Korean artificial sun, KSTAR, completes divertor upgrades for long pulse operations
The Korean artificial sun, KSTAR, has completed divertor upgrades, allowing it to operate for extended periods sustaining high-temperature plasma over 100 million degrees......»»
Math and Puzzle Fans Find Magic in Martin Gardner’s Legacy
Scientific American columnist Martin Gardner started a long mathematical conversation that continues today.....»»
Add astronaut nutrition to the list of barriers to long-duration spaceflight
Though there are no firm plans for a crewed mission to Mars, we all know one's coming. Astronauts routinely spend months at a time on the ISS, and we've learned a lot about the hazards astronauts face on long missions. However, Mars missions can take.....»»
Pesticides: Farming chemicals make insects sick at non-deadly doses—especially in hot weather
The various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from ha.....»»
Scientists demonstrate precise control over artificial microswimmers using electric fields
In a new study in Physical Review Letters, scientists have demonstrated a method to control artificial microswimmers using electric fields and fluid flow. These microscopic droplets could pave the way for targeted drug delivery and microrobotics......»»
Why donors should ask local communities what matters to them while deciding what success looks like
Have you ever asked a teacher whether something will be on an upcoming test to decide whether to closely pay attention to a particular lesson? Taken the long way back from a lunch break to get enough exercise to meet a goal monitored by a fitness app.....»»
Put these 2 Apple TV+ shows coming in November on your watchlist right now
Coming off a month that saw the release of several major Apple TV+ releases — like the long-awaited second season of Shrinking, as well as … The post Put these 2 Apple TV+ shows coming in November on your watchlist right now appeared firs.....»»
Study finds influential textbooks labeled American actions as imperialist, contradicting American exceptionalism
The ideology of American exceptionalism has long held that the United States is and has been exceptional throughout its history, not making the same mistakes or perpetuating the same evils of other world powers. Yet a new study from the University of.....»»
Thermal imaging may help fruits, veggies stay fresher longer
Before your favorite produce arrives at the grocery store, it must be carefully harvested and maintained across long stretches of time. A recent University of Georgia review published in Scientia Horticulturae suggests new temperature measuring techn.....»»
CRISPR-Cas10 can flood virally infected bacteria with toxic molecules, researchers discover
CRISPR-Cas9 has long been likened to a kind of genetic scissors, thanks to its ability to snip out any desired section of DNA with elegant precision......»»
The next Google Pixels may have major camera upgrades
A massive leak from Google's gChips division hints at loads of upcoming features in the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11, including AI video editing......»»
2 crashes cause hours-long closure on Bryan Boulevard in Greensboro
2 crashes cause hours-long closure on Bryan Boulevard in Greensboro.....»»
New Magic Keyboard with USB-C is available in three separate models
Today Apple released long-awaited USB-C updates for its trio of Mac accessories: the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse. The Apple Store currently only shows one, very pricey version of the new Magic Keyboard available. But don’t worry.....»»
Don’t Panic. AI Isn’t Coming to End Scientific Exploration
Science is filled with tools that once seemed revolutionary and are now just part of the research tool kit. That time may have come for artificial intelligence.....»»
Long COVID Is Harming Too Many Kids
Pediatric long COVID is more common than many thought, and we keep letting kids be reinfected with new variants.....»»
Climate Change Is Raising the Temperature on Global Conflict
In a new book, a long-time foreign correspondent examines the underappreciated links between climate change and violent conflict.....»»
The Unsettled Science behind Weight-Loss Drugs for Teens
Wegovy and similar weight-loss medications are becoming widely prescribed for teenagers with obesity, but little is known about their long-term effects.....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available with Apple Intelligence and these new features
Apple has released the next big update for the Mac: macOS Sequoia 15.1. This brings the first wave of Apple Intelligence features to the Mac, plus some non-AI upgrades. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»
Apple posts new M4 iMac announcement video, confirms more products coming
A new iMac announcement video ushers in Apple's newest desktop computer— but also confirms that two more products will drop this week.Image Credit: AppleThe video clocks in at just over 10 minutes long and features all the polish of a full-featured.....»»
Apple’s $1,299 M4 iMac at long last bumps the base model to 16GB of RAM
New iMacs also come with tweaked USB-C Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad. Apple's week of Mac announcements kicks off today with a new lineup of 24-inch iMacs, Apple's first Mac.....»»
Police hacks, disrupts Redline, Meta infostealer operations
The Dutch National Police, along with partner law enforcement agencies, has disrupted the operation of the Redline and Meta infostealers and has collected information that may unmask users who paid to leverage the infamous malware. Screenshot of the.....»»