Physicists strike gold, solving 50-year lightning mystery
The chances of being struck by lightning are less than one in a million, but those odds shortened considerably this month when more than 4.2 million lightning strikes were recorded in every Australian state and territory over the weekend of 12-13 Nov.....»»
Dark matter hunting telescope Euclid has a problem with its guidance system
The Euclid space telescope, launched in July this year to investigate the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, has run into issues during commissioning......»»
NYT Connections today: answers and hints for Saturday, September 30
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
World"s biggest bat colony gathers in Zambia every year. Researchers used artificial intelligence to count them
Everybody who visits Kasanka National Park in Zambia during "bat season" agrees that the evening emergence of African straw-colored fruit bats from their roost site is one of the wildlife wonders of the world. The bats (Eidolon helvum) arrive at Kasa.....»»
Best iPhone 15 cases now available for purchase [Updated: iMac G3 models, more]
Our 2023 roundup of the best iPhone 15 cases is now ready to go for Apple’s latest handsets. This year’s list of the best iPhone 15 cases is headlined by Apple’s latest collection for folks who love the brand’s in-house covers, including the.....»»
The best handheld gaming PCs you can buy
We've seen a surge in new handheld gaming PCs over the past year, but which should you buy? We've rounded up the best handheld gaming PCs......»»
Report: Apple considers huge bid for global Formula 1 streaming rights
According to a report in the latest issue of the Business F1 magazine, Apple is eyeing Formula 1 as its next big sports investment. The company is reportedly considering an offer worth about $2 billion per year, which would eventually make Apple the.....»»
Apple considers $2B Apple TV+ streaming rights grab for Formula 1
Apple is mulling over another potential sporting deal for Apple TV+, with claims it is thinking about offering $2 billion per year for the exclusive streaming rights to Formula 1 coverage.[via Pexels/Rezk Assaf]Apple already offers a number services.....»»
Striking rare gold: Researchers unveil new material infused with gold in an exotic chemical state
For the first time, Stanford researchers have found a way to create and stabilize an extremely rare form of gold that has lost two negatively charged electrons, denoted Au2+. The material stabilizing this elusive version of the valued element is a ha.....»»
As the strike expands, UAW and Detroit 3 insults intensify
Ford's CEO accused the union of holding the Detroit 3 hostage over unaffordable demands, as the UAW ordered 7,000 more workers onto picket lines......»»
GM CEO Mary Barra criticizes UAW strike expansion
GM CEO Mary Barra criticized the UAW's strike expansion, saying it is clear there is no real intent to get to an agreement......»»
Malicious ads creep into Bing Chat responses
Users of Bing Chat, the GPT-4-powered search engine Microsoft introduced earlier this year, are being targeted with ads leading to malware. According to Malwarebytes researchers, searching for Advanced IP Scanner (network-scanning software) or MyCase.....»»
Ford says UAW holding talks hostage
About 7,000 workers at a GM plant in Lansing, Mich., and Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant are joining the strike Friday. They build the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator......»»
European countries smash September temperature records
Austria, France, Germany, Poland and Switzerland announced their hottest Septembers on record on Friday, in a year expected to be the warmest in human history as climate change accelerates......»»
Is California"s wildfire season finally over? Don"t bet on it, experts say
California has entered fall amid notably moist conditions that have left some wondering whether this year's fire season has officially fizzled......»»
NYT Connections today: answers and hints for Friday, September 29
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
UAW poised to expand Detroit 3 strike
UAW President Shawn Fain, in a video address Friday, said the union will walk out at Ford's assembly plant in Chicago that builds the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, and a GM factory near Lansing, Mich., where the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Encl.....»»
Australia may swelter, but researchers predict blue whales will get some relief
While Australia is forecast to swelter under El Niño climate conditions this year, Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers say it's good news for blue whales after they suffered through three consecutive years of difficult La Niña conditions......»»
Google Podcasts set to be Discontinued Next Year
YouTube says that it will continue taking user feedback for the migration process. The post Google Podcasts set to be Discontinued Next Year appeared first on Phandroid. It’s become somewhat “meme-worthy” at this point, b.....»»
Economists weigh in on UAW strike Q4 impact
The U.S. has avoided a recession thus far in 2023, thanks to consumer resiliency and a strong job market. However, industry economists are watching to see whether the UAW strike and other events will detract from growth — and how wholesale used-car.....»»
Physicists coax superconductivity and more from quasicrystals
In research that could jumpstart interest into an enigmatic class of materials known as quasicrystals, MIT scientists and colleagues have discovered a relatively simple, flexible way to create new atomically thin versions that can be tuned for import.....»»