Metamaterial tiles boost sensitivity of large telescopes
A multi-institutional group of researchers has developed new metamaterial tiles that will help improve the sensitivity of telescopes being built at the preeminent Simons Observatory in Chile. The tiles have been incorporated into receivers that will.....»»
ALMA observations investigate disk and jet of a massive protostar
Astronomers from Italy and Spain have used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to observe a massive protostar designated IRAS 20126+4104. The observational campaign, detailed in a paper published Dec. 9 on the arXiv preprint serve.....»»
"Video game ecology" can help us understand the climate crisis in our forests
When we think of climate change we often think of extreme events like flooding rains and large bushfires. But climate change can also have slower, more subtle impacts on our landscapes......»»
Malvertising on steroids serves Lumma infostealer
A large-scale malvertising campaign distributing the Lumma infostealer malware via intrusive “ads” leading to fake CAPTCHA pages has been tied by researchers to a threat actor abusing the Monetag ad network. The campaign from the users.....»»
2D materials boost p-type transistor performance, paving way for future tech
After dominating the electronics industry for decades, conventional silicon-based transistors are gradually approaching their limits, which is preventing engineers from further reducing their size without affecting their performance. To continue adva.....»»
Apple’s foldable iPad could be the dream all-in-one I’ve always wanted
Rumors have once again surfaced of Apple developing a large foldable iPad. But now we have some new details, and as a heavy iPad user I’m very excited—though several key questions remain. more….....»»
Amazon facing strike threats as Senate report details hidden widespread injuries
Amazon ignores strike threats, denies claims of “uniquely dangerous warehouses.” Just as Amazon warehouse workers are threatening to launch the "first large-scale" unfair labo.....»»
Scientists can now predict how climate change will alter plant growth cycles
On February 2, 1887, residents of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, consulted a large rodent regarding the arrival of spring, marking the first official celebration of Groundhog Day. According to Rob Guralnick, curator of biodiversity informatics at the Fl.....»»
Apple hopes foldable and thinner iPhones will boost sales
There's more news about Apple's first foldable products. The news is interesting and exciting at the same time......»»
Many more men are dying on Australian roads than women
Men are killing themselves on the roads in large numbers. Currently, policymakers fail to recognize the different ways men and women use roads, and the resulting ways they are killed or injured......»»
Do the fastest-spinning pulsars contain quark matter?
Neutron stars are so named because in the simplest of models they are made of neutrons. They form when the core of a large star collapses, and the weight of gravity causes atoms to collapse. Electrons are squeezed together with protons so that the co.....»»
Hubble images spiral galaxy NGC 5643
The spiral galaxy NGC 5643 is located roughly 40 million light-years away in the constellation Lupus, the Wolf. NGC 5643 is a grand design spiral, which refers to the galaxy's symmetrical form with two large, winding spiral arms that are clearly visi.....»»
JWST uncovers massive grand-design spiral galaxy in early universe
Indian astronomers report the detection of a new grand-design galaxy with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The newfound galaxy, which received designation A2744-GDSp-z4, is relatively large and massive. The finding was detailed in a paper publi.....»»
ChatGPT o1 vs. o1-mini vs. 4o: Which should you use?
There are more than a half-dozen versions of OpenAI's various large language and reasoning models. Here's what you need to know about each to get the most out of the popular chatbot......»»
The OnePlus Nord N30 is $70 CHEAPER Right Now!
Large display, large battery, small price. The post The OnePlus Nord N30 is $70 CHEAPER Right Now! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a new smartphone without breaking the bank, then you might want to check out what OnePlus.....»»
Save up to 20% on the Google Nest Indoor Camera!
Boost your home security setup for less. The post Save up to 20% on the Google Nest Indoor Camera! appeared first on Phandroid. If you were looking to add a bit of muscle to your smart home security system, then you might want to check out.....»»
Surveys show full scale of massive seabird die-off due to Pacific Ocean heat wave
Murres, a common seabird, look a little like flying penguins. These stout, tuxedo-styled birds dive and swim in the ocean to eat small fish and then fly back to islands or coastal cliffs where they nest in large colonies. But their hardy physiques di.....»»
ALMA observes dusty site of planet formation
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has successfully observed a site of planet formation by detecting a high concentration of dust grains, a planet-forming material, outside the orbits of just-formed planets......»»
Are LLMs capable of non-verbal reasoning?
Processing in the "latent space" could help AI with tricky logical questions. Large language models have found great success so far by using their transformer architecture to e.....»»
Scientists call for all-out, global effort to create an AI virtual cell
Noting that recent advances in artificial intelligence and the existence of large-scale experimental data about human biology have reached a critical mass, a team of researchers from Stanford University, Genentech, and the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative.....»»
Enzymes evolved mix-and-match characteristics to shape nitrogen metabolism diversity across the planet
To boost crops more efficiently in the future, the evolutionary past may hold key insights. The way that plants process nutrients has a rich back story—they rely on enzymes that have been evolving for billions of years. However, these enzymes are o.....»»