Job postings hint at winners of NYC and London e-scooter pilots
A batch of job listings along with some Twitter whisperings suggests that scooter companies such as Lime and Superpedestrian are gearing up to operate in London and New York City — two of the last remaining frontiers of shared scooter services. A r.....»»
Communities more likely to adopt conservation measures if their neighbors have, says study
A new paper published in Global Environmental Change featuring Imperial College London researchers explores how Indigenous-led initiatives can be scaled to protect marine ecosystems......»»
Breakthrough in melting point prediction: 100-year-old physics problem solved
A longstanding problem in physics has finally been cracked by Professor Kostya Trachenko of Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences. His research, published in Physical Review E, unveils a general theory for predict.....»»
Insurance Rates Are Soaring for US Homeowners in Climate Danger Zones
Research shows the soaring costs hint at widespread, unpriced risk as the global climate warms, with states like California, Florida and Louisiana hit hardest......»»
“Overwhelming evidence” shows Craig Wright did not create bitcoin, judge says
Jack Dorsey posted a "W," as judge halts Wright's suits against developers. Enlarge / Dr. Craig Wright arrives at the Rolls Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice, on February 06, 2024, in London, England. (credit: Dan Ki.....»»
Lonely young adults less likely to gain employment in adulthood, study finds
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, in partnership with the University of Greenwich, has found that there is a direct socioeconomic impact of loneliness in early adolescence......»»
Apple Vision Pro keyboard language code could hint at imminent global launch
There are 12 languages in Apple Vision Pro code that could indicate Apple's plans for expanding the product's availability, but it could also mean nothing.Apple Vision Pro software keyboardApple Vision Pro launched in the United States and nowhere el.....»»
Cheetahs" unrivaled speed explained by their "sweet spot" size, study finds
A new Imperial College London study has answered a long-held question about why medium-sized land animals like cheetahs tend to be fastest......»»
Apple patent may (slightly) hint at touchscreen iMac similar to Microsoft Surface Studio
Although Apple has long rejected the concept of a touchscreen iMac or MacBook, and for good reason, there was one product which made us wonder whether there might be a role for such a device: the Microsoft Surface Studio (above). Take away the Mic.....»»
HoloLens 2 swapped for Apple Vision Pro in UK spinal fusion operation
A surgical assistant in London switched from HoloLens 2 to Apple Vision Pro for an operation and described it as a groundbreaking change.Surgery team with (left) an Apple Vision Pro (source: London Independent Hospital val the Daily Mail)Apple has st.....»»
Greener, cheaper method to accelerate chemical reactions developed
A new, greener, and cheaper method to accelerate chemical reactions has been developed by scientists at King's College London in collaboration with the University of Barcelona and ETH Zurich. Instead of using polluting and expensive metal-based catal.....»»
2024 Oscar winners: Oppenheimer wins 7 awards, including Best Picture
Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and Barbie dominated the 2024 Oscars and we're sharing every winner from the 96th Academy Awards......»»
The worst Oscar winners from each decade, ranked
From one of the most unwatchable Best Picture winners ever to some head-scratching acting winners, these are the worst Oscar winners from each decade......»»
5 great Oscar-winning movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video
The 2024 Oscars are here, so it's time to watch some past Oscar-winners on Amazon Prime Video......»»
We just got another hint that the Sonos headphones are launching soon
The Sonos headphones have cleared one key regulatory hurdle, suggested they'll arrive soon......»»
10 worst Oscar winners ever, ranked
Ahead of this year's Academy Awards, we're looking back at the ten worst Oscar winners that were named Best Picture of the year......»»
The worst Oscar winners from each decade
From one of the most unwatchable Best Picture winners ever to some head-scratching acting winners, these are the worst Oscar winners from each decade......»»
5 great Oscar-winning movies to watch on HBO Max
Here are a few great Academy Award winners to stream on Max, including a phenomenal sequel and a groundbreaking international thriller......»»
Nearly 90% of UK voters think it"s important to make homes more affordable to heat, finds survey
About 87% of voters think that homes that are more affordable to heat are "important" or "very important" for the U.K., according to a study by The University of Bath, Imperial College London, London School of Economics and Political Science and Lond.....»»
Three ways climate change is pushing butterflies and moths to their limits
In any competition, there are winners and losers. In the race to adjust to a changing climate, some butterflies seem to be doing well. But others, less so......»»
Meet the winners of the 2024 Dance Your PhD Contest
"One of the main messages I wanted to convey... is that differences lead to diversity." Weliton Menário Costa of the Australian National University won the 2024 Dance Your PhD contest with "Kangaroo Time." We've been following the.....»»