Corvids seem to handle temporary memories the way we do
Birds show evidence that they lump temporary memories into categories. Enlarge / A jackdaw tries to remember what color it was thinking of. (credit: Frans Buiter / 500px) Humans tend to think that we are the most intelli.....»»
How Tesla"s NACS plug won over automakers
Tesla's charging connector is slimmer and easier to handle than the competing CCS standard. But what really convinced rival automakers to switch was Tesla's superior charging network, analysts say......»»
The good, the bad and the awful—how business reacts to online reviews
Every day travelers across the globe are flocking to popular destinations, eager to relax and create memories......»»
New York City"s fireworks display prompts temporary surge of air pollution
In 2023, roughly 60,000 firework shells exploded above Manhattan's East River as part of Macy's Fourth of July show. The resulting air pollutant levels were many times higher in the hours after the display than those seen when smoke from a Canadian w.....»»
Slow growth for Apple Music and other services acknowledged by world’s biggest music label
Slow growth for Apple Music and other streaming services has for the first time been publicly acknowledged by the world’s biggest music label, Universal Music Group. While UMG believes it to be a temporary slow-down, some in the industry think i.....»»
No judge with Tesla stock should handle Elon Musk cases, watchdog argues
Elon Musk does not control X or Tesla, X argued in lawsuit over ad boycott. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Elon Musk's fight against Media Matters for America (MMFA)—a watchdog organization that.....»»
Decomposing "refrigerants," a potent greenhouse gas, using industrial waste
A research team has developed a technology to decompose refrigerants, a greenhouse gas 1,300 times more potent than carbon dioxide, using challenging-to-handle industrial waste......»»
Research reveals cuttlefish can form false memories, too
During an event, details like what you saw, smelled, and felt aren't stored as a single memory. Rather, they are encoded and stored in your brain separately. To retrieve that memory, those pieces must get put back together. When that doesn't happen i.....»»
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 have wireless charging?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is an incredible feat of engineering, but can it handle wireless charging? We found out, and give you the lowdown on speeds too......»»
Climate change threatens overall firefly populations, study shows, but Midwest could see increase
For many who grew up east of the Mississippi River, yellow twinkling lights punctuate magical childhood memories. New England natives call them fireflies, but they're known as lightning bugs from the Midwest to the South. No matter their regional nam.....»»
Realm: Open-source adversary emulation framework
Realm is an open-source adversary emulation framework emphasizing scalability, reliability, and automation. It’s designed to handle engagements of any size. “Realm is unique in its custom interpreter written in Rust. This allows us to wri.....»»
Tips for Redacting Sensitive Information in PDF Documents: Protecting Privacy and Confidentiality
These days, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. Whether you’re a startup or a major corporation, if you handle personal data, you must keep it safe. Take T-Mobile, for instance. In August 2022, the American telecom gia.....»»
If your Philips Hue bulbs are randomly cranking up to 100% on their own, you"re not alone
A bug that is cranking Philips Hue smart bulbs to 100% randomly appears to be related to Matter. A fix is coming, but there's a temporary work-around for the problem.Philips Hue smart lightbulbsSignify, the company that owns Philips Hue, originally a.....»»
How the Brain Decides What to Remember
Electric ripples in the resting brain tag memories for storage and add credence to advice about the importance of rest......»»
Are lightning bugs a threatened species? No one knows
They glow like fading stars and have made memories of shimmering summertime backyards for generations......»»
Sicily"s Catania airport reopens after Mount Etna eruption
Sicily's Catania airport reopened Friday after a temporary suspension of flights earlier in the day caused by an eruption from Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano......»»
Elusive temporary star described in historical documents recreated using new computer model
A mysterious remnant from a rare type of supernova recorded in 1181 has been explained for the first time. Two white dwarf stars collided, creating a temporary "guest star," now labeled supernova (SN) 1181, which was recorded in historical documents.....»»
Blue and great tits deploy surprisingly powerful memories to find food, finds study
Blue and great tits recall what they have eaten in the past, where they found the food and when they found it, a new study shows. In the first experiment of its kind to involve wild animals, blue and great tits demonstrated 'episodic-like' memory to.....»»
Stellantis lays off 1,600 for temporary shift cut at Warren Truck plant
Stellantis also said its Toledo South plant, which builds the Gladiator, will be down beginning July 8 to align production with sales, retool the plant for a new model and observe a week for summer vacation. Production resumes Aug. 19......»»
This HP laptop deal cuts the price from $1,500 to $629
This laptop has a big discount and excellent power. If you can handle storing big files on the cloud, it's a steal......»»
How to set up and manage a guest user to your Mac
On occasion, you may want to allow other people in your home to access your Mac, but not your personal account. We'll show you how to set up and manage temporary guest users.User accounts listed on the login screen of the author's MacIf you are routi.....»»