Good smells, bad smells: It"s all in the insect brain
Everyone has scents that naturally appeal to them, such as vanilla or coffee, and scents that don't appeal. What makes some smells appealing and others not?.....»»
One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI Rolling Out to Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21 & More
Samsung has begun pushing its One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features to a slew of Galaxy devices today. In April, Samsung confirmed plans to bring its One UI 6.1 update to older Galaxy models in May and the company has made good on its promise. On.....»»
One and done: Elden Ring’s first DLC expansion will also be its last
But the studio is "leaving some possibilities" for a sequel that continues the story. Enlarge / A big erdtree casts a big shadow. (credit: Namco Bandai) The good news for Elden Ring fans is that the two-plus-year wait fo.....»»
Good vibrations: Low-energy lasers induce atomic excitation in semiconductor materials
Semiconductors are a cornerstone of next-generation technology, so a new method to excite atoms in semiconductor materials is likely to excite a broad range of researchers and industries as well......»»
The people who are most active on social media are also the most active offline, shows study
Parents often worry about the use of social media among children and young people. Caring about this is a good thing, and there are several reasons why you should pay attention, but there is one thing that parents needn't worry about: young people sp.....»»
Beats Solo 4 vs. Beats Studio Pro: choose wisely
Beats has a couple good headphone contenders in the Beats Solo 4 and Beats Studio Pro. But which is right for you? We'll help you decide......»»
The Honor Magic 6 RSR is my new favorite Android phone of 2024
There are endless choices for a good Android phone in 2024. But as of right now, the Honor Magic 6 RSR is my new go-to. Here's why......»»
Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties
When Stephen Hawking said that “we are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain”, very few people understood the gravity of his statement. But ten years on from his famous interview with USA Today, it’s safe to say Hawki.....»»
Dave & Buster’s is adding real money betting options to arcade staples
"Gamification layer" platform promises to streamline your friendly Skee-Ball wagers. Enlarge / It's a good thing this kid is too young to bet on Skee-Ball, because his dad is getting beat. (credit: Getty Images) Anyone w.....»»
Q&A: Jobs for young Africans—new data tool reveals trends and red flags
An estimated 23.6 million young Africans (aged 15–35) are unemployed—that's one in 22 (4.5%). With this number projected to grow to 27 million by 2030, the need for jobs is critical. But the key to good policies for job creation is good data......»»
We’re one step closer to replicating the human brain
Scientists have just created an iontronic memristor -- a device that might become the foundation of building computers that think like humans do......»»
China Has a Controversial Plan for Brain-Computer Interfaces
China's brain-computer interface technology is catching up to the US. But it envisions a very different use case: cognitive enhancement......»»
Pixel 8a: Good News Ahead of Launch
There’s good news afoot for prospective Pixel 8a buyers as a credible leak suggests there won’t be a price difference between the upcoming budget device and its predecessor. We had heard that we might see the Pixel 8a jump up in price. An.....»»
Gene seekers discover atypical genes that control multiple valuable soybean traits
A team led by Purdue University soybean geneticist Jianxin Ma has developed a new biotechnological tool for the domestication of desirable traits from wild soybeans, such as resistance to leafhopper insect pests. The use of such tools, called de novo.....»»
Grab the Google Pixel Buds Pro for up to 30% with this Deal!
Google's Pixel Buds Pro are on sale again. The post Grab the Google Pixel Buds Pro for up to 30% with this Deal! appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s hardware ecosystem has done a good job growing with more and more products includi.....»»
Cats suffer H5N1 brain infections, blindness, death after drinking raw milk
Mammal-to-mammal transmission raises new concerns about the virus's ability to spread. Enlarge / Farm cats drinking from a trough of milk from cows that were just milked. (credit: Getty | ) On March 16, cows on a Texas d.....»»
Microsoft finally kills this legacy Windows app — for good this time
Microsoft is swapping its legacy Skype for business communication platform for a new option in Teams......»»
Theoretical biologists test two modes of social reasoning and find surprising truths in simplicity
Imagine a small village where every action someone takes, good or bad, is quietly followed by ever-attentive, nosy neighbors. An individual's reputation is built through these actions and observations, which determines how others will treat them. The.....»»
T. rex not as smart as previously claimed, scientists find
Dinosaurs were as smart as reptiles but not as intelligent as monkeys, as former research suggests. An international team of paleontologists, behavioral scientists and neurologists have re-examined brain size and structure in dinosaurs and concluded.....»»
The real reason so many laptops have moved to soldered RAM
Soldered RAM is becoming very common in laptops of all shapes and sizes -- but is that a good thing?.....»»
How to update your Gmail picture on desktop and mobile
Switching up your Gmail account photo once in a while is a good idea. Here's how to change your Gmail picture either via the desktop website or the mobile app......»»