Non-Hermitian skin effect in all dimensions tied to point-gap topology
A study, published in the journal Science Bulletin and led by Dr. Haiping Hu from the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOP, CAS), explores the non-Hermitian skin effect (NHSE) and non-Bloch bands......»»
Apple notifies Apple Pay and Wallet users of changes to terms of use
Apple has recently started emailing its users about terms and conditions changes now in effect for Apple Pay and Wallet. Curiously though, the changes actually went into effect nearly three months ago in September. Here’s what you should know......»»
What a new threat report says about Mac malware in 2024
Apple's macOS has been under siege in 2024 as malware-as-a-service platforms and AI-driven threats make the year a turning point for Mac security.MacBook ProFor years, macOS had a reputation for being malware-resistant, but 2024 has painted a differe.....»»
Open-source platform supports large imaging data analysis of single cell responses to manipulation
Modern day drug discovery is shifting from single end point assays to more complex phenotypic assays that query single cell and population responses to chemicals and genetic manipulation......»»
Save up to $250 on every M4 Mac mini, plus get M2 deals from $449
Apple's new Mac mini is eligible for promo code savings, with every M4 and M4 Pro spec up to $250 off. Plus, grab closeout deals on M2 models, with prices starting at $449.Coupon savings are in effect on every M4 Mac mini.The December deals on Apple'.....»»
Flash deal: Apple"s 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM on sale for $1,349
An exclusive discount is in effect on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 with a bump up to 16GB of RAM, now priced at $1,349 with a blowout deal.Apple's M3 MacBook Pro is on sale for $1,349 this week only.With other retailers selling the 8GB model for $1.....»»
Cheerios effect inspires novel robot design
A popular science classroom demonstration could one day lead to applications in powering tiny robots. There's a common popular science demonstration involving "soap boats," in whi.....»»
Boomeranging: Why some adults stay closely tied to their parents" home, and how to keep the peace
Picture this: a man in his 40s unpacks his holiday suitcase, only to find an entire rack of lamb and a giant cheese pie carefully tucked in by his mother......»»
The "donut effect" persists: Major US cities may never again look like they did before the pandemic
What is the shelf life of a freshly baked donut? Two days, tops. But when it comes to an entirely different kind of donut—one that Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom described early in the pandemic when he measured the exodus of people from city cen.....»»
Scientists question use of "tipping point" metaphor in climate change discussions
A group of scientists, including researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Princeton University and Carleton University, has questioned the accuracy and utility of the metaphor "tipping point" in calling attention to the threat of climate ch.....»»
Do you care whether the iPhone 17 Pro uses titanium or aluminum? [Poll]
It was recently reported that the iPhone 17 Pro chassis would be aluminum rather than titanium. This would mean Apple dropping something it touted as a major selling point of the Pro models just last year. A leaker with a decent track record is no.....»»
Tip pressure might work in the moment, but customers are less likely to return
Have you ever hesitated at the register, uncomfortable as an employee watched you choose a tip? It's not just you. The rise of digital tipping systems—from point-of-sale devices held by employees to countertop screens that clearly display your sele.....»»
Save up to $250 on every M4 Mac mini, plus get M2 Cyber Monday deals from $449
Apple's new Mac mini is eligible for promo code savings, with every M4 and M4 Pro spec up to $250 off. Plus, grab closeout deals on M2 models, with prices starting at $449.Coupon savings are in effect on every M4 Mac mini.The Cyber Monday deals on Ap.....»»
Rumor Replay: iOS 19, iPhone 17 Pro and Air upgrades, future AirPods Max
This is Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19 rumors point to a backloaded launch, plus iPhone 17 Pro and Air come into focus.....»»
Bluesky’s rampant growth has once again proven that competition is a good thing
In recent past, Bluesky has been growing substantially. It quickly ballooned to over 20 million users, and at a point, the service was adding over a million users a day. Between the ban on X in Brazil earlier this year, as well as the results of the.....»»
New research hints wearables could one day sense our emotions
Scientists have demonstrated that skin conductance can help measure our core emotions. It's only a matter of time before EDA sensors on wearables implement it......»»
Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses review: Hardware shines, software needs polish
Rokid's upcoming AR glasses have an innovative controller that works well but does not integrate well with an Apple ecosystem workflow.Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses reviewWith the Apple Vision Pro's infamous price point and the growing AR/VR market, many co.....»»
The effect of compliance requirements on vulnerability management strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, Steve Carter, CEO of Nucleus Security, discusses the ongoing challenges in vulnerability management, including prioritizing vulnerabilities and addressing patching delays. Carter also covers compliance requirement.....»»
Chemical replacement of TNT explosive more harmful to plants, study shows
The increased use of a chemical compound to replace TNT in explosive devices has a damaging and long lasting effect on plants, new research has shown......»»
Apple"s best-selling M3 MacBook Air 512GB drops to record low price for Black Friday
Amazon and Best Buy are battling for the lowest price on Apple's best-selling M3 MacBook Air with 512GB of storage.Black Friday MacBook Air deals are in effect now.Now on sale for $1,049, the 13-inch MacBook Air offers even more value thanks to Apple.....»»
Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses review: Hardwire shines, software needs polish
Rokid's upcoming AR glasses have an innovative controller that works well but does not integrate well with an Apple ecosystem workflow.Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses reviewWith the Apple Vision Pro's infamous price point and the growing AR/VR market, many co.....»»