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.....»»
Black hole evaporation: Theoretical study proves Stephen Hawking partially correct
New theoretical research by Michael Wondrak, Walter van Suijlekom and Heino Falcke of Radboud University has shown that Stephen Hawking was right about black holes, although not completely. Due to Hawking radiation, black holes will eventually evapor.....»»
The Boogeyman’s ending, explained
Digital Trends explains the ending to The Boogeyman, the latest Stephen King movie adaptation to terrorize audiences......»»
The “death of self-driving cars” has been greatly exaggerated
GM’s Cruise aims to turn self-driving into a billion-dollar business. Enlarge / The latest iteration of Waymo's self-driving technology is based on the Jaguar I-PACE. (credit: Waymo) Seven years ago, hype about self-dr.....»»
It is written: why France holds to analysing handwriting
Caroline de la Tournelle says her ability to decipher handwriting has influenced whether hundreds of people got jobs, helped police track death threats and even saved a child that was being abused......»»
Did Apple"s fanboy fever peak with Jobs?
One year after the death of Steve Jobs, indifference seems almost sacrilege when set against the history of Apple fanboy-dom that surrounds product launches......»»
Study: False assumptions about election malfeasance could create a "death spiral" for democracy
In October 2020, two rival candidates for office in Utah made an unusual television ad together. Incumbent Republican Gov. Spencer Cox and his Democratic challenger, Chris Peterson, appeared in the same spot to note they were both "dedicated to the A.....»»
Stephen Hawking"s last collaborator on physicist"s final theory
When Thomas Hertog was first summoned to Stephen Hawking's office in the late 1990s, there was an instant connection between the young Belgian researcher and the legendary British theoretical physicist......»»
Alan Wake 2 and the death of disc-based video games
Big-budget digital-only release could be a preview of console gaming's future. Enlarge / Releasing Alan Wake 2 on pre-shredded discs would probably just add insult to injury, right? (credit: Getty Images) Anyone who pays.....»»
Beneficial "bioaeorosols" are in the air we breathe—and they"re fast disappearing
With air pollution and airborne contaminants emerging as leading causes of illness and death, ecologists are calling for closer examination of the 'invisible friends' which live in the 15,000 liters of air we breathe every day......»»
Why is climbing Mount Everest so dangerous?
The recent death of Australian man Jason Kennison after reaching the summit of Mount Everest highlights how dangerous mountain climbing can be......»»
Yellowstone baby bison put to death after visitor picks it up, leading herd to reject it
A man who picked up a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park caused it to be shunned by its herd, prompting park officials to kill the animal rather than allow it to be a hazard to visitors......»»
Check out live-action Boimler and Mariner in Strange New Worlds S2 trailer
"Our job puts us up against death. We might not like it, but we do have to face it." The second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will feature a crossover episode with Star Trek: Lower Decks. We already knew that the second se.....»»
Astronomers Have Spotted a Once-in-a-Decade Supernova--and You Can, Too
The death throes of a massive star in the galaxy M101, located just 21 million light-years away from Earth, are entrancing professional and amateur astronomers alike.....»»
Married people who cheat don"t regret it, finds study
Married people who have affairs find them highly satisfying, express little remorse and believe the cheating didn't hurt their otherwise healthy marriages, finds a new report on the psychology of infidelity......»»
Ready the Ig Nobel: Researchers incorporate used diapers into concrete
Used disposable diapers can be added to concrete without killing its strength. Enlarge (credit: Renphoto) Government building rules and regulations can be outdated and misguided, insisting upon conventional building mate.....»»
France is fighting to save your iPhone from an early death
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into the scourge of planned obsolescence. Enlarge / An iPhone undergoes repairs. (credit: Apple) Every time a new iPhone comes out, a team of technicians in the French ci.....»»
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s sequel should go full Death Stranding
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is so close to being a strand game that it already has me crafting hopes for its sequel......»»
You can get Death Stranding for free right now on PC. Here’s how
Death Stranding is currently free on the Epic Games Store. Here's how to claim your copy on PC......»»
Supreme Court overturns ruling holding platforms responsible for users" criminal activity
The Supreme Court has maintained that internet platforms such as social media are not responsible for users' content and actions, even if it results in criminal conduct or death.US Supreme CourtOn Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that Twitter could.....»»
Nigeria"s street food adds to the plastic problem—green leaves offer a solution
Street food is popular in Nigerian cities. Most of the local food delicacies are sold by vendors whose livelihoods depend on informal subsistence activities such as local food production and street food hawking. They are part of Nigeria's vast inform.....»»