Dust mites and sweat: What builds up on a mattress when it isn’t cleaned
We asked cleaning experts to tell us what builds up on a mattress that isn’t cleaned regularly.....»»
Apple issues seventh macOS Sonoma developer beta
The seventh developer beta of macOS Sonoma has been shared by Apple, as the final release of the Mac operating system nears release.Apple releases new betasDevelopers enrolled in the program can access the latest builds by either visiting the Apple D.....»»
New X-ray detectors to provide unprecedented vision of the invisible universe
Very detailed information is now available from ultraviolet, optical, and submillimeter observations of the stellar, dust, and cold gas content of galaxies, and yet there is a dearth of understanding about the mechanisms that formed these galaxies. T.....»»
Researcher builds anti-Russia AI disinformation machine for $400
AI makes it cheap and easy to create propaganda at scale. Enlarge (credit: James Marshall; Getty Images) In May, Sputnik International, a state-owned Russian media outlet, posted a series of tweets lambasting US foreign.....»»
Apple distributes eighth tvOS 17 developer beta
Apple is now on its eighth developer beta for tvOS 17, which test participants can now download.Developers taking part in the beta can pick up the latest builds through the Apple Developer Center, or by updating any Apple TV boxes that are running th.....»»
Report identifies complexity of childcare work in Australia and what works well
A five-year investigation into high-quality early childhood services in Australia has identified strong leadership and professional development builds a top workforce able to tackle increasing complexities of the job......»»
New Roomba combo bots have swappable dust and water tanks
New "swap and mop" feature changes cleaning mode depending on the tank. The new midrange Roomba has two bins, one wet and one dry. [credit:.....»»
Best mattress deals this week: Labor Day sales at Nectar, Purple, and more top brands
UPDATE: Aug. 24, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This list has been updated to reflect the latest and best mattress deals of the week. Featured picks:.....»»
Eight Sleep"s Pod 3 cooling mattress cover is clearly amazing, but it was as frustrating as it was functional
I was ready to love Eight Sleep’s Pod 3. Honestly, I was sold straight away. I’d heard about using a cooling system to regulate your bed’s temperature from my physical therapist — who is still on team Eight Sleep after my.....»»
"Animals are thirsty": Dust and bones on Turkey"s shrinking lake
Shepherd Ibrahim Koc recalls his youth with fondness as he grazes cattle on a barren field that was once lush with vegetation on the edge of Turkey's largest lake......»»
IBM team builds low-power analog AI processor
Huge arrays of phase-change material perform in-memory processing. Enlarge (credit: IBM) Large language models, the AI tech behind things like Chat GPT, are just what their name implies: big. They often have billions of.....»»
Dark Forces: Remaster gives you a cleaned-up 4K view of an absolute classic
Better cutscenes and resolutions, but all of the same Star Wars-but-Doom-iness Enlarge / A sideways grip on a rifle-style blaster is unlikely to provide higher accuracy, but it does, in fact, make you feel like a badass rebel. (c.....»»
Disease in the dirt: How mange-causing mites decimated a Tasmanian wombat population
More than 80% of Australian mammals are found nowhere else in the world. Many of these unique, iconic creatures are under threat......»»
Here’s why scientists really want you to clean your smartwatch
When's the last time you cleaned your smartwatch band? It's probably been a while, right? Here's why scientists want you to change that......»»
Apple seeds seventh tvOS 17 developer beta
Apple has released its seventh developer beta of tvOS 17 for testing by beta participants.Developers enrolled in the beta can acquire the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, and by updating any Apple TV boxes already running the beta. Publi.....»»
Apple seeds sixth macOS Sonoma developer beta
Testers in Apple's developer beta program can now try out the sixth beta build of macOS Sonoma on their Macs and MacBooks.Apple releases new betasDevelopers enrolled in the program can access the latest builds by either visiting the Apple Developer C.....»»
Spider mites study: Social environment experienced by mothers influences sons" reproductive tactics
In the intense male–male competition for females, males often develop alternative reproductive tactics to achieve successful reproduction through unconventional means. These tactics often arise from their own condition and surroundings......»»
Samsung’s new Freestyle Gen 2 is now a cloud gaming projector
Samsung's updated Freestyle Gen 2 portable Full HD projector builds on its predecessor's popularity by adding cloud gaming with Samsung Gaming Hub......»»
These water-resistant Philips true wireless earbuds are $15 today
The Philips T2206 true wireless earbuds, which offer IPX4 resistance against sweat, rain, or water, are available for a very affordable $15 from Amazon's Woot......»»
Examining the role dust storms play in the world"s climate
Giant dust storms in the Gulf of Alaska can last for many days and send tons of fine sediment or silt into the atmosphere, and it is having an impact on the global climate system, say scientists......»»
Microplastic pollution: New device uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9% of microplastics in water
Could plants be the answer to the looming threat of microplastic pollution? Scientists at UBC's BioProducts Institute found that if you add tannins—natural plant compounds that make your mouth pucker if you bite into an unripe fruit—to a layer of.....»»