Creating Variables in Kotlin
In this programming tutorial we take a look at the Kotlin language. Learn how to create the different types of variables in Kotlin with code examples......»»
Humans are still better than AI at crafting phishing emails, but for how long?
Humans are still better at crafting phishing emails compared to AI, but not by far and likely not for long, according to research conducted by IBM X-Force Red. Creating phishing emails: Humans vs. AI The researchers wanted to see whether ChatGPT is a.....»»
Apple plans major overhaul for AirPods line in 2024 and 2025
A new report suggests that Apple plans to revamp its entire AirPods lineup over the next few years, switching the line to USB-C and creating two new versions of the base-level AirPods.Most notably, Apple plans discontinue the second and third-generat.....»»
How to create custom ringtones in iOS 17
One of the most enjoyable ways to personalize an iPhone is by setting custom ringtones for your calls, but Apple has changed how you do it in iOS 17. Here's what you have to know.Creating a custom ringtone in iOS 17Custom ringtones add a distinctive.....»»
New class of recyclable polymer materials could one day help reduce single-use plastic waste
Hundreds of millions of tons of single-use plastic ends up in landfills every year, and even the small percentage of plastic that gets recycled can't last forever. But our group of materials scientists has developed a new method for creating and deco.....»»
2024 cybersecurity predictions: GenAI edition
Unless you have lived under a rock for the past year, you know that generative artificial intelligence applications, such as ChatGPT, have penetrated many aspects of our online lives. From generating marketing content, creating images for advertiseme.....»»
Scientists propose super-bright light sources powered by quasiparticles
An international team of scientists is rethinking the basic principles of radiation physics with the aim of creating super-bright light sources. In a new study published in Nature Photonics, researchers from the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in P.....»»
Drought conditions expose rivers to hotter water temperatures
As climate change warms the planet and droughts are anticipated to become more frequent and extreme, a new study reveals how reduced water flows and rising atmospheric temperatures are set to heat our rivers—creating major challenges for aquatic li.....»»
How to Watch Saturday’s Solar Eclipse
On the morning of October 14, an annular solar eclipse will be visible to people in the Americas, creating a fiery halo of light around a darkened sun......»»
Creating a broadband diffractive graphene orbital angular momentum metalens by laser nanoprinting
Optical beams carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM) attract widespread attention and play an important role in optical data storage, optical communications, quantum information processing, super-resolution imaging, and optical trapping and manipula.....»»
Detection and extraction of similar features in disease-related gene groups
Multiomics analysis that integrates different layers of profiles altogether is challenging, since the number of variables in profile substantially differ from each other. For instance, gene expression profile and genomic DNA methylation profile are o.....»»
Q&A: A "ring of fire" eclipse is coming. Here"s how to watch
At about 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time on Saturday, Oct. 14, the moon will pass in front of the sun above much of the western U.S., creating a blazing "ring of fire" in the sky......»»
When rentals go wrong: Study explores sharing economy and ways to boost good customer behavior
Consumers are increasingly paying for temporary access to products and services through companies like Rent the Runway, Netflix, Airbnb, and Uber—creating an "access-based industry" that's expected to grow to $335 billion by 2025. But, in exchange.....»»
The medicine of the future could be artificial life forms
Creating artificial life is a recurring theme in both science and popular literature, where it conjures images of creeping slime creatures with malevolent intentions, or super-cute designer pets. At the same time, the question arises: What role shoul.....»»
Extreme emotions and emotionlessness of UK immigration system make migrants deportable and disposable
The UK's immigration system uses a combination of strong emotions combined with emotionlessness to cast migrants as simultaneously 'threatening, polluting and irrelevant'—creating a group of people who are, ultimately deportable and disposable, new.....»»
How secondary mathematics teachers" beliefs and knowledge influence their teaching in mainland China
Past research on Chinese mathematics teaching has focused mainly on the role of teacher's beliefs and professional knowledge separately in teaching approaches, or examined three variables—teacher's beliefs, professional knowledge and teaching appro.....»»
Cloaked’s privacy app and web-based platform put people in control of their personal data
Cloaked has launched its privacy app and web-based platform that gives people control of their personal data by creating unlimited, secure identities, including working phone numbers, emails, usernames and passwords, in real time. As it exits beta, t.....»»
Apple releases second iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1, and macOS 14.1 betas alongside visionOS 1 beta 4
Apple has released the second developer beta version of the upcoming iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1, and macOS 14.1 software updates. Apple has also released the fourth visionOS beta for developers creating Apple Vision Pro software. more….....»»
Warming beaches threaten Yemen sea turtles" future
On a Yemeni beach, a sea turtle clambers ashore to lay eggs, which will likely be born female due to rising temperatures, creating a gender imbalance that brings the threat of local extinction......»»
Developers take note: Apple Silicon is required to develop apps for visionOS
Apple released Xcode beta 15.1 on Tuesday with a warning to developers — creating apps for visionOS and Apple Vision Pro requires a Mac with Apple Silicon.visionOSThere has been some question in the developer community how long Intel machines will.....»»
Researchers revive a chemical synthesis method abandoned a century ago. Why?
Organic synthesis is the art of creating molecules, used for creating essential items like pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials for high-tech gadgets such as smartphones. Think of it as playing with LEGO bricks at a microscopic level—chemi.....»»