Researchers develop new software for designing sustainable cities
New technology could help cities around the world improve people's lives while saving billions of dollars. The free, open-source software developed by the Stanford Natural Capital Project creates maps to visualize the links between nature and human w.....»»
New Apple TV Update is Out, Here’s What’s New
Apple’s released a new Apple TV update and we’ll fill you in on what’s new and we’ll show you how to upgrade your device with the new software. Earlier this week, Apple pulled its tvOS 17.5 update out of beta and released it t.....»»
VMware Fusion Pro 13 goes free for personal use, here’s how to get it
Popular virtualization software VMware Fusion Pro is out with a neat update today – free licenses for anyone who wants to download it for personal use. Here are all the details and how to get it for your Mac. more….....»»
Making iPadOS finally live up to the iPad’s overachieving hardware
Every time a new iPad Pro is released, the reviews repeat the same narrative: powerful hardware, hamstrung software. The M4 reviews have been no exception. This gap isn’t because of a lack of effort on Apple’s part. The company has continually.....»»
iOS 17.6, iOS 17.7 & iOS 18: What’s Coming Next for iPhone
With lots of new software on the way, we felt it would be prudent to put together an iOS release timeline for iPhone users. Apple’s been busy in the months since iOS 17’s initial release back in September. The company’s released sev.....»»
iOS 16.7.9, iOS 16.8 & More: What’s Next for iOS 16
If you own an iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus, you might be wondering what’s next in terms of iOS 16 software updates. Well, we’ve got you covered as today we’ll take a look at what owners of these devices can expect in 2024 an.....»»
iPadOS 16.7.8 Released for iPad
Apple’s pushed a new iPadOS 16.7.8 software update to iPad models stuck on iPadOS 16. Last week, iPadOS 16.7.8 entered beta testing. This week, after a very short stint in the company’s beta program, the company released the final version.....»»
iPadOS 17.5 Released, Here’s Why Most iPad Users Should Update
Apple’s released its iPadOS 17.5 update for iPad and owners of compatible iPad models should install the software in the near future. iPadOS 17.5 is the newest software upgrade for iPad’s compatible with iPadOS 17. It carries build number.....»»
Researchers identify nutrient enrichment driven by canopy rainfall redistribution
Precipitation deeply couples with nutrient cycling through its interactions with atmospheric deposition and canopy interception, which alters its own chemical properties. Throughfall and stemflow carry numerous elements into the soil, not only affect.....»»
Study shows how avocado pruning residues can be used produce more sustainable food packaging
Although plastic allows food to be packaged safely and hygienically, its extensive use constitutes a significant environmental challenge due to its limited recyclability and short shelf life. Thus, industry and the scientific community have been look.....»»
Soy biodiesel byproduct could enhance 3D printing industry
In a development that could advance the 3D printing industry, researchers at the University of Louisville have discovered a way to transform a significant waste output from soy biodiesel plants into a valuable resource......»»
Scientists develop an affordable sensor for lead contamination
Engineers at MIT, Nanytang Technological University, and several companies have developed a compact and inexpensive technology for detecting and measuring lead concentrations in water, potentially enabling a significant advance in tackling this persi.....»»
Study uncovers technologies that could unveil energy-efficient information processing and sophisticated data security
Advanced information processing technologies offer greener telecommunications and strong data security for millions, a study led by University of Maryland (UMD) researchers revealed......»»
Reducing distrust in social media is not straightforward, computer scientists warn
Are anti-misinformation interventions on social media working as intended? It depends, according to a new study led by William & Mary researchers and published in the Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '24)......»»
Young whale"s journey highlights threats facing ocean animals
A young whale's journey across the Mediterranean highlights the many threats facing ocean animals, researchers say......»»
Researchers elucidate ultrafast laser-induced solid-to-overdense-plasma transitions
The interaction of solids with high-intensity ultra-short laser pulses has enabled major technological breakthroughs over the past half-century. On the one hand, laser ablation of solids offers micromachining and miniaturization of elements in medica.....»»
How scientific conference attendees can reduce their carbon footprint
Climate researchers often emphasize the fact that reducing carbon emissions is in everyone's best interest, and should involve all of us. But how good are they at minimizing their own carbon footprint?.....»»
Researchers develop increasingly sustainable methods for dissolving gold, silver and copper from recycled materials
Waste from computers and cell phones, solar panels and other discarded electronics are becoming an important source of noble metals alongside mining. Researchers at the University of Helsinki have developed sustainable dissolution methods for noble m.....»»
2023 was the hottest summer in 2,000 years, study finds
Researchers have found that 2023 was the hottest summer in the Northern Hemisphere in the past 2,000 years, almost 4°C warmer than the coldest summer during the same period......»»
New optical tweezers can trap large and irregularly shaped particles
Researchers have developed new optical tweezers that can stably trap particles that are large—about 0.1 mm—and irregularly shaped. While conventional optical tweezers use highly focused laser beams to trap micro- or nano-scale rod shaped or spher.....»»
New iPad Pro display struggles to display some shades of blue
The OLED screen is the headline feature of the shiny new iPad Pro, but it seems that a little more software tweaking may be needed. Testing by one reviewer found that the device struggles to display certain shades of blue. Specifically, HDR highli.....»»