Mastodon is hurtling toward a tipping point
With rising popularity comes rising costs, culture shifts—and potential legal risks. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto via getty) Rodti MacLeary started a Mastodon instance, mas.to, in 2019. By early November 2022, it had am.....»»
The 42 best Netflix drama shows right now (August 2024)
The best Netflix drama shows include Fire Country, Prison Break, Dark Winds, Lost, Grey's Anatomy, Boiling Point, Your Honor, and many others......»»
Deviations in particle interactions point to the existence of new bosons
Professors Andreas Crivellin of the University of Zurich and Bruce Mellado of the University of the Witwatersrand and iThemba LABS in South Africa have documented deviations in the way particles interact. These deviations are inconsistent in comparis.....»»
Sharks are taking a bite out of anglers" catch in the Gulf of Mexico, but culling isn"t likely to help
Fishermen across the Gulf of Mexico are reporting that something is eating fish off their lines. What's to blame? Many recreational anglers point a finger at sharks......»»
Get up to 28% OFF with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4!
It's an older watch, but still gets new updates. The post Get up to 28% OFF with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4! appeared first on Phandroid. While it’s an older smartwatch at this point, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is no doubt still a pe.....»»
Buying habits tied to being morning or night person
At some point, someone has told you that they are either a morning or a night person and how this trait dictates when they are most productive. One University of Texas at Arlington graduate says it may also affect people's health......»»
Expert weighs in on gender identity and regulation in Olympic boxing
Olympic competition is meant to celebrate the best of the best—often serving as a career high point for elite athletes......»»
Tree mortality may lead to carbon tipping point in the Amazon by 2050s
The Amazon rainforest is home to a diverse cast of plants and animals. This vital, verdant landscape also plays a crucial role in managing the effects of climate change by storing significant amounts of carbon and helping regulate temperatures and ra.....»»
Two Point Museum is a worthy follow-up to Two Point Hospital and Campus
Two Point Museum takes the charming management gameplay of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus and applies it to running a museum......»»
Sumerian Six is Commandos by way of Guardians of the Galaxy
If you've never played a stealth tactics game before, Sumerian Six is shaping up to be a wonderful entry point to the genre......»»
This Gargantuan Lab Simulates Blasting Satellites Into Space
If you spend millions of dollars developing a satellite, you need to know it can handle the rigors of hurtling around the Earth at 17,000 mph. The UK's National Satellite Test Facility is here to help......»»
Urban growth leads to more intense droughts for many world cities—Sydney is a case study for areas at risk
The growth of cities worldwide is contributing to more intense drought conditions in many cities, including Sydney, a new Chinese study has found. This is adding to urban heat and water stress. These important findings point to the need to improve ho.....»»
2025 iPhone SE with iPhone 14 form factor and Apple Intelligence sounds like a winner
All reports point to the 2025 iPhone SE being a huge upgrade from the 2022 model, but the more we hear about it, the more it looks set to prove a very viable option for those who want a modern iPhone without paying flagship prices. A reasonably co.....»»
How this summer"s heat waves may impact the economy
This sweltering summer has brought record-breaking high temperatures to 63 countries, all but cementing 2024's status as the world's hottest year on record (even though we're barely past the halfway point). Such extreme weather trends are bound to ha.....»»
Tracking the restorative effects of good fire
A few miles south of Yosemite's famed Glacier Point, ringed by striking granite domes, lies the Illilouette Basin. This small stretch of the Sierra Nevada Mountains has become a sort of fire laboratory, a place where natural wildfires have been allow.....»»
The cheesegrater Mac Pro could still be the best Mac ever made
The original Mac Pro was launched in August 2006 — and it's still remembered as a high point in Apple history. AppleInsider celebrates the old favorite workhorse — and its rather varied sequels.The latest Mac Pro, launched in 2023, was the final.....»»
Tech war: China advances in chip tool self-sufficiency but lithography still a "choke point"
Tech war: China advances in chip tool self-sufficiency but lithography still a "choke point".....»»
How Heat Index, Dew Point and Wet-Bulb Temperature Describe Summer Weather
When heat hits, we talk about the heat index, the dew point and heat risk. But what do all these measures mean?.....»»
This new Google Chrome feature could make the internet more pleasant
Google Chrome is in the works to make tipping your favorite sites easier using Web Monetization to send micro payments. Here's how it works......»»
My favorite features coming to watchOS 11 this year [video]
We are about a month away from Apple’s yearly iPhone event. Of course, they will announce the new iPhone lineup, but this event is also the jumping-off point for releasing new software to the public. Among those software updates will be watchOS 11......»»
5 Things to Know About the iOS 17.6.1 Update
Apple’s pushed a new iOS 17.6.1 update to iPhone users and the software addresses an issue discovered within the operating system. iOS 17.6.1 is a small point upgrade and it replaces iOS 17.6 as the most up-to-date version of iOS 17 for iPhone......»»