Geodynamic mantle-flow model explains deformation of continental crust block in North China
Cratons are fascinating yet enigmatic geological formations. Known to be relatively stable portions of the Earth's continental crust, cratons have remained largely unchanged for billions of years. Although cratons have survived many geological events.....»»
Automated 3D computer vision model offers a new tool to measure and understand dairy cow behavior and welfare
Dairy cows typically rest for 10 or more hours a day, so a dry, clean, and comfortable place—such as a freestall—to lie down and rest is essential for their health, well-being, and production performance. One key factor in whether stalls are comf.....»»
Ankylosaurid dinosaur, unearthed in China in 1986, identified as a new species
A team of archaeologists and paleontologists at the Jiangxi Provincial Museum, working with colleagues from Yunnan University, all in China, has found that the unearthed skeletal remains of an ankylosaurid dinosaur uncovered in 1986 at a dig site at.....»»
Garden produce grown near Fayetteville works fluorochemical plant contains GenX, other PFAS
Residential garden produce grown near the Fayetteville Works fluorochemical plant can expose those who consume it to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a new study conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University, E.....»»
The Milky Way represents an outlier among similar galaxies, universe survey data shows
For decades, scientists have used the Milky Way as a model for understanding how galaxies form. But three new studies raise questions about whether the Milky Way is truly representative of other galaxies in the universe......»»
Price cuts fail to prevent iPhone sales drop on China"s Singles Day
China's annual Singles Day shopping festival has again seen Apple's iPhone sales decline year over year.iPhone 16 ProSingles dDay used to regularly see record-breaking sales for the iPhone, with one vendor selling 156 million of the iPhone 13 in the.....»»
Northerners, Scots and Irish excel at detecting fake accents to guard against outsiders, study suggests
People from Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin and the north-east of England are better at detecting someone imitating their accent than people from London and Essex, new research from the University of Cambridge has found. People from Belfast proved most able.....»»
Update your iPhone, iPad, & Mac now to block critical security threats
Update to Apple's latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to patch known security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited on Intel-based Macs.iPad Air 2024The iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1 updates fix two ma.....»»
Niantic uses Pokémon Go player data to build AI navigation system
Visual scans of the world have helped Niantic build what it calls a "Large Geospatial Model." Last week, Niantic announced plans to create an AI model for navigating the physical.....»»
Novo Nordisk sells hit weight-loss drug in China—at fraction of US price
As US struggles to afford GLP-1 drugs, the rest of the world sees much lower prices. Patients in China will be able to purchase the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy for 1,400 y.....»»
Join us today for Ars Live: Our first encounter with manipulative AI
At 4PM ET, join Benj Edwards and Simon Willison's live YouTube chat about the "Great Bing Chat Fiasco of 2023." In the short-term, the most dangerous thing about AI language model.....»»
Here’s what you’ll give up if you get Apple’s iPhone 17 Air next year
The iPhone 17 Air is the iPhone 17 model I will buy next year, assuming it’s real. I’ve said this many times: I’ve reached that … The post Here’s what you’ll give up if you get Apple’s iPhone 17 Air next year.....»»
The expensive iPhone 17 Air may have a lot in common with Apple’s cheapest iPhone
The latest iPhone 17 Air report suggests that the expected ultra-slim model could be as thin as 6mm, which would make it the slimmest iPhone ever made. While that would be a challenging metric to hit, and we’ll believe it when there’s supporti.....»»
New theory reveals the shape of a single photon
A new theory that explains how light and matter interact at the quantum level has enabled researchers to define for the first time the precise shape of a single photon......»»
I reviewed a gaming phone that’s more powerful than my laptop
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro follows on from the last model very closely, so can it keep its top gaming smartphone crown? I found out......»»
Why AI alone can’t protect you from sophisticated email threats
In this Help Net Security interview, Riaz Lakhani, CISO at Barracuda Networks, discusses the effectiveness of AI-based behavioural analysis in combating sophisticated email threats like BEC and VEC. Lakhani also explains how AI tools help detect mali.....»»
Security Bite: Why email security is still so bad
It’s a little-known fact that before emails reach your inbox, they pass through a buffer designed to scan and block malicious content. However, over time, email providers—especially Gmail—have shifted their focus to just adding “warning label.....»»
Expert explains effects of catastrophic weather events on forests and tree species
This year has seen its share of severe weather—but how do these powerful storms impact forests over the long term? A Virginia Tech forest health expert breaks down the long-term effects catastrophic weather events can have and how to revive hard-hi.....»»
Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum. A literacy expert explains what"s changing
Philadelphia's K-8 public school students are being taught a new literacy curriculum starting in the 2024-2025 school year. It's called Expeditionary Learning, and it conforms with what literacy experts call the science of reading, which are research.....»»
This open-source alternative to ChatGPT just got serious
French AI startup Mistral just rolled out a half dozen new features, a model update (and an entirely new model) in its bid to compete with the likes of OpenAI.....»»
This 50-inch 4K TV just dropped to $138 at Walmart
A doorbuster sale on a MacBook Air should never be ignored. For a limited time, you’ll save $250 when you purchase the 13-inch M2 model at Best Buy......»»