How much sleep do you need? A neuroscientist crunches the numbers
Wondering how much sleep you need? We asked a neuroscientist to work it out and to share her best sleep tips......»»
After a string of shark attacks, here"s how officers at one New York beach use drones to keep swimmers safe
Warmer and cleaner waters off the coast of Long Island, New York, in recent years have brought growing numbers of bait fish to the area — and with them, the bigger fish that eat them, including sharks. In some ways, it's a good sign for the environ.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Cuts continue, but outlook improves
More than 80,000 vehicles were removed from automakers' production schedules this week, but future cuts on a "grand scale" are likely over, according to AutoForecast Solutions......»»
3D printing isn’t just for supercars, now it’s for drones, too
Organic-looking designs consolidate parts numbers and cut mass by up to 40 percent. Enlarge / A 3D-printed Czinger brake node that combines the caliper and upright with 40 percent less mass than a conventional assembly. (credit:.....»»
3D printing isn’t just for supercars, now it’s for drone wings, too
Organic-looking designs consolidate parts numbers and cut mass by up to 40 percent. Enlarge / A 3D-printed Czinger brake node that combines the caliper and upright with 40 percent less mass than a conventional assembly. (credit:.....»»
Aging in a housing crisis: Growing numbers of older Australians are facing a bleak future
The collision between an aging population and a housing crisis has left more older people in Australia enduring housing insecurity and homelessness. Our research, released today, explores how the scale of these problems among older people has grown o.....»»
DEAL: Crazy discount knocks $50 off the AirPods Pro 2!
Have you been eyeing Apple’s AirPods Pro 2? If you have, then don’t sleep on this deal and save $50 right now! If you’re someone who owns a Mac or an iOS device like an iPhone or iPad, then Apple’s AirPods Pro are probably the bes.....»»
Author discovers AI-generated counterfeit books written in her name on Amazon
Amazon resisted a removal request, citing lack of "trademark registration numbers." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Upon searching Amazon and Goodreads, author Jane Friedman recently discovered a half-dozen listings of fr.....»»
European scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by far.
Now that July's sizzling numbers are all in, the European climate monitoring organization made it official: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record by a wide margin......»»
New SARS-CoV-2 variant gains dominance in US amid mild summer COVID wave
Absolute numbers are low, but several indicators show pandemic virus is on the rise. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) For a fourth consecutive summer, COVID-19 is on the rise, though this year's warm-weather wa.....»»
Warning sting on Asia"s bee pollinators
Bee pollinators are a crucial link to food production and food security for more than have the world's population living in Asia—but few species have been closely studied or assessed for their range, numbers and conservation status......»»
Here’s exactly how thin the iPhone 15 Pro’s record-breaking bezels will be
The iPhone 15 Pro’s bezels are getting thin… Very, very thin. Instead of just throwing numbers in your face, we decided to mock up the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max and compare them to previous years’ iPhones. more….....»»
AAPL Q3 2023 at a glance, in Jason Snell’s usual colorful charts
Yesterday’s earnings report revealed mixed news for AAPL Q3 2023, starting with a fair chunk of bad news. Jason Snell has done his usual sterling work in transforming all the numbers into a series of colorful charts, letting us see all the key i.....»»
Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day; most iPhones bought on “some kind of program”
Yesterday’s earnings numbers didn’t contain any major surprises, but there were a few interesting takeouts from the analyst call which followed. This includes the fact that CEO Tim Cook uses his Vision Pro every day. It was also revealed that.....»»
Younger people switching from Android to iPhone on Samsung’s home turf
South Koreans under 30 years of age are switching from Android to iPhone in substantial numbers, according to a new report. The shift is significant in a country where patriotic support for local brand Samsung is usually extremely strong ….....»»
India limits iPad and Mac imports in drive to boost local manufacturing
Apple's iPad and Mac are among the devices that the Indian government says will now require a licence to import, at least delaying sales of them and potentially limiting their numbers.Mumbai, IndiaIndia has long had an 20% import tax on smartphones w.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 2, 2023 – Apple Card numbers, AirTag 2
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Enjoy the podca.....»»
Apple Card savings account tops $10 billion in deposits
Apple today announced that its high-interest savings account for Apple Card has topped over $10 billion in deposits. Early indicators suggested that the savings account was a hit, and today Apple has given us firm official numbers to back that up......»»
Meta plans AI-powered chatbots to boost social media numbers
Amid competition from TikTok, Meta looks to the next frontier of user engagement. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) Meta is reportedly developing a range of AI-powered chatbots with different personalities, a.....»»
Scientists develop method to predict the spread of armed conflicts
Around the world, political violence increased by 27% last year, affecting 1.7 billion people. The numbers come from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), which collects real-time data on conflict events worldwide......»»
S.Africa links fall in Kruger"s rhino poaching to declining animal numbers
South Africa said on Tuesday its world-famous Kruger park had witnessed a steady decline in rhino killings as better patrols and the onslaught it suffered in recent years pushed poachers elsewhere......»»