How a Firefly Course Is Saving Japan’s Favorite Glowing Insect
The fireflies of Moriyama City have long been prized (and hunted) for their yellow-green glow. To bring populations back up, amateur conservationists are hitting the books......»»
NASA delivers science instrument to JAXA"s Martian Moons mission
On March 14, NASA handed over its gamma-ray and neutron spectrometer instrument to JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) for integration onto JAXA's MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) mission spacecraft and final system-level testing......»»
Fujitsu says it found malware on its corporate network, warns of possible data breach
Company apologizes for the presence of malware on company computers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Japan-based IT behemoth Fujitsu said it has discovered malware on its corporate network that may have allowed the people.....»»
Eyes open and toes out of water: How a giant water bug reached the island of Cyprus
The island of Cyprus, although considered a hotspot for biodiversity in the Mediterranean, is more famous for its beautiful sunny coasts than for its insect fauna. Nevertheless, some visitors of its highly populated beaches, with their observations a.....»»
Smelling danger in the water: Schreckstoff mystery solved after 86 years
Researchers led by Yoshihiro Yoshihara at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have solved a fishy mystery dating back to 1938: What is the schreckstoff—or alarm substance—that fish smell when their shoal-mates are injured?.....»»
9to5Mac Overtime: Our favorite Apple features
Jeff and Fernando continue their discussion from last week and consider the most useful Apple features and services across all product lines. What will claim the top spot? more….....»»
The 5 best Acer laptops you can buy in 2024
Acer makes a lot of excellent laptops, and if you're been wanting to upgrade to a new laptop, then check out our favorite picks below......»»
ASCII art elicits harmful responses from 5 major AI chatbots
LLMs are trained to block harmful responses. Old-school images can override those rules. Enlarge / Some ASCII art of our favorite visual cliche for a hacker. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have discovered a new way.....»»
Researchers use ASCII art to elicit harmful responses from 5 major AI chatbots
LLMs are trained to block harmful responses. Old-school images can override those rules. Enlarge / Some ASCII art of our favorite visual cliche for a hacker. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have discovered a new way.....»»
Artificial intelligence brings a virtual fly to life
By infusing a virtual fruit fly with artificial intelligence, Janelia and Google DeepMind, scientists have created a computerized insect that can walk and fly just like the real thing......»»
DraftKings App: 5 Things Users Need to Know
The DraftKings app for iPhone, iPad, and Android lets sports fans place bets on their favorite teams. While the app and service might seem straightforward, there are some caveats prospective users need to be aware of before diving in. DraftKings̵.....»»
Save up to $236 on Sonos speakers, soundbars & subs ahead of March Madness 2024
Enhance your home audio with Sonos speakers, subwoofers and soundbars for theater-quality acoustics — all while saving up to $236 during the March Madness 2024 sale.March Madness 2024 is around the corner, and updating your surround sound system wi.....»»
Spotify upset over 9 day App Review, cries antitrust to EC
Ten years and a $2 billion fine later, Apple is still upsetting EU favorite Spotify but this time, because the company isn't making App Review for the company any faster than it is for other developers.Spotify preps its app on iPhone for new EU rules.....»»
Nissan, Honda mull EV partnership in Japan, reports say
Japanese automakers have been slow to develop EVs, particularly in comparison to Chinese rivals such as BYD, causing them to lose ground in China and leaving them vulnerable at home......»»
Suzuki gives SkyDrive a lift into the global air mobility race
SkyDrive is looking like Japan's brightest hope in the burgeoning air mobility business. By teaming with Suzuki on production, the eVTOL startup aims to emulate the success of the country's automakers on the global stage......»»
Sonos Move 2 with AirPlay 2 sees first discount to $359, M1 iMac from $850, M3 MacBooks, more
The very first discount on one of our favorite smart speakers around is here to headline today’s best deals. Complete with AirPlay 2, the new Sonos Move 2 portable speaker drops to $359 and comes joined by chances to save on Apple’s new 13- and 1.....»»
The science behind why people hate Daylight Saving Time so much
Can we use research and policy to change (or not change) the clocks for the last time? Enlarge (credit: Olga Eremeeva via Getty) In the summer of 2017, when communication professor Jeffery Gentry moved from Oklahoma to a.....»»
One of my favorite puzzles games just turned 5, and it’s still outstanding
If you've never played Baba is You before, its fifth anniversary gives you a reason to try out this outstanding puzzle game......»»
Commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit explodes moments after liftoff in Japan
A commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit was intentionally exploded shortly after liftoff Wednesday morning in central Japan following a problem that's still under investigation......»»
The best PC fans
The best PC fans are quiet, look good, and move plenty of air. All of our favorite fans will do a great job of keeping your PC cool while staying whisper quiet......»»
Another Apple research lab opening in China, for new materials and technologies
The bulk of Apple’s new product development work takes place in Cupertino, but the company has a number of research labs around the world. Locations include China, France, Israel, Japan, Sweden and the UK. The company has today announced plan.....»»