Is your PC acting up? Here’s how to fix it
If your PC is giving you a headache, there are many possible causes and fixes. Check out our comprehensive guide to troubleshooting a PC......»»
Biden Appoints Jessica Rosenworcel To Officially Lead the FCC
President Joe Biden named acting Federal Communications Commissioner Chair Jessica Rosenworcel to officially head the agency on Tuesday, propping her up as the administration's leader to tackle broadband expansion and net neutrality. Biden also nomin.....»»
New FCC Rules Could Force Wireless Carriers To Block Spam Texts
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: Under Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the Federal Communications Commission is seeking to create new rules targeting spam text messages. Like another recent proposed rulemaking from the agency.....»»
Greening the gray: Fighting floods with restoration versus riprap
When Hurricane Ida roared to shore in Louisiana last month, a system of flood gates, levees, and pumps largely kept the water out of New Orleans. Natural barriers such as wetlands, islands, and even oyster reefs also played a role by acting as "speed.....»»
Chemists discover faster-acting forms of insecticide imidacloprid
Scientists have developed seven crystal forms of imidacloprid—one of the world's most widely used insecticides—in an effort to sharply reduce its environmental impact, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.....»»
The discovery of red blood cells acting as micro-electrodes opens new doors in medical research
In a paper published in Scientific Reports, academics at the University of Surrey have discovered that biological cells generate an electric field voltage that appears outside and not just within, meaning each cell acts as a tiny electrode. Since thi.....»»
Mechanism of actions of cholecystokinin receptors revealed
Cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastrin are the earliest discovered gastrointestinal hormones. They are the most abundant peptides in gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system, acting as physiologically important hormones and neurotransmitters thro.....»»
The consequences of gender-coding of place and occupation in collaboration processes
In Europe, one-third of cities are affected by population decline, leading to financially demanding situations. How do municipalities ensure welfare and safety for citizens, at the same time as acting for more efficient use of municipal resources? A.....»»
Tiny lasers acting together as one: Topological vertical cavity laser arrays
Israeli and German researchers have developed a way to force an array of vertical cavity lasers to act together as a single laser—a highly effective laser network the size of a grain of sand. The findings are presented in a new joint research paper.....»»
Best Buy is practically giving away the Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop Go
The Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop Go both come with fast processors, plenty of memory, and fast-acting touchscreens......»»
2021 Emmy predictions: Who will take home the big awards?
Who will take home the big awards at this year's Primetime Emmy Awards? We make our predictions for the biggest categories in acting and series......»»
2021 Emmy predictions: who will take home the big awards?
Who will take home the big awards at this year's Primetime Emmy Awards? We make our predictions for the biggest categories in acting and series......»»
Apple"s Double Agent
For more than a year, an active member of a community that traded in illicitly obtained internal Apple documents and devices was also acting as an informant for the company. An anonymous reader shares a report: On Twitter and in Discord channels for.....»»
Vine"s Creator Is Now Working On NFT Blockchain Video Games
Dom Hofmann, one of Vine's founders, has a new project called Supdrive. He calls it an "on-chain fantasy game console" that plays classic-style games with NFTs acting as a sort of virtual cartridge. The Verge reports: In a Discord set up for Supdrive.....»»
How to reset a Ring Video Doorbell
If your Ring Video Doorbell is acting strangely, you may be able to fix it (or prep it for sale) with a full reset. Here's exactly how it works and what to do......»»
Why studying arts like acting or dance can better equip business students for the post-COVID world
COVID has seen the idea of caring for your employees take on a whole new meaning. As workplaces reopen and companies deal with the socio-economic fallout of the pandemic, leadership specialists increasingly stress the importance of maintaining this f.....»»
US Offers $10 Million Reward for Info on State-Sponsored Hackers Disrupting Critical Infrastructure
The US State Department has announced today its intention to offer rewards of up to $10 million for any information that helps US authorities identify and locate threat actors "acting at the direction or under the control of a foreign government" tha.....»»
Bambee founder talks about entrenched fundraising challenges facing Black founders
Allan Jones dropped out of college and spent a decade learning how to run a startup. In 2016, that education resulted in the launch of Los Angeles-based Bambee, which helps small companies by acting as their HR department with the goal of keeping the.....»»
Black Widow review: Johansson’s sendoff is MCU’s best standalone film yet
Florence Pugh's scene-stealing turn caps a tremendous MCU mix of action, acting. Natasha (Scarlett Johansson) and Yelena (Florence Pugh) meet after a long separation in this week's Black Widow......»»
Smugglers use plastic wrap to attach 256 CPUs to their bodies as chip shortage sees demand surge
On June 16, Hong Kong customs officials noticed the driver and co-driver of a truck crossing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge were acting suspiciously while their vehicle was being searched. Nothing unusual was found, but officers discovered somethi.....»»
Black Widow review: ScarJo’s sendoff is MCU’s best standalone film yet
Florence Pugh's scene-stealing turn caps a tremendous MCU mix of action, acting. Natasha (Scarlett Johansson) and Yelena (Florence Pugh) meet after a long separation in this week's Black Widow......»»