Dear Sophie: What’s happening with visa application receipt notices?
Our startup has several employees on work visas or employment authorization. Many have been waiting for quite a while for the government to tell them their applications have been received. Why? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
A heat wave in Antarctica totally blew the minds of scientists. They set out to decipher it—and here are the results
Climate scientists don't like surprises. It means our deep understanding of how the climate works isn't quite as complete as we need. But unfortunately, as climate change worsens, surprises and unprecedented events keep happening......»»
Apple had a pretty good year for patent grants, but not its best
Apple's research and development work made it the seventh-biggest recipient of granted U.S. patents in 2023, but it's not as high as its 2020 record.A detail from an Apple patent application for a modular MacBook ProAs a major tech company, Apple hab.....»»
A colossal star erupts: Examining one of the largest stars in the Milky Way as it fades from view
Astronomers from Georgia State University's CHARA Array have captured the first close-up images of a massive star known as RW Cephei that recently experienced a strange fading event. The images are providing new clues about what's happening around th.....»»
Canonical wants better Snap support outside Ubuntu, based on latest hires
Returning developer says he might get to "change some of the old ideas." Enlarge (credit: Canonical/Ubuntu) Snaps, the self-contained application packages that Ubuntu has long seen as a simpler app store and a potential.....»»
Unraveling the impact of edge cracks on superconducting REBCO tapes: A leap in material durability and efficiency
In the realm of superconductivity, the durability and efficiency of materials like REBCO (Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide) tapes are crucial for application in various high-tech fields. However, these materials face challenges, particularly when it co.....»»
Photochemistry and a new catalyst could make fertilizer more sustainable
Georgia Tech engineers are working to make fertilizer more sustainable—from production to productive reuse of the runoff after application—and a pair of new studies is offering promising avenues at both ends of the process......»»
SentinelOne acquires PingSafe to expand cloud security capabilities
SentinelOne has agreed to acquire PingSafe. The acquisition of PingSafe’s cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP), when combined with SentinelOne’s cloud workload security and cloud data security capabilities, is expected to provide.....»»
The dynamic relationship between AI and application development
In this Help Net Security video, Greg Ellis, General Manager, Application Security, at Digital.ai, discusses how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way applications are developed and redefining the possibilities within the tech industry......»»
One of Tekken 8’s “colorblind” modes is causing migraines, vertigo, and debate
Advocates say the intention is good, but the application is dangerous. Enlarge / It looks wild and different, like something nobody has tried before. And many accessibility experts say there's a reason Tekken 8's style isn't comm.....»»
Tekken 8’s “colorblind” mode is causing migraines, vertigo, and debate
Advocates say the intention is good, but the application is dangerous. Enlarge / It looks wild and different, like something nobody has tried before. And many accessibility experts say there's a reason Tekken 8's style isn't comm.....»»
Did You Buy a New Phone This Year?
There aren’t many days left in 2023, so to reflect on parts of the year we wanted to get personal with you. We want to know, dear friend, if you bought a new phone this year. And after you answer that – assuming you said “yes”.....»»
API security in 2024: Predictions and trends
As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, so does the complexity of API (application programming interface) security. With the proliferation of APIs in modern applications and services, organizations will need to develop a better u.....»»
AI software market to hit $307 billion by 2027
The worldwide revenue for AI software will reach $307 billion in 2027, according to IDC. The forecast for AI-centric software includes Artificial Intelligence Platforms, AI Applications, AI System Infrastructure Software (SIS), and AI Application Dev.....»»
Enantiomeric lead-free double perovskites rationally designed by achiral-chiral cation intercalation
Chiral optical materials have attracted great attention in multiple disciplines due to their wide application value in fields such as remote sensing, three-dimensional display, information communication, and optical information storage. With the stro.....»»
Forest fires: a record year
As the deadliest year this century for forest fires comes to a close, attention is turning to how to prevent such infernos happening again......»»
Everton vs Man City Live Stream: How to watch the game for free
The Everton vs Man City live stream is happening this afternoon. Do you know what service you'll watch it on?.....»»
Kuo: Apple"s 2024 starts with Apple Vision Pro, ends with a new Mac event
As part of a longer post about tech trends in 2024, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that the Apple Vision Pro will start shipping to Apple in early January, with a new Mac event happening near the end of the year.Apple Vision ProIn a post to Mediu.....»»
Idaho board drops wolf-killing proposals submitted by trapper without ranchers" knowledge
Nearly two months ago, John Faulkner and members of the Peavey family, which owns Flat Top Ranch in the Wood River Valley, learned that an application with their names attached for state dollars to kill wolves would move ahead. But they never knew ab.....»»
AlphV ransomware site is “seized” by the FBI. Then it’s “unseized.” And so on.
In a bizarre twist, both groups issue dueling notices to ransomware website. Enlarge / Shortly after the FBI posted a notice saying it had seized the dark-web site of AlphV, the ransomware group posted this notice claiming otherw.....»»
Volcanic eruption lights up Iceland after weeks of earthquake warnings—a geologist explains what"s happening
Lava erupted through a fissure in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula on Dec. 18, 2023, shooting almost 100 feet (30 meters) in the air in its early hours......»»