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Old moon, young crust: Violent volcanism may mean the moon is much older than previously thought

After its formation, the moon may have been the scene of such immense volcanic activity that its entire crust melted several times and was completely churned through. At that time, the moon orbited significantly closer to Earth than today. The result.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmag14 hr. 31 min. ago

Two decades after Enron’s bankruptcy, the company is back as a crypto firm?

Enron was bigger than the Theranos scandal, before Theranos existed. Oh, Enron, I thought—hoped and dreamed?—you were long, long gone, confined to the dustbin of history reser.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Using WhatsApp on an older iPhone? Then take note

An update to WhatsApp will end support for iOS versions prior to 15.1, which could have implications for anyone using an older iPhone......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Over the weekend, China debuted a new rocket on the nation’s path to the Moon

Depending on how you count them, China now has roughly 18 types of active space launchers. China's new Long March 12 rocket made a successful inaugural flight Saturday, placing tw.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

The best-selling smartphones in the world are last year’s iPhones

The three best-selling smartphones in the world last quarter were all last year’s iPhones, with two older Samsung models taking 4th and 5th place, according to a new market intelligence report. The world’s best-selling smartphone in Q4 2024 wa.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Novel organoid mimics all three key cell types of pancreas to offer a view of early fetal development

Researchers from the Organoid group (previously Clevers group) at the Hubrecht Institute have developed a new organoid that mimics the human fetal pancreas, offering a clearer view of its early development. The researchers were able to recreate a com.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Largest oxygen-poor region of ocean is more variable than previously thought

Analysis of nitrogen isotope ratio in coral skeletons shows strong decadal oscillations in the size of the world's largest oxygen-deficient zone (ODZ) over the last 80 years. These findings imply that this ODZ is more dynamic than previously thought.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

New book suggests milestones of adulthood have always been out of many people"s reach

While some young people today feel they're not ready to reach the "traditional" markers of maturity, a new book reveals adulthood has always been out of many people's reach......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Australia banning social media use by kids; 9to5Mac readers want the same in the US [U]

Update: Australia has now voted to ban social media use by children under the age of 16. In a 9to5Mac reader poll on the issue, the vast majority of you thought the US should do the same – see the end of the piece. The impact of social media use.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Arizona chip plants could make 2nm chips from 2028, claims TSMC

Things haven’t exactly been going to plan with TSMC’s Arizona chip plants, but the company is claiming that the second plant could be making 2nm chips in the US as early as 2028. Previously announced plans talked only of 3nm chips by this date......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

These are the best new MacBook deals for Cyber Monday: options as low as $599

With Apple Intelligence requiring an M1 chip or newer, it’s never been a better time to buy your first MacBook, or upgrade an older MacBook you’re still holding on to. MacBooks are more affordable than ever in the Apple Silicon era, with the chea.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

10 best movies based on true crimes, ranked

From violent mobsters to criminal strippers to one of the most notorious serial killers ever, here are 10 movies that all true crime fans need to see......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 1st, 2024

How should we treat beings that might be sentient?

A book argues that we've not thought enough about things that might think. If you aren’t yet worried about the multitude of ways you inadvertently inflict suffering onto other l.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 30th, 2024

3 great free movies to stream this weekend (November 29-December 1)

From November 29-December 1, stream these great movies for free, including a terrific sports documentary and a charming romance about young love......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 30th, 2024

Vintage digicams aren’t just a fad. They’re an artistic statement.

In the age of AI images, some photographers are embracing the quirky flaws of vintage digital cameras. Today’s young adults grew up in a time when their childhoods were document.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Artificial intelligence finds previously undetected historical climate extremes

There are over 30,000 weather stations in the world, measuring temperature, precipitation and other indicators often on a daily basis. That's a massive amount of data for climate researchers to compile and analyze to produce the monthly and annual gl.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024

Peru scientists unveil crocodile fossil up to 12 million years old

Paleontologists unveiled on Wednesday the fossil of a young marine crocodile dating back 10 to 12 million years that was discovered in a Peruvian desert......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024

Report highlights urgent need for age-appropriate housing solutions

A new report from the government-appointed Older People's Housing Taskforce has shed light on the critical shortage of suitable housing options for senior citizens......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Moving "hotspot" created world"s longest straight underwater mountain belt, researchers find

New Curtin University research has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge—the Earth's longest straight underwater mountain chain—formed through a different process than previously believed......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Maritime pine seeds remember temperature conditions

The seeds of maritime pines remember the temperatures they experienced during early development. This memory persists in young trees for at least two years after germination. The above discovery was made by researchers at INRAE, CEA, FCBA, the Univer.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Cobalt ions, not covalent organic frameworks themselves, drive catalytic activity, study finds

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are less stable as catalysts than previously thought but remain highly active. COFs are promising designer catalysts, for example for the sustainable production of chemicals and fuels. Their properties can be adjust.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024