Pacific rock samples offer glimpse of active Earth 2.5 billion years ago
In Earth science, small details can help explain massive events. Rita Parai, an assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, uses precision equipment to measure trace lev.....»»
“Forgotten” poem by C.S. Lewis published for the first time
"Mód Þrýþe Ne Wæg" (1935) was among documents sold to the University of Leeds 10 years ago. Enlarge / University of Leeds Literary Archivist Sarah Prescott holds "Mód Þrýþe Ne Wæg," by C.S. Lewis. (credit: © CS Lewis.....»»
Why Honda chose Canada for its $11 billion EV hub
Taking advantage of production subsidies offered by the U.S. may have put the company ahead financially, but Canada’s tax credits came with no uncertainty......»»
Poll: Should Apple offer more colorful iPhone 16 Pro models?
A report earlier this month said that the color-infused back glass used on the non-Pro iPhone 15 models would be extended to the iPhone 16 Pro, and a new Weibo claim implies the same. This would bring new color options to the Pro and Pro Max. Earl.....»»
Beats Solo 4 hands-on: the most iconic Beats headphones just got better
Apple has officially taken the wraps off its new Beats Solo 4 headphones today, the first update in eight years to one of the best-selling Beats products. I’ve been using the Beats Solo 4 for the past week (listening to hours and hours of Taylor.....»»
AI hardware is like trying to invent the iPod after the iPhone
For some reason which utterly eludes me, 2024 seems to be the year of AI hardware. We’ve had the Humane AI Pin, the Rabbit R1, and even former Apple design chief Jony Ive reportedly seeking a billion-dollar bet for his own attempt. Reviews of Hu.....»»
Island raises $175 million at $3 billion valuation
Island announced its $175 million Series D financing. The new funding round brings Island’s valuation to $3 billion, doubling the last valuation from less than a year ago. The round was led by new investor Coatue and existing investor Sequoia Capit.....»»
Apple"s Q2 2024 earnings results may have some drama -- what to expect
Apple's Q2 financial results are being announced on May 2, and it might be rough, compared to the financial victories of the last five years. Here's what to expect, and what the analysts are saying.Apple CEO Tim CookApple will be issuing its second-q.....»»
Researchers suggest that mechanical pressure triggers a key event in HIV infection
It has been more than 40 years since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and scientists still don't fully understand how HIV enters and replicates in human cells, which has hindered the development of treatments......»»
How the plant world shapes the climate cycle
In order to understand the Earth's resilience, researchers at ETH Zurich are modeling climate changes from times long past. And they show that plants are not simply victims of circumstances, but have helped to shape climate conditions on Earth......»»
Triangulation fraud: The costly scam hitting online retailers
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Lemberger, Visa’s SVP, Chief Risk Officer, North America, discusses the severe financial losses resulting from triangulation fraud, estimating monthly losses to range from $660 million to $1 billion among m.....»»
ThreatX provides always-active API security from development to runtime
ThreatX has extended its Runtime API and Application Protection (RAAP) offering to provide always-active API security from development to runtime, spanning vulnerability detection at Dev phase to protection at SecOps phase of the software lifecycle......»»
NASA lays out how SpaceX will refuel Starships in low-Earth orbit
"The fundamental flow mechanism is the pressure delta across the umbilical." Enlarge / Artist's illustration of two Starships docked belly-to-belly in orbit. (credit: SpaceX) Some time next year, NASA believes SpaceX wi.....»»
The best Fallout New Vegas mods
Fallout New Vegas is a fan favorite, but is showing its age. To add some new life to this desert wasteland, check out the best mods the community has to offer......»»
Hubble spots magnificent barred galaxy NGC 2217
The magnificent central bar of NGC 2217 (also known as AM 0619-271) shines bright in the constellation of Canis Major (The Greater Dog), in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Roughly 65 million light-years from Earth, this barre.....»»
Neutron stars could be capturing primordial black holes
The Milky Way has a missing pulsar problem in its core. Astronomers have tried to explain this for years. One of the more interesting ideas comes from a team of astronomers in Europe and invokes dark matter, neutron stars, and primordial black holes.....»»
Laser imaging could offer early detection for at-risk artwork
Look closely at Impressionist paintings in museums compared with photos of them taken 50 years ago, and you might notice something odd: Some are losing their bright yellow hues......»»
Q&A: How to catch a glimpse of a new star about to appear in the night sky
If you peer up at the constellation Corona Borealis—the Northern Crown—over the next several months, you may catch a glimpse: Astronomers predict that sometime this year, a new star will appear in the night sky, growing as bright as the North Sta.....»»
Everything you need to know about Hobbs & Shaw 2
It's been five years since the release of Hobbs & Shaw. Will there be a sequel? Here is everything you need to know about Hobbs & Shaw 2......»»
These Sennheiser true wireless earbuds are 57% off right now
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 true wireless earbuds, which offer active noise cancellation, are on sale from Amazon's Woot for $120, but only for a limited time......»»
AMD’s canceled GPU could have crushed Nvidia
A new leak gave us a glimpse of what could have been AMD's RDNA 4 flagship GPU......»»