New model shows greater likelihood, frequency of urban extreme heat events
Extreme heat waves in urban areas are much more likely than previously thought, according to a new modeling approach designed by researchers including University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) assistant profess.....»»
Android 15 will offer users greater location privacy
It looks like if you’re someone who values their privacy, Android 15 could be an update to look forward to. The post Android 15 will offer users greater location privacy appeared first on Phandroid. It’s not that hard for your carrier.....»»
Surprise: Gemini AI Coming to Pixel 8
Google’s reversed course and the company plans to bring Gemini AI to the Pixel 8. In December, Google brought Gemini, its large language model (LLM) to the Pixel 8 Pro via its December Pixel Feature Drop. At the time, it looked like the feature.....»»
Direct and indirect consumption activities drive urban-rural inequalities in air pollution-related mortality in China
Household consumption in China is associated with substantial PM2.5 pollution through activities directly (i.e., fuel use) and/or indirectly (i.e., consumption of goods and services) causing pollutant emissions. Urban and rural households exhibit dif.....»»
Suppressing boredom at work hurts future productivity, study shows
Boredom is more common at work than in any other setting, studies show, and employees are bored at work for more than 10 hours per week on average......»»
Netflix trivializing teenagers" pain, says study
A new analysis of adolescent TV and films on Netflix suggests that too often, it shows misleading depictions of pain, portraying pain as something arising only through a violent act or injury. Instead of trivializing the experience, it could do more.....»»
Making the future too bright: How wishful thinking can point us in the wrong direction
Everyone indulges in wishful thinking now and again. But when is that most likely to happen, and when could it actually be harmful? A new study led by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) demonstrates unequivocally that the greater the insecurity and an.....»»
Supergene research solves the mystery of tiny ant queens
An ant colony is sustained through complex social dynamics, with each member—the queen, males and workers (sterile females)—contributing to the greater community. Some species add complexity to this dynamic with the addition of rather small queen.....»»
Horizon Forbidden West is a marvel — if your PC can handle the heat
Horizon Forbidden West is finally on PC after two years exclusively on the PS5. Here's how to get the most out of the game on PC......»»
Stunning image shows the magnetic fields of our galaxy’s supermassive black hole
The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, the group that took the historic first ever image of a black hole, is back with a new stunning black hole image......»»
HP Envy deals: HP’s most popular laptop starts at $630
The HP Envy model lineup includes a lot of great laptops, but it also includes a lot of great deals. We've rounded them all up......»»
UK"s summer 2022 drought provides warning for future years, say scientists
The UK will be increasingly tested by more droughts like 2022, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for similar extreme weather in future, say scientists who have analyzed that summer's events......»»
Same-sex marriage a decade on: More choice for all couples is the best legal way forward, study argues
An increasing number of places of worship are offering same-sex weddings, a decade on from same-sex marriage in England and Wales becoming legal, a new study shows......»»
Ford says it will consider Spain to build new utility vehicle
Politicians and unions welcomed the potential addition of a new model at the Valencia factory, which employs 4,800 people......»»
The Magic Mouse could fascinating reboot, according to Apple"s new ideas
A recent patent shows Apple exploring ideas for using the Magic Mouse in new and interesting ways......»»
How to download YouTube Videos with 4K Video Downloader
As streaming becomes more unreliable, having a backup copy is becoming a greater priority, leaving more internet users turning to a YouTube video downloader for various reasons. We checked out the 4K Video Downloader app on Mac to learn how to downlo.....»»
Apple TV+ is the streaming platform with the highest rated content on IMDb
It’s been five years since Apple TV+ was announced. Although its content library is not as vast as that of its competitors, Apple TV+ movies and shows have won multiple awards since then. Interestingly, a study by Self Financial found that Apple TV.....»»
Why You Really Shouldn’t Buy an iPad Pro or Air Right Now
Unless you’re desperate, you shouldn’t buy a new iPad Pro or iPad Air right now. If you’re looking to upgrade to a new iPad, you’ve got plenty of options. Apple’s current iPad Pro, the 2022 model, is still in excellent s.....»»
Independent guardians impact young survivors of child trafficking
Independent guardians who support young survivors of child trafficking are crucial to their protection, safety and recovery in an increasingly difficult environment, analysis shows......»»
Rural residents feel less lonely than their urban neighbors, Scottish study finds
People living in rural communities in Scotland are less likely to experience loneliness and poor well-being than those living in urban areas, according to new research from the University of Glasgow......»»
New study shows ways forward for future EU food labeling
A study led by the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) and published in the journal Ecological Economics provides important insights into the future of food labeling in the EU. By analyzing expert opinions from the food industry.....»»