Omicron"s Effect Won"t Be as Mild as Hoped
It’s too soon to know if the variant causes milder COVID, but its transmissibility and ability to evade vaccines are still cause for concern -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?
Tezuka: "The secret to having a long-tenured staff is that people don't quit." Enlarge / A prototype wonder effect—featuring Mario's head turned into blocks that could be eaten by enemies—didn't make it into the final game. (.....»»
Earth Day: How a senator"s idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It's an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and preserve a planet that is now home to some 8 billion humans and asso.....»»
Researchers reveal oceanic black carbon sink effect driven by seawater microdroplets
Pyrogenic carbon is widely produced during the incomplete combustion of biomass and fossil fuels on land. About one-third of pyrogenic carbon is exported to the ocean by rivers, and thereinto, the refractory fraction becomes the source of oceanic bla.....»»
Apple releases watchOS 10.5 beta 2 to Apple Watch users
watchOS 10.5 beta 2 is now available to Apple Watch users. After a mild update with watchOS 10.4, it seems this next version won’t bring … The post Apple releases watchOS 10.5 beta 2 to Apple Watch users appeared first on BGR......»»
Climate-change-driven cold snaps threaten marine life
Tropical marine species venturing into new areas as the climate changes could fall victim to another effect of the phenomenon—as bursts of cold water from the deep sea suddenly kill them......»»
New IRS e-filing rule for cash transactions in effect for dealers
Dealerships that file 10 or more of certain tax forms — such as W-2s and 1099s — had to do so electronically for the 2023 tax year. They also had to go digital with Form 8300, which retailers use to report large cash purchases......»»
CarMax plans to shorten window for vehicle returns, refunds
Used-vehicle retailer CarMax announces changes to the length of its Money Back Guarantee that go into effect May 12......»»
Boron deficiency in oilseed rape transcriptome resembles a wounding and infection response
Boron deficiency has a devastating effect on oilseed rape and related plants. However, little is known about the underlying genetic mechanisms. A study shows that the response to persistent or short-term acute boron deficiency is similar to that seen.....»»
How do trees survive dry and hot summers? Leaf lifespan and growth recovery are key
Climate change has an effect on forests and trees. They suffer from heat waves and periods of drought. But although we see tree mortality increase as a result, much is still unknown about the underlying mechanisms......»»
Deals: Apple"s M2 Mac mini (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) plunges to $899
The lowest price of 2024 is in effect now on a top-selling Mac mini configuration, with bonus savings available on three years of AppleCare with promo code.Get a well-equipped Mac mini for $899.The current Mac mini is $100 off in the latest price war.....»»
A balanced quantum Hall resistor provides a new measurement method
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have developed a method that can improve the performance of quantum resistance standards. It's based on a quantum phenomenon called Quantum Anomalous Hall effect......»»
Google, We Want a Depth Effect for Android Wallpapers
Customization possibilities on Android nearly endless, but sometimes, a new thing gets showcased that isn’t available for everyone. When that happens, the process of me lobbying Google to make it native to Android begins, with the latest entry.....»»
Examining the blowtorch effect of satellite reentry through video
A reaction wheel—one of the heaviest parts of a space mission, its changing rotation used to shift a satellite's orientation—seen in a plasma wind tunnel belonging to the High Enthalpy Flow Diagnostics Group (HEFDiG) at the University of Stuttgar.....»»
Danish Torrent Tracker Crackdown Leads to Another ‘Mild’ Sentence
As part of a widespread torrent tracker crackdown in Denmark, the National Unit for Special Crime investigated and prosecuted more than two dozen suspects. The most recent defendant, a 48-year-old man from East Jutland, pleaded guilty to his involvem.....»»
Apple will relax repair policy to allow used genuine parts with select iPhones
Here’s an early Earth Day victory for the planet we all inhabit. Apple is relaxing the rules for its repair policies to allow used genuine parts for the first time. The change will apply to select iPhones and go into effect this fall. more….....»»
Physicists discover a novel quantum state in an elemental solid
Physicists have observed a novel quantum effect termed "hybrid topology" in a crystalline material. This finding opens up a new range of possibilities for the development of efficient materials and technologies for next-generation quantum science and.....»»
Samsung launches new Bespoke AI appliances with savings of up to $1,200 off
Preorder deals are in effect now on Samsung's 2024 line of Bespoke intelligent appliances, discounting the smart home gear by up to $1,200. Plus, get free installation and haul away on qualifying items.Save up to $1,200 on Samsung's new Bespoke AI ap.....»»
Archaeological study suggests cultural diversity increases biodiversity of ecosystems
Cultural diversity is likely to have an overall positive effect on the biodiversity of ecosystems. The homogenization of human life forms may therefore be regarded as an important motor of the ongoing major extinction events in the "Age of Humans" (A.....»»
Researchers find natural manganite ores have significant effect on environmental behavior of arsenic
The ecological risk of pollutants is closely related to their environmental behavior. A research team led by Prof. Fan Qiaohui from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted an in-depth stud.....»»
Teen’s vocal cords act like coin slot in worst-case ingestion accident
Luckily his symptoms were relatively mild, but doctors noted ulceration of his airway. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Archive Photos) Most of the time, when kids accidentally gulp down a non-edible object, it travels toward th.....»»