The final shift: Which manual transmission will be the last?
The end for manuals is nigh, and one of these might be the last stick standing. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Despite car enthusiasts' best efforts, the manual transmission’s days are numbered. Blame it on electrific.....»»
How do we perceive our leaders? The answer is always in flux, research says
Associate professor Jayanth Narayanan has published research showing that the 2020 presidential election caused a noticeable shift in public perception of the "ideal" leader......»»
Stranger Things season 5 reveals episode titles, confirms 2025 release
In honor of Stranger Things Day, Netflix revealed the episodes titles for the fifth and final season of the hit show......»»
Women"s education influences fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa, forecasting model finds
New research reveals a strong link between higher female education and lower fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Educated women are driving a shift toward smaller families and even influencing less educated peers. This new forecasting model offers.....»»
Final Venus flyby for NASA"s Parker Solar Probe queues closest sun pass
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will complete its final Venus gravity assist maneuver, passing within 233 miles (376 km) of Venus's surface. The flyby will adjust Parker's trajectory into its final orbital configuration, bringin.....»»
Nvidia ousts Intel from Dow Jones Index after 25-year run
Stock index switch-up reflects symbolic market shift as chip industry refocuses around AI. On Friday, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that AI chipmaker Nvidia will replace Intel i.....»»
215 million hectares of forest—an area bigger than Mexico—could grow back by itself, if we can just leave it alone
About 215 million hectares of land—an area bigger than Mexico—could be reforested naturally and without costly manual planting, our new research shows......»»
The new 2024 Mac Mini is Apple’s IBM PC moment and this tiny computer is the final nail in the desktop PC’s coffin: here’s why
The new 2024 Mac Mini is Apple’s IBM PC moment and this tiny computer is the final nail in the desktop PC’s coffin: here’s why.....»»
Study reveals the complex impact of state-led urban change on residential communities in Korea
In East Asia, a silent shift is taking place: gentrification. Urban neighborhoods are undergoing huge transformations as once-affordable areas become hotspots for upscale living......»»
NTSB final report details cause of crash that killed Wichita Falls couple, pilot"s history
NTSB final report details cause of crash that killed Wichita Falls couple, pilot"s history.....»»
Apple beats Wall Street predictions with record-breaking iPhone sales revenue
Apple has reported its results for the fourth quarter of 2024, with revenue of $94.93 beating Wall Street expectations mostly on the strength of iPhone sales.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] and outgoing CFO Luca Maestri [right]The final quarter of Apple's.....»»
Apple shows off new M4 MacBook Pro lineup in final announcement video of the week
In the final instalment of this week’s announcements, Apple has posted a 17-minute event video unveiling the new M4 MacBook Pro lineup. The MacBook Pro lineup spans an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4, as well as higher-end 14-inch and 16.....»»
Product showcase: Shift API security left with StackHawk
With the proliferation of APIs, and the speed at which AI functionality is helping fuel innovation, a strategic approach for securing APIs is no longer a nice to have, it’s a criticality. Without a proactive approach, your APIs could become easy ta.....»»
Apple teased a Final Cut Pro update that’ll make you forget all about Capcut
Apple teased a Final Cut Pro update that’ll make you forget all about Capcut.....»»
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.....»»
Apple teases upcoming version of Final Cut Pro with new ‘Transcribe to Captions’ feature
Apple’s Mac mini reveal video, which highlighted all of the merits of its diminutive new M4-powered beast, also gave us a first look at the upcoming version of Final Cut Pro. As noted by Shloka Kini, product manager for Mac mini, the update will in.....»»
AI effects and text captions are coming to Final Cut Pro
During its Mac mini launch, Apple showed off some previously unannounced AI features coming to its Final Cut Pro video editor.Apple shows off forthcoming update to Final Cut Pro — image credit: AppleAs part of the M4 Mac mini launch video, Shloka K.....»»
New partially coherent unidirectional imaging system enhances visual data transmission
A team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has unveiled a new development in optical imaging technology that could significantly enhance visual information processing and communication systems......»»
Another tropical storm could develop in Caribbean Sea after Halloween as hurricane season nears final month
Another tropical storm could develop in Caribbean Sea after Halloween as hurricane season nears final month.....»»
Where did kissing come from? Study introduces the "groomer"s final kiss hypothesis"
A team at the University of Warwick is suggesting that human kissing evolved from grooming behaviors observed in ancestral great apes. In a study, "The Evolutionary Origin of Human Kissing," published in Evolutionary Anthropology, the researchers int.....»»
A cooling shift: Slowing ocean circulation may temper Arctic temperature rise
The Arctic is warming at three to four times the global average. However, new research suggests the slowing of a key ocean current could reduce projected Arctic warming by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century......»»