In noisy situations, your words and gestures help you to be understood
Communication seems natural to us, but there are plenty of situations where background noise makes it hard for us to understand each other. In those moments, gesturing can come in handy, particularly if conversations in your native language are takin.....»»
September’s record-setting temps were “absolutely gobsmackingly bananas”
Last month was so hot, scientists are struggling to find words for it. Enlarge (credit: Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images) The global temperature numbers for September are in, and they are not good. “This month.....»»
Scientists discover how the SARS-CoV-2 virus initiates replication program in infected cells
How SARS-CoV-2 initiates its replication process during infection is not yet fully understood. Researchers from the Helmholtz Institute Würzburg have now shown for the first time in the journal Cell that it is the human protein SND1 that works toget.....»»
September"s Record-Shattering Heat Was ‘Absolutely Gobsmackingly Bananas’
Last month was so hot, scientists are struggling to find words for it......»»
Opinion: Montréal"s "mixed" police squads don"t help the city"s unhoused people. They cause more harm
Since 2009, Montréal has seen a proliferation of what are known as "mixed squads," which generally involve a police officer working alongside a social worker or health worker to respond to situations in public spaces......»»
Is Counter-Strike 2’s new match-abandonment penalty too harsh?
Players lose significant matchmaking rank points even if the game crashes mid-match. Enlarge / Mark my words, if any of you jerks abandon the unit, there'll be hell to pay... (credit: Valve) Anyone who has played a bit o.....»»
The best Ergo farm locations in Lies of P
Ergo fragments are a currency that can be used to buy items, improve weapons, and, most importantly, level up. In other words, it's time to get farming......»»
Climate and human land use both play roles in Pacific island wildfires past and present: Study
It's long been understood that human settlement contributes to conditions that make Pacific Islands more susceptible to wildfires, such as the devastating Aug. 8 event that destroyed the Maui community of Lahaina. But a new study from SMU fire scient.....»»
How to use iOS 17 FaceTime gestures (and what they look like)
FaceTime gestures is one of the coolest new iPhone features in iOS 17, letting you trigger fun 3D animations with a move of your hand. Here's how to use it......»»
Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds
Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren't yet fully understood......»»
Redesigning hydrogels to shine a new light on cell responses in the body
Our cells have a complex relationship with the body's microenvironment. It has been studied in the lab, but, to date, most studies leave out dynamic changes to the microenvironment. In other words, they look at cell life in a static world......»»
Where have all the flowers gone? Miami as import hub for flowers in the US
In the questioning words of the 1955 Pete Seeger song: "Where have all the flowers gone? Long time passing." Well, it seems Miami is where they've all gone and it's not taking them so long, after all......»»
Apple researching how to make smart clothes, bags, and furniture
Apple is continuing to investigate ways of making fabric touch sensitive so that it could embed controls or detect gestures on products far beyond Apple Watch bands or iPhone cases.Detail from the patent showing a man perhaps checking the time — on.....»»
Researchers advance understanding of why cell parts look the way they do
Scientists have long understood that parts of cells, called organelles, evolved to have certain shapes and sizes because their forms are closely related to how they function. Now, Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a bacteria-based tool to test.....»»
All gestures in Lies of P and how to get them
A real boy needs to be expressive! There are 17 emotes to find in Lies of P, but not all of them come naturally. Here is how to get every emote in the game......»»
Galaxy S24 Snapdragon Variant Scores over 7,000 Points on Geekbench
It's over 7,000! The post Galaxy S24 Snapdragon Variant Scores over 7,000 Points on Geekbench appeared first on Phandroid. The words “Samsung” and “Snapdragon” have proven to be a verbal combination that most often.....»»
Galaxy S24 Snapdragon Variant Scores over 7,000 Points on Geekbench, Reports Show
It's over 7,000! The post Galaxy S24 Snapdragon Variant Scores over 7,000 Points on Geekbench, Reports Show appeared first on Phandroid. The words “Samsung” and “Snapdragon” have proven to be a verbal combination th.....»»
Scientists compare humans and chimpanzees to uncover evolution of language-relevant brain areas
Language is one aspect that makes us human. Other animals can learn words or calls and communicate, but the ability to generate an infinite number of utterances based on a small number of syntactic rules is unique to humans......»»
Google hid evidence by training workers to avoid words monopolists use, DOJ says
"We don't 'lock up'... our customers," and "we do not 'leverage' anything." Enlarge / Kenneth Dintzer, litigator for the US Department of Justice, exits federal court in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (credit: Bloomb.....»»
New Apple Watch Series 9 improves Siri processing, iPhone-finding, and more
New models are $399, available Sept. 22, with new "Double Tap" finger gestures. Enlarge If you were hoping for a radical new Apple Watch design or a plethora of new features, 2023 won't be your year. That said, the Appl.....»»
The 50 Best Architecture Books You Must Read
Architecture is a field that cannot be described into words, frozen music a legendary man called it. Architecture, more often than not, can be more expressive through a photography, an image, a sketch or metaphor, we have gathered in the following ar.....»»