How visual effects created Snowpiercer’s frozen world
FuseFX studio's visual effects supervisor on the TNT series Snowpiercer explains how his team created the frozen world outside the train's windows......»»
What’s more important when hiring for cybersecurity roles?
When building a cybersecurity team, you likely asked yourself, “Should I focus on certifications or real-world skills?” And since you rarely encounter entry-level candidates who can hit the ground running, naturally, you’d consider a candidate.....»»
How to use the new text effects in Messages on iPhone with iOS 18
Apple's iOS 18 software update brought plenty of new features, including to the Messages app. The addition of cool new text effects gives iPhone owners new ways to communicate and they're surprisingly easy to use.Text effects offer the option to anim.....»»
Marri trees are a lifeline for many native bee species in a biodiversity hotspot
New Curtin University-led research has revealed that Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native bee in Western Australia's South West region, which is one of the world's most biologically rich but threatened biodiversi.....»»
Study examines reciprocal causal effects of addiction and education
Rong Hai, an associate economics professor in the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School, investigates people's behaviors that influence human capital decisions, and policies that promote this accumulation and ultimately reduce p.....»»
iOS 18.2 beta now available with Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT, iPhone 16 Visual Intelligence, and more
The first developer beta of iOS 18.2 is out now. The update brings the second wave of Apple Intelligence features for developers to try. iOS 18.2 includes Apple’s image generation features like Genmoji and Image Playground, ChatGPT integration.....»»
The Canadian Arctic shows that understanding the effects of climate change requires long-term vision
Embrace change, they say, or become a casualty. This adage weighed heavily on my mind during my latest research trip to the Arctic. Repeatedly, I found myself clutching the .303 caliber rifle over my shoulder—a piece of equipment I once considered.....»»
‘Massive copyright violation’ threatens one of the world’s hottest AI apps
News Corp announced Monday that it is suing AI startup Perplexity over allegations of copyright infringement on a massive scale......»»
Cohesity Gaia brings the power of generative AI to enterprise data
Cohesity introduced a patent-pending visual data exploration capability to Cohesity Gaia, its AI-powered search assistant launched earlier this year. By providing customers with a visual categorization of the themes across documents and files within.....»»
Apple launched the iPod 23 years ago, and changed the world
The iPod line has vanished into history, but the influence of this once-ubiquitous device is still shaping Apple, music, and the world, 23 years on from its announcement on October 23, 2001.You had one. Everybody had an iPod, some people had several,.....»»
Here’s What the Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like
Around the world, seeds of regenerative cities have already been planted. As they grow, they will shape the metropolises of tomorrow......»»
90-ton 3D printer to build world"s biggest rocket
90-ton 3D printer to build world"s biggest rocket.....»»
Frozen Waffles Sold At Grocery Stores Recalled For Listeria
Frozen Waffles Sold At Grocery Stores Recalled For Listeria.....»»
Ethical framework aims to counter risks of geoengineering research
As interest grows in geoengineering as a strategy for tackling global warming, the world's largest association of Earth and space scientists has launched an ethical framework as a guide to responsible decision-making and inclusive dialogue......»»
Meet the winners of Nikon’s 2024 photomicrography contest
Nikon Small World photomicrography contest is an annual reminder that science can be beautiful as well as informative. A stunning image of differentiated mouse brain tumor cells h.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Qewie’ lets you generate eye-catching QR codes in just a tap
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. Qewie is a new iPhone app that allows users t.....»»
Palo Alto Networks extends security into harsh industrial environments
The convergence of IT and operational technology (OT) and the digital transformation of OT have created new opportunities for innovation and efficiency in critical Industrial Automation and Control Systems. However, these advancements also broaden th.....»»
Meta Quest 3S is a disappointing half-step to Carmack’s low-cost VR vision
Significant visual and comfort compromises make last year's Quest 3 a better VR investment. It's been just over two years now since soon-to-depart CTO John Carmack told a Meta Con.....»»
People around the world are using courts to question whether climate policies are fair
Coal workers suing their government over job losses. Indigenous people using the courts to block wind farms or anti-deforestation policies that violate their cultural rights. What these cases have in common is they challenge the fairness of climate p.....»»
NOAA releases imagery from world"s first operational space-based coronagraph
NOAA today shared the first images from the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1), a powerful solar telescope onboard the new GOES-19 satellite. CCOR-1, the world's first operational, space-based coronagraph, began observing the sun's corona, the faint outerm.....»»
Microplastics and PFAS: Daphnia study finds combined impact results in greater environmental harm
The combined impact of so-called "forever chemicals" is more harmful to the environment than single chemicals in isolation, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Birmingham investigated the environmental effects of microplastics and PFA.....»»