New experiments suggest that nonbiological processes alone may not account for decreased magnetization at oil spill site
In August 1979, an oil pipeline burst near Bemidji, Minn., spraying 1.7 million liters of crude oil onto the ground. Following cleanup, 400,000 liters that had seeped into sediments still remained. Recognizing a unique opportunity, research groups be.....»»
The Official Fitbit Site will be Going Away Soon
The site bids farewell in October. The post The Official Fitbit Site will be Going Away Soon appeared first on Phandroid. Things have been a bit rocky for Fitbit these past few months – following rumors that Google will be discontinu.....»»
Water flux recovers asynchronously after snow damage in subtropical forest, study shows
Forests play a crucial role in the global water cycle. However, only a few studies have investigated post-damage radiative forcing of evapotranspiration and its underlying processes in forests......»»
Want an RTX 5090? Prepare to wait a little longer
The latest reports suggest that Nvidia's RTX 5090 won't be released this year. On the upside, a few more leaks give us more insight into the card's specs......»»
Advancing green chemistry: A tandem catalyst for efficient biomass conversion
The global demand for sustainable energy sources has intensified the search for environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. Biomass waste, a byproduct of various industrial processes, presents an untapped potential for the production of bi.....»»
EV sales remain healthy despite online doom and gloom
Battery EVs are expected to account for more than 8 percent. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 8 percent of new vehicle sales in June and July of this year and should.....»»
Struggling to make decisions at work? Learn how to build confidence
One of the most daunting tasks for new leaders is making decisions that impact others. Although the average person makes thousands of conscious decisions each day—some estimates suggest as many as 35,000—when it comes to making decisions in the w.....»»
Completed experiments on International Space Station to help answer how boiling and condensation work in space
After a decade of preparation and two years of active experiments in space, a facility that Purdue University and NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland designed, built and tested has completed its test campaign on the International Space Station......»»
God of War Ragnarok PSN bypass mod pulled over fear of retaliation from Sony
A mod that bypassed the requirement for a PSN account for God of War Ragnarok on PC has vanished, with the creator citing fears of retaliation from Sony......»»
Apple cuts interest rate for Apple Card Savings Account
Apple and Goldman Sachs are cutting the interest rate offered by Apple Card Savings Account from 4.4% to 4.25%. The move was announced in push notifications sent to Apple Card users on Tuesday evening. more….....»»
Non-Pro Apple Vision likely to have half the resolution
Display samples requested by Apple suggest that a future non-Pro Apple Vision headset is likely to have around half the resolution of the existing model. Apple has reportedly requested samples of potential displays from both JDI and Samsung, with.....»»
You can officially no longer share your Disney+ account without paying extra
As it rolls out its crackdown on password sharing, Disney+ has officially launched a new paid sharing program in the United States and additional markets. This means you can officially no longer share your Disney+ account with someone outside of your.....»»
The iPhone 16 could be Apple’s biggest flop in years
The iPhone 16 is out, but the lead times suggest that it might not be a particularly popular iPhone amongst Apple’s customers. The post The iPhone 16 could be Apple’s biggest flop in years appeared first on Phandroid. The new iPhone 16.....»»
AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask
In July, Wall Street experienced its worst day since 2022, with the tech-focused Nasdaq falling by 3.6%. The downturn was largely triggered by what commentators suggest is the result of underwhelming earnings from some major tech companies. What’s.....»»
Ultra-high speed camera for molecules: Attosecond spectroscopy captures electron transfer dynamics
In nature, photosynthesis powers plants and bacteria; within solar panels, photovoltaics transform light into electric energy. These processes are driven by electronic motion and imply charge transfer at the molecular level. The redistribution of ele.....»»
Future Pixel Watches could solve Google’s repairability problem
A Google exec's comments suggest that a more repairable Pixel Watch might be on the way......»»
Afar mantle plume study offers new insight into deep Earth processes
Sophisticated analysis of tiny bubbles of ancient gas trapped in volcanic rocks, combined with new geophysical modeling, has cast new light on long-held assumptions about the deep Earth......»»
SSD vs. HDD: What’s the difference, and which drive type is best?
What's the difference between SSD vs. HDD? What kind of drive is right for you is going to depend on your situation, but we'd suggest you get at least one SSD......»»
PC modder removes annoying PSN account requirement for God of War Ragnarök
Many players are angry over needing to log in to play a single-player game. Enlarge / Artist's conception of angry PC gamers launching an attack on PSN sign-in requirements. (credit: Sony) Sony's decision to require a Pl.....»»
Tropical and subtropical industrial fisheries account for about 70% of methylmercury fished from the ocean: Study
Industrial fishing practices are increasing human exposure to methylmercury, a neurotoxicant associated with developmental delays in children and impaired cardiovascular health in adults......»»
Neutron experiments settle 40-year debate on enzyme for drug design
In just two neutron experiments, scientists discovered remarkable details about the function of an enzyme that can aid drug design for aggressive cancers......»»