How algae conquered the world—and other epic stories hidden in the rocks of the Flinders Ranges
Earth was not always so hospitable. Evidence of how it came to be so beautiful and nurturing is locked in the rocks of South Australia's Flinders Ranges—a site now vying for World Heritage listing......»»
30 years ago, Peter Jackson paved the way to Lord of the Rings with this fantastical crime movie
Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures premiered 30 years ago, introducing the world to the talents of Melanie Lynskey and future Oscar-winner Kate Winslet......»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pinning’ helps you track meaningful events in life
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. Pinning is a unique calendar countdown app f.....»»
Silo S2 expands its dystopian world
Ars chats with cinematographer Baz Irvine about creating a fresh look for the sophomore season. The second season of Silo, Apple TV's dystopian sc-fi drama, is off to a powerful.....»»
A new way to detect daisy worlds
The daisy world model describes a hypothetical planet that self-regulates, maintaining a delicate balance involving its biogeochemical cycles, climate, and feedback loops that keep it habitable. It's associated with the Gaia Hypothesis developed by J.....»»
Study challenges assumptions about how tuberculosis bacteria grow
The rod-shaped tuberculosis (TB) bacterium, which the World Health Organization has once again ranked as the top infectious disease killer globally, is the first single-celled organism ever observed to maintain a consistent growth rate throughout its.....»»
Samsung is eyeing smart glasses that could shake up the market
Samsung maybe working on its first smart glasses that follow the Meta Ray-Ban Stories' footsteps. The software stack, however, will rely on Google's Gemini......»»
Don’t let these 3 November 2024 hidden streaming movie gems fly under your radar
From wickedly black comedies to awkward coming-of-age dramedies, these underrated streaming movies are perfect to watch this November......»»
These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars
Beyond the game itself (which rocks), Half-Life 2 had a big impact on PC gaming. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of th.....»»
Genes of ancient animal relatives used to grow a mouse: Study reveals hidden history of stem cells
An international team of researchers has achieved an unprecedented milestone: the creation of mouse stem cells capable of generating a fully developed mouse using genetic tools from a unicellular organism, with which we share a common ancestor that p.....»»
Researchers note unequal conditions for young people at UN climate summits
Today, young people from all over the world can participate in major UN climate conferences. But inequality and bureaucracy make this impossible for many. This is the conclusion of a study carried out at Linköping University, Sweden. According to on.....»»
The 10 best messaging apps for Android and iOS in 2024
Stay connected to your loved ones anywhere in the world with these text messaging apps for group chats, video calling, private conversations, and more......»»
5 of the biggest TV shows coming next week to HBO, Paramount+, Hulu, and Netflix
From stories about an elderly man finding a new purpose in life to the machinations of oil barons as well as a spinoff of the … The post 5 of the biggest TV shows coming next week to HBO, Paramount+, Hulu, and Netflix appeared first on BGR......»»
One or many? Exploring the population groups of the Antarctic blue whale using historical mark-recovery data
Hunted nearly to extinction during 20th century whaling, the Antarctic blue whale, the world's largest animal, went from a population size of roughly 200,000 to little more than 300. The most recent estimate in 2004 put Antarctic blue whales at less.....»»
OpenAI accused of trying to profit off AI model inspection in court
How do you get an AI model to confess what's inside? Since ChatGPT became an instant hit roughly two years ago, tech companies around the world have rushed to release AI products.....»»
Watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match: start time, fight card, live-stream information
One of the biggest fights of the year goes down on Friday night when Jake Paul battles Mike Tyson in a boxing match. Find out how to stream the epic event......»»
Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities
Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, with Shanghai the most polluting, according to new data that combines observations and artificial intelligence......»»
NIST report on hardware security risks reveals 98 failure scenarios
NIST’s latest report, “Hardware Security Failure Scenarios: Potential Hardware Weaknesses” (NIST IR 8517), explores the hidden vulnerabilities in computer hardware, a domain often considered more secure than software. The report hig.....»»
Three innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund
These days, it's hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried about the widespread damage......»»
Decline in West African coastal fish stocks threatens food security and livelihoods
Small-scale fisheries play a vital role in providing food and livelihoods for millions of people around the world, particularly in low-income countries in Africa. However, there is limited statistical data on the composition, abundance, and distribut.....»»
HTC Vive Focus Vision review: Versatile and expensive
The world of VR headsets is in a bit of a weird spot. Meta has been plugging along nicely, but with the Quest 3 and … The post HTC Vive Focus Vision review: Versatile and expensive appeared first on BGR. HTC Vive Focus Vision R.....»»