One of Tekken 8’s “colorblind” modes is causing migraines, vertigo, and debate
Advocates say the intention is good, but the application is dangerous. Enlarge / It looks wild and different, like something nobody has tried before. And many accessibility experts say there's a reason Tekken 8's style isn't comm.....»»
Spotify could be causing excessive battery drain on the Pixel 8 Pro
According to some users, it seems that Spotify running on their Pixel 8 Pro smartphones is causing excessive battery drain. The post Spotify could be causing excessive battery drain on the Pixel 8 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. We’re n.....»»
Research shows how air pollution has offset expected increases in rainfall
We know that greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide should increase rainfall. The emissions heat the atmosphere, causing a one-two punch: Warmer oceans make it easier for water to evaporate, and warmer air can hold more water vapor, meaning mor.....»»
A plan to protect the biodiversity of US waters
Marine biodiversity is in crisis around the globe. Climate change, overfishing, habitat destruction and other extractive industries are causing species losses at an alarming rate. Scientists, managers, and governments are taking steps to protect mari.....»»
Intel CPU gaming crashes are causing an uproar
Many users are reporting issues with crashes in games on Intel's top CPUs, including the Core i9-14900k......»»
Economists have proposed a $100 billion-a-year fossil fuel tax: A debate Australia should embrace
Leading Australian economists Ross Garnaut and Rod Sims this week sought to shake up the carbon policy debate in Australia, by proposing a tax on the nation's fossil fuel production. They claim it could raise A$100 billion in its first year and posit.....»»
NBA Infinite’s PvP Gameplay Finally Lands on Android Devices
A free-to-play title, NBA Infinite features a ton of different gameplay modes, including 1v1 pickup games, 3v3 and even 5v5 matchups. The post NBA Infinite’s PvP Gameplay Finally Lands on Android Devices appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Android 15 Developer Preview 1 is out for the Pixel 6 and up
Low-level developer features include fs-verify support, more screen-sharing modes. Enlarge / The Android 15 logo. This is "Android V," if you can't tell from the logo. (credit: Google) It's that time of year again. And.....»»
Conflict in Ukraine found to be causing significant greenhouse gas emissions
An international team of scientists examined the first 18 months since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, exploring its consequences beyond the loss of life, with the primary focus on military emissions. Their findings underscore limitations i.....»»
Researchers develop protocol for rapid detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A paper-based platform developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) could help quickly detect the presence of antibiotic-resistant, disease-causing bacteria......»»
TV and monitor halo effect and blooming: what are they and should you care?
Sometimes your TV or monitor can let light bleed from bright areas to dark areas, causing a halo effect. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it......»»
The best TV vs. the biggest. How I finally settled the debate
It's the age-old question: Is bigger actually better? When it comes to TVs, the answer just might surprise you. It certainly surprised me......»»
NASA telescopes find new clues about mysterious deep space signals
What's causing mysterious bursts of radio waves from deep space? Astronomers may be a step closer to providing one answer to that question. Two NASA X-ray telescopes recently observed one of such events—known as a fast radio burst—mere minutes be.....»»
Travel chaos as US northeast hit by snowstorm
Millions of people in the northeastern United States were engulfed by snow on Tuesday as a powerful winter storm battered the region causing flight cancellations and closing schools......»»
New evidence changes key ideas about Earth"s climate history
A new study published in Science resolves a long-standing scientific debate, and it stands to completely change the way we think about Earth's climate evolution......»»
Researchers develop economical tool to facilitate identification of disease-causing pathogens
SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim helped a team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin to develop a less expensive way to detect nuclease digestion—one of the critical steps in many nucleic acid sensing applications, such as those u.....»»
San Francisco Waymo arson sparks fresh debate on self-driving cars
A crowd attacked a Waymo robotaxi when it drove toward revelers in San Francisco celebrating the first day of Chinese New Year......»»
Latest OnePlus 11 update is causing camera issues for some users
It appears that the latest update to the OnePlus 11 is causing issues with the phone’s camera where users are running into problems. The post Latest OnePlus 11 update is causing camera issues for some users appeared first on Phandroid. O.....»»
Clear evidence aquifer exploitation is causing serious impacts on the most iconic national park in Spain
A team led by the Doñana Biological Station and the Geological and Mining Institute of the Spanish National Research Council has reviewed more than 70 studies related to groundwater and the conservation status of one of Europe's most iconic wetlands.....»»
Fake grass, real injuries? Dissecting the NFL’s artificial turf debate
Artificial turf has its advantages, but the NFLPA wants it banished from the NFL. Enlarge (credit: iStock/Getty Images) Super Bowl LVIII will be played on a natural grass field in an indoor stadium in Las Vegas on February 11, 2024. H.....»»
A new study makes the case for asteroid strikes setting in motion global glaciation in the distant past
A research team has picked a side in the "Snowball Earth" debate over the possible cause of planet-wide deep freeze events that occurred in the distant past. According to their new study, these so-called "Snowball" Earth periods, in which the planet'.....»»