Is Dune: Prophecy destined to fail?
Dune: Prophecy is a much riskier bet than its studio seems to realize — one that could very well fail to pay off......»»
Climate change threatens age-old Mauritania date harvest
Wandering atop a small sand dune in central Mauritania, Aliene Haimoud gazed despondently at the yellowing date palms before him –- the trees are dying if they are not already dead......»»
J.D. Vance Venmo connections public, as privacy failing still in place six years later
A report on J.D. Vance, Trump’s pick for the VP ticket, is the latest pointer to a continuing privacy fail in which Venmo connections and transactions are public by default … more….....»»
Witness the rise of the Bene Gesserit in new Dune: Prophecy teaser
"Our hands are poised on the levers of power but yet our grasp on it is still fragile." The HBO Original Series Dune: Prophecy will premiere this November. Fans of director Denis Villeneuve's epic two-part film adaptation of Frank H.....»»
The Sisterhood gains power in new Dune: Prophecy teaser trailer
Sacrifices must be made in the new teaser trailer for Dune: Prophecy, the prequel series set 10,000 years before the events of Dune......»»
Bubbling with benefits: Hydrogen nanobubbles boost tomato antioxidants
Tomatoes are a key source of antioxidants, crucial for human health as they help combat oxidative stress. Traditional irrigation methods often fail to significantly enhance these beneficial compounds in crops. Hydrogen, known for its unique antioxida.....»»
De-risking drug discovery with predictive AI
Developing a new drug can take years of research and cost millions of dollars. Still, more than 90% of drug candidates fail in clinical trials, with even more that never make it to the clinical stage. Many drugs fail because they simply aren't safe......»»
Advanced nanofibrous membranes can tackle diabetic wounds with precision
Diabetic wounds are notoriously challenging to treat, due to prolonged inflammation and a high risk of infection. Traditional treatments generally offer only passive protection and fail to dynamically interact with the wound environment......»»
Researchers achieve unprecedented nanostructuring inside silicon
Silicon, the cornerstone of modern electronics, photovoltaics, and photonics, has traditionally been limited to surface-level nanofabrication due to the challenges posed by existing lithographic techniques. Available methods either fail to penetrate.....»»
Massive AT&T data breach sees hackers steal personal data of almost all customers
A massive AT&T data breach has seen hackers able to steal the personal data of almost every customer the company has – a total of some 110 million Americans. In an incredible security fail, the stolen data includes not only customer phone number.....»»
Real-life "stillsuit": Dune-inspired upgrade for spacesuits allow astronauts to recycle urine into water
Astronauts on spacewalks famously have to relieve themselves inside their spacesuits. Not only is this uncomfortable for the wearer and unhygienic, it is also wasteful, as—unlike wastewater on board the International Space Station (ISS)—the water.....»»
The Penguin, Dune: Prophecy will be rebranded as HBO Originals
Originally announced as Max Originals, The Penguin and Dune: Prophecy are moving under the HBO umbrella and being rebranded as HBO Originals......»»
10 most popular movies of 2024 so far, ranked
Is Dune: Part Two or Inside Out 2 a bigger hit at the box office? These are the 10 most popular movies of 2024 so far......»»
Can you pick a criminal suspect out of a lineup? If they"ve shaved or changed clothes, you"d probably fail
Many of us would like to think if we saw a stranger committing a crime, we'd be able to identify them later in a lineup. Even if it was only a fleeting glimpse, a haircut or a different outfit wouldn't stop us recognizing them again shortly after. Su.....»»
TSMC gearing up for iPhone 17 A19 chip production with 2-nanometer test
Apple's chip partner is about to start trial production of chips using a 2-nanometer fabrication process, ahead of making the A19 chip destined for the iPhone 17.TSMC continues to be Apple's chip partner. Since 2022, TSMC has been planning to mass pr.....»»
Extreme heat waves highlight climate injustice while western countries fail to act—how governments can help
Average global air temperatures breached 1.5°C for the first time at the start of 2024—at least five years earlier than predicted. So, while developing countries burn, global climate injustice persists......»»
Apple Vision Pro, new cameras fail user-repairability analysis
Meta Quest 3, PS5 Slim also received failing grades despite new right-to-repair laws. Enlarge / Apple's Vision Pro scored 0 points in US PIRG's self-repairability analysis. (credit: Kyle Orland) In December, New York b.....»»
Microsoft"s Copilot PC and the M3 Mac killer myth
Microsoft debuted what it thinks is a MacBook Air killer, but just like every other time it tried to kill Apple in the market this century, it's going to fail, badly. Here's why.Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative promotes AIAccording to proponents of.....»»
MAGA Idiots Fail to Spin Away Embarrassing Fact on Trump Bronx Rally
MAGA Idiots Fail to Spin Away Embarrassing Fact on Trump Bronx Rally.....»»
A diaspora-based model of human migration
How do migrants choose their destinations? Existing models, known as "gravity models," use population size and travel distance as explanatory variables—and often fail, especially at the neighborhood scale. Many migrants prefer to move to a location.....»»
How to watch "Dune: Part Two" at home: When will it be streaming?
How to watch 'Dune: Part Two' online, including the best Max and Hulu subscription deals that let you watch for free. Where to watch 'Dune: Part Two' at a glance:.....»»