How the Higgs Boson Ruined Peter Higgs"s Life
A new biography of the physicist and the particle he predicted reveals his disdain for the spotlight -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Study finds fresh water and key conditions for life appeared on Earth a half-billion years earlier than thought
We need two ingredients for life to start on a planet: dry land and (fresh) water. Strictly, the water doesn't have to be fresh, but fresh water can only occur on dry land......»»
9to5Mac Overtime 021 – How’s the iPad life treating you?
In this episode, Fernando and Jeff discuss WWDC iOS 18 leaks, exploring how much more information we’re getting about the software side of things compared to previous years. We also discuss the challenges and joys of establishing a workflow on iPad.....»»
As leaks on the space station worsen, there’s no clear plan to deal with them
"We heard that basically the program office had a runaway fire on their hands." Launched in 2000, the Zvezda Service Module provides living quarters and performs some life-support system functions. (credit: NASA) NASA an.....»»
Five ways artificial intelligence can improve your dating life
Artificial intelligence is going to transform how we date. The question is: will it be for better or worse? It's already causing some real problems, especially related to "romance scams" and other fraud......»»
Cutting-edge mathematics provides new tool for particle collision puzzle
Scientists have used computational algebraic geometry to study predictions for particle physics experiments, such as those at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which first detected the Higgs particle in 2012......»»
We can’t wait to see this bright orange mystery phone in real life
A new bright orange phone with an unusual feature has been teased online, and we can't wait to see it for real. Here's why......»»
On the space station, Band-Aid fixes for systemic problems
"We heard that basically the program office had a runaway fire on their hands." Launched in 2000, the Zvezda Service Module provides living quarters and performs some life support system functions. (credit: NASA) NASA an.....»»
iOS 18 to debut Apple Passwords app
Thanks to a new dedicated app, passwords will no longer be buried in Settings with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15.Apple Passwords app coming to iOS 18Too many people go through life with one or two passwords they use for everything. This problem has.....»»
Google Messages is getting a feature that could save your life
Google's new partnership with RapidSOS could save your life in the future. Here's what you need to know......»»
A novel spray device helps researchers capture fast-moving cell processes
Cells are the basic units of life—but many of their fundamental processes happen so fast and at such small length scales that current scientific tools and methods can't keep up, preventing us from developing a deeper understanding......»»
Popular tactical shooter Sniper Elite 4 coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac later this year
Apple’s most recent push for multi-platform gaming support is continuing to show signs of life. Thanks in large part to Apple silicon’s Mac debut, more developers are finding it worthwhile to bring their games not only to the iPhone, and its mass.....»»
iOS 18 Mail app will get huge AI enhancements & summarizations with "Project Blackpearl"
Apple's Mail application is getting a massive AI upgrade with Project BlackPearl. Here's how iOS 18 will make your life better, and your working day easier.Project BlackPearl will greatly enhance the Mail app with machine learning and AIPeople famili.....»»
New instrument to search for signs of life on other planets
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has signed an agreement for the design and construction of ANDES, the ArmazoNes high Dispersion Echelle Spectrograph......»»
Study links nanoparticles to altered blood vessel formation in embryos
Human life begins with a single egg cell that grows into a human being with trillions of cells. To ensure that the highly complex development of tissues and organs is as protected as possible, the placental barrier keeps pathogens and foreign substan.....»»
How to optimize your MacBook battery life
Features in your MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, along with good user practices, can help optimize your battery's lifespan and health - whether you leave it plugged in all the time or not.The Mac has a wealth of tools to help optimize your battery's lif.....»»
Mind the gap: Italian moms with 3+ kids work far fewer years than dads, while Finland shows equality
Over the past century, the number of working women in Western countries has steadily increased. However, numerous studies show that it is still primarily women who have to manage the balancing act between parenthood and working life. Compared to fath.....»»
A visualization of everything on Earth—the difference between biomass and technomass
A new interactive visual depicts everything on the planet Earth, showing, with scientific precision and breathtaking profundity, how man-made things now outweigh all forms of natural life......»»
Study suggests germanium isotope really does have an 11-day half-life
Searching for the elusive neutrino takes on many forms. Detectors consisting of many tons of gallium are used in several experiments because neutrino interactions can occur on the stable gallium-71 (71Ga) nucleus and transform it into a radioactive i.....»»
"Life goes on"—Panama islanders relocated as sea level rises
Alberto Lopez prepares breakfast with water lapping at his ankles. The day began with rain, and his ramshackle home on the Panamanian island of Carti Sugtupu was flooded, not for the first time......»»
Detroit has high hopes of getting its first Apple Store
Repeated rumors of Apple opening a store in downtown Detroit have taken on new life as construction begins on a prestigious but as yet unnamed retail site.Exterior of what is claimed to be a forthcoming Apple Store in Detroit (Source: Detroit Free Pr.....»»