SiFive unveils two new high-performance RISC-V processors
SiFive, a RISC-V processor design firm, unveiled two new chip designs aimed at bringing a high-performance computing solution. SiFive, a RISC-V processor design firm, unveiled two new chip designs aimed at bringing a high-performance computing so.....»»
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.....»»
"Dancing" raisins: A simple kitchen experiment reveals how objects can extract energy from their environment
Scientific discovery doesn't always require a high-tech laboratory or a hefty budget. Many people have a first-rate lab right in their own homes—their kitchen......»»
How to undervolt a GPU: The ultimate guide to undervolting
Undervolting a GPU is a process that may lower the temperatures of your graphics card while maintaining performance. Check our guide to learn how to do it......»»
Beethoven likely didn’t die from lead poisoning, new hair analysis reveals
There was also mercury and arsenic but none of the toxins likely caused composer's death. Enlarge / Portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler, 1820. Toxocology analysis of the composer's locks of hair showed high levels of lea.....»»
Raw-milk fans plan to drink up as experts warn of high levels of H5N1 virus
Raw milk fans called warnings "fear mongering," despite 52% fatality rate in humans. Enlarge / A glass of fresh raw milk in the hand of a farmer. (credit: Getty | Pierre Crom) To drink raw milk at any time is to flirt wi.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Monterey 12.7.5 & 11 Reasons You Should
Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.7.5 update could have a huge impact on your Mac’s performance. While many users should install the software today, others might be better off waiting. macOS Monterey 12.7.5 is a small maintenance release and it brings im.....»»
Raw milk fans plan to drink up as experts warn of high levels of H5N1 virus
Raw milk fans called warnings "fear mongering," despite 52% fatality rate in humans. Enlarge / A glass of fresh raw milk in the hand of a farmer. (credit: Getty | Pierre Crom) To drink raw milk at any time is to flirt wi.....»»
Brazil"s flooded south paralyzed as waters remain high
Brazil's flooded south remained paralyzed Monday, with schools and health centers shut and streets cut off as overflowing rivers showed no sign of receding after torrential rains in a disaster that has left 147 dead......»»
Self-assembled Na-doped zinc oxide for the detection of lung cancer biomarker VOCs at low concentrations
Developing high-performance gas sensors for the detection of lung cancer markers at low concentrations is a crucial step towards achieving early lung cancer monitoring through breath tests. Metal oxide semiconductors (MOS) have long been sensitive to.....»»
Meta unveils travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights like Vision Pro
Update: Three weeks later, Meta has announced the feature alongside a new partnership with an airline. Original coverage from April 18 below… Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess A.....»»
New iPad Pro review roundup: impressive performance held back by iPadOS
The initial reviews of Apple's new iPad Pro have arrived, with the impressive Tandem OLED screen and the upgrade to M4 catching the most attention from reviewers.The 13-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro with M4Before the release of many major products, Apple.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 16.7.8 & 10 Reasons You Should
Apple’s new iOS 16.7.8 update could have a huge impact on your iPhone’s performance. While some iPhone users should install the software right now, others might want to wait before moving up from older versions of iOS 16. iOS 16.7.8 is Apple.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Sonoma 14.5 & 11 Reasons You Should
Apple’s macOS Sonoma 14.5 update could have a big impact on your Mac’s performance. In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to upgrade right now and the best reasons to hold out. macOS Sonoma 14.5 is a milestone upgrade. While sma.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Ventura 13.6.7 & 11 Reasons You Should
Apple’s new macOS Ventura 13.6.7 update could have a tremendous impact on your Mac’s overall performance. In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to upgrade right now and the best reasons to hold out for a bit longer......»»
The Shrouds teaser trailer unveils David Cronenberg’s mysterious new movie
The first teaser trailer for David Cronenberg's The Shrouds has been released. The Shrouds will have its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival......»»
Apple TV owners can now update to tvOS 17.5
Apple has rolled out tvOS 17.5, a relatively minor update focused on bug fixes and performance upgrades.Apple TV 4KApple's release of tvOS 17.5 is now available to the public on Apple TV and Apple TV 4K after completing another beta testing cycle. As.....»»
Beethoven likely didn’t die from lead poisoning, new DNA analysis reveals
There was also mercury and arsenic but none of the toxins likely caused composer's death. Enlarge / Portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler, 1820. Toxocology analysis of the composer's locks of hair showed high levels of lea.....»»
An "unusually high number" of emaciated California brown pelicans are turning up on shore
Large numbers of California brown pelicans are turning up on shore with signs of malnutrition, prompting a California Department of Fish and Wildlife investigation......»»
Nine-core M4 iPad Pro benchmarks leak, still smokes M2
A new set of alleged benchmarks for the nine-core M4 in the iPad Pro indicates that it will still provide buyers with a massive performance boost.M4 iPad ProFollowing the launch of the M4 iPad Pro models, aninitial benchmark claimed to show the M4 as.....»»
Forget aerobars: Ars tries out an entire aerobike
Taking to the road in a modern, high-speed version of a 40-year-old dream. Enlarge / The Velomobile Bülk, with its hood in place. Note the hood has an anti-fog covering on the visor (which is flipped up). The two bumps near the.....»»