Short term outlook for emperor penguins may not be as dire as predicted
A team of environmental scientists from France, Tasmania, Canada, the U.S. and Australia has found evidence suggesting that emperor penguins may be more adaptable to a changing climate than previously thought. In their study, reported in the journal.....»»
Findings reveal the unique characteristics of short-chain branched polymers
A research team affiliated with UNIST has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the properties of short-chain branched (SCB) polymers. The findings have far-reaching implications for various industrial applications, as SCB polymers can exh.....»»
Apple"s iPhone shipments are still getting squeezed in China by rising rivals
Apple's fortunes in China may be getting worse in the short term, with iPhone shipments for the second quarter reportedly down year-on-year as local rivals increase competition.Apple's Head of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, in Apple Sanlitun, BeijingApple.....»»
People with disability know bodies can be funny—so it"s OK that you"re laughing at the Paralympics TikTok account
Our bodies are delightfully ridiculous. When God created humanity, they knew our short lives would be full of pain, hardship and horror. So they created our bodies absurdly—clumsy, squidgy and bouncy, messy and noisy, with weird dangling protuberan.....»»
Android switchers boost iPhone Sales -- but not for the iPhone 15
Over the years, Apple has benefited greatly from Android users switching to iPhones. The models that the switchers are picking now is a short-term strategic challenge for Apple, but a long-term gain.Android switchers boost iPhone Sales — but not fo.....»»
Another prison term in multimillion dollar ‘Ponzi-like" car export scheme
A top conspirator in a fraud and money-laundering scheme was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $3.5 million in restitution for his role in defrauding franchised dealerships and vehicle brokers......»»
Streaming with more diversity? Study compares representation of minorities in broadcasting vs. streaming services
The representation of women, ethnic minorities, seniors and sexual minorities on streaming services and mainstream broadcasters falls short. This is shown in research conducted by communication scientist Serena Daalmans of Radboud University. "Progre.....»»
Researchers develop novel procedure for isolating primary mouse hepatocytes with holographic acoustic tweezers
Recently, a research team established a comprehensive procedure for isolating primary mouse hepatocytes and maintaining them in long-term culture with significant amplification in a two-dimensional (2D) environment. The team was led by Prof. Li Fei a.....»»
The first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B
"Open source AI is the path forward," says Mark Zuckerberg, misusing the term. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) In the AI world, there's a buzz in the air about a new AI language model released Tuesday by Me.....»»
Protect the child, save the adult: An opportunity to cut Australia"s welfare costs by nearly 40%
New research from the University of South Australia shows that people who have suffered child abuse or neglect are three times more likely to access government income support payments in early adulthood, underlining the costly and long-term effects o.....»»
Scientists add the human element to long-term flood predictions
To better predict long-term flooding risk, scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a 3D modeling framework that captures the complex dynamics of water as it flows across the landscape. The framework seeks to p.....»»
AI may be able to predict droughts a year in advance
Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from Sber have proposed deep learning models that predict droughts using climate data. Long-term forecasts of this kind are sought by agricultural producers planning their operations, as well as by insurance.....»»
iPhone 15 struggles in sales but older models pick up the slack
The latest iPhone models are falling short of expectations, with sales of the iPhone 15 lineup significantly lagging behind previous releases according to research data.iPhone 15 struggles in sales but older models pick up the slackConsumer Intellige.....»»
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn review: a Soulslike with a small spark
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn offers some creative twists on the Soulslike genre, but its best features stop short of greatness......»»
Chlorinated flame retardants found to affect avian embryonic development
Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) were listed under the category of globally controlled persistent organic pollutants (POPs) by the Stockholm Convention in 2017. However, SCCPs toxicity, particularly its developmental toxicity in avian embryo.....»»
Prime members can buy a gaming chair for shorter people under $200
This gaming chair for short people have a low price today... if you're a Prime Member. Get it for under $200......»»
EVs cost less long term than ICE vehicles in most states
Despite high sticker prices, EVs had a cost advantage over gasoline counterparts in 48 states, according to J.D. Power. Here's why......»»
How climate change is altering the Earth"s rotation
For the first time, researchers at ETH Zurich have been able to fully explain the various causes of long-term polar motion in the most comprehensive modeling to date, using AI methods. Their model and their observations show that climate change and g.....»»
Webb investigates eternal sunrises, sunsets on distant world
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have finally confirmed what models have previously predicted: An exoplanet has differences between its eternal morning and eternal evening atmosphere. WASP-39 b, a giant planet with a diameter 1.3 time.....»»
Greece fears water shortages after warmest winter ever
After Greece's warmest winter and earliest heat wave on record, authorities are sounding the alarm over the risk of dire water shortages in the heat of the Mediterranean summer......»»
Best external SSD for Mac in 2024
If you're short on storage in your MacBook Pro, you should add more capacity by buying one of these portable external SSDs.Best external SSD - Samsung T9 SSD attached to a MacBook ProMac users frequently discover that the amount of extra storage capa.....»»