Comprehensive database released to advance data-driven research in the field of quasicrystals
Quasicrystals are materials with unique, non-periodic symmetry that distinguishes them from conventional crystals. Approximant crystals, often regarded as precursor materials closely related to quasicrystals, share similar compositional and structura.....»»
Reviewers hated this AMD GPU. Here’s why I still recommend it
AMD's RX 7700 XT wasn't broadly loved when it released, but some key price drops have made it a fantastic option for 1440p gamers......»»
Apple"s iOS 18.2 & macOS Sequoia updates with Genmoji, Image Playground are due today
Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 will be released to the public on Wednesday, bringing with them new imaging-based Apple Intelligence features.An iPhone running Apple IntelligenceApple provided beta testers with the seco.....»»
Government says DOJ subpoenaed Apple without authorization
DOJ demands for message and call data from Apple during the Trump administration, failed to obtain authorization, says the Office of the Inspector General in the current Biden administration.United States Department of Justice — image credit: DOJIt.....»»
Adobe Lightroom, Balatro+ honored in Apple"s App Store Awards
Apple has recognized 17 developers as part of the App Store Awards for 2024, with winning apps sparking creativity and creating everyday moments with others.App Store Awards - Image credit: AppleIn November, Apple released a list of 45 finalists for.....»»
Hedgehogs" hibernation patterns show surprising flexibility
Research has found hedgehogs living in the same, semi-rural area have wide variation in hibernation timing and pattern, with some entering hibernation as much as three months later than others. The researchers say this flexibility could help them ada.....»»
Ghost crabs devour nearly 30% of flatback turtle hatchlings on Thevenard Island
Ghost crabs were responsible for the loss of nearly 30% of flatback turtle hatchlings at Thevenard Island, near Onslow on the northwest coast of Australia, according to new research published in Marine Biology from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and th.....»»
DOJ forced Apple to hand over customer call and message data without the required authorization
An official government report has concluded that the Trump-era Department of Justice (DOJ) did not obtain the required authorizations before demanding customer call and message data from Apple and others. It also failed to obtain authorization fro.....»»
Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread deforestation mainly driven by cattle farming has turned the surrounding rainforest from a vital carbon sink into a significant.....»»
CyTwist’s detection engine combats AI-generated malware
CyTwist launches its patented detection engine to combat the insidious rise of AI-generated malware. Enhancing an organization’s existing security stack, CyTwist’s solution profiles threat actors using field-proven counterintelligence met.....»»
Trellix Drive Encryption enhances security against insider attacks
Trellix announced Trellix Drive Encryption upgrades for on-premises and SaaS management. Customers benefit from the flexibility needed for encryption protection deployment to safeguard their data and devices from unauthorized access. “The major.....»»
Watch how Tesla’s humanoid robot recovers from a stumble
Tesla has released another video of Optimus, this one showing the humanoid robot out for a leisurely stroll — and slipping up......»»
Air pollution linked to rising depression rates
A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology has revealed a strong connection between long-term air pollution exposure and an increased risk of depression. The research, led by Harbin Medical University and Cranfield University, analy.....»»
Mothers" language choices have double the impact in bilingual families, research shows
New research shows that mothers have twice the impact on language exposure, challenging traditional parenting advice......»»
Centromeres could be "hotspots" for evolutionary innovation
New research reveals that centromeres, which are responsible for proper cell division, can rapidly reorganize over short time scales. Biologists at the University of Rochester are calling a discovery they made in a mysterious region of the chromosome.....»»
Sink to source: Arctic is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs
After locking carbon dioxide in its frozen soil for millennia, the Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent wildfires that are turning it into a net source of carbon dioxide emissions, a US agency said Tuesday......»»
Some glaciers in Antarctica have maintained considerable stability over the last millennia
A research study led by Marc Oliva, researcher at the University of Barcelona, analyzes the evolution of glaciers on the Hurd Peninsula in Antarctica, home to the Spanish Juan Carlos I Antarctic Base. This study, published in the journal Quaternary S.....»»
Seals" iceberg strategies: Navigating icy habitats for survival
Harbor seals in icy regions use icebergs shed by glaciers as safe platforms to give birth, care for young and molt. New research finds that as glaciers change with the climate, the resulting changes in size, speed and number of icebergs affect seals'.....»»
New Beats Pill gets first firmware update since June launch
Apple has released a firmware update for the latest iteration of the Beats Pill, though there are currently no details about the software update's contents.The Beats Pill has received its first-ever firmware update since its release.Tuesday's firmwar.....»»
Location data firm helps police find out when suspects visited their doctor
Leaked form shows how Fog Data helps cops find where suspects have been and when. A location-tracking company that sells its services to police departments is apparently using add.....»»
Security Bite: Jamf uncovers TCC bypass vulnerability allowing stealthy access to iCloud data
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