China Launches 6-Month Crewed Mission, Cements Position as Global Space Power
"China launched a three-person crew into space in the early hours of Saturday," reports CNN, calling it "a major step for the country's young space program, which is rapidly becoming one of the world's most advanced..." They will dock at China's new.....»»
SpaceX launch marks 40th for the Space Coast
SpaceX sent up the 40th rocket launch from the Space Coast on Tuesday morning......»»
Study shows transgenic expression of rubisco factors increases photosynthesis and chilling tolerance in maize
Maize is one of the world's most widely grown crops and is essential to global food security. But like other plants, its growth and productivity can be limited by the slow activity of Rubisco, the enzyme responsible for carbon assimilation during pho.....»»
Researchers successfully fabricate NiS ultrafine nanorods with separated symmetry along two directions
Crystal symmetry is a fundamental concept in materials science, playing a crucial role in determining structure-property relationships. Typically, a crystal is a solid composed of structural units that periodically repeat in three-dimensional space,.....»»
Investigating changes in extreme high-temperature warning indicators over China under different global warming levels
A research team investigated the observed and climate model projected changes in extreme high temperature warning indicators across China. They found an approximately linear increase in the intensity of extreme high temperatures exceeding 35°C and 4.....»»
OLED MacBook Pros can’t come soon enough
Mark Coppock / Digital Trends have been rumored for years now, but ever since the OLED iPad Pro launch, it’s turned up the heat on speculation around when Macs will get the technology. And now, in a new report, global tech analyst group Omdia h.....»»
Apple’s AI plans for the iPhone just leaked. Here’s everything we know
At its annual developers conference next month, Apple will reportedly introduced AI-fueled versions of Siri and Spotlight, alongside enhancements for apps......»»
Syfy reveals first images and release date for The Ark season 2
The crew aboard Ark One is ready for more space adventures in The Ark season 2. Check out the first images from season 2 and see when the show returns to SyFy......»»
How to watch Europe launch a new Earth observation satellite tonight
The European Space Agency will launch a satellite called EarthCARE to observe clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere tonight. Here's how to watch the launch......»»
Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream
AI is everywhere. Tech companies not talking about AI are hard to find. When compared to players leading in this space like OpenAI and Google, Apple is generally seen as being “behind.” But despite AI being everywhere, in many ways it’s also.....»»
Stellantis customer experience chief resigns in 3rd senior executive departure this month
Richard Schwarzwald is being replaced by Olivier Bourges, previously head of the global corporate office and public affairs......»»
NASA"s OSIRIS-APEX unscathed after searing pass of sun
Mission engineers were confident NASA's OSIRIS-APEX (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification—Apophis Explorer) spacecraft could weather its closest ever pass of the sun on Jan. 2, 2024. Their models had predicted that despite trav.....»»
10 iOS 18 AI Features Coming to iPhone
As we approach the start of WWDC 2024, we’re starting to hear a lot more about Apple’s plans for iOS 18, the new operating system coming to iPhone later this year. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has high.....»»
China says it will use more tech to clamp down on online counterfeits
As it ramps up IP and counterfeit enforcement, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation commits to more tech......»»
Scientists explore how single-atom catalysts impact water purification in advanced oxidation process
The rapid increase in global industrialization in the past centuries has resulted in the disposal of excessive toxic pollutants into the environment, seriously threatening the aquatic ecosystem and human health. Peroxymonosulfate-based advanced oxida.....»»
Researchers investigate changes in surface heat fluxes on sensitive areas for the slopes of Mt Everest
Under the background of global warming, the Mount Everest region has experienced evident climate changes. Glaciers and snow have been rapidly retreating in this region. These changes increase the rate of warming and water scarcity in downstream areas.....»»
Asian forests show resilience despite rising disturbances from climate change and human activities
Since 1850, global temperatures have been steadily rising. Human activities have significantly increased the emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, exacerbating the greenhouse effect and global warming. Forests in Asia have faced numerous.....»»
5 great movies leaving Hulu in May 2024 you have to watch now
The clock is running out on this month, and you only have a few days left to catch the five great movies leaving Hulu in May that you have to watch now......»»
Health risks from global warming can help drive city climate action, study finds
Cities around the world were more likely to maintain climate action and enact "green recovery" long-term plans after the pandemic if local decision-makers were more alert to the health risks of climate change, a new global study has shown......»»
Researchers create the world"s strongest ionizing terahertz radiation
Terahertz waves, known as non-ionizing radiation, can turn into ionization radiation when sufficiently many terahertz photons are focused in space and time. A team led by scientists in Korea and the U.S. has created the world's most intense terahertz.....»»
PS Plus’ supersized June lineup includes Tomb Raider, PSVR2 games, and more
PS Plus subscribers are getting more games than usual this month, from PSVR2 games to classics like Sly Cooper......»»