Stress granules found to play an unsuspected role in blood vessel formation
The behavior of the cells that make up our blood vessels is crucial to our well-being. Conditions such as inflammation, oxygen deprivation and viral infection can stress these cells and disrupt the formation of new, often pathological, blood vessels......»»
European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo
A pair of European satellites rocketed into orbit Thursday on the first mission to create artificial solar eclipses through fancy formation flying in space......»»
You need an RTX 4090 to play Indiana Jones at max settings; AMD isn’t listed
The upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is releasing on December 9, but you'll need a specific GPU to play it at max settings......»»
Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data
As the era of quantum computing draws closer, businesses face a new and unprecedented threat to data security: “Q-day.” This looming turning point—when quantum machines can break traditional encryption with ease—has the potential to u.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 4, 2024 – Apple and Amazon, Spotify Wrapped
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. This Bl.....»»
Will Viggo Mortensen return as Aragorn in The Hunt For Gollum?
Will Viggo Mortensen reprise his role as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum? One LOTR writer wants Mortensen back in the franchise......»»
The dual role of insects in parasitic plant reproduction solves a long-standing botanical mystery
In the dark and moist understories of the subtropical forests of Shimoshima Island in Japan grow parasitic plants that feed on the roots of other plants. They are called Balanophora, and for over a century, the mechanism of their seed dispersal has r.....»»
Social science research on trans and gender diverse youth highlights importance of inclusive policies
Trans and gender-diverse youth (TGDY) face unique challenges that impact their mental health, well-being, and access to essential resources. Research underscores the critical role of gender affirmation in improving outcomes for TGDY, showing that sup.....»»
Why your personality might be affecting your salary, and how it shapes the gender pay gap
When we think about what affects wages, we often focus on education, work experience or even sheer luck. But what about personality traits? Are they simply part of who we are, or do they play a larger role in determining our labor market success?.....»»
Ralph Fiennes wants this actor to play Voldemort in Harry Potter HBO series
Who will be in the Harry Potter HBO series? Ralph Fiennes, who starred as Voldemort in the movies, believes this Oppenheimer actor could play the Dark Lord......»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 3, 2024 – Apple Music Replay, more
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. This Bl.....»»
65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity
High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, according to CyberArk. CyberArk surveyed 14,003 employees in the UK, USA, F.....»»
The last major game of 2024 is going to wreck your PC
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is launching soon on PC, and you might need to upgrade in order to play it......»»
Study finds American and Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change
Urban and community planners have a vital role in preparing their cities for climate change. But are the university programs training them for those careers adequately preparing them for climate change in terms of mitigating, adapting to and being re.....»»
Caving expedition yields valuable insight into cognitive performance under stress
Lab-based research is a bedrock of how modern science is practiced, but it cannot account for most experiences humans encounter outside the lab. Likewise, most of these experiences cannot be replicated in a lab setting......»»
Simply Piano now lets you learn to play through Apple Vision Pro — no keyboard required
Simply Piano has long been a hit app in my household. My daughter never really showed interest in learning to play our keyboard until she came across Simply Piano on her iPad. I think it’s the first annual subscription I ever bought for her based o.....»»
Q&A: What fossils reveal about ancient Australian forests and fire
Australia's forest ecosystems, renowned for their extraordinary diversity of rare plants and animals, also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon. However, fossils from these ancient forests are reshaping the u.....»»
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 8 review: plug-and-play Dolby Atmos
With fewer features and connections than previous Sony soundbars, the Bravia Theater Bar 8 is still a solid TV sound upgrade......»»
The role masculinity is playing in the climate crisis
Now that the COP16 biodiversity and COP29 climate change summits have come to an end, one thing that is glaringly clear—as photos of world leaders notoriously show—is just how much these crucial conferences continue to be dominated by men......»»
Stereotypes matter: Computer science needs better role models
White, male, billionaire entrepreneurs fuel stereotypes that compound the issues surrounding diversity in technology and computer science, according to a new study......»»
Hidden DNA in plants reveals secrets of photosynthesis
Scientists have uncovered genetic variation in the unexplored DNA of the photosynthetic and energy factories of Arabidopsis plants, which plays a crucial role in the efficiency of photosynthesis in plants. These insights—published Nov. 27 in the Pr.....»»