France, US commemorate centenary of historic Marie Curie visit
In 1921, the celebrated French scientist Marie Curie made a six-week trip to the United States, where she visited the White House and received from the hands of the president himself a very unusual gift: a gram of radium......»»
Heat-trapping carbon dioxide and methane levels in the air last year spiked to record highs again
The levels of the crucial heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere reached historic highs last year, growing at near-record fast paces, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration......»»
How to Fix Most AirTag Problems
If you recently ran into problems with an AirTag, we want to help you fix said issue. These troubleshooting tips should alleviate the issue and help you avoid a visit with Apple support. The most common AirTag issues are connection issues and battery.....»»
Maker Faire Los Angeles Gets Serious About STEM
On Saturday, April 6th the LA Public Library and City of STEM pull out all the stops at LA Historic State Park for Maker Faire Los Angeles 2024! The post Maker Faire Los Angeles Gets Serious About STEM appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas.....»»
Climate engineering carries serious national security risks—countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway
The historic Paris climate agreement started a mantra from developing countries: "1.5 to stay alive." It refers to the international aim to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.8 Fahrenheit) compared with preindustrial times. But the worl.....»»
Apple @ Work: Balancing security and productivity in the age of Al
Sponsored by Kolide: If a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. It’s device trust for Okta. Visit kolide.com/appleatwork to learn more and watch a demo. Two things are being discussed by every CIO, CEO, and board in 2024: securit.....»»
Location tracking and the battle for digital privacy
While some online privacy issues can be subtle and difficult to understand, location tracking is very simple – and very scary. Perhaps nothing reveals more about who we are and what we do than a detailed map of all the places and people we visit, w.....»»
From data to decisions: AI and IoT for earthquake prediction
The study of earthquakes remains a main interest worldwide as it is one of the least predictable natural disasters. In a new review published in Artificial Intelligence in Geosciences, a team of researchers from France and Turkey explored the role of.....»»
Brown bear numbers grow in Pyrenees: France
The population of brown bears in the Pyrenees mountains, which had been threatened with extinction, keeps growing, French authorities said Tuesday......»»
Google agrees to delete Incognito data despite prior claim that’s “impossible”
What a lawyer calls "a historic step," Google considers not that "significant." Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) To settle a class-action dispute over Chrome's "Incognito" mode, Google has agreed to dele.....»»
Canada lynx historic range in US likely wider than previously thought
A broader past could mean a brighter future for Canada lynx in the U.S., according to recent research. The study, published in the journal Biological Conservation, indicates that lynx might do well in the future in parts of Utah, central Idaho and th.....»»
Saharan dust smothers Switzerland, southeast France
An exceptionally rare haze of Saharan dust cloaked Switzerland and southeastern France on Saturday, sparking health warnings as a yellow hue tinged the sky......»»
How the Original Eggbot Was Hatched
This article first appeared in the Make Things newsletter. To subscribe to this weekly newsletter by Dale Dougherty, visit makethings.make.co. People have been hand-painting eggs for a long time and in many cultures. Bruce Shapiro came up with idea.....»»
How to contact Apple support for help with your Mac, iPhone, and more
Your MacBook or iPhone may need to visit the Apple doctor at some point, and there are several reliable support channels to help service your product......»»
Stunning image shows the magnetic fields of our galaxy’s supermassive black hole
The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, the group that took the historic first ever image of a black hole, is back with a new stunning black hole image......»»
Tim Cook attends Chinese climate change meeting, says AI is key to solving it
Apple CEO Tim Cook attended the annual China Development Forum during his visit to the country, taking part in a climate change meeting during it. Cook has said that meeting environmental goals requires “more innovation,” and that AI is an ess.....»»
12P/Pons-Brooks: How and when to see the "Devil Comet"
A Mount Everest-sized 'devil' comet making its first visit to the inner solar system in more than 70 years could be visible to the naked eye over the next few weeks......»»
Antarctic sea ice near historic lows: Arctic ice continues decline
Sea ice at both the top and bottom of the planet continued its decline in 2024. In the waters around Antarctica, ice coverage shrank to near-historic lows for the third year in a row. The recurring loss hints at a long-term shift in conditions in the.....»»
US Moon lander "permanently" asleep after historic landing: Company
An uncrewed American lander that became the first private spaceship on the moon has met its ultimate end after failing to "wake up," the company that built it said......»»
Tim Cook confirms Apple Vision Pro will launch in China this year
Apple Vision Pro is currently only available in the United States, but Apple has promised that it will come to other markets before the end of the year. During a visit to China this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook offered confirmation that China is one of t.....»»
Tim Cook praises China as a production hub, amid Apple moves to lessen dependence
A state-owned newspaper has cited Tim Cook praising China as a production hub, during the CEO’s visit to the country for a new store opening. Cook’s remarks were made after Apple reported a 13% decline in revenue from China, with a recent mark.....»»