No photosynthetic improvement in ictB transformants in field-grown model crop
It is projected that by the year 2050, the global food supply will need to increase by 50-80% to keep up with the growing population. Researchers all over the world have been working to find ways to sustainably grow food crops to meet this need, and.....»»
Improved AI process could better predict water supplies
A new computer model uses a better artificial intelligence process to measure snow and water availability more accurately across vast distances in the West, information that could someday be used to better predict water availability for farmers and o.....»»
Apple’s latest 10.9-inch iPad hits $470 (Save $129), iPhone 14 Pro $705, Apple Watch Series 9, more
We’re now halfway through the work week with a fresh batch of new deals – all headlined by Apple’s 10th Generation iPad at $470. It comes joined by iPhone 14 Pro at $705 if you don’t mind going with an Amazon refurbished model, while Apple Wa.....»»
A "cosmic glitch" in gravity: New model may explain strange behavior on a cosmic scale
A group of researchers at the University of Waterloo and the University of British Columbia have discovered a potential "cosmic glitch" in the universe's gravity, explaining its strange behavior on a cosmic scale......»»
AI video throwdown: OpenAI’s Sora vs. Runway and Pika
Workers in animation, advertising, and real estate test rival AI systems. Enlarge (credit: FT) OpenAI has been showcasing Sora, its artificial intelligence video-generation model, to media industry executives in recent w.....»»
Building a strong cloud security posture
In this Help Net Security video, David Kellerman, Field CTO at Cymulate, discusses how cloud security still seems to lag even as the cloud grows in popularity and usage. Many leaders are unaware that they need to secure the cloud the same way they wo.....»»
Hisense’s achingly bright U9N ULED TV is a UX for the masses
Hisense is doubling down on ultrabright TVs with its U9N, a 5,000-nit peak brightness model that comes in 75- and 85-inch sizes......»»
Mysterious “gpt2-chatbot” AI model appears suddenly, confuses experts
Mystery LLM highlights transparency issues in AI testing. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Sunday, word began to spread on social media about a new mystery chatbot named "gpt2-chatbot" that appeared in the LMSYS Chatbot.....»»
An AI model to reduce uncertainty in evapotranspiration prediction
When scientists look at the Earth's available water for ecosystem services, they don't just look at precipitation. They must also account for water moving from the ground to the atmosphere, a process known as evapotranspiration (ET)......»»
Best iPhone 14 Pro Max wireless chargers to buy in 2024
Charge your iPhone 14 Pro Max wirelessly with these best wireless chargers. The post Best iPhone 14 Pro Max wireless chargers to buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is an iPhone model that offers all the high-end.....»»
Synopsys Polaris Assist automates repetitive, time-consuming tasks for security and development teams
Synopsys introduced Polaris Assist, an AI-powered application security assistant on the Synopsys Polaris Software Integrity Platform. Polaris Assist combines Large Language Model (LLM) technology with decades of Synopsys’ application security knowl.....»»
Adaptation of photosynthetic mechanism in air plants occurs through gene duplication, study finds
Researchers at the University of Vienna, along with collaborators from France, Germany, Switzerland and the U.S., have achieved a breakthrough in understanding how genetic drivers influence the evolution of a specific photosynthesis mechanism in Till.....»»
Engineered increase in mesophyll conductance improves photosynthetic efficiency in field trial
It is possible to engineer increased mesophyll conductance in plants according to new research from the University of Illinois. Mesophyll conductance plays a key role in photosynthesis and refers to the ease with which CO2 can diffuse through a leaf'.....»»
VW Group"s Q1 profit drops 20% on lower volumes, higher costs
The automaker's Porsche brand reported a 14.8 percent operating margin decline on higher model revamp investments and lower demand for premium cars in China......»»
Mercedes to stay firm on pricing following Q1 profit drop
Mercedes said model transitions in the top-end segment and supply chain-related costs caused its return on sales to fall to 9.6 percent from 14.9 percent a year earlier, with vehicle sales down 8 percent at 462,978......»»
Hong Kong team plants seeds to safeguard legacy grains
Far from the soaring skyscrapers synonymous with Hong Kong, scientists and farmers labor in a paddy field on the city's outskirts to revive dormant rice varieties that once sprung from local soil......»»
The Nothing Phone 2(a) is now Available in Blue
Color of the year? The post The Nothing Phone 2(a) is now Available in Blue appeared first on Phandroid. Following the launch of a new “Nordic” Blue OnePlus Watch 2 variant and a leaked blue Pixel 8a model, it looks like Nothin.....»»
Yea, no battery upgrades for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
It looks like Samsung isn’t expected to improve the battery situation for the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra model for 2025. The post Yea, no battery upgrades for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy S2.....»»
eBook: Do you have what it takes to lead in cybersecurity?
Organizations worldwide need talented, experienced, and knowledgeable cybersecurity teams who understand the advantages and risks of emerging technologies. Aspiring leaders in the cybersecurity field need more than just job experience. They need a di.....»»
Why the automotive sector is a target for email-based cyber attacks
While every organization across every vertical is at risk of advanced email attacks, certain industries periodically become the go-to target for threat actors. In this Help Net Security video, Mick Leach, Field CISO at Abnormal Security, discusses wh.....»»
Too many vehicles, slow reactions and reckless merging: New math model explains how traffic and bacteria move
What do the flow of cars on a highway and the movement of bacteria towards a food source have in common? In both cases, annoying traffic jams can form. Especially for cars, we might want to understand how to avoid them, but perhaps we've never though.....»»