Corrected sunspot records show the Maunder minimum did not end abruptly
How accurate are past records of sunspots? In a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, a team of multinational researchers examined the historical record and found that after the unusual period of almost no sunspots, a period called the Ma.....»»
Ted Lasso season 4? Jason Sudeikis finally ‘feels good about it’ as show eyes return
Will Ted Lasso return for season 4? A Warner Bros. executive recently shared an exciting Ted Lasso update involving star Jason Sudeikis......»»
Intel’s new Arrow Lake CPUs can still consume a ton of power
Some early benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs show they can still draw a ton of power, even with a new focus on efficiency......»»
Modeling experiments show weather-changing El Niño oscillation is at least 250 million years old
The El Niño event, a huge blob of warm ocean water in the tropical Pacific Ocean that can change rainfall patterns around the globe, isn't just a modern phenomenon......»»
Recognizing the strengths of socioeconomically disadvantaged students could lead to better grades
In a new study, psychologist Christina Bauer from the University of Vienna and her international team show the influence narratives can have on students' self-image and their performance. The scientists presented reverse narratives to socioeconomical.....»»
25 years ago, sci-fi got an unexpected makeover with this TV show
In 1999, a TV show came along that made sci-fi younger, cooler, and sexier. 25 years later, it still has a passionate fanbase......»»
Daredevil: Born Again has an official premiere date on Disney+
The series is set to hit Disney+ almost 10 years after the original show first hit Netflix in 2015......»»
Apple’s internal tests show Siri isn’t quite ready to beat ChatGPT
According to Bloomberg, Apple's internal research exposed the wide gulf between Siri and ChatGPT when it comes raw AI intelligence and accuracy......»»
DCU: every movie and TV show confirmed so far
DC is set to make a comeback with the films and TV shows in its new DC Universe, featuring icons like Superman and more underrated characters like Booster Gold......»»
Research shows how corporate social responsibility messaging can backfire
It's lately been considered good business for companies to show they are responsible corporate citizens. Google touts its solar-powered data centers. Apple talks about its use of recycled materials. Walmart describes its support for local communities.....»»
Amazon’s God of War show is going back to the drawing board
Amazon's God of War TV show has been hit by a major setback......»»
AI finds racial restrictions in millions of property records
California law requires counties to remove racially restrictive language—constitutionally unenforceable since 1948—from property deeds. Researchers trained a large language model to help......»»
Benchmark tests show just how fast the new iPad mini really is
The first iPad mini (2024) benchmarks have been shared. Does it perform better than the previous model? How about when compared to last year's iPhone Pro?.....»»
‘What the cluck!’: Doughnut shop abruptly closes two Charlotte-area stores
‘What the cluck!’: Doughnut shop abruptly closes two Charlotte-area stores.....»»
iPad mini 7 benchmarks show the tiny tablet is incredibly powerful
Apple unveiled the iPad mini 7 earlier this week, which I consider an amazing upgrade over its predecessor even though it’s practically identical to the … The post iPad mini 7 benchmarks show the tiny tablet is incredibly powerful appeare.....»»
Physicists show that neutron stars may be shrouded in clouds of axions
A team of physicists from the universities of Amsterdam, Princeton and Oxford have shown that extremely light particles known as axions may occur in large clouds around neutron stars. These axions could form an explanation for the elusive dark matter.....»»
Qualcomm just squashed its own desktop ambitions
Just days after the first orders started arriving, Qualcomm abruptly canceled its mini PC with a Snapdragon X Elite chip inside......»»
DeSantis, Hillsborough first responders say Tiger Dams show promise at preventing flood damage
DeSantis, Hillsborough first responders say Tiger Dams show promise at preventing flood damage.....»»
Democracy in danger? Election study in East German states shows mistrust in the state
Survey results from Trier and Jena University show that in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg democracy is in crisis. Most respondents do not want the AfD to participate in government......»»
GPT-4-based AI agents show promise for detecting antimicrobial resistance
Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have used artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The team led by Adrian Egli, UZH professor at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, is the first to investigate how.....»»
Mangrove microbes show potential for breaking down plastics
A way to select a suite of mangrove bacteria that can transform plastic has been developed that potentially offers a new strategy in the global toolkit of plastic waste cleanup. Researchers have assessed the impact of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).....»»