The Arabian plate is holding steady
A comprehensive study suggests the Arabian plate is geologically stable and capable of withstanding long-term forces from surrounding tectonic activity......»»
Alibaba Leads Record Deal to Mint $2.5 Billion China AI Firm
The Chinese tech giant led a $1 billion funding round in Moonshot AI, valuing the year-old firm at $2.5 billion. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. led the largest single financing round for a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, the la.....»»
Better neutron mirrors can reveal the inner secrets of matter
Improved neutron mirrors can increase the efficiency of material analysis in neutron sources such as the European Spallation Source. The improved mirror has been developed by researchers at Linköping University by coating a silicon plate with extrem.....»»
PSA: Don’t trust Amazon’s Choice video doorbells – some allow anyone to spy on you
Consumer Reports found that some Amazon’s Choice video bells have security so bad that a complete stranger can pair their phone to your doorbell simply by holding the exterior button for eight seconds. Bad actors can even access still images fro.....»»
Netflix ends subscriptions for legacy in-app payment users
It was once possible to sign up for Netflix directly in the iPhone app, but anyone still holding on to that plan has lost access and must sign up directly on the Netflix website.NetflixNetflix ended the ability to subscribe from within its iOS app in.....»»
Amateur Scientist: Listening to Light
Over the years I’ve designed many electronic circuits that transform steady (DC) or modulated (AC) beams of light into sound. These circuits have many applications, some of which are described here. The post Amateur Scientist: Listening to Light a.....»»
Ala. hospital halts IVF after state’s high court ruled embryos are “children”
Anger and uncertainty spread in wake of Friday's ruling by the state's Supreme Court. Enlarge / Nitrogen tanks holding tens of thousands of frozen embryos and eggs sit in the embryology lab at New Hope Fertility Center in New Yor.....»»
The Apple Watch Series 9 is $90 off, plus more Apple Watch deals this week
Apple Watch deals are holding strong, with the Series 9 sitting at $90 off and 44mm SE sitting at $70 off. UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST We've updated this post to reflect the most recent pricing and availability on Apple Watches, in.....»»
The one problem with Mac gaming no one is talking about
Mac gaming is going from weakness to strength, but the Magic Mouse is holding it back. Apple needs to redesign it to make it better for comfort and performance......»»
Mars experienced a precursor to plate tectonics
Pervasive volcanoes and distinct rock types may hint at key geological processes. Enlarge / Ridges and basins in the Eridania Basin on Mars. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona) Early in Earth's history, the.....»»
The 6 best internet speed tests for desktop and mobile in 2024
Feel like your bandwidth is holding you back? Regardless of what device you're using, these speed tests will find out how fast your connection really is......»»
Some Calif. cops still sharing license plate info with anti-abortion states
Cops weaponizing license plate data harms vulnerable populations, lawyer says. Enlarge (credit: moodboard | moodboard / Getty Images Plus) Dozens of California police agencies are still sharing automated license plate re.....»»
Why Danish consumers keep their electricity company, even though they can save money by switching
Most people keep their electricity supplier, even though it's fast and easy to switch to a cheaper competitor. Now an economist has unraveled what's holding people back—and what could ensure cheaper electricity contracts for Danes......»»
McLaren said to seek strategic investors to fund U.K. brand"s growth
McLaren’s controlling shareholder, Bahrain's Mumtalakat Holding, has been considering bringing in additional investors who can provide capital and technological expertise for the supercar brand......»»
Geoscientists find Pacific plate is scored by large undersea faults that are pulling it apart
A team of geoscientists from the University of Toronto is shedding new light on the century-old model of plate tectonics, which suggests the plates covering the ocean floors are rigid as they move across the Earth's mantle......»»
Researchers reveal elusive bottleneck holding back global effort to convert carbon dioxide waste into usable products
Think of it as recycling on the nanoscale: a tantalizing electrochemical process that can harvest carbon before it becomes air pollution and restructure it into the components of everyday products......»»
Where did the ingredients in that sandwich come from? Our global nutrient tracker tells a complex story
Have you ever looked down at your breakfast, lunch or dinner and considered where the ingredients traveled from to reach your plate?.....»»
Apple ‘preparing’ to buy AI startup with advanced privacy tech to bolster Apple Vision Pro
Sources indicate Apple plans to acquire Brighter AI, a German AI startup specializing in anonymizing face and license plate data. Apple aims to use this acquisition to enhance privacy features on Apple Vision Pro, 9to5Mac is told. Apple may be consid.....»»
backslashWWE 2K24 makes one small change that goes a very long way
While WWE 2K24 is a steady iteration over last year's wrestling simulator, one small change totally fixes a previously frustrating mode......»»
Researchers uncover source rocks of the first real continents
Geoscientists have uncovered a missing link in the enigmatic story of how the continents developed—a revised origin story that doesn't require the start of plate tectonics or any external factor to explain their formation. Instead, the findings pub.....»»
Single-city climate conventions damaging carbon emissions pledges, says study
Holding Conference(s) of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP) across multiple continents simultaneously should become the norm to dramatically lower carbon emissions from attendee travel, researchers have argued......»»