PGP Turns 30
prz writes: PGP just hit its 30th birthday. Before 1991, the average person had essentially no tools to communicate securely over long distances. That changed with PGP, which sparked the Crypto Wars of the 1990s. "Here we are, three decades later, an.....»»
Male southern elephant seals are picky eaters, study suggests
As one of the top predators roaming Antarctica, the sizeable southern elephant seal has its fair selection of the menu. But it turns out they don't just want to eat anything and everything......»»
Roku TV turns 10, celebrates with new Pro Series mini-LED sets
As Roku TV enters its second decade of existence, it's adding a new trio of Pro Series televisions to its smart TV lineup......»»
Novel switch turns genes on/off on cue, a promising step toward safer gene therapy
Just like a doctor adjusts the dose of a medication to the patient's needs, the expression of therapeutic genes, those modified in a person to treat or cure a disease via gene therapy, also needs to be maintained within a therapeutic window. Staying.....»»
This Chromebook turns into a tablet, and it’s on sale for $290
If you're looking for an excellent Chromebook, Lenovo's Chromebook Duet 3 is on sale for just $290......»»
AirPods Max 2 and new Apple AirPods: Here’s when to expect them
Apple released the new AirPods 3 in 2022 and refreshed the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C in 2023. Now, attention turns to AirPods Max 2. … The post AirPods Max 2 and new Apple AirPods: Here’s when to expect them appeared first on BGR......»»
FDA would like to stop finding Viagra in supplements sold on Amazon
“Big Guys Male Energy Supplement” turns out to be a vehicle for prescription drugs. Enlarge (credit: Viaframe) If you were to search for a product called “Mens Maximum Energy Supplement" on Amazon, you'd be bombard.....»»
SpaceX loses record-setting rocket booster, but not in the way you think
It turns out that for SpaceX, landing a rocket booster upright on a droneship in the ocean upright is the easy part. It’s getting it back to land that’s tricky......»»
New study explores amino acid that turns into gel in water
Hydrogels, ubiquitous materials in our daily lives, are the focus of scientific research published in Chemistry—A European Journal. Conducted by the SupraBioNanoLab at the Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering Giulio Natta at.....»»
What turns a fungal scavenger into a killer?
Beware the sticky, tricky genetic weapons of a fungal carnivore. Enlarge / The fungus' favorite food. (credit: Bishwo Adhikari, Brigham Young University) Some of the scariest monsters are microscopic. The carnivorous fun.....»»
Study provides insights into diets of early primates
Turns out our love of sweet food goes back—way back—to our early primate ancestors, a University of Otago-led study has found......»»
Hands-on: Kernel is an iPhone app designed to manage streaming service chaos
If you are anything like me, you might have upwards of five to ten different streaming services, which has made it a daunting task to find what content you finally want to watch. Not only that, but streaming services are constantly taking turns with.....»»
FDA approves first CRISPR therapy—here’s how it works against sickle cell
The landmark treatment turns on another blood protein that prevents sickling. Enlarge / This digitally colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) revealed some of the comparative ultrastructural morphology between normal red b.....»»
It turns out, this plant fossil is really a baby turtle fossil
From the 1950s to the 1970s, a Colombian priest named Padre Gustavo Huertas collected rocks and fossils near a town called Villa de Levya. Two of the specimens he found were small, round rocks patterned with lines that looked like leaves; he classifi.....»»
Meta’s new AI image generator was trained on 1.1 billion Instagram and Facebook photos
"Imagine with Meta AI" turns prompts into images, trained using public Facebook data. Enlarge / Three images generated by "Imagine with Meta AI" using the Emu AI model. (credit: Meta | Benj Edwards) On Wednesday, Meta re.....»»
Study: Why a spritz of water before grinding coffee yields less waste, tastier espresso
"It turns out you can’t cut corners if you want to achieve excellence.” Researchers demonstrate how adding a splash of water reduces static electricity when grinding coffee. Credit: University of Oregon.....»»
Researcher turns switchgrass into bioplastics
Plastic, made in the traditional petroleum-based method, has served its purpose. The near-perfect packaging material has been instrumental in transforming the world's food supply and can be found in nearly every sector of daily life......»»
Avatar: Frontiers of Panadora review: Na’vi adventure doesn’t practice what it preaches
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora turns James Cameron's film into a beautiful, messy open-world game filled with mixed messages......»»
Bethesda turns Skyrim into a mod platform with new Creations feature
Skyrim just got a surprise update, as Bethesda has launched a new modding program for its most beloved game......»»
Volunteer divers guard Oman"s "unique" coral reefs
On a sailing boat anchored off Oman's pristine Daymaniyat Islands, volunteer divers pull on wetsuits, check their scuba tanks and then take turns plunging into the clear turquoise water......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Leviton delivers a Matter-enabled outdoor smart plug in preparation for Christmas decorations
As summer turns to fall, I am already starting to see retail stores slowly bring out some Christmas items, and there’s one thing that you need to have ready to go ahead of time – an outdoor smart plug. For outdoor Christmas decorations, Christmas.....»»