
Microsoft accidentally released 38TB of private data in a major leak
Microsoft’s own AI researchers accidentally leaked 38TB of highly sensitive data on their own GitHub page, potentially creating a field day for hackers......»»
Slums can provide lessons for building effective circular cities
The slums in the Global South hold the key to building circular cities in other developing countries, according to Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers......»»
Polar experiments reveal seasonal cycle in Antarctic sea ice algae
In the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica, an unusual seasonal cycle occurs. During winter, from March to October, the sun barely rises. As seawater freezes it rejects salts, creating pockets of extra-salty brine where microbes live in winter. In s.....»»
Viavi Solutions and Google Cloud unlock new opportunities for network optimization
Viavi Solutions announced the availability of NITRO AIOps on Google Cloud, creating an innovative solution that leverages VIAVI network analytics solutions and Google Cloud’s native service capabilities. The collaboration aims to address critic.....»»
Strategies for harmonizing DevSecOps and AI
The same digital automation tools that have revolutionized workflows for developers are creating an uphill battle regarding security. From data breaches and cyberattacks to compliance concerns, the stakes have never been higher for enterprises to est.....»»
UK report highlights link between child poverty and poor educational attainment
University of York academics have contributed to a major report which highlights how a failure to address childhood inequality is creating a "conveyor belt of disadvantage.".....»»
Ecuador to reintroduce species on Galapagos island
Ecuador's government has announced it will spend $3.4 million on reintroducing 12 endemic bird and turtle species that have disappeared from an island in the Galapagos archipelago where Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution......»»
New Procreate Dreams app brings intuitive animation creation to the iPad
Procreate, maker of its eponymous digital illustration software, has announced its upcoming iPad animation app Procreate Dreams.Image Credit: ProcreateProcreate has long been popular with illustrators as it set the standard when it came to creating d.....»»
Charles Martinet shares what it means to be a Mario ambassador
Mario voice actor Charles Martinet has explained his new job as Mario ambassador following his departure from the role last month......»»
Creating the tools to conserve our wildlife
The sixth mass extinction is currently happening on Earth. Rapid biodiversity loss is affecting every corner of the globe, as species of plants, mammals, fish, and reptiles disappear due to the changing climate. While much of the climate crisis and b.....»»
Apple is pouring money into Siri improvements with generative AI
Apple has boosted its budget for developing artificial intelligence, emphasizing creating conversational chatbot features for Siri — allegedly spending millions of dollars daily on research and development.Generative AI could be used to bolster Sir.....»»
Starfield creator on "choice anxiety", long games and exclusive titles
Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game......»»