Populistist parties use parliamentary instruments differently
Populist parties in national parliaments have a different style of working from their colleagues in other parties. They often vote against Cabinet proposals, but do not ask more questions about Cabinet activities. This is the finding of Leiden resear.....»»
Countdown begins for April"s total solar eclipse. What to know about watch parties and safe viewing
The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse......»»
Humanity’s most distant space probe jeopardized by computer glitch
"It would be the the biggest miracle if we get it back. We certainly haven't given up." Enlarge / An annotated image showing the various parts and instruments of NASA's Voyager spacecraft design. (credit: NASA/Hulton Archive/Gett.....»»
Give peace a chance: The way conflict can be eased, according to social psychology
How to reduce aggression when two parties are at odds? Ph.D. research by psychologist Lennart Reddmann shows that it can help to offer them a peaceful alternative. However, the attacking party benefits the most from such a solution......»»
Ultrathin membranes for uncovering the atomic scale problem in operando conditions
When someone comes up with the word "magnify," it is referring either to making distant objects closer or making small objects bigger on a tangible scale. There is no doubt that the power of magnifying instruments, regardless of the scale and directi.....»»
What it takes to build a next-generation observatory
From rats to snow, building massive scientific instruments in harsh environments requires money, brilliant engineering, and good old-fashioned human sweat......»»
App Store changes coming in iOS 17.4 to the EU don"t blow the walls off of the garden
There are three major limitations on Apple's App Store concessions in the European Union that limit what third parties can offer for App Stores, and what consumers can load. Here's what they are.Before Apple announced its plans to adhere to the Europ.....»»
Astronomers analyze masses, orbital properties and atmospheric features of six exoplanets
A recently discovered solar system with six confirmed exoplanets and a possible seventh is boosting astronomers' knowledge of planet formation and evolution. Relying on a globe-spanning arsenal of observatories and instruments, a team led by research.....»»
Single-city climate conventions damaging carbon emissions pledges, says study
Holding Conference(s) of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP) across multiple continents simultaneously should become the norm to dramatically lower carbon emissions from attendee travel, researchers have argued......»»
As another cyclone heads for Queensland, residents must be ready for torrential rain and floods
We've long known cyclones are heat engines, fueled by hot water. They also pump heat from the hot tropics into cooler areas. But they're starting to behave differently. As the world heats up, the atmosphere can hold more moisture. When cyclones form,.....»»
Apple Music enhances music parties with collaborative playlists
Apple Music's latest feature, collaborative playlists, is a game-changer in how music lovers share and experience songs. The company released a video on how to use it.Apple Music listeners can collaborate in playlistsApple has steadily enhanced its A.....»»
Convicted murderer, filesystem creator writes of regrets to Linux list
"The man I am now would do things very differently," Reiser says in long letter. Enlarge / A portion of the cover letter attached to Hans Reiser's response to Fredrick Brennan's prompt about his filesystem's obsolescence. (credit.....»»
Apple and a very few third parties unveil first Vision Pro accessories
Alongside the release of Apple Vision Pro, Apple and third-party manufacturers have revealed a small number of accessories.Apple's Vision Pro travel caseApple Vision Pro pre-orders have begun — although shipping dates are already slipping back —.....»»
Apple will allow third-parties in the EU access to the iPhone NFC chip
Apple has announced plans to open up its onboard iPhone NFC technology to third-party mobile payment providers, allowing them to offer their services across the EU.Apple's iPhone NFC to open to third-party devs post EU probeSince the launch of Apple.....»»
Sustainable practices could save Mexico"s blue agave, tequila and bats
Many associate tequila with lime wedges, salt and parties. But the popular drink also has a negative impact on biodiversity, both on the blue agave from which it is made and, perhaps more unexpectedly, on bats. Both are threatened by one-sided cultiv.....»»
Non-sectarian parties improve democracy and social stability, study says
Non-sectarian political parties help to make divided societies more stable and improve the quality of the democratic process, a new study says......»»
Ghana is behind the curve on climate change laws: Expert suggests way to get corporations on board
Ghana has introduced some climate change policies and general environmental regulations but has yet to pass a Climate Change Act. This leaves the country without effective legal and regulatory instruments for addressing climate change. Climate change.....»»
Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds
Climate change is reshaping forests differently across the United States, according to a new analysis of U.S. Forest Service data. With rising temperatures, escalating droughts, wildfires, and disease outbreaks taking a toll on trees, researchers war.....»»
Fighting superbugs with medical nanomachines
Instruments smaller than a human hair are being designed to eradicate antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fight cancer......»»
Navajo objection to flying human ashes to the Moon won’t delay launch
"They’re not going to remove the human remains and keep them here on Earth." Enlarge / The Moon sets over sandstone formations on the Navajo Nation. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images) Science instruments aren't the onl.....»»
Apple gets backlash from India after uncovering hacks on journalists
India is targeting Apple with investigations and governmental pressure after the company revealed the country's use of Pegasus spyware against journalists and opposition parties.India mad about Apple disclosureIn October, Apple alerted independent jo.....»»