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.....»»
Sediments reveal the ancient ocean during a mass extinction event
About 183 million years ago, volcanic activity in modern South Africa unleashed an estimated 20,500 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the ocean–atmosphere system over a period of 300 to 500 thousand years. Known as the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic E.....»»
How "sticky" is dense nuclear matter?
Colliding heavy atomic nuclei together creates a fluidlike soup of visible matter's fundamental building blocks, quarks and gluons. This soup has very low viscosity—a measure of its "stickiness," or resistance to flow......»»
Guide to mitigating credential stuffing attacks
We have a collective unaddressed weakness when it comes to basic cybersecurity. Out of the many reports circulating in the news today, many statistics revolve around the number of detected breaches. Why are credentials so sought after? How can we com.....»»
How to control the Nanoleaf Matter Outdoor String Lights
Here's a look at all the ways you can control the Nanoleaf Matter Outdoor String Lights, including with its built-in controller, voice commands, and more......»»
iOS 18: How to use Dark Mode app icons on iPhone
For the first time, iOS 18 comes with the ability to change iPhone app colors natively. Whether you want to use a dark theme all the time or have apps switch automatically, here’s how to use Dark Mode app icons on iPhone with iOS 18. more….....»»
Music industry giants allege mass copyright violation by AI firms
Suno and Udio could face damages of up to $150,000 per song allegedly infringed. Enlarge / Michael Jackson in concert, 1986. Sony Music owns a large portion of publishing rights to Jackson's music. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
OLED laptops are about to get brighter, thinner, and more expensive
LG has just announced that it started the mass production of Tandem OLED panels. The displays could be hugely beneficial in upcoming laptops......»»
Researcher: Culturally diverse teens greatly benefit from social media—banning it would cause harm
There is currently a bipartisan push from state and federal governments to introduce laws in Australia banning young people under 16 from accessing social media platforms. Politicians are citing fears that minors are exposed to harmful or inappropria.....»»
New research challenges black holes as dark matter explanation
The gravitational wave detectors LIGO and Virgo have detected a population of massive black holes whose origin is one of the biggest mysteries in modern astronomy. According to one hypothesis, these objects may have formed in the very early universe.....»»
US military launched a secret anti-vax campaign in the Philippines—here"s why one researcher isn"t surprised
Reuters recently published the bombshell report that in the spring of 2020, the US military began a social media disinformation campaign in the Philippines that aimed to undermine China's influence in the country by casting doubt on the effectiveness.....»»
Do protons decay? The answer might be on the moon
Does proton decay exist and how do we search for it? This is what a recently submitted study to the arXiv preprint server hopes to address as a team of international researchers investigate a concept of using samples from the moon to search for evide.....»»
Why are threat actors faking data breaches?
Earlier this year Europcar discovered a hacker selling info on its 50 million customers on the dark web. The European car rental company immediately launched an investigation, only to discover that the data being sold was completely doctored, possibl.....»»
Scientists explore the vast reservoir of dissolved organic matter in oceans
Few things last very long in the world of the open oceans, it would seem. In the light-filled surface layer, microscopic algae convert carbon dioxide and water into biomass via photosynthesis. Individual cells vanish in a matter of hours or days, ing.....»»
An Apple Vision Pro successor may need to be tethered to an iPhone or Mac
A new report says that a more mass-market and lower-cost version of the Apple Vision Pro headset won't be as much of a stand-alone device as the existing model is.Apple's headset could get a second model as soon as late 2025Apple has been working on.....»»
A black hole of inexplicable mass: JWST observations reveal a mature quasar at cosmic dawn
The James Webb Space Telescope observed a galaxy in a particularly young stage of the universe. Looking back into the past, it became clear that the light from the galaxy called J1120+0641 took almost as long to reach Earth as the universe has taken.....»»
Study suggests pawn loans compound the pain for many
Australia's pawnbroking industry is too lightly regulated, harming vulnerable consumers and leaving them in greater financial distress, according to new research by the University of Melbourne. The work is available in the University of Queensland La.....»»
The "15-minute city" might not be realistic for North America, researchers find
In the "15-minute city," a concept popularized in Europe, everything a resident might need on a daily basis is a short walk or bicycle ride away. A study by Transportation Research at McGill University (TRAM) suggests, however, that this model may no.....»»
No, Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs aren’t being delayed
A new report suggests that Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs are being delayed, but Intel says that's not the case......»»
Festivals can be a powerful force for sustainable lifestyle changes, new research shows
Festivals and mass gatherings can empower and inspire people making lifestyle changes for a sustainable future, according to new research from a vegan festival which suggests the power of these collective experiences may have been underestimated......»»
Anti-trust regulators should consider their options carefully when start-ups are acquired, new study suggests
Promoting a competitive marketplace has been the main focus for regulators concerned with "killer acquisitions"—when big companies swallow small startups to eliminate a potential rival......»»