Stratospheric balloons listen in on ground activity
Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and even severe weather events produce a medley of low-frequency infrasound waves below the range of human hearing. Researchers can investigate these sounds to gain a deeper understanding of our planet. In addition to.....»»
Atomfall finds a middle ground between S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout
After a hands-on demo, we're intrigued by Atomfall, which mashes Fallout and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. up into one exciting postapocalyptic RPG......»»
Apple Podcasts app no longer #1, has dropped to #3
For years, Apple’s Podcasts app was by far the most popular way to listen to them, but the company has now been knocked off the top slot, falling to number three. The percentage of weekly podcast listeners who use Apple’s app has fallen from 3.....»»
Apple Podcasts no longer king as competitors gain ground
A new study has found that Apple Podcasts faces a significant decline as YouTube and Spotify solidify themselves in the space.Apple PodcastsThere was a time when Apple Podcasts was the place to listen to podcasts, controlling 27% of the market as rec.....»»
From sun to Earth: A new network for comprehensive space weather monitoring
There's a lot going on between Earth's atmosphere and the sun. Accurately forecasting conditions in this area of space is challenging but critical to the safety of astronauts, satellites, and even ground-based systems such as power grids. Doing so re.....»»
How do curve balls, cutters, sinkers and sweepers work?
It's a cliché that "baseball is a game of inches," but for hitters and pitchers, it's more a game of millimeters. If the bat hits the ball a fraction of an inch too low or too high, the result is a popup or weak ground ball instead of a solid hit. A.....»»
Swappable optics could be the perfect accessory for an iPhone Air
Suggestions that Apple plans to launch an iPhone 17 Slim or iPhone 17 Air are gaining ground, with most reports now pointing to a compromise device. One big compromise we might see is for Apple to limit the model to a single camera – but there m.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 22, 2024 – App Store shakeup, Beats Studio Pro update
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Forget Atlantis: How data centers can use liquid above ground to stay cool
Forget Atlantis: How data centers can use liquid above ground to stay cool.....»»
Physicists observe key minuscule molecular interactions in ultra-fast atomic processes
An international team of scientists is the first to report incredibly small time delays in a molecule's electron activity when the particles are exposed to X-rays......»»
Eyes in the sky and on the ground: Enhanced dryland monitoring with remote sensing
While animals in drylands hone their natural senses to find vegetation, humans have developed "external eyes" to track these vital resources......»»
Proteins for skin strength also control cell signaling, study suggests
An extensive family of proteins that gives human skin mechanical strength also appears to organize molecular signals that control skin cell activity, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. The team's findings, published in D.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 20, 2024 – Apple Podcasts on the web, more
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Apple Podcasts launches web app, listen to your Up Next queue and library in a browser
Apple Podcasts is expanding to the web, starting today. You can access the new web app version at podcasts.apple.com, in desktop web browsers including Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox. For the first time, Apple Podcasts users can access their Up.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 19, 2024 – Apple’s robotic plans, iPhone NFC news
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Deer Island, Katrina Key expansions promise environmental benefits, storm protection
Amid predictions of sea level rise, higher storm surge and increased storm activity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources have launched two projects to increase the security of the Mississippi coastline......»»
Exotic eye worm rapidly invades US by spreading from testes of fruit flies
The spread to bears shows the worm is gaining ground and new hosts in the US. Enlarge / An adult Thelazia callipaeda in the eye of a cat. In a battle of bear versus exotic eye worm, the eye worm wins—and that's bad ne.....»»
New insights into neural circuit imaging: A comparison of one-photon and two-photon techniques
In the quest to unravel the complexities of neural circuits, scientists are beginning to use genetically encoded voltage indicators (GEVIs) to visualize electrical activity in the brain. These indicators are crucial for understanding how neurons comm.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 14, 2024 – macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 beta changes
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New parameter enhances insights into the evolution of mantle"s redox states
The oxygen fugacity (fO2) of the mantle controls the speciation and mobility of volatiles within it, influencing the composition of volatiles released during mantle-derived magmatic activity, and thereby regulating the composition of the atmosphere......»»
Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge coming soon to celebrate national parks
Apple has set the date for its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge. Coming up on August 25, users can score a special National Parks-themed award for completing a workout of 20 minutes or more. more….....»»