Simulations of hominin Lucy help show how long distance running evolved in modern humans
A team of natural scientists, musculoskeletal specialists, and evolutionary biologists affiliated with several institutions in the U.K., working with a colleague from the Netherlands, has found via simulations, that the famous early hominin Lucy, cou.....»»
OpenAI’s API users get full access to the new o1 model
Newest API upgrade also includes fine-tuning and real-time interaction improvements. Application developers who access OpenAI through its long-running API will now have access to.....»»
New model maps monkey habitats to aid conservation efforts
A monkey mapping study could boost conservation of animal species that share their habitats with humans......»»
NASA finalizes strategy for sustaining human presence in low Earth orbit
As part of the agency's efforts to enable broader use of space, NASA has released its final goals and objectives for low Earth orbit, defining the long-term approach toward advancing microgravity science, technology, and exploration for the benefit o.....»»
Building concrete on Mars from local materials
Imagine you've just gotten to Mars as part of the first contingent of settlers. Your first challenge: build a long-term habitat using local materials. Those might include water from the polar caps mixed with specific surface soils. They might even re.....»»
BADBOX malware hits 30,000 Android devices - make sure you update now
All affected devices were running an older version of Android......»»
T-Mobile’s long-awaited satellite service is finally ready for testing
T-Mobile is opening the beta registration for its Starlink-driven direct-to-cell satellite service, with plans of a broader launch at some point in 2025......»»
macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta 1 now rolling out to developers
Apple has released a new software update for Mac users running the developer beta. macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta 1 is now available, arriving five days after the public launch of macOS 15.2. more….....»»
Apple officially renews sci-fi drama Silo for two more seasons to close out the story
Apple has officially renewed its hit sci-fi drama Silo for season three and season four, which will conclude the adaptation of the story based on the . The show is currently in the midst of airing its second season on Apple TV+, so the official re.....»»
Carpool Karaoke makes Apple TV+ return with hour-long Christmas special
Carpool Karaoke started as a hit segment on James Corden’s late-night show, then later became a multi-season series sans Corden, starting on Apple Music and later moving to Apple TV. Now, it’s returning with an hour-long Christmas special for App.....»»
We developed a way to use light to dismantle PFAS "forever chemicals"
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have earned the nickname of forever chemicals from their extraordinary ability to stick around in the environment long after they've been used......»»
How cities are reinventing the public-private partnership: Four lessons from around the globe
Cities tackle a vast array of responsibilities—from building transit networks to running schools—and sometimes they can use a little help. That's why local governments have long teamed up with businesses in so-called public-private partnerships......»»
Anthropologists call for tracking and preservation of human artifacts on Mars
Are human spacecraft, landers, rovers and other space-exploration debris little more than trash littering the surface of Mars, or the modern equivalent of Clovis points—treasured artifacts marking Homo sapiens' lust for new frontiers?.....»»
New data from "the last ice area" may help long-term conservation efforts in the Arctic
Earlier this year our international team of scientists from the Refuge Arctic consortium departed Iqaluit, Nvt. on a 56-day research expedition in the far north. We were sailing aboard the icebreaker CCGS Amundsen and our main objective was to study.....»»
Antimatter propulsion is still far away, but it could change everything
Getting places in space quickly has been the goal of propulsion research for a long time. Rockets, our most common means of doing so, are great for providing lots of force but are extraordinarily inefficient. Other options like electric propulsion an.....»»
Overlooking platform security weakens long-term cybersecurity posture
Platform security – securing the hardware and firmware of PCs, laptops and printers – is often overlooked, weakening cybersecurity posture for years to come, according to HP. The report, based on a global study of 800+ IT and security decision-ma.....»»
Japan"s Space One delays Kairos rocket launch again
A startup aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed a rocket launch for the second day running on Sunday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion......»»
Ancient genes pinpoint when humans and Neanderthals mixed and mingled
Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago, scientists reported Thursday......»»
Sarah Michelle Gellar is open to a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot
The show ran for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003 and has only become more of a cult favorite in the decades since it went off the air......»»
Apple reportedly releasing foldable iPad in 2028, potentially running macOS apps
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is aiming to release its first foldable in 2028. Gurman describes it as “something akin to a giant iPad that unfolds into the size of two iPad Pros side-by-side.” more….....»»
AirTag 2 to be far more useful, thanks to major improvement in one key area
According to AirTag from up to 3x the distance as the current model. more….....»»