Cybercriminals are cashing in on FIFA World Cup-themed cyberattacks
The hype and popularity of the FIFA World Cup has attracted audiences from across the globe. And this, in turn attracts a variety of cybercriminals, who want to exploit the varied fan following, and the organizations participating, to make a quick bu.....»»
NASA, global astronomers await rare nova explosion
Around the world this summer, professional and amateur astronomers alike will be fixed on one small constellation deep in the night sky. But it's not the seven stars of Corona Borealis, the "Northern Crown," that have sparked such fascination......»»
The World’s Largest Fungus Collection May Unlock the Mysteries of Carbon Capture
Research is uncovering the key role that fungi play in getting soils to absorb carbon, and how humanity’s actions aboveground are wreaking havoc in the mysterious fungal world below......»»
Scientists create world"s strongest iron-based superconducting magnet using AI
Scientists have developed the world's strongest iron-based superconducting magnet using AI, in what could be a breakthrough for affordable MRI machines and the future of electrified transport......»»
In depth with iPad Air, iPad Pro and the future of iPadOS on the AppleInsider podcast
Now that the new iPad Air and iPad Pro have been thoroughly used in real-world tests, it's time to see how they measure up — and exactly how iPadOS is holding them back. Or at least, how it's holding them back as we wait to see what WWDC brings.App.....»»
Watch this stunning slow-motion footage of mighty Starship launch
SpaceX has shared incredible slow-motion footage showing the world's most powerful rocket at the start of its fourth test flight......»»
This Bose QuietComfort headphone deal cuts $100 off the price
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are some of the best for blocking out the world. They're on sale now at Dell so today is the perfect time to buy......»»
KEF and Savoir want to help you sleep better with their $115K speaker bed
What happens when the world's best bed maker builds some of the world's best speakers into a bed? You get Savoir and KEF's $115,000 Seventy-Five speaker bed......»»
These light paintings let us visualize invisible clouds of air pollution
World Health Organization: Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths per year Enlarge / Light painting reveals a cloud of particulates on Airport Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PM2.5 10-20 micrograms per cubic meter). (credit.....»»
Watch a 6-axis motor solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than a third of a second
Getting an AI to distinguish red from orange was a major challenge. Enlarge / So much depends upon a red puzzle cube, pinned by servo motors, inside Mitsubishi. (credit: Mitsubishi) The last time a human set the world re.....»»
Tropical forests adjust strategies to thrive even when soils are nutrient poor, large field experiment shows
Tropical forests store a third of the world's carbon in their wood and soils. However, their future as a carbon sink has been uncertain. Scientists have long wondered whether nutrient-poor tropical soils would limit the ability of mature and recoveri.....»»
All of the active antitrust cases Apple is fighting around the world
Turkey has just launched a potential antitrust case against Apple, but it is far from the only one. Here's where else Apple is facing down governmental regulators, and why.Apple is facing court cases around the worldProbably the most significant anti.....»»
Apple"s 2024 Design Award winners run the gamut of classic puzzle games to immersive experiences
Ahead of WWDC, Apple has announced the winners of its latest Apple Design Awards, celebrating the best in apps and games from around the world.Apple's 2024 Design Awards logoApple appears to be clearing the decks ahead of a busy WWDC. Uncharacteristi.....»»
Economist explores why skyscrapers keep getting taller and why the world loves them
Rutgers-Newark professor Jason Barr, an authority on skyscrapers, examines them through the lens of an economist, not an expert on architecture......»»
Meet the "new consumer": How shopper behavior is changing in a post-inflation world
After a long anticipated wait, the Bank of Canada has finally decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. The decision marks a departure from the series of interest rate hikes that were previously implemented to curb inflation......»»
Welcome to the age of space skepticism—and a growing revolt against elites
Over the past decade, a new form of skepticism about human activities in space has emerged. It seems to be based exclusively in the western world, and centered around the idea that increasingly ambitious space plans will damage humanity and neglect t.....»»
Igniting Innovation: The China-US Young Maker Competition Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators
In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the driving force behind progress and change. The China-US Young Maker Competition embodies this spirit of innovation, providing a platform for makers to.....»»
China sees commercial sector as next frontier in US space race
A world-first launch from the far side of the moon this week showcased China's progress in space, and Beijing now wants its commercial sector to catch up to rivals such as Elon Musk's SpaceX......»»
World"s most powerful rocket Starship set for next launch
Starship, SpaceX's massive prototype rocket that may one day send humans to Mars, is poised for its next flight on Thursday......»»
78% of SMBs fear cyberattacks could shut down their business
94% of SMBs have experienced at least one cyberattack, a dramatic rise from 64% in 2019, according to ConnectWise. This increase in cyberattacks is exacerbated by the fact that 76% of SMBs lack the in-house skills to properly address security issues,.....»»
T-Mobile hopes you’ll buy $30 “Home Internet Backup” for when cable goes out
Backup plan is $30 every month for service that's meant to be used infrequently. Enlarge / T-Mobile logo exhibited during Mobile World Congress on February 28, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto /).....»»