Computers vs. TV: Which is less likely to promote dementia?
When it comes to health issues, not all forms of being sedentary are equal. Enlarge (credit: Dennis Fischer Photography) Standing desks—and even biking desks—are a response to a growing body of studies showing that a seden.....»»
Researchers say that disinfectants can promote antibiotic resistance
According to figures published by the journal Nature, 73% of the world's antibiotics are used in the production of domestic animals. They are used primarily for preventive purposes because these animals are kept in confined and unhygienic conditions,.....»»
Discovery may enable network interface for quantum computers
A team of scientists at the QOT Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies, including a student from the Faculty of Physics (University of Warsaw), made a device capable of the conversion of quantum information between microwave and optical photons......»»
Apple’s new M3 Macs could launch any day now, leak claims
A fresh leak has claimed Apple’s new Macs outfitted with M3 chips could launch imminently, bringing better power and efficiency to the company’s computers......»»
Volvo CEO goes big to promote small crossover
The end product is only six minutes long, but it took Volvo CEO Jim Rowan six 12-hour days to shoot the film......»»
IDC survey reports that 76% of IT decision makers believe Macs are more secure than other computers
Apple is constantly promoting its devices as secure due to their unique combination of hardware and software. Because of this, many companies have been opting for the Mac for their IT departments over other platforms – and a new IDC survey endorsed.....»»
IDC survey reports that 76% of IT Decision Makers believe Macs are more secure than other computers
Apple is constantly promoting its devices as secure due to their unique combination of hardware and software. Because of this, many companies have been opting for the Mac for their IT departments over other platforms – and a new IDC survey endorsed.....»»
Teams investigate material degradation process of carbon-based catalyst
Although a plethora of carbon-based catalysts have been developed to promote oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in different electrochemical systems, the degradation process of those catalysts remains obscure to date. During certain steps of the ORR on.....»»
Decreasing biodiversity may promote spread of viruses
How are environmental changes, loss of biodiversity, and the spread of pathogens connected? The answer is a puzzle. Scientists from Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin in cooperation with the Leibniz-IZW have now described one piece of that puzzle.....»»
The interaction between AGN and starburst activity as viewed with JWST
With excellent sensitivity and spatial and spectral resolutions, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) presents an unprecedented opportunity to promote our understanding of the evolutionary processes of galaxies......»»
9 best desktop computers of 2023: tested and reviewed
From HP gaming desktops to sleeper PCs from Dell, here are the best desktop computers you can buy in 2023 for gaming, remote work, and more......»»
Microsoft unveils new Surface laptops, AI-powered Windows Copilot
At an event mainly intended to promote an artificial intelligence tool into the next Windows 11 update, Microsoft has refreshed its Surface laptop lineup with a spec bump and a new Intel Neural Processing Unit.Microsoft revealed new products at its S.....»»
Researchers reveal novel AI-based camera alert system to promote coexistence between tigers and humans
For decades, wildlife biologists have dreamt of a "smart" camera alerting system capable of detecting tigers and other endangered species on the prowl. Legacy camera-trap technology, while valuable for many research applications, has historically bee.....»»
Researchers advance topological superconductors for quantum computing
Quantum computers process information using quantum bits, or qubits, based on fragile, short-lived quantum mechanical states. To make qubits robust and tailor them for applications, researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Labor.....»»
WhatsApp is finally launching a beta app for the iPad
The popular instant messenger WhatsApp was developed with smartphones in mind. However, over the years, the app has become available for computers, too – with a brand new version for macOS released last month. Now WhatsApp is finally coming to the.....»»
Snag high-performance Apple gear with savings of up to $1,800 off this week at B&H
B&H Photo makes it easy to get creative with huge savings on gear, from cameras to computers and everything in between. This week, you can bring home high-performance equipment with discounts that stretch upwards of $1,700.MacBooks and iPads on sale.....»»
New iOS 17 feature will help users rely more on renewable energy
A new feature has surfaced in iOS 17 that is designed to help promote clean energy use based on a user's location.Grid Forecast in the Home appAhead of the full release, a new feature has popped up in the release candidate of iOS 17 that we hadn't s.....»»
A scalable and user-friendly platform for physicists to carry out advanced quantum experiments, cheaply
Quantum computers can solve certain computational problems much faster than ordinary computers by using specific quantum properties. The basic building blocks of such machines are called quantum-bits or qubits. Qubits can be realized using several ph.....»»
Olivia Rodrigo’s latest music video ‘get him back!’ was shot on the iPhone 15 Pro
Apple has just announced the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the phones come with new capabilities for the camera and video shooting. To promote these new features, Apple and Olivia Rodrigo filmed the music video for “get him back!” enti.....»»
Grab discounts of up to $1,700 off on MacBook Pro, MacBook Air & Mac mini at B&H this week
B&H Photo is offering incredible savings on MacBook and Mac mini computers in celebration of the Apple Event. Take home some of Apple's most powerful tech at unbeatable prices.B&H Photo has MacBooks on sale for up to $1,700 off retail price. Leading.....»»
"Sociability" of locusts: Social interactions promote aggregation
In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Sept. 5, researchers led by Prof. Kang Le from the Beijing Institutes of Life Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have provided a deep understanding of the "sociabi.....»»