Researcher documents what happened during the first attempt at a gravitational-wave observatory in Europe
First predicted in Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravitational waves are tiny ripples in spacetime generated by titanic and powerful cosmic events. The great physicist believed that no equipment would ever be sensitive to detect these fain.....»»
I used an iPad as my main camera, and what happened amazed me
I used the iPad Air (2024) as my main camera, but little did I know it would make me question how good the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera is......»»
A wave of new handhelds is arriving at the worst possible time
We just saw a frenzy of new handheld gaming PCs at Computex, but they're showing up at the worst possible time......»»
Report: New “Apple Intelligence” AI features will be opt-in by default
Apple reportedly plans to announce its first big wave of AI features at WWDC. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on Monday, and per usual, the company is expected to detail most of.....»»
First ever report of two ancient ape species cohabiting in Miocene Europe 11 million years ago
Ancient apes in Germany co-existed by partitioning resources in their environment, according to a study published June 7, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Madelaine Böhme of Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany and David R. Beg.....»»
Early heat wave breaks records in western US
Scorching temperatures broke early summer records in the western United States, before the region's first major heat wave of the year eased slightly Friday......»»
Researcher suggests that gravity can exist without mass, mitigating the need for hypothetical dark matter
Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter that is implied by gravitational effects that can't be explained by general relativity unless more matter is present in the universe than can be seen. It remains virtually as mysterious as it was nearly a.....»»
What"s the status of California"s drought as heat wave, wildfires sweep state?
As California's remaining dry spots shrink, weather experts warn that sweltering heat could slow progress......»»
Computer model demonstrates desire for social proximity improves flight routes among pigeons
A new study conducted by Dr. Edwin Dalmaijer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Bristol, UK, looked at the social influences on pigeon flight routes. Comparing the flight patterns of pairs of pigeons to a computer model, the researcher.....»»
Extreme early-summer heat wave peaks in western US
An extreme early-summer heat wave was expected to peak Thursday across much of the western United States, where millions were scrambling to cope with the sudden sharp rise in temperatures......»»
New instrument to search for signs of life on other planets
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has signed an agreement for the design and construction of ANDES, the ArmazoNes high Dispersion Echelle Spectrograph......»»
Research suggests AI could help teach ethics
Artificial intelligence brings with it a host of ethical questions. A researcher at The University of Alabama explored whether AI can be harnessed to teach students how to navigate those very questions, among others......»»
Study suggests marine cyanobacteria communicate via membrane nanotubes
Three years ago, María del Carmen Muñoz, a researcher at the University of Cordoba, was peering into an electron microscope to study the vesicles of marine cyanobacteria and found, almost accidentally, something she did not expect: structures that,.....»»
Court Denies Filmmakers’ Renewed Attempt to Get Redditors’ IP Addresses
Reddit is not required to hand over to filmmakers the IP-addresses of several Redditors who made piracy-related comments. A California federal court denied the filmmakers' request for a 'de novo' review, after turning down their initial request in Fe.....»»
‘The Stakes Are Incredibly High.’ Two Former OpenAI Employees On the Need for Whistleblower Protections
'The stakes are incredibly high' This could be a costly interview for William Saunders. The former safety researcher resigned from OpenAI in February, and—like many other departing employees—signed a non-disparagement ag.....»»
The Researcher Trying to Glimpse the Future of AI
Jaime Sevilla, a 28-year-old Spanish researcher, is on a mission to bring data-driven rigor to predictions on AI. Imagine if the world’s response to climate change relied solely on speculative predictions from pundits and CEOs.....»»
New Macs and iPads have a secret component Apple won’t talk about
In the age of YouTube tear-downs, it’s not often that Apple is able to hide a component of its devices from users who go searching for info. However, that’s exactly what has happened with the latest M3 Mac models and M4 iPad Pros…until today......»»
Photos: Infosecurity Europe 2024
Infosecurity Europe is taking place at ExCel London from 4-6 June 2024. Help Net Security is on-site. This gallery takes you inside the event. The featured vendors are: Plainsea, Qualys, Akamai, Microsoft, Bridewell, Adaptive Shield, Jamf. The post P.....»»
Countdown begins for third try launching Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been in prelaunch quarantine for six weeks. Enlarge / Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, wearing their Boeing spacesuits, leave NASA's crew quarters during a launch attempt.....»»
Europe"s long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket set for July 9 launch
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket, a crucial project for the continent's space ambitions, is due to lift off on July 9 following years of delays, the European Space Agency said Wednesday......»»
Take three for Boeing Starliner crewed launch attempt
Boeing will be hoping the third time's a charm on Wednesday as they try once more to launch astronauts aboard a Starliner capsule bound for the International Space Station......»»