Redefining wealth and embracing technological innovation for a more sustainable future
As the global climate crisis intensifies, the demands for innovative and scalable solutions grow increasingly urgent. In a recent article published in Frontiers in Energy, Nobel laureate Dr. Steven Chu, from Stanford University, and Qi Wang of the U......»»
Study shows chimpanzees perform the same complex behaviors that have brought humans success
A new study suggests that the fundamental abilities underlying human language and technological culture may have evolved before humans and apes diverged millions of years ago. The findings were published 5 December 2024 in the journal PeerJ......»»
New research explores social dimension of sustainable diets
New research supported by the Interdisciplinary Research Innovation Fund (RAFINS) at the Friedman School highlights an often overlooked aspect of sustainable diets research: How the production and consumption of food impacts people, communities, and.....»»
Study investigating climate change models suggests impact studies should include high-sensitivity climate models
High-sensitivity climate models should not be excluded when projecting future regional climate impacts because the level of warming measured globally is not always the only good indicator of regional changes, a new study suggests......»»
Hybrid statistical technique for predicting extreme weather events in South Florida
An innovative technique for predicting extreme weather events in South Florida has emerged from researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The innovation specifically addresses the challenges of forecasting extreme heat and heavy rainfall......»»
Past, Present, Future: The state of Apple Intelligence in December 2024
The slow rollout of Apple Intelligence has begun, but not everything is available to everyone as of December 2024. This is where Apple's generative AI push stands, and where it will go in the future.Apple Intelligence is available on newer iPhone mod.....»»
High-Tech, High-End: Must-Have Luxury Tech Gadgets to Gift This Holiday
Luxury are the ultimate way to impress. Combining innovation, practicality, and indulgence, they can also be thoughtful, if not showstopping. This year, we’ve curated an extraordinary selection of luxury tech gadgets and devices that deliver cuttin.....»»
Looking for work? Your mindset could be hampering your search
Searching for a job can be arduous, particularly amid economic and technological change. A significant obstacle many job seekers face lies in their own restrictive beliefs about securing employment. These sometimes unconscious assumptions can hinder.....»»
ChatGPT may show ads to non-paying users in the future
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s popular chatbot, is free to use despite having a paid version with more features. Currently, even the free version is ad-free, but this may change in the future as the company behind the platform aims to increase its profits......»»
Apple considers using Amazon chips to train future Apple Intelligence models
Apple is using chips sourced from Amazon Web Services to handle searches, and it may also use them to pre-train Apple Intelligence AI models.Apple Intelligence features may get trained with Amazon AI chipsIt is common knowledge that large companies l.....»»
Study finds American and Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change
Urban and community planners have a vital role in preparing their cities for climate change. But are the university programs training them for those careers adequately preparing them for climate change in terms of mitigating, adapting to and being re.....»»
Leading the charge: How regenerative business leadership can improve social, environmental, and economic systems
By restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and driving sustainable economic growth, regenerative business practices create long-term value. But these shifts demand more than strategic tweaks; they require visionary leadership capable of steerin.....»»
Apple wants to cram sensors for everything into Apple Vision Pro
We've already got Face ID sensors and a bunch of health sensors in the Apple Watch, but future Apple devices including the Apple Vision Pro will have many more measuring devices, including one for analyzing breathing through your nose. Here's what el.....»»
US plan to protect consumers from data brokers faces dim future under Trump
Wyden: "Unfortunately, it will be up to Trump's CFPB to finalize this proposed rule." The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is trying to rein in data brokers that sell A.....»»
A survey of hundreds of vacationers confirms this ancient wisdom: The journey matters as much as the destination
Americans spent more than US$850 billion on domestic leisure travel in 2023, a sum that looks likely to rise in future years. Whether it's a weekend getaway to a Taylor Swift concert, a long-anticipated holiday visit with family, or a monthlong tour.....»»
Multimodal machine learning model increases accuracy of catalyst screening
Identifying optimal catalyst materials for specific reactions is crucial to advance energy storage technologies and sustainable chemical processes. To screen catalysts, scientists must understand systems' adsorption energy, something that machine lea.....»»
New Apple TV+ series will star Anya Taylor-Joy in her first big show since The Queen’s Gambit
Apple TV+ has announced a new show in the works for future release—it’s called Lucky, and it has some big names behind it including Anya Taylor-Joy. more….....»»
Saudi Arabia bets on tech to make deserts bloom
Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions......»»
Treat AI like a human: Redefining cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Doug Kersten, CISO of Appfire, explains how treating AI like a human can change the way cybersecurity professionals use AI tools. He discusses how this shift encourages a more collaborative approach while acknowle.....»»
Can desalination quench agriculture’s thirst?
Some say it’s a costly pipe dream; others say it’s part of the future. Ralph Loya was pretty sure he was going to lose the corn. His farm had been scorched by El Paso’s hot.....»»
Future iPhones could get multiple Action buttons; iPad and Mac too
An Apple patent has revealed that future iPhones could effectively get multiple Action buttons, as all three buttons on the left side of the phone become user-configurable. The same patent indicates that similar capabilities may come to other Appl.....»»