First contact could turn out well for humanity
You've heard this story before. An advanced alien race comes to Earth. They offer peace and prosperity, but they hold a dark secret. One that could destroy humanity. That dark secret has varied over the years, from stealing our water, books on culina.....»»
Civilization VII is coming to Mac in early 2025
The next entry into Sid Meier's Civilization franchise will make its way to macOS in February 2025, bringing another turn-based strategy title to the Mac.Civ VII coming to macOS in 2025Civilization VII, or Civ VII for short, is a turn-based strategy.....»»
Disney abandons Disney+ arbitration defense in restaurant allergy death case
Disney said it "strive[s] to put humanity above all other considerations." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Gary Hershorn ) Disney said it is abandoning its motion to compel arbitration in a case filed by a man who allege.....»»
The evolution of the Trappist-1 planetary system
Planets are bodies that orbit a star and have sufficient gravitational mass that they form themselves into roughly spherical shapes that, in turn, exert gravitational force on smaller objects around them, such as asteroids and moons......»»
Outdated and imprecise: Why it"s time we retired the term "race relations"
There's a term that crops up whenever Aotearoa New Zealand's political debates turn to the Treaty of Waitangi and its contemporary relevance: "race relations.".....»»
How to turn on the FPS counter on Steam
If you want to see how your game is performing without having to use any third-party software, you can turn on a basic FPS counter on Steam. Here's how......»»
How to turn on a VPN connection on your iPhone
After you've installed one of the best VPN for iPhone apps, or one installed for your workplace, you still need to turn it on. Here's how to do it!The best vpn iphone apps allow you to turn your VPN on and off from the launch screen. VPN apps from a.....»»
Brazil fishermen turn to mobile app to combat pollution scourge
Brazilian activist and fisherman Alexandre Anderson uses one hand to steer his boat, and the other to film an oil stain spreading over Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay......»»
Organizations turn to biometrics to counter deepfakes
The risk of deepfakes is rising with 47% of organizations having encountered a deepfake and 70% of them believing deepfake attacks which are created using generative AI tools, will have a high impact on their organizations, according to iProov. Perce.....»»
Own proactively detects and stores data changes in Salesforce
Own released Continuous Data Protection for Salesforce customers, further strengthening its product offering to include recovery and analysis capabilities. Own Continuous Data Protection provides a turn-key solution that delivers significant value to.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘SubManager’ helps you keep track of your subscriptions
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. SubManager is a simple app that allows you to e.....»»
Rural migration tied to land use and climate change need more attention, scientists say
Climate and other environmental changes sometimes drive people to migrate, especially if the land no longer supports a population's way of life. In turn, mobile populations alter the environment in which they settle......»»
I hope Apple’s robot iPad is a lot less impressive than it sounds
We’ve seen various claims about Apple’s interest in robotics, from a fully-fledged domestic robot to what we might think of as a robot iPad screen that can turn to face you. I’ve already expressed my skepticism about the domestic robot, and.....»»
Every reaction can help: Increasing the sense of responsibility of internet users
Certain messages can drive internet users to take action in the face of cyberbullying, although the diffusion of responsibility on the internet works similarly to that in direct contact, say researchers from SWPS University......»»
How to turn off a VPN connection on your iPhone
Even if you have one of the best VPN for iPhone apps, you may not want it on all the time. After you've got one installed, here's how to turn it off.With an active VPN connection from a VPN provider, you can turn off the connection with the app.There.....»»
In major u-turn, Apple allows Spotify to display pricing and direct users to its website
In a major u-turn, Apple is now allowing Spotify to display pricing in the app – including promotional offers – and to direct users to its website to sign up. The move comes three months after the iPhone maker rejected a a Spotify app update w.....»»
How to create widgets for personal & emergency contacts on iPhone
Setting up widgets on your iPhone for contact and emergency information provides essential details at a glance without needing to unlock it. Here's how to do it and why it's helpful.How to create widgets for personal & emergency contacts on iPhoneAlt.....»»
"Mirror" nuclei help connect nuclear theory and neutron stars
Adding or removing neutrons from an atomic nucleus leads to changes in the size of the nucleus. This in turn causes tiny changes in the energy levels of the atom's electrons, known as isotope shifts. Scientists can use precision measurements of these.....»»
New model framework aims to predict postfire debris flow behavior before a fire occurs
New research from a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory is improving landslide prediction capabilities, making simulations faster and more accurate, which in turn will improve safety for communities that are at risk of their infrastructure being w.....»»
How McLaren aims to match Ferrari, Lamborghini on profitability
CEO Michael Leiters, who joined the British automaker from Ferrari in 2022, says focusing on value over volume will help turn around McLaren, as will adding a partner to help reduce costs for platforms and new tech......»»
"Wake-up call to humanity": Research shows the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it"s been in 400 years
The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef......»»