Charles Babbage is known for creating the first... ?
English engineer Charles Babbage, mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer......»»
Not burning, drowning: Why outdoor festivals like Burning Man are reeling from extreme weather
Climate activists lined the road to this year's Burning Man festival in Nevada to call out the "privileged mindset" of the Silicon Valley types who flock there—and the waste involved in creating a temporary city in the desert......»»
Apple was "close" to introducing 14-inch iPad model in 2023
Apple allegedly got close to creating a super-sized iPad Pro that was much larger than the current-largest 12.9-inch model, with a 14-inch version considered for a potential launch in 2023 at one point.iPad on a tableApple is anticipated to be prepar.....»»
How a mere 12% of Americans eat half the nation"s beef, creating significant health and environmental impacts
A new study has found that 12% of Americans are responsible for eating half of all beef consumed on a given day, a finding that may help consumer groups and government agencies craft educational messaging around the negative health and environmental.....»»
Researcher studies how hate speech becomes acts of terror
A new Charles Darwin University (CDU) study on the writings of two of the world's most infamous terrorists could help authorities to identify how topics, schemas and strategies of hate speech are used to incite violence......»»
A particular way of creating quantum entanglement may improve accuracy of advanced quantum sensors
Metrological institutions around the world administer our time using atomic clocks based on the natural oscillations of atoms. These clocks, pivotal for applications like satellite navigation or data transfer, have recently been improved by using eve.....»»
Predators play irreplaceable role in ecosystems
New research recently published in Oikos shows that predators play a unique and important role in ecosystems by creating "ecological hotspots"—localized areas important for plants and animals......»»
Scientists unravel symbiotic secrets of prokaryotic community living in host amoeba
In a new study, researchers from the Faculty of Science of Charles University, in collaboration with researchers from Max-Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology and European Molecular Biology Laboratory from Heidelberg, have delved into the in.....»»
How to make a contact group on your iPhone
Arranging a party or group trip? Texting each person individually can be a time-consuming hassle. Simplify that by creating a contact group on your iPhone!.....»»
T-Mobile to Lay Off 5,000 Employees
We are just outside the 3-year mark since T-Mobile and Sprint merged, creating a US wireless space with only 3 major players, and the changes are incoming. Not only did T-Mobile introduce a really expensive new plan this week, they are now cutting th.....»»
Charles Martinet’s 6 most iconic video game performances
Charles Martinet is no longer voicing Mario, so we're looking back at some of his best video game performances......»»
Google Calendar just fixed one of its most irritating bugs
For ages, using Google Calendar with Microsoft Outlook has been plagued by an infuriating bug when creating a meeting. It’s finally been fixed by Google......»»
Pre-Apple Jobs and Woz check sells for $135,000
A check made out by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak for components while creating the Apple I has beaten far exceeded its predicted price at auction.Source: RR AuctionsSteve Jobs checks have been auctioned before, but this one on RR Auction, is only the.....»»
Research team leverages power of ribosomes to develop chemical libraries
A research team led by University of California, Irvine scientists has developed an innovative method for quickly and efficiently creating vast collections of chemical compounds used in drug discovery by harnessing the power of ribosomes, the molecul.....»»
Longtime Mario voice actor Charles Martinet is stepping away from the role
Nintendo announced that Charles Martinet is stepping away from voicing Mario and other characters in Nintendo games......»»
It’s-a-no-longer me: Charles Martinet steps down as Mario’s voice [Updated]
After three decades in the role, Martinet won't appear in Super Mario Wonder. Martinet poses with some of the famous characters he's voiced for decades now. Charles Martinet will no longer serve as the voice of Mario, Luigi, Wario, a.....»»
Introducing Passkeys in 1Password – a new kind of login credential [Video]
Passwords are a problem If you don’t use a password manager, there’s the issue of creating, remembering, and using strong passwords. That’s why so many people use short passwords, or just reuse the same passwords over and over for every we.....»»
Govee’s latest light panels will make gaming a lot more immersive
Govee has unveiled their brand new flagship light panels for gaming, the Glide Hexagon Light Panels Ultra. Govee has been steadily building a reputation for themselves when it comes to smart lights, creating products that are more afforda.....»»
Creating a disaster preparedness plan for your pets
Recently, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a wildfire disaster declaration for about 75% of the state's counties and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also released an updated hurricane season outlook that includes a 70% chance of 1.....»»
Non-toxic, sustainable cleaning agent developed for paintings
The restoration of artworks often involves solvents which have toxic properties. Now researchers have succeeded for the first time in creating a non-toxic and sustainable cleaning agent for paintings......»»
Bee populations at risk of one-two punch from heat waves, pathogen infection
The historically high heat waves that gripped the southwest United States and southern Europe this summer are causing problems for more than just humans. Extreme heat waves affect pollinators and the pathogens that live on them, creating a mutual imb.....»»