Saturday Citations: Bronze-Age gender representation, gamma rays, nice bonobos in your neighborhood want to meet you
This week's news roundup includes a Bronze Age discovery that calls into question existing ideas of gender representation from the period. More research confirms that bonobos are actually nice. Plus: Actual good climate news?.....»»
Honor’s New Laptop gets a Lot of Things Right
Meet the MagicBook Art 14. The post Honor’s New Laptop gets a Lot of Things Right appeared first on Phandroid. Honor’s no stranger to making laptops – in fact, the former Huawei sub-brand has produced a pretty solid lineu.....»»
Meet the Honor Watch 5: AMOLED Display, 15-Day Battery, and a Somewhat Familiar Design
A case of design déjà vu? The post Meet the Honor Watch 5: AMOLED Display, 15-Day Battery, and a Somewhat Familiar Design appeared first on Phandroid. IFA 2024 is always a busy time of the year – for a lot of of brands and industry.....»»
Do women candidates have a harder time being elected? A political scientist explains
In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?.....»»
Deals: M2 iPad Air $729, M2 iPad Pro $800 off, 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe stand $75, HomeKit gear, and more
Alongside a series of exciting new gear coming from IFA today, including the new Twelve South charger with Apple Find My and Belkin’s fabric-wrapped Qi2 15W MagSafe Duo, we are also tracking some solid deals. First up, we have a nice $70 drop on.....»»
The HMD Fusion is a new budget phone with one killer feature
The HMD Fusion is the newest Android phone to hit the scene. It has a nice design, solid specs, and can be fully customized with modular accessories......»»
Tackling food insecurity requires more than charity—governments must also act, say researchers
As more households in Canada experience food insecurity, food banks and other organizations are struggling to meet demand for their services. In 2023 alone, around 23% of Canadian households experienced some form of food insecurity. That translates t.....»»
Meet the Nitro Blaze 7, Acer’s New Handheld Gaming PC
Acer has kept mum on the device's pricing and availability at the moment. The post Meet the Nitro Blaze 7, Acer’s New Handheld Gaming PC appeared first on Phandroid. Portable gaming PCs are terrific – they usually come with hig.....»»
Study of cloud movement in the Arctic could provide better understanding of climate change in the region
Special features of the Arctic climate, such as the strong reflection of the sun's rays off the light snow or the low position of the sun, amplify global warming in the Arctic. However, researchers are often faced with the challenge of modeling the u.....»»
Meet the aerospace engineer helping guide Honda Racing Corp. USA"s future
It's a notable time at Honda Racing both in the U.S. and in Japan. Honda will supply engines and partner with Aston Martin's Formula One team starting in 2026......»»
Apple Music in iOS 18: Five new features are coming soon
Apple Music is getting a handful of nice upgrades in iOS 18 this fall. Some will arrive in iOS 18.0 in the coming weeks, and others in the 18.1 update expected in October. There are changes to the app’s organization, to much-improved SharePlay capa.....»»
Scientists present Europe"s new greenhouse gas budget
The goals outlined in the Paris Agreement on climate include limiting climate warming to below 2°C and reaching a global peak of greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. To meet these targets, scientists need comprehensive accounting of the gre.....»»
NASA"s mini BurstCube mission detects its first gamma-ray burst
The shoebox-sized BurstCube satellite has observed its first gamma-ray burst, the most powerful kind of explosion in the universe, according to a recent analysis of observations collected over the last several months......»»
This is probably the new gold titanium iPhone 16 Pro color
When Apple unveils the iPhone 16 Pro on September 9, a gold-colored titanium finish is expected to join the lineup. However, there hasn’t been a clear consensus on what shade of gold we’ll see. Rumors have ranged from third-place bronze to Mic.....»»
Researchers: An overhaul of sex education is needed to combat sexual and gender-based violence in schools across England
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in schools across England is not merely a series of isolated incidents but a deeply rooted systemic issue. This growing problem within school and online environments demands immediate and transformative solutio.....»»
FAA lets SpaceX get back to launches, but Polaris Dawn awaits good weather
SpaceX got the OK to fly again from the Federal Aviation Administration and didn't waste any time knocking out launches from both Florida and California early Saturday, but the crewed Polaris Dawn launch remains on hold because of weather......»»
The Starliner spacecraft has started to emit strange noises
"I don't know what's making it." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is seen docked at the International Space Station on June 13. (credit: NASA) On Saturday NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore noticed some strange noises e.....»»
Saturday Citations: Corn sweat! Nanoplastics! Plus: Massive objects in your area are dragging spacetime
It's the last day of August, which means that in the Northern Hemisphere, tomorrow will be 50 degrees and cloudy; conditions are expected to be hot and humid south of the equator. In science news this week, we reported on nanoplastic contamination, s.....»»
One small Star Wars Outlaws moment gets autism representation right
Star Wars Outlaws contains a robot trope that autistic players may be all too familiar with, but it's handled with grace......»»
Weakening Shanshan rains still disrupting transport in Japan
A powerful typhoon now downgraded to a tropical storm was still disrupting flights and trains in Japan Saturday, with authorities warning of possible landslides caused by heavy rain......»»
NYT Crossword: answers for Saturday, August 31
The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»