Independent review finds Mars Sample Return mission important, but broken
"MSR was established with unrealistic budget and schedule expectations from the beginning." Enlarge / The fate of a mission to return samples from Mars hangs in the balance. (credit: NASA) An independent review of NASA's.....»»
The first Silo season 2 reviews have dropped, here’s the verdict
One of the most popular Apple TV+ shows, Silo, is back for a second season in just two weeks. Apple has released the first five minutes of episode one, and early reviews are here for the show’s return. Here’s what the Silo season 2 reviews are sa.....»»
Apple’s most important Mac announcement this week
Apple made a lot of announcements this week, including the launch of the M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac. While each of those products is impressive, there’s one surprise announcement that stands out most to me. On Wednesday, along with the n.....»»
Researchers study effect of phosphorous and irradiance on the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata
Resource competition is an important factor affecting the invasion success of alien plants, and environmental factors influence the competition outcomes between invasive and native plants. Chromolaena odorata has been listed as one of the main invasi.....»»
Human histones show promise in fighting bacterial infections
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives from infectious diseases and are considered one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century. However, as the use (and abuse) of antibiotics has increased over the years, many bacteria have developed.....»»
Antarctic krill genes could reveal how they"re responding to climate change
As Antarctic krill face unprecedented challenges in the Southern Ocean, a new project has been launched to better understand these important invertebrates......»»
International SWOT satellite spots planet-rumbling Greenland tsunami
The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite mission, a collaboration between NASA and France's CNES (Center National d'Études Spatiales), detected the unique contours of a tsunami that sloshed within the steep walls of a fj.....»»
Government interventions can reduce deadly air pollution in South Asia, study finds
Air pollution, driven in large part by practices like crop burning, contributes to 2 million deaths a year in South Asia and persists as a public health emergency. But a new study co-led by Brown University researcher Gemma Dipoppa found that governm.....»»
Veterans and military family members improve election confidence, study finds
Veterans and military family members (VMF) who serve in election jobs, including as poll workers, strengthen public trust in the fairness, security and safety of elections, finds a new study by the University of Maryland's Center for Democracy and Ci.....»»
Juror #2 review: Clint Eastwood’s best movie in years. It’s a shame you probably can’t see it
Whether it's his last movie or not, Juror #2 is a perverse spin on 12 Angry Men that ranks among the strongest of director Clint Eastwood's late-career efforts......»»
Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP review: OLED hits its stride
Asus has its first dual mode OLED monitor, and it's easily the best version of this display that we've seen so far......»»
iPhone 16 Pro one month review: an Apple Intelligence intro
One month using the iPhone 16 Pro proves that the company's first foray into generative AI is rudimentary but useful — but don't upgrade just for Apple Intelligence.iPhone 16 Pro one month review: Holding Apple's newest smartphoneIn the initial App.....»»
These 3 Important Social Security Changes Were Just Announced. Did You Miss Them?
These 3 Important Social Security Changes Were Just Announced. Did You Miss Them?.....»»
Apple AirPods 4 review: a bit better than basic
The AirPods 4 won't win any innovation prizes, but if you want a set of buds that just work and won't plug your ears with silicone, they're a great choice......»»
Watch NASA’s Mars video of a ‘googly eye’ during solar eclipse
NASA's Perseverance rover has captured remarkable footage of Mars' phobos moon during a recent solar eclipse on the red planet......»»
Josh Brolin sounds like he’s ready to return as Thanos in Avengers: Secret Wars
There’s no question that Thanos (Josh Brolin) is one of the best villains Marvel has delivered to date. I wish we had more of him … The post Josh Brolin sounds like he’s ready to return as Thanos in Avengers: Secret Wars appeared fi.....»»
Earth is racing toward climate conditions that collapsed key Atlantic currents before the last ice age, study finds
Earth is racing toward climate conditions that collapsed key Atlantic currents before the last ice age, study finds.....»»
Copilot Money review: The best budgeting app gets better with iPad support, Cash Flow, and Tags
I’ve written before about Copilot’s crucial role in my life, making it extraordinarily easy (and even enjoyable!) to track my finances. Over the last several months, Copilot has gotten even better with new “Tags” and “Cash Flow” features......»»
Pixel phones are getting an actual weather app in 2024, with a bit of AI
Pixel 6 and newer can try out an app that has AI summaries, but no frog. Google's stated mission is to "organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and u.....»»
How to upgrade weapons and armor in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
You can't save Thedas with a dull weapon and broken armor in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Upgrading your gear is key to keeping up, so let's learn how to do it......»»
First images from prequel series It: Welcome to Derry preview origins of Pennywise
Check out the first images from It: Welcome to Derry, HBO's upcoming It prequel series featuring the return of Pennywise......»»