Man who built ISP instead of paying Comcast $50K expands to hundreds of homes
Jared Mauch gets $2.6 million from gov't to expand fiber ISP in rural Michigan. Enlarge / A truck delivery of fiber conduit and other materials for Jared Mauch's broadband network. (credit: Jared Mauch) Jared Mauch, the Michig.....»»
Emperor penguins perish as ice melts to new lows: Study
Colonies of emperor penguin chicks were wiped out last year as global warming eroded their icy homes, a study published Thursday found, despite the birds' attempts to adapt to the shrinking landscape......»»
Researcher finds that wood frogs evolved rapidly in response to road salts
When we think of evolution, we think of a process that happens over hundreds or thousands of years. In research published in Ecology and Evolution a team led by Rick Relyea, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences and David M. Darrin Senior Endowed.....»»
Scientists map soil RNA to fungal genomes to understand forest ecosystems
If a tree falls in the forest—whether or not anyone registers the sound—one thing is for sure: there are lots of fungi around. Within a forest's soil, hundreds of species decompose debris, mobilize nutrients from that decay, and deliver those nut.....»»
Scotland"s hate crime law: The problem with using public order laws to govern online speech
Scotland's new hate crime law came into force on April 1, sparking immediate controversy over its potential effects on freedom of speech and expression, especially online. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act expands on current laws about c.....»»
Hisense’s PX3-Pro Laser Cinema gets AI, a bigger picture, and better sound
Hisense today unveiled its latest ultra short throw projector, the PX3-Pro Laser Cinema. It boast a brighter and bigger image, plus 50 watts of built-in sound......»»
DeWalt Spring Black Friday sale: Power tools and accessories from $15
Amazon has a huge sale on DeWalt power tools with hundreds of tools and accessories heavily discounted. Here's what we recommend......»»
Comcast Business MDR limits the impact of cyber threats
Comcast Business has expanded its cybersecurity portfolio with the launch of its Comcast Business Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution. The solution combines an advanced security analytics platform and Security Operations Center (SOC) to hel.....»»
Judge deals blow to Stellantis in supplier pricing dispute that threatens production
The order filed Tuesday means that the parent company of Jeep and Ram brands must continue paying its supplier under protest — or “hostage threat,” as the automaker’s lawyer put it last week......»»
Japan"s moon lander wasn"t built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It"s still going after 3
Japan's first moon lander has survived a third freezing lunar night, Japan's space agency said Wednesday after receiving an image from the device three months after it landed on the moon......»»
iPadOS 18 could ship with built-in Calculator app, after 14 Calculator-less years
Every single iPhone and Mac has come with a calculator app, but not the iPad. Enlarge (credit: Apple/Andrew Cunningham) Last year, Apple introduced the ability to set multiple timers at once in the Clock app on its vario.....»»
Grindr users seek payouts after dating app shared HIV status with vendors
Grindr admitted sharing HIV status with software firms in 2018, said it stopped. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thomas Trutschel) Grindr is facing a class action lawsuit from hundreds of users over the sharing of HIV st.....»»
The spam came from inside the house: How a smart TV can choke a Windows PC
The curious case of a living room screen making Windows' Settings app disappear. Enlarge / I have hundreds of UUIDs and I must scream. (credit: Getty Images) The modern "smart" TV asks a lot of us. In exchange for connec.....»»
A Redditor ‘didn’t know’ about the Steam Deck, so they built their own
Despite not knowing that the Steam Deck existed, one Redditor decided to build their own handheld gaming PC, dubbing it the Ryzen Deck......»»
Merging nuclear physics experiments and astronomical observations to advance equation-of-state research
For most stars, neutron stars and black holes are their final resting places. When a supergiant star runs out of fuel, it expands and then rapidly collapses on itself. This act creates a neutron star—an object denser than our sun crammed into a spa.....»»
AuditBoard expands executive team to support the next phase of growth
AuditBoard announced it has brought on public SaaS company veteran Jeff Harper as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to help scale the organization and infrastructure, continue to attract and retain exceptional talent, and steward AuditBoard’s aw.....»»
Smoother surfaces make for better accelerators
With every new particle accelerator built for research, scientists have an opportunity to push the limits of discovery. But this is only true if new particle accelerators deliver the desired performance—no small feat in a world where each new machi.....»»
Nothing’s Newest Earbuds come with ChatGPT Onboard
The new earbuds feature upgrades in terms of sound quality, as well as built-in integration with ChatGPT for AI functions. The post Nothing’s Newest Earbuds come with ChatGPT Onboard appeared first on Phandroid. Nothing recently anno.....»»
Researchers crack mystery of swirling vortexes in egg cells
Egg cells are the largest single cells on the planet. Their size—often several to hundreds of times the size of a typical cell—allows them to grow into entire organisms, but it also makes it difficult to transport nutrients and other molecules ar.....»»
Researchers investigate three star-forming regions, identify hundreds young stellar objects
Using data from various space telescopes and astronomical surveys, Armenian researchers have investigated three star-forming regions. The study identified hundreds of young stellar objects and provided important information regarding the stellar cont.....»»
Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami......»»