How to test whether we"re living in a computer simulation
Physicists have long struggled to explain why the universe started out with conditions suitable for life to evolve. Why do the physical laws and constants take the very specific values that allow stars, planets and ultimately life to develop? The exp.....»»
Perceptions of "good" schools are heavily dependent on the preparation of the students entering them, study finds
Are schools that feature strong test scores highly effective, or do they mostly enroll students who are already well-prepared for success? A study co-authored by MIT scholars concludes that widely disseminated school quality ratings reflect the prepa.....»»
Attitudes to adulthood are shifting as traditional milestones become out of reach, new study finds
According to the study, people aged 18–30 have the most negative attitudes towards adulthood, which could be due to them spending their early adult years struggling to "get ahead" amid the challenges of a pandemic and cost of living crisis......»»
Chemists develop method to confirm mRNA vaccine stability
University at Albany researchers at the RNA Institute have developed a new method to test COVID-19 vaccine integrity that could allow anyone with basic skills in vaccine handling to detect expired vaccines quickly and effectively, without specialized.....»»
Rural residents feel less lonely than their urban neighbors, Scottish study finds
People living in rural communities in Scotland are less likely to experience loneliness and poor well-being than those living in urban areas, according to new research from the University of Glasgow......»»
Researcher creates algorithm to aid in discovery of new medicines
Ph.D. candidate Jeroen Methorst has developed a computer system that helps researchers find the protein they need to create new medicines. "Our whole group is now using this program," says Methorst. He will defend his Ph.D. thesis on April 2......»»
Quantum computing progress: Higher temps, better error correction
Amazon, IBM, and traditional silicon makers all working toward error correction. Enlarge (credit: vital) There's a strong consensus that tackling most useful problems with a quantum computer will require that the compute.....»»
This massive Anker SOLIX power station is $1,000 off with free shipping
Anker There’s one thing that everyone should have around, whether living in a traditional family home, off-grid, or moving about in an RV or van: a portable power station. These plug-and-play friendly systems allow you to tap into renewable pow.....»»
Explaining why your keyboard feels so darn good—or way too mushy
Ars Technica's guide to keyboards: Mechanical, membrane, buckling springs Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Your keyboard is the thread that connects you to your computer. The way a keyboard feels—from the sensations of.....»»
The Ars Technica guide to keyboards: Mechanical, membrane, and buckling springs
Explaining the mushy and the magnificent. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Your keyboard is the thread that connects you to your computer. The way a keyboard feels—from the sensations of each key pressing down and rese.....»»
Cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for highly pathogenic bird flu
The risk to the public is low, and the milk supply is safe. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Peter Cade) Wild migratory birds likely spread a deadly strain of bird flu to dairy cows in Texas and Kansas, state and federal officia.....»»
The 5 best projectors for a bedroom in 2024
If you're looking to kit your bedroom out with a great projector, you need to consider different things to your living room. Here's what to buy and why......»»
Bridge collapses put transportation agencies’ emergency plans to the test
Agencies need to build or find excess vehicle capacity before a bridge fails. Enlarge / The Dali container vessel after striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River in Baltimore on March 26. The co.....»»
Electron-bending effect could boost computer memory
A new magnetic material developed by RIKEN physicists could boost computer memory storage by enabling higher memory density and faster memory writing speeds. Their research has been published in the journal Nature Communications......»»
Starliner’s first commander: Don’t expect perfection on crew test flight
Dave Calhoun, who has led Boeing since 2020, will step down as CEO at the end of the year. Enlarge / Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for fueling. (credit: Boeing).....»»
Watch SpaceX fire Starship’s Raptor engines ahead of 4th test flight
SpaceX performed a full-duration static fire of the Starship spacecraft's Raptor engines on Monday, and shared a video of the dramatic test on social media......»»
How to back up emails in Outlook on Windows and Mac
Create a backup of your emails for safekeeping when you’re troubleshooting a problem or if you get a new computer. Here’s how to back up emails in Outlook......»»
Watch SpaceX fire Starship’s Raptor engines ahead of fourth test flight
SpaceX performed a full-duration static fire of the Starship spacecraft's Raptor engines on Monday, and shared a video of the dramatic test on social media......»»
Apple stuff including a business card signed by Steve Jobs sold at auction for big money
Maybe we should have saved some of our old Apple gear. RR Auction's "Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution" auction has wrapped up, and collectors are scoring Apple-specific memorabilia at a premium.Steve Jobs business cardThe auction featured.....»»
Why the VW election could be the UAW"s best chance at an elusive organizing victory
The upcoming vote will test UAW President Shawn Fain's theory that he can parlay historically rich contracts won last fall from the Detroit 3 into organizing victories that would expand membership and provide greater leverage in future negotiations......»»
Goat dies of bird flu for first time in US, Minnesota officials say: Why it"s "significant"
Minnesota has reported the U.S.'s first ruminant—a group of animals including cattle, sheep, and goats—to test positive for avian influenza......»»