Study: 1960 ramjet design for interstellar travel—a sci-fi staple—is unfeasible
"It is very unlikely that even Kardashev civilizations of type II might build magnetic ramjets." Enlarge / Artist's impression of the Ramjet propulsion system proposed in 1960 by physicist Robert W. Bussard (credit: NASA) In P.....»»
Study shows weak external electric fields may protect crops from infection
Research from Dr. Giovanni Sena's group in the Department of Life Sciences highlights an intriguing method to help protect plants from pathogen attacks using weak electric fields......»»
Study finds cheating boosts male sparrow fitness
Cheating pays. Or at least it does for male sparrows, according to new research......»»
Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro: Which Pro is best?
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro both offer a flagship experience at $1,000, with similarities in the design, display and cameras. But which should you buy?.....»»
Apple Watch Series 10: Release date, price, colors, review, features, and more
During Apple’s It’s Glowtime event, the company announced the Apple Watch Series 10. With a thinner design and bigger displays, this device celebrates ten years … The post Apple Watch Series 10: Release date, price, colors, review,.....»»
Rocket Report: Sneak peek at the business end of New Glenn; France to fly FROG
"The vehicle's max design gimbal condition is during ascent when it has to fight high-altitude winds." Welcome to Edition 7.17 of the Rocket Report! Next week marks 10 years since.....»»
Stoneflies have changed color as a result of human actions, new study shows
New Zealand's native stoneflies have changed color in response to human-driven environmental changes, new research shows. Just published in the journal Science, the University of Otago study provides arguably the world's most clear-cut case of animal.....»»
Risky choices: How US laws affect migrant children"s journeys to border
U.S. immigration law and the legal categorizations it imposes on migrants shape the journeys of migrant children from Central America as they move through Mexico toward the southern U.S. border, according to a new Yale study......»»
AI-generated news is harder to understand, study shows
Traditionally-crafted news articles are more comprehensible than articles produced with automation. This was the finding of a Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) study that was recently published in the journal Journalism: Theory, Practice,.....»»
TestFlight update brings design refresh, new tester criteria feature, more
Ahead of the release of iOS 18.1 to the public next week, Apple today released a major update to TestFlight. The new version comes with a new design and new features that were teased at WWDC 2024 in June. Read on as we detail everything that’s new.....»»
Gentler Streak v5 update adds new sleep and fitness features
Gentler Streak, a popular fitness app and 2024 Apple Design Award winner for social impact, has just been updated to version 5.0. It now has … The post Gentler Streak v5 update adds new sleep and fitness features appeared first on BGR......»»
Satechi adds Qi2 charging to their best-selling 3-in-1 chargers
Satechi, known for producing premium tech and lifestyle accessories has just released two new products. The and the Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad—two sleek, travel-friendly solutions to keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods powered up. Wheth.....»»
Biologist finds new ways to study snake venom
Dutch biologist Mátyás Bittenbinder developed new, non-animal methods to investigate tissue-damaging snake venom. In this way, he hopes to contribute to solutions for victims. Millions of people are bitten by venomous snakes every year. Of these, 4.....»»
Microbes feed on iron: New study reveals how they do it
Pipelines, sprinklers, and other infrastructure in oxygen-free environments are vulnerable to microbially induced corrosion (MIC)—a process where microorganisms degrade iron-based structures, potentially leading to costly damages or even collapses......»»
Having the "right" friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you'll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored......»»
A much faster way to encode DNA with usable digital data
An international team of molecular biologists, computer scientists and physicists has found a way to encode useable digital data onto DNA strands 350 times faster than current approaches. In their study, published in the journal Nature, the group use.....»»
Nvidia"s design flaw with Blackwell AI chips now fixed, CEO says
Nvidia"s design flaw with Blackwell AI chips now fixed, CEO says.....»»
$79 billion—the hidden climate costs of US materials production
A study published today in the journal Environmental Research Letters, has revealed a staggering $79 billion in annual climate-related costs from the production of common materials in the United States. These costs, which stem from greenhouse gas emi.....»»
AI and deepfakes fuel phishing scams, making detection harder
AI impersonation is now the hardest vector for cybersecurity professionals to protect companies against, according to Teleport. The study, which surveyed 250 senior US and UK decision-makers, shows that social engineering remains one of the top tacti.....»»
Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates in London neighborhoods, finds study
Rising numbers of houses and flats listed as short-term lets on Airbnb are associated with higher rates of crimes such as burglaries and street robberies right across London, according to the most detailed study of its kind......»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 23: EVs get collateral damage from political attack ads
A study says 88 percent of political ads involving EVs are negative. The electric vehicle industry is worried about reputational damage. .....»»