FIFA Women"s World Cup successes reflect gender gap differences between countries
The recent FIFA Women's World Cup was nothing short of exhilarating, with the final match between Spain's victorious La Roja team versus England's Lionesses leaving fans on the edge of their seats......»»
Fundamental quantum model recreated from nanographenes
The smallest unit of information in a computer is the bit: on or off, 1 or 0. Today, the world's entire computing power is built on the combination and interconnection of countless ones and zeros. Quantum computers have their own version of the bit:.....»»
Moles, birthmarks, red hair: The anatomical features used to accuse women of witchcraft in the 17th century
Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered undeniable proof of witchcraft. The belief was that the devil branded witches' bodies with symbolic, material marks—such as unusua.....»»
New doubt over production cuts in plastic pollution treaty
A global treaty to end plastic pollution may be in jeopardy, negotiators and environmentalists said Thursday, with new signs that countries may not be able to agree on production cuts......»»
Using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem around the world. When bacteria like E. coli no longer respond to antibiotics, infections become harder to treat......»»
To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay
Long one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act......»»
Apple announces Vision Pro international expansion in two more countries
Following an exclusive launch in the US in February, Apple began the international expansion of Vision Pro in June. Now the company is ready to bring Apple Vision Pro to even more countries, as the company has just announced another expansion for nex.....»»
Nintendo Drops its Own Music Streaming App, but There’s a Catch
You need to have a Switch Online subscription. The post Nintendo Drops its Own Music Streaming App, but There’s a Catch appeared first on Phandroid. As the world waits for the Switch 2 to make its debut, it seems that Nintendo is hel.....»»
Apple Vision Pro launching in United Arab Emirates & South Korea November 15
Apple Vision Pro will be available in a dozen countries and regions after a November 15 launch in the United Arab Emirates and South Korea.Apple Vision Pro is slowly being rolled out globallyIt has been a glacially slow launch for Apple Vision Pro, w.....»»
Official Nintendo Music app debuts today to deliver 40-years of iconic tunes to your iPhone
Update: The new Nintendo Music app is now live on Apple’s App Store and Google Play. After stretching its P-wings a little bit into the (sort of) smart alarm clock world with the new Alarmo earlier this month, today the Mushroom Kingdom is mov.....»»
"Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition" to hit Apple Silicon Macs in 2025
The futuristic, neon-lit world of Cyberpunk 2077 is officially coming to Mac, bringing Apple gamers an experience many have anticipated since the game's initial release.Cyberpunk 2077. Image credit: CD Projekt RedCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will.....»»
Study introduces novel conservation law that operates down to the subcycle level during strong-field ionization
The conservation law is a fundamental tool that significantly aids our quest to understand the world, playing a crucial role across various scientific disciplines. Particularly in strong-field physics, these laws enhance our comprehension of atomic a.....»»
Why the AirPods Pro’s best new feature is forbidden in over 100 countries
Apple's new hearing health features for the AirPods Pro could be a game-changer for those with hearing loss, but half of all countries don't have access to them......»»
Sonos Arc Ultra first impressions: much bigger bass
After just a few hours comparing the Sonos Arc Ultra and its predecessor, the Sonos Arc, the differences are already obvious......»»
6 key elements for building a healthcare cybersecurity response plan
Medical practices remain vulnerable to cyberattacks, with over a third unable to cite a cybersecurity incident response plan, according to Software Advice. This gap exposes healthcare providers to risks of patient data breaches, HIPAA violations, fin.....»»
M2 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini: What are the biggest differences?
The newly announced Mac mini will feature the powerful M4 chip. Here's how it compares to Apple's M2 Mac mini......»»
“Impact printing” is a cement-free alternative to 3D-printed structures
Impact printing uses a high-velocity jet of material, fusing it into a structure. Recently, construction company ICON announced that it is close to completing the world’s larges.....»»
Daylight saving time linked to lost worker productivity
As much of the world prepares to turn clocks back an hour this fall, new research from the University of Oregon finds the annual spring forward to daylight saving time affects worker productivity more than previously thought......»»
Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity
The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition's identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the summit hosted by South Africa in 2023, and more acutely at the recent 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia......»»
Chromium-62 study helps researchers better understand shapes around islands of inversion
In a recent paper in Nature Physics, an international research collaboration used world-class instrumentation at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) to study the exotic nuclide, or rare isotope, chromium-62......»»
Less than 7 mm in length, this Atlantic Rainforest flea toad is the second-smallest vertebrate described in the world
Flea toads, as some species in the genus Brachycephalus are known, are less than 1 cm long in adulthood. Their size is far smaller than a fingernail......»»