In Russia, western planes are falling apart
Aircraft operators are running out of options after months of sanctions. Enlarge / An Aeroflot Boeing 777-300ER aircraft is preparing to land at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, in the Russian Federation in June 2022. (credit: SOPA.....»»
How to spot AI-generated images: 5 tips you should know in 2024
Here are the best 5 tips to spot AI-generated images in 2024. Check these out and prevent yourself from falling prey to fake images. The post How to spot AI-generated images: 5 tips you should know in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. “W.....»»
Academic freedom declining globally, index finds
Just one in three people live a nation that guarantees the independence of universities and research, according to an annual index warning that academic freedom is declining worldwide, particularly in Russia, China and India......»»
Researchers find the link between human activity and shifting weather patterns in western North America
Western North America seems to be experiencing more extreme weather events more frequently. From scorching droughts to torrential floods, the climate is changing rapidly, with no signs of slowing down. From 2011 to 2015, California and neighboring st.....»»
Scientists pursue the total solar eclipse with NASA jet planes
The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will produce stunning views across North America. While anyone along the eclipse path with a clear sky will see the spectacular event, the best view might be 50,000 feet in the air, aboard NASA's WB-57 jet plane.....»»
Russian antitrust regulator asks Apple about banking apps while ignoring Ukraine war
Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service has asked Apple why Russian users cannot access full banking and payment services, while seemingly ignoring how banks in the country were sanctioned over the Ukraine war.Moscow, RussiaFAS wrote to Apple on Thursd.....»»
The 18TB Western Digital Elements desktop hard drive is SO CHEAP right now it’s not funny!
If you’re looking for external storage for your desktop computer, then don’t miss out on this deal for the 18TB Western Digital Elements hard drive. The post The 18TB Western Digital Elements desktop hard drive is SO CHEAP right now it’s not fu.....»»
Expedition uses small underwater drone to discover 100-year-old shipwreck
The underwater drone Hydrus can capture georeferenced 4K video and images simultaneously. 3D model of a 100-year-old shipwreck off the western coast of Australia. Credit: Daniel Adams, Curtin University HIVE. A small underwater dron.....»»
Variable rates of flatback turtles hatching on Western Australia"s Pilbara beaches
Climate change will impact the emergence success and sex ratio of flatback turtle hatchlings in the Pilbara region of Western Australia within the next two decades, according to a new study......»»
Russia has a plan to “restore” its dominant position in the global launch market
"So we are working on the same trail blazed by Korolev." Enlarge / Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Roscosmos Space Corporation Chief Yuri Borisov peruse an exhibit while visiting the Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation.....»»
Largely cut off from Western games, Russia looks into a homegrown game console
How hard could it be? Enlarge / A Cold War-era arcade cabinet that serves as an example of what happened the last time Russia was forced to create a home-grown video game market. (credit: Arcade Blogger) It's been over t.....»»
How Spanish conquistadors, and a tiny cactus-dwelling insect, gave the world the color red
When you think about a red object, you might picture a red carpet, or the massive ruby in the Queen's crown. Indeed, Western monarchies and marketing from brands such as Christian Louboutin have cemented our association of the color red with power an.....»»
Satellite data shows how drought changes wildfire recovery in the West
A new study using NASA satellite data reveals how drought affects the recovery of western ecosystems from fire, a result that could provide meaningful information for conservation efforts......»»
Grok AI chatbot coming to all premium X subscribers this week
The Grok AI chatbot, which was previously going to be exclusive to X’s top-tier Premium+ subscribers, will instead be coming to all premium subscribers this week. The move is likely geared to boosting revenue in the face of falling usage and an.....»»
Russia"s Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft docks to ISS
Russia's Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft successfully docked to the International Space Station Monday, four days after its launch was delayed due to a technical issue, the Roscosmos space agency said......»»
We have revealed a unique time capsule of Australia"s first coastal people from 50,000 years ago
Barrow Island, located 60 kilometers off the Pilbara in Western Australia, was once a hill overlooking an expansive coast. This was the northwestern shelf of the Australian continent, now permanently submerged by the ocean......»»
In Lake Erie, climate change scrambles zooplankton"s seasonal presence
A new analysis of zooplankton in western Lake Erie shows that their biomass and seasonal behavioral patterns have been drastically altered by human-driven changes in water temperature and food webs......»»
Never-before-seen data wiper may have been used by Russia against Ukraine
AcidRain, discovered in 2022, is tied to AcidPour. Both are attributed to Russia. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have unearthed never-before-seen wiper malware tied to the Kremlin and an operation two years a.....»»
Crewed Soyuz launch to space station suffers rare late abort
The latest crewed launch of Russia’s usually reliable Soyuz rocket was called off just seconds before liftoff on Thursday......»»
Team reports on the occurrence of antibiotic resistance genes in the western Qinghai Lake basin
Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have been widely detected in water, sediment, gut and even the phycosphere of algae. In strong anthropogenic activity areas, antibiotic resistance caused by ARGs can pose a significant threat to human health. Despit.....»»
Russia"s space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe
Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said......»»