Deindustrialization as fact and fiction
The declining importance of manufacturing in rich societies is associated with deep concerns, but also with the hope of opening up new opportunities for economic development. As a result, predictions of a structural change from an industrial to a ser.....»»
A virus that infected animals hundreds of millions of years ago has become essential for the development of the embryo
All animals have evolved thanks to the fact that certain viruses infected primitive organisms hundreds of millions of years ago. Viral genetic material was integrated into the genome of the first multi-cellular beings and is still in our DNA today......»»
Is AI killing the social media star? How companies are cashing in on virtual influencers
Instagram's rising stars are a new breed of social media influencer. In fact, many of them aren't even technically human......»»
Works of poetry, fiction and nonfiction receive $10,000 "Science + Literature" awards
A poetry collection, a coming-of-age novel and a history of deep sea exploration are unlikely to be found in the same section of your favorite bookstore. But they all have enough in common to be this year's winners of Science + Literature awards, $10.....»»
The Best Romance Manga to Fall in Love With
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of romance with our carefully selected collection of the greatest love stories in Manga history? Manga and Anime have solidified their position in the realm of romantic fiction over the past few decades. H.....»»
Why cyberattacks mustn’t be kept secret
No company is immune to cyberattacks, but when the inevitable happens, too many companies still try to maintain a wall of silence. In fact, over half of security professionals admit their organizations maintain a culture of security through obscurity.....»»
CRISPR off-switches: A path towards safer genome engineering?
Using CRISPR, an immune system bacteria use to protect themselves from viruses, scientists have harnessed the power to edit genetic information within cells. In fact, the first CRISPR-based therapeutic was recently approved by the FDA to treat sickle.....»»
Salt, microbes, acid and heat in food preservation
In an era of grocery stores and home refrigerators, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that, for most of history, people have been bound by the seasonality of food. This reality has long presented humanity with a conundrum: how to keep eating after.....»»
Did James Webb find life on an alien planet? What you need to know
Whenever the James Webb Space Telescope makes a shocking new discovery, it’s sure to make headlines. In fact, I write about Webb’s observations and data … The post Did James Webb find life on an alien planet? What you need to know a.....»»
Supreme Court upholds Apple vs. Epic ruling, Apple must allow app developers to link to other payment systems
The outcome of the much publicized 2021 Apple vs. Epic trial saw Apple winning on most counts, except for the fact the judge did rule that Apple must relax its App Store anti-steering policy and allow developers like Epic Games to include links to al.....»»
Fact Check: Here"s What We Learned About This Supposed Trump Post Claiming He Marched with MLK
Fact Check: Here"s What We Learned About This Supposed Trump Post Claiming He Marched with MLK.....»»
Image: Hubble captures a monster merger
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features Arp 122, a peculiar galaxy that in fact comprises two galaxies—NGC 6040, the tilted, warped spiral galaxy and LEDA 59642, the round, face-on spiral—that are in the midst of a collision. This dra.....»»
3 sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in January
It's hard to find good science fiction movies on Peacock. That's why we've already picked out the 3 sci-fi movies on Peacock that you need to watch in January......»»
First look: Telly’s free TV just might be able to pull this off
It's good to be skeptical of Telly, a free TV with a secondary display that shows ads. But that doesn't change the fact that Telly offers a good experience......»»
The free Telly TV actually makes advertising look … good?
It's good to be skeptical of Telly, a free TV with a secondary display that shows ads. But that doesn't change the fact that Telly offers a good experience......»»
Study finds high levels of job satisfaction among copy editors, little negative effects from pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted jobs across the workforce, including the editorial sector. But a new study from the University of Kansas found it did not significantly affect how copy editors, proofreaders, and fact-checkers felt about their work and.....»»
Unveiling the reproductive secrets of red-swamp crayfish
Procambarus clarkii is a crustacean species native to American freshwater bodies. Brought to Japan in the 1920s as a feed for frogs, this crustacean has slowly taken over the Japanese freshwaters by predation and propagation. In fact, in 2023, the re.....»»
Temporary government Internet censorship was imposed almost 200 times last year
Government Internet censorship is a permanent fact of life in some countries, but there are many more countries that impose Internet blocks in response to specific events. A new report says that happened on 196 occasions last year, with hundreds of m.....»»
Michael Cohen gave his lawyer fake citations invented by Google Bard AI tool
Disbarred Cohen passed fake cases to his lawyer, who didn't do a fact-check. Enlarge / Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to US President Donald Trump, arrives at federal court in New York on December 14, 2023. (credit: Getty.....»»
Can golf courses help save the planet? Ask a herd of wild pigs
An Arizona golf course, so picture-perfect it was described as "the Imax of golf", was wantonly trashed by intruders in the autumn of 2023. But no, this was not Just Stop Oil back for another round, nor the result of a disgruntled golfer. In fact, it.....»»
"The Creator" review: A stunning reminder we need more original sci-fi
While its themes and story beats don't always land, "The Creator" is a masterful, beautifully realized work of science fiction. Cyberpunk cityscapes. Rolling fields tilled by robots. Towering space stations. These are just a sample of the marve.....»»