Six inane arguments about EVs and how to handle them at the dinner table
Need to bust anti-EV myths at the Thanksgiving dinner table? Here's how. The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, all manner of uncomfortable conversations with relati.....»»
Study shows unexpected expansion of rare earth element mining activities in Myanmar-China border region
As the demand for rare earth elements increases world-wide, so too do the mining activities associated with rare earth element extraction. Rare earth elements are listed as 15 elements on the periodic table constituting what is known as the lanthanid.....»»
Prototype for DUNE detector will test new technology that can handle more neutrinos
Long before the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment takes its first measurements in an effort to expand our understanding of the universe, a prototype for one of the experiment's detectors is blazing new trails in neutrino detection technology......»»
If warp drives are impossible, maybe faster-than-light communication is still on the table?
I'm sure many readers of Universe Today are, like me, fans of the science fiction genre. From the light sabers of "Star Wars" to the neuralyzer of "Men in Black," science fiction has crazy inventions aplenty and once science fiction writers dream it,.....»»
Orbital-angular-momentum-encoded diffractive networks for object classification tasks
Deep learning has revolutionized the way we perceive and utilize data. However, as datasets grow and computational demands increase, we need more efficient ways to handle, store, and process data. In this regard, optical computing is seen as the next.....»»
Thanksgiving deals: $290 off M2 MacBook Air & AppleCare Bundle, MacBook Pro for $500, Blink Mini for $20, more
Today's top deals include 40% off a Chamberlain myQ wireless Smart garage control hub, 53% off an Instant Pot Vortex air fryer oven, a 2020 M1 MacBook as low as $600, 25% off a Govee Smart table lamp, Monolith by Monoprice Bluetooth headphones for $3.....»»
GameMaker throws shade at Unity, makes its 2D engine free or $100 for most
For most games, a license is either free or the cost of a medium-nice dinner. Enlarge / Risk of Rain was the work of two college students and GameMaker. (credit: Gearbox Publishing) Up until this year, game engines were.....»»
This hidden gem is the perfect game for your Thanksgiving day relaxation
If you're looking for a great game to chill out to after Thanksgiving dinner, this indie hidden gem is a perfect choice......»»
In time for the holidays: Interactive map shows where your food comes from
As people across the United States get ready to fill their bellies with green bean casserole and candied yams, a question may come up around Thanksgiving dinner tables: Where does all this food come from?.....»»
Apple"s Tim Cook was among Chinese President Xi"s dinner guests
President Xi Jinping of China hosted a dinner in San Francisco on November 15, 2023, intent on convincing top business people including Apple's Tim Cook, that China is force for good in the world.Tim CookIt's not the first time that Tim Cook has met.....»»
OpenAI can’t handle demand, shuts down signups for ChatGPT Plus
OpenAI is having trouble keeping up with demand for its subscription service. ChatGPT Plus, the company’s paid subscription service that grants users more access and … The post OpenAI can’t handle demand, shuts down signups for Chat.....»»
How teachers would handle student violence against educators
For the first time, teachers in a nationwide study have told researchers what strategies they think work best to deal with student violence against educators......»»
Selecting a Family Lawyer: Important Aspects to Look Into
A family lawyer is one of the best kinds of lawyers you can have by your side. Such a lawyer can handle all your family matters, be it divorce, child custody, spousal support, etc. With so many family lawyers in the market, it can be pretty confusing.....»»
Hackaday Supercon 2023 Lights Up Pasadena
At a high table in a nondescript alley, eight 8 hackers sit, gripping hot soldering irons, faces turned down, scrunched into expressions of intense concentration. They are competing to see who will be crowned the winner in a two-day tournament of te.....»»
This tantrum-proof kids tablet is down to just $75 today
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids is a table so indestructible that the company is willing to replace it if you do......»»
Pet Odors Be Gone: This top-rated Shark air purifier is 38% off
The Shark HP102PET is an air purifier that has all of the parts to handle big pet issues. It is on sale now......»»
Tennis versus Pickleball: Apple Watch study compares the health benefits
Pickleball has been named the fastest-growing sport in America, combining elements of tennis, table-tennis, and badminton. But when it comes to tennis versus pickleball, which offers the greatest health benefits? That’s a question a research stu.....»»
Four affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada
Cities like Vienna or Singapore are often referenced in news headlines proposing solutions for Canada's housing crisis. But the arguments in favor of the strategies employed by these far-away cities often only skim the surface and can be easily dismi.....»»
Star Witness in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Blames Him for Crimes
The star witness of the FTX trial Caroline Ellison said that Sam Bankman-Fried directed her to commit crimes and took customer money. When Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense lawyer Mark Cohen delivered his opening arguments at the F.....»»
The Biggest Moments of TIME’s Impact Dinner: Extraordinary Women Shaping the Future of AI
Featured guests included Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant, OpenAI vice president of global affairs Anna Makanju, Moonhub CEO Nancy Xu, lawyer Sarah Conley Odenkirk, Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li, and Encode Justice founder Sneha Revanur......»»
Hydro dams are struggling to handle the world’s intensifying weather
Climate change is robbing some hydro dams of water while oversupplying others. Enlarge / The Hemenway Harbor Marina at Lake Mead, the country's largest man-made water reservoir, formed by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in the S.....»»