Discovery of structural regularity hidden in silica glass
Glass—whether used to insulate our homes or as the screens in our computers and smartphones—is a fundamental material. Yet, despite its long usage throughout human history, the disordered structure of its atomic configuration still baffles scient.....»»
Study reveals the existence of a hidden "pink tax" in digital advertising
Advertisers systematically pay more to show online ads to women than to men, especially in highly developed nations, according to research from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and IMDEA Networks. This gender-based price discrimination in.....»»
‘Phantom Costs’ Explain Why Some Deals Seem Too Good to Be True
Fear of hidden costs pushes us to avoid “free money” or suspiciously good offers.....»»
Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS beta amid rumors of HomePod with display
We’ve seen a lot of evidence pointing to a new Apple home accessory (like a HomePod with a display) in recent months. And to corroborate all these rumors, the latest beta version of tvOS 18 available to developers has a new hidden interface that is.....»»
35,000 complaints about hidden cameras in Airbnb properties
A previously unreported lawsuit regarding hidden cameras in Airbnb properties reveals that the company generated 35,000 support tickets by customers complaining about surveillance devices … more….....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 10, 2024 – iPhone 16 Pro rumors, HomePod with a screen
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss a hidden touchscreen-ready interface found in tvOS amid HomePod rumors. We also cover the latest rumors that the iPhone 16 Pro will offer significantly faster charging speeds. and have design changes.....»»
Quantum Xchange CipherInsights enhancements identify weaknesses in enterprise cryptography
Quantum Xchange announced the latest release of CipherInsights, the company’s network monitoring, crypto-discovery and risk assessment tool. Version 11.0 includes several new features to pinpoint any weaknesses in enterprise cryptography and ease a.....»»
Latest tvOS 18 beta lockscreen find points to long-rumored Apple home hub
Continuing rumors that Apple will launch a new home device have been further backed up by the discovery of a hidden touchscreen interface in tvOS 18 beta 3.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayApple is treating what it refers to as "Audio.....»»
Using microwave sintering to produce "space brick" for a future moon base
The recent discovery of energy resources on the moon, such as water ice, has refocused interest on its potential as a sustainable hub for space exploration. NASA has also announced the Artemis mission, aiming for long-term human presence on the lunar.....»»
Tensor-force effects on nuclear matter in relativistic ab initio theory
Tensor force is a crucial ingredient of the nucleon-nucleon (NN) interaction, and has an important impact on the structural and dynamical properties of the nuclear many-body system. Many efforts have been devoted to studying the influence of the tens.....»»
Return-to-work programs may have a hidden cost to women, according to study
Researchers explored experiences of professional women re-entering the workforce after taking time off for family reasons. The research focused on returner programs—employer-sponsored initiatives designed to ease the transition back into profession.....»»
"Sacrifice" of virus data clears the path to open a disease discovery pipeline
Tens of millions of still-unknown or misunderstood viruses can cause diseases—including new pandemics—and affect the health of valuable terrestrial and marine environments......»»
Coral reefs: Battlegrounds for survival in a changing climate
Coral reefs, those vibrant underwater cities, stand on the precipice of collapse. While rising ocean temperatures and coral bleaching grab headlines, a new essay in Current Biology reveals a hidden layer of complexity in this fight for survival: the.....»»
This foldable keyboard has a fascinating secret inside
Linglong / Linglong on Bilibili Chinese hardware company — a powerful mini PC hidden inside a foldable keyboard. When closed, the device measures just 15cm x 10cm and weighs 800 grams, but it houses an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U processor with up to 32G.....»»
New discovery boosts bioethanol production efficiency and profits
A new technique to monitor contamination in bioethanol production could increase revenue by more than $1.6 billion USD and reduce CO2 emissions by 2 million tons......»»
Swarms of orbiting sensors could map an asteroid"s surface
It seems like every month a new story appears announcing the discovery of thousands of new asteroids. Tracking these small body objects from ground and even space-based telescopes helps follow their overall trajectory. But understanding what they're.....»»
You need to check out this PS2 hidden gem that’s now on PS Plus
Ghosthunter is a hidden PS2 gem that PS Plus Premium has given a spotlight to all these years later. Anyone who loved this era of games needs to check it out......»»
Pear-derived discovery: A genetic mechanism to fortify crops against drought
A recent study has shed light on a critical genetic mechanism that boosts plants' ability to withstand drought. The research uncovers the role of the transcription factor PbERF3, native to wild pears, which works in concert with the protein PbHsfC1a.....»»
A Chinese Space Startup Launched Its New Rocket by Accident
Space Pioneer blamed a “structural failure” for the unintended blastoff......»»
Strawberries under the high-tech magnifying glass
Sweet flavors and healthy ingredients make strawberries one of the world's most popular berries. The complex biochemical compounds that determine the flavor and nutritional value of a strawberry—known as biomarkers—can only be determined in detai.....»»
Scientists discover new plants that could lead to "climate-proof" chocolate
Scientists have found three new species that are close relatives to the plant from which chocolate is produced—a discovery that could pave the way for climate-proof chocolate. The team's research has been published in the journal Kew Bulletin......»»