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New algorithm rights wrongs of precipitation-type classification over Tibetan Plateau

Like many natural phenomena, precipitation can be both a blessing and a scourge to human life. On the one hand, it supplies our rivers and fields with water; on the other hand, it can cause floods, landslides, and other natural disasters. Either way,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 16th, 2024

Analysis confirms identity of specimen that changed the origins of modern lizards by millions of years

A tiny skeleton, unearthed from Triassic-aged rocks in a quarry near Bristol, is at least 205 million years old and the oldest modern-type lizard on record......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 52 min. ago

Fruit fly study offers new insights into sperm evolution

Sperm are the most diverse and rapidly evolving cell type. Why sperm have undergone such dramatic evolution is a mystery that has stumped biologists for more than a century......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Feature request: Apple should merge Spotlight and Type to Siri on iOS and macOS

Apple has given a lot of attention to Siri in iOS 18 and macOS 15, as the virtual assistant now integrates with ChatGPT and will soon work with Apple Intelligence. One of the changes made is that it’s now easier to interact with Siri just by typing.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

How to recognize employment fraud before it becomes a security issue

The combination of remote work, the latest technologies, and never physically meeting your employees has made it very easy for job applicants to mask their true identities from their employer and commit employment fraud. Motivations for this type of.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Oil spill still contaminating sensitive Mauritius mangroves three years on

Three years after the bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef off Mauritius, spilling around 1,000 tons of a new type of marine fuel oil, Curtin University-led research has confirmed the oil is still present in an environmentally sensiti.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Study exposes global "blind spot" in human rights protections for dissidents

Intensifying coercive tactics used by repressive states to silence critics abroad requires the set-up of specialist transnational rights protection offices, says a new paper by researchers at Lancaster University and Central European University in Vi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Fuji apple study finds genetic mechanisms behind high-yield trees

Apples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100 countries. Some apple trees naturally develop into what farmers call "spur-type" varieties—compact trees that are more productive and easier to maintain.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Firefighting foam contains more branched PFOA than anticipated

A new study has revealed there may be a significant underestimation of a specific type of PFAS "forever chemical" in the environment......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Tweaking non-neural brain cells can cause memories to fade

Neurons and a second cell type called an astrocyte collaborate to hold memories. “If we go back to the early 1900s, this is when the idea was first proposed that memories are ph.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

How does the Regen Shield work in Valorant?

Patch 9.10 of Valorant introduced a new type of armor called Regen Shields. But how does it even work? We'll explain what this armor does and if it's worth it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Novel fluorescent materials developed for real-time visualization of multi-component solvents and temperature

Recently, a research team led by Professor Jiang Changlong at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new donor-acceptor (D-A) type fluorescent dye called AFL. This dye changes its fluorescence col.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Spatial interactomics tool maps protein interactions to fight lung cancer

As Ahmet F. Coskun and his team of researchers continue their mission to create a 3D atlas of the human body, mapping cells and tissues, they're making discoveries that could lead to better treatments for the most common type of lung cancer......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Report sheds light on human rights abuses worldwide

In the last quarter century, most countries around the world have failed to adequately protect the human rights of their citizens. In that time, nations' efforts to protect human rights have been stagnant—with the number of countries receiving fail.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Compound weather events found to have greater effect on wetland methane emissions than discrete weather extremes do

Human-caused climate change is driving an increase in extreme weather. Heat waves, droughts, and extreme precipitation are occurring more frequently, growing more intense, and directly affecting ecosystem function. For instance, the 2003 European hea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Algorithm predicts DNA methylation in ancient specimens, providing insight into human evolution

Research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution introduces a novel method for inferring DNA methylation patterns in non-skeletal tissues from ancient specimens, providing new insights into human evolution. As DNA methylation is a key marker of gene.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Novel AI algorithm captures photons in motion

Close your eyes and picture the iconic "bullet time" scene from "The Matrix"—the one where Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, dodges bullets in slow motion. Now imagine being able to witness the same effect, but instead of speeding bullets, you're watchi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Microsoft announces new and improved Windows 11 security features

Microsoft has implemented some and is working on delivering several other security-related features and improvements for Windows 11. Administrator protection will allow users to make system changes on their PCs without having administrator rights (th.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Instagram will finally let you reset algorithm recommendations

One of the best features yet is about to hit Instagram as a test. According to a Meta newsroom post, the social media platform has … The post Instagram will finally let you reset algorithm recommendations appeared first on BGR. One o.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Scientists Establish the Best Algorithm for Traversing a Map

Dijkstra’s algorithm was long thought to be the most efficient way to find a graph’s best routes. Researchers have now proven that it’s “universally optimal.”.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 17th, 2024

How to type to Siri on your iPhone

Now that you have iOS 18.1 on your iPhone, did you know that you can type to Siri at any time? Here's how to do it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024