Context is everything: Why key developments often sit unused
The book Sleeping Beauties looks at everything—biology, skills, ideas—that lies latent. Enlarge / Mock-up of Sleeping Beauties book cover. (credit: Simon & Schuster) Andreas Wagner is interested in evolution, that of.....»»
Apple may incorporate advertising into its original podcasts
Apple has traditionally refrained from selling ads on its owned podcasts, but recent developments suggest that the company may be considering a shift in its approach.Apple PodcastsHistorically, Apple's podcasts have remained ad-free. In July, however.....»»
Users mistake video game clips for real Israeli war footage on social media
"With every video taken down, ten more are uploaded each day," developer complains. A misleadingly captioned Arma 3 video shared on X now sports a "context" note on its real origins. (credit: X / Arma 3) Footage from the.....»»
Scientists call for real-time analysis of tropical cyclones in the context of climate change
The need for quick and "real-time" forecasting of tropical cyclones is more necessary than ever given the impact of climate change on rainfall amounts. Two climate scientists who believe this take the notion further by suggesting a storyline case stu.....»»
How much are you willing to pay for a product or service? It depends on your other options and the given context
Researchers from Concordia University and Northwestern University published a new Journal of Marketing study that presents the Comparative Method of Valuation as a more accurate way to measure customers' willingness to pay for a product or service......»»
Azul Code Inventory identifies dead and unused source code for removal
Azul announced Code Inventory, a new feature of Azul Vulnerability Detection that provides developers and DevOps teams a precise catalog of the source code actually used in production by Java applications, making it easy to accurately identify dead a.....»»
Female animals may learn mate preferences based on other more experienced females" choices
Females may infer what makes a male attractive by observing the choices of more experienced females, and the context of those choices matters, according to a mathematical model published October 3rd in the open access journal PLOS Biology. Rather tha.....»»
Understanding the single cell proteome in the context of surrounding tissue
Similar to humans and animals, which adapt their diet or behavior to given environmental conditions, the function and protein composition of single cells also depends on which resources are available in their immediate environment......»»
Scientists use Webb, SOFIA telescopes to observe metallic asteroid
Southwest Research Institute scientists are using telescopes to observe the asteroid Psyche in the infrared, providing context for NASA's upcoming Psyche mission. Dr. Stephanie Jarmak is using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to look for water s.....»»
Current ransomware defensive efforts are not working
Despite some positive developments, the impact of ransomware attacks remains high, according to SpyCloud. Infostealer infections preceded 22% of ransomware events for North American and European ransomware victim companies in 2023 – with common inf.....»»
Current ransomware defenses efforts are not working
Despite some positive developments, the impact of ransomware attacks remains high, according to SpyCloud. Infostealer infections preceded 22% of ransomware events for North American and European ransomware victim companies in 2023 – with common inf.....»»
New developments in the accurate simulation of atmospheric carbon dioxide
The Chinese Academy of Sciences Earth System Model (CAS-ESM2.0), a sophisticated Earth modeling tool, has achieved a major breakthrough in fully coupled atmospheric CO2 simulation, as revealed in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences......»»
Environmental physicist discusses marine heat waves
An extraordinary heat wave is assailing the world's oceans with an intensity that is surprising climate researchers. Environmental physicist Nicolas Gruber provides some context......»»
Migratory birds can be taught to adjust to climate change, study shows
One result of climate change is that spring is arriving earlier. However, migratory birds are not keeping up with these developments and arrive too late for the peak in food availability when it is time for breeding. By getting the birds to fly a lit.....»»
The silver lining to storm surge: How some baby fish ride out hurricanes to success
Humans loathe the deadly impact of storm surge, and for good reason. But new research shows how juvenile tarpon and snook can actually benefit from it. In turn, scientists are learning how to design more eco-friendly developments that help the fish s.....»»
M3 MacBook Air models may not arrive in October after all
Without any context, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has declared that there may not be a M3 MacBook Air launch in October — or at all in 2023.The 2022 MacBook AirThe post on X is simple. All it says is, "It seems that Apple will not launch new MacBook models.....»»
How AI models are transforming weather forecasting: A showcase of data-driven systems
Developments in machine learning are continuing at breathtaking pace, both inside and outside of weather forecasting. To help assess machine learning weather forecasts from different sources, we now show a range of them in ECMWF's charts catalog......»»
Researchers examine emission factors for nitrous oxide from synthetic and organic fertilizers
In a collaboration led by Aarhus University, researchers have measured nitrous oxide emissions during two years at four different locations in Denmark, where representative crop rotations had been established to provide a realistic context for the me.....»»
Debunking another myth surrounding low-income housing tax credits
A new study from Georgia Tech's School of Public Policy debunks a common belief about the impact of affordable housing on neighborhood property values. The researchers, led by Assistant Professor Brian Y. An, found that developments funded by the Low.....»»
The new spreadsheet? OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Enterprise for businesses
Unlimited GPT-4, encryption, 32K context, and more. Will it become an essential tool? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Enterprise, an AI assistant aimed at businesses that offers unlimi.....»»
Uncovering a privacy-preserving approach to machine learning
In the era of data-driven decision making, businesses are harnessing the power of machine learning (ML) to unlock valuable insights, gain operational efficiencies, and solidify competitive advantage. Although recent developments in generative artific.....»»