Researchers discover new insights hiding above a 60-year-old fire
Microbes are vital to maintaining healthy, fertile soil, which, in turn, is vital to the overall health of ecosystems. But what happens to these microbes when humans cause long-term damage to the environment?.....»»
Lab work digs into gullies seen on giant asteroid Vesta by NASA"s Dawn
Pocked with craters, the surfaces of many celestial bodies in our solar system provide clear evidence of a 4.6-billion-year battering by meteoroids and other space debris. But on some worlds, including the giant asteroid Vesta that NASA's Dawn missio.....»»
Archaeological study documents rare Christian tattoo in medieval Nubia
Recently, a team of researchers published their study on a medieval Nubian tattoo in Antiquity. The researchers conducted a post-excavation analysis on individuals who had been interred at the Ghazali Monastery Cemetery (Sudan). One of these individu.....»»
This is the worst smartphone camera I used in 2024, and it’s not even close
Choosing the best camera phone of 2024 was easy, but what about the worst camera phone of the year? There are some strong contenders, but only one winner......»»
Time to plan for the NCAA Playoffs Bowl Games, where will you watch?
This is our recommendation for streaming bowl games this year, including the playoffs......»»
Starlink connectivity on iPhone is almost here, beta registration now open
Earlier this week, T-Mobile announced that you can now register to beta test Starlink connectivity on your mobile phone, with actual testing expected to begin early next year – roughly two years after the initial announcement. more….....»»
Report: Every iPhone model will be able to update to iOS 19, but some iPads left behind
Thanks to a usually-reliable tip off from iPhoneSoft, we may already know device compatibility for Apple’s next major operating system updates coming next year. The report says that every iPhone model that currently supports iOS 18 will also sup.....»»
Exploring an undersea terrain sculpted by glaciers and volcanoes
Researchers found a fossilized seascape while studying the impact of a volcanic eruption. On May 2, 2008, the Chaitén volcano in Chile awoke with unexpected fury after more than.....»»
iPhone 17 Pro: Seven new features are coming next year
Next year is set to be big for the iPhone, with a compelling new iPhone SE 4 in the spring and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air in the fall. But what about Apple’s flagship Pro models? Here are seven new features coming to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.....»»
Man who claims he invented bitcoin faces prison after filing $1.1 trillion suit
UK judge issues 1-year suspended prison sentence as Wright hides in Asia. Craig Wright, the man who claims he invented bitcoin and has been filing lawsuits asserting intellectual.....»»
12 Days of OpenAI ends with a new model for the new year
OpenAI announced o3 and o3-mini AI models......»»
Only 15% of Steam users have played games released in 2024, but why?
Steam's end-of-the-year review reveals that 15% of users' total playtime was devoted to games released in 2024......»»
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (December 20-22)
Ring in the penultimate weekend of the year with these three great Hulu movies: a horror story, a classic Christmas flick, and a soaring musical......»»
Neutrality has played a pivotal, but under-examined, role in international relations, new research shows
Researchers have developed a new way of understanding international relations by analyzing almost 200 years of alliances, hostilities and neutrality between countries......»»
Researchers take "significant leap forward" with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer
Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer—a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes. The study, published in Science Advances, detai.....»»
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the perfect stocking stuffer, and it’s on sale
Make any TV a smart TV with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, your gateway to the streaming world. Get it for just $28 today on Amazon or at Best Buy......»»
New AA-powered AirTag case promises 10-year lifespan
Aluminum AirTag case replaces coin cell with 2 AA Lithium batteries for extended lifespan. On Wednesday, a startup announced TimeCapsule, a new $20 battery case purported to exten.....»»
Volunteers should not become friends with patients, say Norwegian researchers
When a volunteer supports a patient, a special and often rather unequal relationship can develop between the helper and the person receiving the help. Researchers have now investigated this relationship and offer guidance on finding the right balance.....»»
Avalanches, icy explosions and dunes: NASA is tracking New Year on Mars
Instead of a winter wonderland, the Red Planet's northern hemisphere goes through an active—even explosive—spring thaw. While New Year's Eve is around the corner here on Earth, Mars scientists are ahead of the game: The Red Planet completed a tri.....»»
A new leak teases how thin the Galaxy S25 Slim will be — and it’s impressive
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim isn't due to release until sometime next year, but this latest tip puts it at less than 7mm thick......»»
Shedding light on snow"s crucial role in Earth"s climate system
EU researchers are braving extreme Arctic conditions to shed light on snow's crucial role in Earth's climate system......»»