Chromebooks on “massive downturn” from pandemic-fueled heights
Tablet sales also down, but Apple and Lenovo are holding steady. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Although PCs are still selling at a greater volume than before the COVID-19 pandemic, demand is starting to drop. In Q3 2021, shipments o.....»»
Massive merger: Study reveals evidence for origin of supermassive black hole at galaxy"s center
The origins of aptly named supermassive black holes—which can weigh in at more than a million times the mass of the sun and reside in the center of most galaxies—remain one of the great mysteries of the cosmos......»»
Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru bolster EV battery plans with aid from Japan
EV laggards Toyota, Mazda, Subaru and Nissan up their game with massive new investment in next-generation battery production, backed by government subsidies, as Japan races to catch up to global rivals......»»
Here’s when we’ll learn the fates of Marvel’s Blade and Armor Wars movies
Marvel has had a great summer so far, enjoying the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine in theaters while stunning fans with its Comic-Con and … The post Here’s when we’ll learn the fates of Marvel’s Blade and Armor Wars mo.....»»
Virtual learning linked to rise in chronic absenteeism, study finds
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of chronic absenteeism have nearly doubled across the nation for students in kindergarten through grade 12......»»
How long does it take to beat the campaign in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a massive game when you jump into multiplayer, but the main campaign is a little more manageable......»»
This massive Silent Hill 2 fan project is getting its final update
Silent Hill 2: Enhanced Edition, once one of the best ways to play the horror classic on PC, is coming to an end ahead of the remake's release......»»
Massive underwater eruption may preview deep-sea mining destruction
Scientists are exploring the underwater aftermath of the 2022 Hunga eruption. Enlarge / Following the 2022 Hunga volcano eruption, a nearby hydrothermal vent was seen coated with a white mat of bacteria and surrounded by a thick.....»»
Is Baldur’s Gate 3 coming to Switch?
Baldur's Gate 3 has been a massive success for every platform it's released on, but will the popular CRPG make its way to Nintendo Switch at some point?.....»»
Examining experiences of the pandemic requires a more critical eye, says researcher
The coronavirus pandemic was, in many ways, a unique period whose impacts are still being seen and felt today. The effects of the pandemic live on in people's memories, fears, hopes, and bodies......»»
Perception and deception in times of crisis: Characteristics of messages and sources that allow information to spread
The COVID-19 pandemic not only gave us a global health crisis but also an infodemic, a term coined by the World Health Organization (WHO) to describe the overwhelming flood of information—both accurate and misleading—that inundated media channels.....»»
Double-peaked supernovae offer clues to pre-supernova outbursts
New research helps in understanding the evolution and final stages of massive stars, the role of binary interactions, and the mechanisms behind mass loss, which ultimately affect the properties of the resulting supernova and its remnant. This work al.....»»
Yosemite National Park: Crews restore damaged landscape back to conditions not seen in 150 years
Yosemite National Park is famous for towering waterfalls, giant sequoia trees and massive granite cliffs. But at an out-of-the-way spot near the park's western boundary few visitors ever see, a landmark of a different type is taking shape......»»
Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal climate history—and how viruses adapt to climate change
As humans alter the planet's climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth's history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature's freezers, archiving detailed recor.....»»
Saturday Citations: Corn sweat! Nanoplastics! Plus: Massive objects in your area are dragging spacetime
It's the last day of August, which means that in the Northern Hemisphere, tomorrow will be 50 degrees and cloudy; conditions are expected to be hot and humid south of the equator. In science news this week, we reported on nanoplastic contamination, s.....»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Should you upgrade?
Google's newest flagship Pixel 9 Pro packs massive upgrades and features unseen on older generations. As a Pixel 7 Pro user, should you upgrade? Find out here!.....»»
How can you help your child tidy up their room (without having a massive fight every time)?
If you've ever opened the door to your child's room only to be greeted by a sea of clothes, toys and who knows what else, you're not alone......»»
Examining WTO system amidst growing trade imbalances
The establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995 coincided with a period of substantial global economic growth, fueled by lowered tariffs and increased market access in a globalized world economy based on the promise of a rules-based g.....»»
Guest commentary: Surge in leasing numbers an opportunity for dealers
While leasing as a whole appears to be bouncing back, it is not yet attracting first-time lessees at a rate commensurate to that before the pandemic......»»
Massive nationwide meat-linked outbreak kills 5 more, now largest since 2011
CDC implores consumers to check their fridges for the recalled meats. Enlarge / Listeria monocytogenes. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Five more people have died in a nationwide outbreak of Listeria infections linked to contamin.....»»
NASA"s Europa Clipper gets set of super-size solar arrays
The largest spacecraft NASA has ever built for planetary exploration just got its "wings"—massive solar arrays to power it on the journey to Jupiter's icy moon Europa......»»