Feds may expand 2nd boosters to all adults as anxiety surges over BA.5 wave
Booster expansion could come within 2 weeks and wouldn't preclude fall booster. Enlarge The swift rise of omicron subvariant BA.5—with its increased immune-evading abilities and demonstrable growth advantage—has federal o.....»»
SpaceX has now landed more boosters than most other rockets ever launch
Can the Falcon 9 eventually challenge Soyuz for launch totals? Enlarge / SpaceX landed its 300th booster on Tuesday. (credit: SpaceX webcast) SpaceX launches have become extremely routine. On Tuesday evening, SpaceX laun.....»»
NASA to overhaul mission returning samples from Mars—here"s why it must and will go ahead
NASA recently announced that it is seeking new ways to complete the return to Earth of rock cores drilled by the Perseverance Rover in the Jezero Crater on Mars. This has led to some anxiety among space scientists, who view the Mars Sample Return (MS.....»»
We finally know when Apple will announce its 2024 iPads
Next month, Apple will lift the covers from its next-gen slates. The iPad Pro could get an OLED display upgrade, while the mid-tier Air line will expand......»»
Malians struggle to cope after deadly heat wave
In Mali's capital Bamako, Aboubacar Pamateck runs a scarf under a trickle of water and wraps it around his head to cope with the West African nation's soaring heat......»»
Why zebrafish can regenerate damaged heart tissue, while other fish species cannot
A heart attack will leave a permanent scar on a human heart, yet other animals, including some fish and amphibians, can clear cardiac scar tissue and regrow damaged muscle as adults......»»
Researchers help migrating salmon survive mortality hot-spot
When Kevin Ryan and the other hardworking volunteers at Mossom Creek Hatchery in Port Moody, B.C. release young coho smolts into the ocean, they're never quite certain how many will return as adults......»»
"Human-induced" climate change behind deadly Sahel heat wave: Study
The deadly heat wave that hit Africa's Sahel region in early April would not have occurred without human-induced climate change, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group published Thursday......»»
Tim Cook visits Singapore as Apple invests in a $250 million AI campus expansion
CEO Tim Cook has continued his tour of Asia by visiting Singapore, where he announced that Apple will spend $250 million to expand its existing campus there.Apple Marina Bay Sands store, SingaporeApple does not release Tim Cook's schedule in advance,.....»»
Tim Cook visits Singapore as Apple invests $250 million
CEO Tim Cook has continued his tour of Asia by visiting Singapore, where he announced that Apple will spend $250 million to expand its existing campus there.Apple Marina Bay Sands store, SingaporeApple does not release Tim Cook's schedule in advance,.....»»
Feds appoint “AI doomer” to run AI safety at US institute
Former OpenAI researcher once predicted a 50 percent chance of AI killing all of us. Enlarge (credit: Bill Oxford | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The US AI Safety Institute—part of the National Institute of Standards an.....»»
Feds appoint “AI doomer” to run US AI safety institute
Former OpenAI researcher once predicted a 50 percent chance of AI killing all of us. Enlarge (credit: Bill Oxford | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The US AI Safety Institute—part of the National Institute of Standards an.....»»
Laifen Wave review: the electric toothbrush of the future
An electric toothbrush is a good and efficient way of getting your teeth cleaned, and the Laifen Wave is a great place to start. The post Laifen Wave review: the electric toothbrush of the future appeared first on Phandroid. Most of us kno.....»»
Feds expand investigation into Honda’s automatic emergency braking system
3 million Honda Accords and CR-Vs are fitted with Collision Mitigation Braking System. Enlarge / Honda's forward collision warning system has always been sensitive. Now the NHTSA is investigating some Hondas for false-positive au.....»»
UK study finds young adults taking longer to find work than preceding generation
The proportion of U.K. graduates who found work straight out of university fell by nearly 30% between those born in the late 70s to those a decade younger, according to a new study involving a University of Liverpool researcher......»»
The 6 best tablets for kids in 2024
Tablets aren't just for adults. Here's our list of the best tablets for kids for education and entertainment — which also allow you control over the content......»»
Industry can benefit when AI melds with physical world, researcher says
The auto industry can position itself to benefit from the next wave of artificial intelligence advances, said Avinash Balachandran, a senior director at the Toyota Research Institute......»»
Six southern governors oppose UAW organizing votes
While the UAW is working on a $40 million push to expand its presence in the South, six governors in the region voiced their opposition......»»
Song lyrics are getting more repetitive, angrier
An analysis of 50 years of popular music lyrics reveals a number of trends. Enlarge (credit: Henrik Sorensen) From ‘80s new wave to ‘90s grunge to the latest pop single, music has changed a lot over the decades. Thos.....»»
More adults are being diagnosed as neurodivergent—here"s how employers can help in the workplace
There has been a rise in the number of people diagnosed with "neurodivergence" in adulthood over the past decade. This trend has been noted both internationally and in New Zealand. But exact rates of diagnoses in this country are difficult to quantif.....»»
Kia joins hybrid shift amid "fluctuation" in "uneven" EV demand
Kia says it will expand its lineup of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle offerings to nine models in 2028 and add hybrid options on most of its major nameplates......»»