Meteorite auction included one very surprising item
Christie’s has auctioned off lots of meteorites over the last few weeks, but it saved the most unusual object in its collection till last......»»
Ancient meteorite was "giant fertilizer bomb" for life on Earth
Ancient meteorite was "giant fertilizer bomb" for life on Earth.....»»
Qualcomm and Google Want to Make Your Next Car More Futuristic
It's a team-up that isn't too surprising, especially given the continued rise of electric vehicles and AI-based software solutions. The post Qualcomm and Google Want to Make Your Next Car More Futuristic appeared first on Phandroid. Qualco.....»»
TSMC says it reported itself to US govt; Apple chip production may be at risk [U]
The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei. The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume.....»»
Tim Cook has surprising definitions of ‘success’ for Apple Intelligence and Vision Pro
Two of Apple’s biggest bets for the future are Apple Intelligence and the Vision Pro. The former hasn’t launched yet, and the latter has received a mixed reception. But in a recent WSJ interview, CEO Tim Cook shared some surprising definitions fo.....»»
Scientists uncover how transcription drives motion within the genome
A team of scientists has discovered surprising connections among gene activity, genome packing, and genome-wide motions, revealing aspects of the genome's organization that directly affect gene regulation and expression......»»
Unexpected beauty and major antimicrobial power boost as phages form into surprising flower shapes
A group of McMaster researchers who routinely work with bacteriophages—viruses that eat bacteria—had a pleasant and potentially very important surprise while preparing slides to view under a powerful microscope......»»
Giant meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago may have aided early life
Billions of years ago, long before anything resembling life as we know it existed, meteorites frequently pummeled the planet. One such space rock crashed down about 3.26 billion years ago, and even today, it's revealing secrets about Earth's past......»»
Creature Commandos trailer introduces James Gunn’s DC Universe and a fan-favorite Batman villain
The Creature Commandos trailer offers our first substantial look at James Gunn's DC Universe and even features a surprising cameo from one Batman villain......»»
Creature Commandos trailer introduces James Gunn’s DC Universe — and a fan-favorite Batman villain
The Creature Commandos trailer offers our first substantial look at James Gunn's DC Universe (and even features a surprising cameo from one Batman villain.).....»»
Juiced Bikes sold at auction for $1.2 million, report says
Juiced Bikes, the San Diego-based maker of e-bikes, has been sold on an auction website for $1,225,000, according to a report......»»
Five surprising ways that trees help prevent flooding
Think of flood prevention and you might imagine huge concrete dams, levees or the shiny Thames barrier. But some of the most powerful tools for reducing flood risk are far more natural and widely recognizable: woodlands and green spaces. Trees offer.....»»
TSMC may have breached US sanctions; Apple chip production could be at risk
The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei. The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume.....»»
Visible light energy yields two-for-one deal when added to carbon dioxide recycling process
By combining visible light and electrochemistry, researchers have enhanced the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products and stumbled upon a surprising discovery. The team found that visible light significantly improved an important chemica.....»»
India says no auction of satellite spectrum after Musk decries move
India says no auction of satellite spectrum after Musk decries move.....»»
Atmospheric oxidation and the creation of modern Mars
Like Earth, Mars was formed about 4.5 billion years ago, but its early surface was very different than today's. Mars' surface then had high rates of meteorite and asteroid impacts from the period known as the Late Heavy Bombardment. But whereas today.....»»
Research vessel provides comprehensive assessment of the changing Central Arctic Ocean
Sparse sea ice, thousands of data points and samples, a surprising number of animals and hydrothermal vents—those are the impressions and outcomes that an international research team is now bringing back from a Polarstern expedition to the Central.....»»
Man learns he’s being dumped via “dystopian” AI summary of texts
"No longer in a relationship; wants belongings from the apartment," Apple AI summarized. On Wednesday, NYC-based software developer Nick Spreen received a surprising alert on his.....»»
Stellantis troubles pile up amid criticism from dealers, UAW, shareholders
Sales and earnings are down as the company wages a global cost-cutting crusade that has included layoffs, buyouts and engineering hires in low-cost countries......»»
European forest plants are migrating westwards: Research suggests nitrogen is the main cause
New research reveals nitrogen pollution, and to a lesser extent climate change, unexpectedly as the key driver behind surprising westward shifts in the distribution of plants......»»
The most surprising horror movie of the decade is streaming now on Hulu
The most unpredictable horror movie of the past five years (or more) is streaming now on Hulu — just in time for spooky season......»»