Image: Saharan dust in the wind
The Suomi NPP satellite acquired this image of a plume of Saharan dust as winds lofted it over the Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 24, 2024......»»
Microsoft strips ads from Skype in a move toward “user-centric design”
Update also improves AI image features, adds OneAuth support on iOS. Enlarge / A marketing image by Microsoft for the desktop version of Skype. (credit: Microsoft) If you've used Microsoft's Skype in recent years, you've.....»»
Vintage Polaroids used to pitch the Apple-1 hit the auction block
Three vintage Polaroids showing a prototype of the Apple-1 have hit the auction block — and they played a critical role in getting Apple off the ground.Image credit: RR AuctionThe listing, hosted by RR Auction, is for three Polaroids. One depicts a.....»»
After years of leniency, ULA cracks down on hobbyist photographers
"I'm just shocked they don't want more coverage of these things and not less." Enlarge / This image of an Atlas V launch on Tuesday morning has been intentionally blurred. (credit: United Launch Alliance) The emails from.....»»
Here’s a look at the iPhone 16’s big redesign and new colors
A new image could be telling us a lot about the upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, including new colors and camera layout......»»
iPhone 16 colors and redesigned camera bump revealed in new image
According to multiple rumors, the iPhone 16 will feature a redesigned camera bump with vertically-aligned lenses. Now, a new image posted to social media by Sonny Dickson shows off iPhone 16 dummy units with that new design, alongside new color optio.....»»
Art of makeup, art of camouflage: Investigating amount and application of makeup for various situational contexts
Makeup is one of the strategic tools for shaping one's image. To what extent can its intensity and form vary depending on the occasion and context? When and why can it be used as camouflage? Researchers from SWPS University attempted to answer these.....»»
My controllers are gathering dust — and it’s all Razer’s fault
The Razer Edge was advertised as a cloud streaming handheld in 2023, but it's becoming my go-to mobile gaming platform one year later......»»
Astronomers explain rapid formation of organic macromolecules in protoplanetary disks around young stars
An international team of researchers led by the University of Bern has used observation-based computer modeling to find an explanation for how macromolecules can form in a short time in disks of gas and dust around young stars. These findings could b.....»»
Study reveals the Southwest Tianshan Mountains contribute the majority of the Kyzylkum desert sand and river system
Arid Central Asia is an important dust source in the northern hemisphere, which has a significant impact on the ecological environment of Central Asia, Northwest China and even the East Asian monsoon region. The Kyzylkum Desert is one of the biggest.....»»
Jennifer Aniston doused in oil for "The Morning Show" season 4
Filming for the next season of The Morning Show is well underway, with onlookers capturing a dramatic scene where star Jennifer Aniston gets soaked in oil.Jennifer Aniston in oil - image credit GC ImagesThe context of the scene isn't clear, but it ap.....»»
Mass breeding of desert locusts unlocks new food source
Mass breeding of desert locusts in a controlled environment could provide a sustainable source of protein for animals and humans as well as business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa, researchers say......»»
Synology BeeStation review: A great way to start getting real about backups
If you're not ready for full-on NAS gear, consider this clever little drive. Enlarge / In this handout image from Synology, a thoughtful worker uses BeeFiles on their MacBook and BeePhotos on their iPhone, always keeping their Be.....»»
Wind, temperatures pick up as fire scorches northern California
Crews continued to fight a massive fire in northern California on Sunday, as authorities in the western US state warned of increasing winds and rising daytime temperatures......»»
Hubble images NGC 3430, a classic spiral galaxy
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image treats viewers to a wonderfully detailed snapshot of the spiral galaxy NGC 3430 that lies 100 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo Minor......»»
Experiments reveal that image memorability can sharpen our sense of time
Research by George Mason professor Martin Wiener recently demonstrated that the more memorable an image is, the longer and more accurately its viewers can perceive the passage of time. In a series of experimental studies, participants were more likel.....»»
X is training Grok AI on your data—here’s how to stop it
Some users were outraged to learn this was opt-out, not opt-in. Enlarge / An AI-generated image released by xAI during the open-weights launch of Grok-1. (credit: xAI) Elon Musk-led social media platform X is training Gr.....»»
Image: A Saturnian summer
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of Saturn and its colossal rings on July 4, 2020, during summer in the gas giant's northern hemisphere. Two of Saturn's icy moons are also clearly visible: Mimas at right, and Enceladus at bottom......»»
Webb directly images giant exoplanet that isn’t where it should be
Six times bigger than Jupiter, the planet is the oldest and coldest yet imaged. Enlarge / Image of Epsilon Indi A at two wavelengths, with the position of its host star indicated by an asterisk. (credit: T. Müller (MPIA/HdA), E......»»
North Korean hacker got hired by US security vendor, immediately loaded malware
KnowBe4, which provides security awareness training, was fooled by stolen ID. Enlarge / On the left, a stock photo. On the right, an AI-enhanced image based on the stock photo. The AI-enhanced image was submitted to KnowBe4 by a.....»»
James Webb takes rare direct image of a nearby super-Jupiter
The James Webb Space Telescope has directly imaged a gas giant beyond our solar system, and it's one of the coldest exoplanets observed so far......»»