Doomsday clock remains 100 seconds from midnight, the closest we"ve been to an apocalypse
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which was co-founded by Albert Einstein and University of Chicago scientists in 1945, yesterday announced that the Doomsday clock's hands would not change from last year's setting......»»
This new AI video generator just completely outdid Sora
Kling can generate videos up to 2 minutes in length, though they start at just 5 seconds......»»
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro gets a new rear motor, way more efficiency
40 percent more power, 30 percent more torque, and 24 percent more range. Enlarge / The VW ID.4 has a new drive motor and infotainment system for model-year 2024. It's not the sportiest EV you can buy, but it remains one of our f.....»»
Inspired by cicada wings, researchers study the insects" antimicrobial properties to develop antibacterial surfaces
Trillions of periodical cicadas—several species of the genus Magicicada that emerge every 13 or 17 years—broke soil across the Eastern U.S. this summer. News outlets likened the event to Armageddon, an apocalypse or an invasion. But what about us.....»»
Intel is losing ground to AMD
Intel's market share has decreased to 71.9% in the third quarter of 2024. It remains the global leader in processor sales, but is steadily losing ground to AMD......»»
Galaxy clusters could be used as dark matter colliders to understand nature of invisible particles, say scientists
What is dark matter? Even for astrophysicists, it's a question that remains unanswered. These invisible particles make up most of the matter in the universe and about a quarter of the universe as a whole. They are thought to be the cosmic glue that b.....»»
Are chemicals still spreading near Placer County missile site in Northern California? New probe data show the latest
The most recent data collected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Titan-1 missile silo site in Placer County found that despite longstanding concerns, new soil vapor monitoring probes closest to homes in the Sun City Lincoln Hills development.....»»
Research team develops new antimalarial agent for combating drug-resistant parasites
Malaria remains a serious health issue globally, especially in Africa. The disease is caused by protozoan parasites in the Plasmodium genus. In 2021, there were 247 million cases of malaria and 619,000 deaths reported worldwide......»»
Carbon dating: Developing a measurement tool for a 23-year-old cold case
When local law enforcement are unable to identify skeletal remains, they may seek out external resources and capabilities like those at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (CAMS). That's exactly wh.....»»
Electrothermal mineralization process offers more environmentally friendly, cost-effective method for soil remediation
Rice University chemist James Tour has led a research team to develop a rapid electrothermal mineralization (REM) process, which in seconds can remediate the accumulation of synthetic chemicals that can contaminate soil and the environment. The study.....»»
FTC attacks Microsoft’s post-merger Game Pass price increases
Regulator says move is "exactly the sort of consumer harm" it warned about. Enlarge / Access to first-party games on launch day remains a major selling point for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier. (credit: Microsoft) The.....»»
New insights into interfacial hydrogen bonds could enhance photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water is a key technology for achieving sustainable hydrogen production. However, the direct impact of the microscopic structure of interfacial water molecules on photocatalytic reactivity remains unexplored......»»
How to customize the Echo Spot display
The Echo Spot is a highly customizable smart alarm clock. Here's how to adjust the Echo Spot clock face, enable Night Mode, change its color, and more......»»
Comcast Olympics coverage ‘only seconds behind’ live action in Paris
Comcast's enhanced 4K experience for the 2024 Summer Games will transmit faster than before, with more on-screen detail......»»
Researchers propose improvement in identification of human remains using craniofacial superimposition
Researchers have published a new study in Information Fusion that demonstrates an improvement in the identification of human remains using craniofacial superimposition, making decision-making by forensic experts much more objective......»»
Stegosaurus fossil fetches nearly $45M, setting record for dinosaur auctions
The nearly complete fossilized remains of a stegosaurus fetched $44.6 million at auction Wednesday, Sotheby's said. The buyer's name was not disclosed......»»
The Race for Space-Based Solar Power
Once a sci-fi staple, the ability to beam solar power from space now seems closer than ever—but a lot of work remains......»»
Chance to Win Big with TCL’s New TV Deals!
Several TCL models are on sale at the moment. The post Get a Chance to Win Big with TCL’s New TV Deals! appeared first on Phandroid. TCL’s expertise when it comes to premium TVs remains one of the best in the industry, and if y.....»»
The struggle to understand why earthquakes happen in America’s heartland
The New Madrid fault line remains something of an enigma to seismologists. Enlarge / Top: A view of the downtown Memphis skyline, including the Hernando De Soto bridge which has been retrofitted for earthquakes. Memphis is locate.....»»
Plaice may have been most popular flatfish on dinner tables in medieval times
Flatfish, such as plaice, turbot and sole, were regularly consumed as part of a medieval meal, according to analysis of fishbone remains found at archaeological sites across Europe......»»
Did plague really decimate Neolithic farmers 5,200 years ago, as a new study suggests?
Around 5,200 years ago, plague was not just present but common in six generations of one Swedish family, according to a new study. The researchers analyzed both the ancient DNA of these people's skeletal remains and the pathogens that left traces in.....»»