Pepper’s Scope: What’s Old Is New Again
Sometimes something comes along that really captures your attention, not only because it is cool, but also because it is a clever re-use of things you’ve already considered to be common. Joshua Ellingson’s experiments came up in my twitt.....»»
How analyzing ancient and modern polar bear samples reveals the full scope of global warming
The global climate is changing and the Arctic is warming rapidly. These are objectively true statements that most people have come to accept......»»
Investigatory Powers Act a serious threat to global privacy, says Apple
Apple says that plans to increase the scope and powers of the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act is “a serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy” – not just to British citizens, but to all tech users worldwide. The comp.....»»
Starfield’s file size is massive no matter what platform you’re playing on
We learned the PC and Xbox Series X/S file sizes of Starfield, and it's as big as you'd expect from an RPG with such a staggering scope......»»
Asus just embarrassed everyone with its new gaming keyboard
New gaming keyboards rarely move the needle, but the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 is an enthusiast keyboard that comes with a mainstream price......»»
In win for Google, judge dismisses many claims in DOJ monopoly case
Six claims dismissed ahead of the September trial. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Over the weekend, a US district court judge decided to narrow the scope of the federal government's massive years-lon.....»»
Automakers" charging JV to improve experience, not challenge Tesla scope
The joint venture is another step toward broadening the charging network and gives legacy automakers a bigger stake in charging infrastructure......»»
When it comes to climate change, what motivates us to act?
Comprehending the scope of climate change can feel like trying to connect an ever-expanding set of dots. Disparate indicators, such as rising global temperatures, retreating glaciers and increasingly severe weather events, are frequent reminders that.....»»
Apple again rumored to bid for English Premier League football streaming rights [update]
Update: In an interview with The Daily Mail, Apple SVP Eddy Cue downplayed the suggestion that Apple would bid for British football rights, indicating he is only interested in sports deals with global scope that can apply to a significant majority o.....»»
New study expands the scope of aza-Friedel–Crafts reactions
From life-saving drugs and synthetic polymers to diverse advanced materials, the products containing organic compounds seem endless, thanks in part to regioselectivity, a feature in chemical reactions where a substituent is selectively added to a spe.....»»
How do microbes spread globally? A study clarifies how they travel around the world
A new study published in Current Opinion in Biotechnology compiles the scope of the problem of the global dispersal of harmful microorganisms through the upper layers of the atmosphere......»»
Kia EV6 probed by NHTSA after reports alleging power loss
The agency has opened a preliminary evaluation to assess the scope and severity of the potential safety defect, which could affect nearly 20,000 Kia EV6 electric compact crossovers......»»
Investigating dark matter interactions using optical atomic clocks
Can dark matter interact with photons and influence atomic structure? A case for optical atomic clocks: Two different types of such clocks were compared at the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) within the scope of the Collaborative Research.....»»
This new malware is proving quite popular... and dangerous
A sophisticated stealer has been being tracked since April and cybersecurity analysts are concerned about its scope......»»
Study reveals generation mechanism of radiative effects on novel active optical hyperspectral LiDAR system
Both the geometric and spectral information of the target are available with the hyperspectral light detection and ranging (LiDAR) in a single measurement. This advanced technique extends the scope of imaging spectroscopy to spectral three-dimensiona.....»»
Kubernetes Bill of Materials (KBOM) open-source tool enhances cloud security response to CVEs
Kubernetes Security Operations Center (KSOC) released the first-ever Kubernetes Bill of Materials (KBOM) standard. Available in an open-source CLI tool, this KBOM enables cloud security teams to understand the scope of third-party tooling in their en.....»»
How forgotten Colorado fossils may rewrite part of plant evolutionary history
Botanists and paleontologists, led by researchers from CU Boulder, have identified a fossil chili pepper that may rewrite the geography and evolutionary timeline of the tomato plant family......»»
Threat hunting programs can save organizations from costly security breaches
Cybersecurity threats to organizations are only increasing, not only in number but in scope, according to Team Cymru. The true cost of cyber breaches Proactive threat hunting helps organizations save money by preventing security breaches and reducing.....»»
Researchers propose a new technology-centered focus to study and conserve coral reefs
The scope and scale of threats facing coral reefs demand new ways of approaching the questions that need to be answered in order to ensure the future of reefs worldwide. That's the conclusion of a paper released in print today by a multi-disciplinary.....»»
JellyCar Worlds gets major update with ‘final adventure world,’ Chili Pepper powerup, and custom races
The cult hit JellyCar made its triumphant return at the end of 2022 with JellyCar Worlds on Apple Arcade. Now the game has received a big update that brings the eighth and final adventure world, a new Chili Pepper powerup, the option to create custo.....»»
Grassroots data is vital for reducing deadly bird-window strikes, says study
Much of the progress made in understanding the scope of bird deaths from building and window collisions has come as the result of citizen science, according to a newly published study. But the study also concludes that such grassroots efforts need mo.....»»