Namibian fairy circle debate rages on: Sand termites or Turing mechanism? [Updated]
Study offers four-point rebuttal to 2022 claim that they're a kind of eco-Turing pattern. Enlarge / Bare, reddish-hued circular patches in the Namib Desert known as "fairy circles" are also found in northwestern Australia. (cred.....»»
M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini
Apple updated three Mac lines to the M4 chip this week, including the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro. These are the first Macs to … The post M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini appeared first on BGR......»»
New Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard don"t work with older versions of macOS
Apple's new USB-C peripherals for the Mac are failing to work with either versions of macOS before macOS Sequoia 15.1, or with the current beta of 15.2.Apple's updated Magic Keyboard - Image Credit: AppleDespite Apple saying that its new USB-C Magic.....»»
In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies—implications for global pest control
Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as false kamani nuts, or tropical almonds, they fall from tall, shady Terminalia catappa trees that l.....»»
New M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac reactions
Benjamin and Chance react to this week’s trio of Apple announcements, with the exciting launch of the newly redesigned M4 Mac mini, and all the changes in the updated M4 MacBook Pro and iMac lineups. And in Happy Hour Plus, we consider how suc.....»»
A new piece in the grass pea puzzle: Updated genome sequence published
An international research collaboration has completed the most detailed genome assembly to date of grass pea (Lathyrus sativus)......»»
Study reveals superbug MRSA"s double defense against antibiotics
Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease......»»
New nanocatalyst targets tumors without oxygen
Tumors often contain areas of oxygen-deficient tissue that frequently withstand conventional therapies. This is because the drugs applied in tumors require oxygen to be effective. An international research team has developed a novel mechanism of acti.....»»
Here"s where you can preorder Apple"s new MacBook Pros with M4 chips
Apple announced new MacBook Pros powered by M4-series chips Wednesday. They're set for release on Nov. 8 and now available for preorder. UPDATE: Oct. 31, 2024, 11:30 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with new preorder listings at Amazon.....»»
Teslogic Brings Android to Your Tesla, Already Fully Funded
My wife has a Tesla that she loves, and while I admit the software is pretty slick and continuously getting updated, there are times where I think to myself that it would be much more cool if it was running Android. Having access to whatever apps I w.....»»
MacBook Air doubles base memory to 16GB for same $999
The entry-level version of the M3 MacBook Air now has 16GB of unified memory, doubling the previous amount, but staying at $999.MacBook Air M3Alongside its announcement of the new M4 MacBook Pro, Apple has updated the MacBook Air. Where the base $999.....»»
Chrome just got updated with new performance controls
Google just updated its Chrome browser with new performance controls to let users know if there are potential performance issues. The post Chrome just got updated with new performance controls appeared first on Phandroid. There is without.....»»
Antithrombin study proposes new mechanism of action for the plasma protein"s functional role
Antithrombin, a plasma protein, has been reported to control thrombin activity by directly binding to thrombin, as well as to have an anti-inflammatory effect. However, the actual molecular mechanism of the anti-inflammatory effect of antithrombin wa.....»»
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: everything we know so far
Everyone's favorite part-time archeologist is getting the video game adaptation he deserves with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Here is everything we know......»»
Apple releases new AirPods 4 firmware update
A few days after updating the firmware of several of its AirPods models, Apple has now updated AirPods 4 to version 7B19. That’s the same … The post Apple releases new AirPods 4 firmware update appeared first on BGR. A few days.....»»
AirPods 4 firmware updated with Apple’s newest release
Apple has released new firmware for , adding to the series of recent firmware releases for the entire AirPods product line. Here’s what you should know. more….....»»
M4 Mac mini vs M2 Mac mini compared: Leaner and meaner
Apple has updated its Mac mini once again, bumping the compact Mac up to M4 Apple Silicon as part of a total redesign. Here's what's changed since the last update, the M2 Mac mini.M4 Mac mini [left], M2 Mac mini [right]In its October week of Mac anno.....»»
Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable now available in online Apple Store
Today Apple announced the M4 Mac mini, which includes Thunderbolt 5 connectivity for advanced data transfer speeds on select models. Now, the online Apple Store has also been updated to include a new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable for separate purchase......»»
Scientists uncover key mechanism in pathogen defense, paving way for new antimicrobial strategies
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how certain pathogens defend themselves against the host's immune system......»»
Beyerdynamic updates its reference studio headphones with mobile-friendly drivers
Beyerdynamic's reference studio headphones have been updated with new drivers that are easier to use outside of a studio......»»
Apple"s Magic Mouse charging port design has never been a big deal
The newly updated Apple Magic Mouse now has a USB-C charging port, but it's still on the bottom — and that still doesn't matter.Since 2015, you've charged the Magic Mouse through a port on its baseIt's nine years since the Magic Mouse was first red.....»»