Talk to him: How a conversation can shape public support for women"s rights
A single conversation with a close family member may not change a young woman's views on policies protecting their rights, but it can strongly influence young men's attitudes......»»
Apple refreshes MacBook Pro lineup with M4 chips, introduces the M4 Max
More memory and better display support make the $1,599 Pro more appealing. Apple is following the M4 iMac and the redesigned Mac mini updates with one more major refresh this week.....»»
While ULA studies Vulcan booster anomaly, it’s also investigating fairing issues
"We have integrated some corrective actions and additional inspections of the hardware." A little more than a year ago, a snippet of video that wasn't supposed to go public made i.....»»
Seclore secures sensitive intellectual property and data in CAD files
Seclore announced the extension of its Seclore Enterprise Digital Rights Management (EDRM) capabilities to support neutral or interoperable computer-aided design (CAD) files for industries that create, manage, and share intellectual property (IP). Th.....»»
GitHub Copilot for Xcode now in public preview
Bring intelligent coding assistance to Apple's Xcode with the GitHub Copilot extension, now available in a public preview for those with a Copilot license.GitHub Copilot coming to XcodeDon't confuse GitHub Copilot with Microsoft's AI — it is an AI-.....»»
M4 Mac mini tidbits: Design changes, external display support, more
Apple toady officially unveiled the redesigned Mac mini powered by M4 and M4 Pro. The new model features a drastically smaller form factor, USB-C ports on the front, 16GB of RAM as the base configuration, and more. Here are a few more tidbits abou.....»»
GitHub Copilot moves beyond OpenAI models to support Claude 3.5, Gemini
News sparks speculation Microsoft will go multi-model with other AI products. The large language model-based coding assistant GitHub Copilot will switch from using exclusively Ope.....»»
Your ChatGPT conversation history is now searchable
ChatGPT chat histories are now searchable within the web app so you can quickly find and surface relevant information from previous conversations......»»
Rising partisanship is making nonprofits more reluctant to engage in policy debates, research finds
Afraid of partisan rancor, nonprofits are biting their tongues, with divisive politics hindering public policy engagement by social service organizations. This is one of our findings in a new study we conducted on behalf of Independent Sector—a coa.....»»
Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity
The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition's identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the summit hosted by South Africa in 2023, and more acutely at the recent 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia......»»
The biggest benefit of Apple Intelligence so far is clear
Apple Intelligence, Apple’s set of generative artificial intelligence features, is only now becoming public, but its biggest initial impact may already be seen this week. more….....»»
We Must Restore Trust in Science in ‘Antiscientific America’
Anti-intellectualism is a prevalent and pernicious force in American public life. Stimulating interest in science may combat its influence.....»»
Math and Puzzle Fans Find Magic in Martin Gardner’s Legacy
Scientific American columnist Martin Gardner started a long mathematical conversation that continues today.....»»
M4 Pro chip boosts CPU and GPU performance, up to 64 GB RAM and Thunderbolt 5 support
The just-announced Mac mini includes the unveiling of the M4 Pro chip for the first time. The new upscale chip features 14-CPU cores (10 performance and 4 high-efficiency), up to 20 core GPU, and support for up to 64 GB RAM. Like the M4 iMac, both.....»»
Ars Live: What else can GLP-1 drugs do? Join us today for a discussion.
Dr. Daniel Drucker will discuss what's ahead for these blockbuster drugs. News and talk of GLP-1 drugs are everywhere these days—from their smash success in treating Type 2 diab.....»»
How corruption at the top erodes support for democracy
As we near the end of a "mega election" year in which as many as 2 billion people will cast ballots globally, concerns about the health of democracy are growing. Among the most frequently cited threats to democratic systems are increased discontent w.....»»
Researchers" new outreach strategy sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida
Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State's environment, economy and public safety. South Florida's warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made.....»»
Sustainable oyster harvesting in the Stone Age: Lessons for modern nature conservation
Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle. Today, they are considered endangered in many parts of the world......»»
eROSITA survey unveils asymmetries in temperature and shape of our Local Hot Bubble
Our solar system dwells in a low-density environment called the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), filled by a tenuous, million-degree hot gas emitting dominantly in soft X-rays. A team led by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics.....»»
"Sexual precarity": How insecure work puts migrants at risk of being sexually harassed, assaulted or trafficked
Some of the ways migrants are exploited in the workforce get a lot of public attention. We hear tragic stories about wage theft, forced unpaid overtime, unsafe work conditions or discrimination. And we are likely to hear more such grim stories reveal.....»»
New M4 iMac is the first to support 8K output at 120Hz [Update: removed]
Update 6:18am ET, October 29: Apple has removed mentions of support for 8K at 120Hz from the iMac tech specs page. 8-core CPU and GPU M4 iMac: One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz 10-core CPU and GPU M4 iMac: Up to two exter.....»»