Taiwan strait tensions won"t affect startups, says Tim Draper
Silicon Valley VC Tim Draper stated in his visit to Taiwan that the threat of war won't affect startups, using Israel as a prime example. He also pointed out China's strict controls have made it no longer suitable for investment. According to reports.....»»
Researchers show nanoplastics can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics
In a recent study, an international research team with significant involvement from MedUni Vienna has investigated how nanoplastic particles deposited in the body affect the effectiveness of antibiotics......»»
Taiwan battens down for Super Typhoon Kong-rey
Five-meter waves pounded Taiwan's shores Wednesday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey drew near, with forecasters expecting the storm to strengthen before hitting the island as one of the most powerful in years......»»
Scientists identify gene that regulates pod width in snap beans
iSnap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a significant vegetable crop globally, with its immature pods harvested as the edible part. Pod dimensions–length, width, and thickness–affect the size and ease of harvest. This is particularly for manual plu.....»»
Survey assesses Mexican consumers" opinions on GMO corn import ban
A fully implemented ban on genetically modified corn in Mexico could disproportionately affect the nation's lower-income consumers, according to a recently published study by agricultural economists with the University of Arkansas System Division of.....»»
Redesigned Mac mini and M4 Pro leaks: up to 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 64GB RAM, front-facing ports like Mac Studio
We already know Apple is revealing the start of its M4 Mac line this week. The M4 iMac was the first M4 Mac announced, and M4 versions of the MacBook Pro are also expected this week alongside a redesigned Mac mini. However, we won’t have to wait fo.....»»
Researchers discovered a rare fungus that can learn and remember things
Researchers have uncovered a rare and intelligent fungus. The fungus is called Phanerochaete velutina, and while it isn’t overly intelligent—it won’t be taking over the … The post Researchers discovered a rare fungus that can learn and re.....»»
Colored South Africans are all but erased from history textbooks. I asked learners how that makes them feel
South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance......»»
Anosmia, the Inability to Smell, Changes How People Breathe
A small study of people with congenital anosmia found changes in breathing that suggest the condition may affect more than just the ability to smell.....»»
Next-gen laptops may have a weird mix of components
Upcoming gaming laptops should feature a lot of updates, but it's possible that they won't be next-gen all across the board......»»
Tim Walz’s Unfiltered Response To Trump Rally Comedian"s Puerto Rico ‘Joke’ Says It All
Tim Walz’s Unfiltered Response To Trump Rally Comedian"s Puerto Rico ‘Joke’ Says It All.....»»
Three products Apple won’t announce during its ‘exciting week of announcements’
Apple is going to be holding an “exciting week of announcements” starting tomorrow, confirmed by Apple marketing exec Greg Joswiak. Although the announcements will focus on the first M4 Macs, rumors for several other Apple products are circulatin.....»»
Former employee thanks Apple for help evacuating family from Ukraine
A former Apple employee has publicly thanked the company and CEO Tim Cook for their assistance in helping employees and their families in the city of Kharkiv to evacuate when Russia's invasion of the country encroached on the northeastern Ukrainian c.....»»
Opinion: A band of Republicans are lying about Issue 1. They won"t give up on stopping it.
Opinion: A band of Republicans are lying about Issue 1. They won"t give up on stopping it......»»
Melting Arctic sea-ice could affect global ocean circulation, study warns
The warming climate in polar regions may significantly disrupt ocean circulation patterns, a new study indicates. Scientists discovered that in the distant past, growing inflows of freshwater from melting Arctic sea-ice into the Nordic Seas likely si.....»»
These 3 Apple products will likely be discontinued next week
Apple is going to be launching the M4 Mac lineup next week in a series of press releases, which Apple marketing exec Greg Joswiak refers to as an “exciting week of announcements.” These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy.....»»
Paul Mescal reveals that he won his Gladiator II role after a single Zoom call with Ridley Scott
The actor was cast after a single conversation that he said was mostly about director Ridley Scott's passion for gaelic football......»»
Paul Mescal reveals that he won his ‘Gladiator II’ role after a single Zoom call with Ridley Scott
The actor was cast after a single conversation that he said was mostly about director Ridley Scott's passion for gaelic football......»»
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: There’s so much to like
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is a well-made convertible 2-in-1 with a gorgeous display and very good battery life. It won't break any speed records, though......»»
YouTuber made a Mac event video so Apple doesn"t have to
Apple isn't going to have a launch video for its forthcoming Mac announcements, so YouTuber Jon Prosser has made one anyway.Jon Prosser as a Tim Cook-like figure in a parody Apple Event video — image source: Frontpage TechIt's chiefly a way to pred.....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook was business-focused at an early age
Apple CEO Tim Cook was entrepreneurial from an early age, using money from a paper route to save toward his college education.Tim Cook - Image credit: AppleAs the head of a major tech company, Tim Cook has a lot of experience dealing with business de.....»»