Charles Babbage is known for creating the first... ?
English engineer Charles Babbage, mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer......»»
A Tiny Sun in a Jar Is Shedding Light on Solar Flares
This new lab experiment explores the physics involved in our star’s tumultuous interior regions—by creating a sphere of plasma......»»
John Poole on why buying a Mac spurred him to create Geekbench – and why it’s still relevant
Geekbench creator John Poole has explained why switching to Mac led to him creating the benchmarking tool – and how it helped diagnose a cracked heatsink in a more recent Mac … more… The post John Poole on why buying a Mac spurred him to crea.....»»
Samsung Camera Assistant Arrives on More Devices
The software feature has recently been announced for more Samsung phones, beyond its Galaxy S-series flagships. The post Samsung Camera Assistant Arrives on More Devices first appeared on Phandroid. Samsung’s efforts in creating a mor.....»»
The perfect pour: Model predicts beer head features
From creating drinks with distinctive looks to providing aromas for connoisseurs, beer foam is big business. The complex interplay between the components of a beer, the vessel from which it's poured, and the glass it's poured into has garnered plenty.....»»
Jony Ive designed the royal emblem for King Charles" coronation
Made in both English and Welsh versions, Jony Ive says his emblem for the coronation was "inspired by King Charles' love of the planet."English version of the emblemThe UK's King Charles will officially be crowned in May 2023, and Buckingham Palace h.....»»
Can clouds of moon dust combat climate change?
A group of US scientists this week proposed an unorthodox scheme to combat global warming: creating large clouds of moon dust in space to reflect sunlight and cool the Earth......»»
New land creation on waterfronts is increasing, study finds
Humans are artificially expanding cities' coastlines by extending industrial ports and creating luxury residential waterfronts. Developers have added over 2,350 square kilometers of land (900 square miles, or about 40 Manhattans) to coastlines in maj.....»»
How to defy Apple and create a HomePod stereo pair with first and second-gen speakers
One of the limitations of the second-generation HomePod is that it can’t be used in tandem with a first-generation model to create a stereo pair. “Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model HomePod speakers,” says Apple. The.....»»
Novel face swaps emerge as a major threat to biometric security
Digital identities are rapidly becoming more widely used as organizations’ and governments’ digital transformation projects mature and users demand more remote accessibility for everything, from creating a bank account to applying for government.....»»
Week in review: Rail transport cybersecurity, “verified” OAuth apps used to infiltrate organizations
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Mounting cybersecurity pressure is creating headaches in railway boardrooms In this Help Net Security interview, Dimitri van Zantvliet is the Cybers.....»»
Understanding and embracing intercultural tensions and differences in teams
"Teamwork makes the dream work." It's a popular phrase used to describe the merits of working in teams to get things done. When applied successfully, creating and collaborating with coworkers can produce results that surpass a single individual's con.....»»
Wildfires are increasingly burning California"s snowy landscapes, colliding with winter droughts to shrink snowpack
The early pandemic years overlapped with some of California's worst wildfires on record, creating haunting, orange-tinted skies and wide swaths of burned landscape. Some of the impacts of these fires are well known, including drastic declines in air.....»»
Creating "ghostly mirrors" for high-power lasers
Laser-driven 'mirrors' capable of reflecting or manipulating light have been produced in research led at the University of Strathclyde......»»
How to add "sizzle" to meat-free products
Firms are creating artificial animal fats that they promise will make meat-free products taste better......»»
Data breaches hit 42% more Americans last year, creating a “scamdemic” of identity theft
The number of data breaches in 2022 was slightly down on the previous year, but the number of people whose personal data was exposed by the security failures was significantly higher … more… The post Data breaches hit 42% more Americans last y.....»»
Apple execs share in-depth details on creating the M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro in new interview
Sitting down with pro videographer, photographer, and YouTuber Tyler Stalman, two of Apple’s executives have shared an in-depth look into the process of creating the 2023 MacBook Pro laptops with M2 Pro and M2 Max Apple Silicon. more… The post.....»»
Mounting cybersecurity pressure is creating headaches in railway boardrooms
The expansion of potential cyber threats has increased due to the integration of connected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the convergence of IT and OT in railway operations. In this Help Net Security interview, Dimitri van Zantvliet is th.....»»
Chemists pioneer responsive polymers that heat up when exposed to LED light
Creating new materials and speeding up reactions is what they do. Sounds a bit mundane, no? It is anything but. Materials that catalyze faster can be used in a wide range of fields from pharmaceuticals to future Mars habitats......»»
How to set a timer on Amazon Smart Plugs
If you're looking to automate your outlets, Amazon Smart Plugs are a great option. Here's what you need to know about creating a timer for your smart plugs......»»
Prenda Law lawyer loses attempt to file more piracy lawsuits from prison
Judge rejects motion to protect Prenda lawyer Hansmeier from further prosecution. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Charles O'Rear) Paul Hansmeier, who is serving a 14-year prison sentence for filing sham copyright infring.....»»