Did Death Cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?
"Did death cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?" asks the New York Times: When the iconic physicist died on March 14, 2018, data was already in hand that could confirm an ominous and far-reaching prediction he had made more than four decades befo.....»»
Subaru plants in Japan still idle a week after worker"s death
Subaru has yet to announce an output resumption schedule after its plants in Japan remained idle for a week following the rare death of a 60-year-old worker who was crushed to death......»»
The cultural evolution of collective property rights for sustainable resource governance
Community-based natural resource management has been dominated for several decades by the design principles of Nobel Prize laureate Elinor Ostrom. These principles provide guidelines for improving the governance of resource systems, from small-scale.....»»
Worker death forces Subaru to suspend output in Japan
A worker’s death in Japan spurred Subaru to temporarily halt production at three plants, including two that make popular nameplates for export to the U.S......»»
Researchers discover that a rare fat molecule helps drive cell death
Columbia researchers have found that a rare type of lipid is a key driver of ferroptosis, a form of cell death discovered by Columbia professor Brent Stockwell......»»
6 great shows you didn’t know were canceled in 2024
Some TV show cancellations are expected, but these six shows already canceled in 2024 came as a surprise, including series like Our Flag Means Death and Julia......»»
Watch Jon Stewart"s hilarious "Daily Show" return monologue
Jon Stewart returned to "The Daily Show" for his first show back since 2015, and spoke about the 2024 election. Watch. After moving out from beneath Stephen Colbert's desk, Jon Stewart is now back on The Daily Show each Monday to cover the upco.....»»
John Oliver gleefully toying with a tired Stephen Colbert is peak late night
John Oliver appeared on "The Late Show" and gently mocked a tired Stephen Colbert. Despite staying up late to do a post-Super Bowl show on Sunday, Stephen Colbert put on a brave face for yet another Late Show on Monday. But guest John Oliver no.....»»
Did Eurasia"s dominant East-West axis "turn the fortunes of history"?
Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997) is Jared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning effort to explain the contrasting histories of Native Americans, Africans, and aboriginal Australians vs. Europeans and Asians. One of his intriguing proposals was that Eurasian.....»»
Judge tosses Big Pharma suit claiming drug price negotiation is unconstitutional
The judge ruled that the court lacks jurisdiction. Enlarge / Stephen Ubl, president and chief executive officer of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), speaks during a Bloomberg Live discussion in Washing.....»»
F-Zero courses from a dead Nintendo satellite service restored using VHS and AI
There's still a $5,000 prize for the original Japanese Satellaview broadcasts. Enlarge / BS F-Zero Deluxe sounds like a funny name until you know that the first part stands for "broadcast satellite." (credit: Guy Perfect, Power P.....»»
Scientists identify “universal network” of microbes for decomposing flesh
Findings could help forensic scientists better determine a body's precise time of death. Enlarge / It's tough to precisely determine cause of death in a corpse. Microbes found on decomposing flesh can help. (credit: Ralf Roletsch.....»»
Saturn"s Death Star-looking moon may have vast underground ocean
Astronomers have found the best evidence yet of a vast, young ocean beneath the icy exterior of Saturn's Death Star lookalike mini moon......»»
5 best sports TV shows to watch to prepare for the 2024 Super Bowl
Our list of the five TV shows to watch to help prepare for the Super Bowl include a debate program with Stephen A. Smith and a football morning show......»»
These states are basically begging you to heat pump
Nine states are teaming up to accelerate adoption of this climate-friendly device. Enlarge (credit: FHM/Getty Images) Death is coming for the old-school gas furnace—and its killer is the humble heat pump. They’re alr.....»»
Q&A: Expert explains the "physics of AI"
The development of a new theory is typically associated with the greats of physics. You might think of Isaac Newton or Albert Einstein, for example. Many Nobel Prizes have already been awarded for new theories......»»
AI reads ancient scroll buried by Vesuvius eruption
Three researchers on Monday won a $700,000 prize for using artificial intelligence to read a 2,000-year-old scroll that was scorched in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius......»»
Trio wins $700K Vesuvius Challenge grand prize for deciphering ancient scroll
The 2024 Challenge has also been announced, with a $100,000 grand prize. Enlarge / Text from one of the Herculaneum scrolls has been deciphered. Roughly 95 percent of the scroll remains to be read. (credit: Vesuvius Challenge).....»»
Apple launches 2024 Swift Student Challenge with an Apple Park trip prize
Apple has started to accept entries to the Swift Student Challenge for 2024, with a top prize of a trip to Apple Park up for grabs.Swift Student Challenge 2024Initially confirmed as on the way in November, the 2024 iteration of the Swift Student Chal.....»»
Wildfires scorch central Chile, death toll tops 110
The death toll from central Chile's blazing wildfires climbed to at least 112 people on Sunday, after President Gabriel Boric warned the number would rise "significantly" as teams search gutted neighborhoods......»»
Inside Apple Karntner Strasse: Austria"s first and only Apple Store
Situated between the Vienna State Opera and the city's famous St. Stephen's Cathedral, Apple Karntner Strasse is a deceptively small boutique store. Take a look inside.Apple Karntner Strabe in ViennaApple Stores are always noteworthy because the comp.....»»