Not every SPAC is pure garbage
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter for your weekend enjoyment. Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s broadly based on the daily column that a.....»»
Novel graph neural network models enhance precipitation forecasting
In the AI era, pure data-driven meteorological and climate models are gradually catching up with and even surpassing traditional numerical models. However, significant challenges persist in current deep learning models, such as low physical consisten.....»»
eBay hit with $3M fine, admits to “terrorizing innocent people”
eBay must pay maximum fine for putting Massachusetts couple “through pure hell.” Enlarge (credit: picture alliance / Contributor | picture alliance) eBay has agreed to pay $3 million—the maximum criminal penalty p.....»»
Study uncovers low-temperature deformation mechanism of pure titanium
Titanium (Ti), often hailed as the wonder metal for its remarkable properties, has many applications in aerospace, marine, and biomedicine industries. Known for their low density, high strength, high ductility, great corrosion resistance, and excelle.....»»
Quantum energy exchange: Exploring light fields and a quantum emitter
A new study in Physical Review Letters illuminates the intricacies of energy exchanges within bipartite quantum systems, offering profound insights into quantum coherence, pure dephasing effects, and the potential impact on future quantum technologie.....»»
Reusing plastic waste to kickstart radical chain reactions, improving process safety and efficiency
Single-use plastics are a major environmental concern, but now, rather than being disposed of as garbage, used plastic bags from the grocery store could be utilized to carry out a reaction that can detoxify hazardous chemicals......»»
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review: a sequel that flounders and soars
James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a gaudy, trashy slice of pure comic book spectacle. It is now playing in theaters......»»
Uncontrolled chemical reactions fuel crises at LA County"s two largest landfills
Hundreds of feet underground, in a long-dormant portion of Chiquita Canyon landfill, tons of garbage have been smoldering for months due to an enigmatic chemical reaction......»»
Study: Physicists create giant trilobite Rydberg molecules
Kaiserslautern physicists in the team of Professor Dr. Herwig Ott have succeeded for the first time in directly observing pure trilobite Rydberg molecules. Particularly interesting is that these molecules have a very peculiar shape, which is reminisc.....»»
The most innovative laptop of 2023
There was one laptop that stood out this year from the rest as a pure example of design innovation......»»
Oxford’s 2023 word of the year? "Rizz".
The viral, internet-favorite word beat contenders like 'Swiftie', 'de-influencing', and 'beige flag'. Oxford University Press has declared its word of the year and it's pure internet slang. "Rizz", the online-favorite abbreviation of "charisma".....»»
Texas sues Pfizer with COVID anti-vax argument that is pure stupid
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton struggles with relative vs. absolute risk. Enlarge / Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. (credit: Getty | Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Pfizer la.....»»
New infosec products of the week: December 1, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Amazon, Datadog, Entrust, Fortanix, GitHub, Nitrokey, and Paladin Cloud. Amazon One Enterprise palm-based identity service improves security of physical spac.....»»
Asia Pacific"s waste disposal a burning question
As waste-to-energy incinerators—a mainstay of garbage disposal in economically advanced countries—find their way into the developing countries of the Asia Pacific, questions are being asked about their suitability for the region......»»
M3 MacBook Pro reignites debate over 8GB RAM, and Apple memory pricing
The launch of the M3 MacBook Pro has reignited a long-standing debate over Apple’s memory tiers and pricing. A new piece describes 8GB as an insulting starting point in a 2023 professional machine, and calls Apple’s upgrade pricing “pure cor.....»»
Dealerships set the bar high for going green
Garbage is a dirty word at Pellman's Automotive in Boulder, Colo., and the two Mark Miller Subaru stores in Salt Lake City — three eco-centric businesses that approach recycling with all the zeal and determination of a technician going after an ove.....»»
Lucid launches base model of Air sedan at $78,975 as EV startup struggles with demand
The rear-drive Air is $5,000 less expensive than the all-wheel-drive Pure trim. The launch comes after Tesla cut the price of its Model S sedan by $3,500 last month to $76,630......»»
How Europe"s authoritarian populists maintain the illusion of a free press
Authoritarian leaders might be good at damaging democracy, but unless they are pure dictators they often still need to worry about winning elections. In the last few years, Europe has seen the rise of a number of authoritarian populists who rely on w.....»»
Bob Lutz joins board of lightweight wheel supplier Carbon Revolution
Australian carbon-fiber wheel maker Carbon Revolution named former GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz and other veteran U.S. auto executives to its board, pending the completion of its upcoming SPAC merger......»»
Top 5 Blackjack Games for Android
When it comes to casino games, there are some that require pure luck, and some that require a bit of skill, like blackjack, so if you want to play a game that won’t require absolute luck, then here are some of the best blackjack games for Android......»»
Non-gas giant has 73 times Earth’s mass, bewildering its discoverers
Neptune-sized planet has a density similar to pure silver. Enlarge (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) Scientists have been working on models of planet formation since before we knew exoplanets existed. Originally guided by the p.....»»