Psychologist explains why spite could destroy liberal democracy
As communism imploded in 1989, the American political scientist Francis Fukuyama asked if liberal democracy was "the end of history," being the form all societies were destined to take. The past decades have suggested not. Illiberal democracies and h.....»»
Why the new AirPods Pro 2 are needed for Apple Vision Pro lossless audio
Alongside adding USB-C charging to the AirPods Pro, Apple also updated them to provide lossless audio, and now explains exactly what was needed to achieve that.AirPods ProTo distinguish between the old and new charging cases for the AirPods Pro, you.....»»
Biologist explains why there were so many mosquitoes this year
If you think there were more mosquitoes this year than usual, you're not wrong......»»
First contact could turn out well for humanity
You've heard this story before. An advanced alien race comes to Earth. They offer peace and prosperity, but they hold a dark secret. One that could destroy humanity. That dark secret has varied over the years, from stealing our water, books on culina.....»»
Using a gyroscope to measure variations in Earth"s rotation
A team of scientists has developed a novel way to measure variations in the Earth's rotation. In their paper published in the journal Nature Photonics, the team explains how their new approach works and how well it did when tested. Caterina Cimminell.....»»
The secret world of rhododendrons: A plant more ancient than the Himalayas
If you have a rhododendron in your garden or pass one by on an afternoon walk perhaps you think of it as just a colorful and pretty shrub. You may have heard that they come from the Himalayas, and that they are invasive plants that destroy ecosystems.....»»
Study explains why certain immunotherapies don"t always work as predicted
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iPhone 15’s new USB-C port unlocks robust support for external displays
iPhone 15’s new USB-C port unlocks a number of new features, including the ability to charge other accessories like AirPods and Apple Watch. In a new support document, Apple also explains that iPhone 15’s USB-C port allows you to connect your iPh.....»»
Proud Boys on trial: Does remorse in court signal a change for this far right group? A psychologist reviews the research
When I watched the members of the US far-right group the Proud Boys from afar before and during the Capitol riots of January 6 2021, I thought their name was quite apt. They always seemed proud—arrogant, even—and entitled......»»
Riot Forge explains why Bandle Tale is a perfect fit for its developer
Riot Forge announced Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story and exclusively told Digital Trends why it partnered with the developer of Punch Club for the game......»»
Survey reveals influences of political ideology on consumer food perceptions
Consumers generally remain more optimistic about food prices compared to a year ago. However, individuals self-identified as having liberal political beliefs predict lower food inflation than those who identify as being conservative, according to the.....»»
Q&A: What caused Morocco"s earthquake? A geologist studying the Atlas mountains explains
The epicenter of Morocco's devastating earthquake on 8 September was in the High Atlas Mountains, about 71km south-west of Marrakesh. Moina Spooner, from The Conversation Africa, asked Jesús Galindo-Zaldivar, who has been carrying out research on th.....»»
Synthesis of nanoparticles by microorganisms: Exploring the green power of fungi
They are used as medicines, drug carriers and to combat microbes in hospitals, destroy plant pathogens and reduce the amount of traditional fertilizers used in agriculture—nanoparticles are taking over medicine and the agri-food industry......»»
Musk calling shots on X content explains advertiser exodus, former exec says
Lawsuits won’t end the #StopToxicTwitter pressure campaign on X advertisers. Enlarge (credit: Chesnot / Contributor | Getty Images Europe) Recently, Elon Musk has made it clear that he blames advocates speaking out abo.....»»
What Payday 3’s devs learned from 10 years of success and microtransaction scandals
Payday 3 developer Starbreeze Studios explains how the successes and microtransaction mistakes of Payday 2 helped shape a healthier sequel......»»
Capturing the chemistry of radium-223 for cancer treatment
Scientists need a better understanding of the chemistry of radium to be able to target the isotope radium-223 (Ra-223) to cancer cells. Once delivered, Ra-223 can destroy those cells with alpha particles, a type of radiation......»»
Sifu developer explains why the game’s latest update is its last
The final update for Sifu is upon us, and Sloclap told us why its moving on to its next project......»»
What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data
With record-breaking temperatures across the South, smoke from Canadian wildfires across the North, historic flooding in the Northeast and a powerful hurricane in the Southeast, the summer of 2023 has presented a range of threats to the safety of the.....»»
Microsoft finally explains cause of Azure breach: An engineer’s account was hacked
Other failures along the way included a signing key improperly appearing in a crash dump. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft said the corporate account of one of its engineers was hacked by a highly skilled threat.....»»
Q&A: Professor explains what municipal governments are doing as climate change accelerates
July 2023 was the hottest month globally since humans began keeping records. People all over the U.S. experienced punishingly high temperatures this summer. In Phoenix, there were a record-setting 31 consecutive days with a high temperature of 110°F.....»»
Invasive species a growing and costly threat, key report to find
Invasive species that destroy forests, ravage crops and cause extinctions are a major and growing threat worldwide, a landmark UN-backed assessment is poised to report......»»