The golden ratio: An ancient Greek formula could be responsible for most hit musicals
"What's the secret to your success?" A simple question asked frequently of those who have achieved greatness in their field. Sometimes, that secret is so well disguised even the successful individual is unaware of its influence......»»
FAA gives SpaceX the OK to launch just one Falcon 9 on asteroid mission for Europe
The Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday announced it was approving just one SpaceX Falcon 9 mission, although SpaceX has submitted its mishap report into why the second stage from last week's Crew-9 mission failed to hit its planned target on r.....»»
Ray-Ban Meta glasses hit version 9.0, get new voice messaging
You can now set timers, send voice memos, and send Meta AI chats to others with the latest update to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses......»»
Meet the shared responsibility model with new CIS resources
You can’t fulfill your end of the shared responsibility model if you don’t emphasize secure configurations. Depending on the cloud services you’re using, you’re responsible for configuring different things. Once you figure out.....»»
Next-gen Macs with M4 silicon could be here in November
The next wave of Mac machines with the M4 silicon — which includes a refresh for the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini lines — could hit the shelves in November......»»
It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown
Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?.....»»
A "forgotten" valley in storm-hit North Carolina, desperate for help
The only road to Pensacola, in the remote mountains of western North Carolina, is now a muddy path through deep, twisting gorges. Its main bridges were swept away last week in floods fueled by devastating Hurricane Helene—and a cold winter is comin.....»»
This is when you can see Paramount’s Running Man remake with Glen Powell
Get ready to see more of Glen Powell in 2025. Find out when Paramount will release The Running Man, Edgar Wright's dystopian remake starring the Hit Man actor......»»
"The Dark Knight" connection in "Joker: Folie à Deux" is laughably bad
"Joker: Folie à Deux" hints at the origins of Heath Ledger's Joker in "The Dark Knight." But who asked for this? Joker: Folie à Deux is an unfortunate hodgepodge of references to better, more interesting films, including musicals like T.....»»
Samsung’s One UI 7 Won’t Hit Beta Until “End of This Year” (Updated)
Google offered up Android 15 in several preview and beta forms for a good chunk of 2024 before pushing it to AOSP at the beginning of September. While they didn’t release it for Pixel phones at that same time, they told us to expect it within t.....»»
Scientists offer a detailed look at the skeleton of an ancient predator that thrived in extreme conditions
Imagine a world on the brink of collapse: volcanic eruptions spewing toxic gases, oceans turning acidic, and up to 90% of Earth's species vanishing in the blink of an eye. This was the reality at the end of the Permian Period, around 252 million year.....»»
Centuries ago, the Maya storm god Huracán taught that when we damage nature, we damage ourselves
The ancient Maya believed that everything in the universe, from the natural world to everyday experiences, was part of a single, powerful spiritual force. They were not polytheists who worshipped distinct gods but pantheists who believed that various.....»»
Africa"s famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara are being hit by climate change—a major threat to wildlife and tourism
The Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya's Maasai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, is one of the most famous and wildlife-rich areas in Africa......»»
Ancient protein structure may have enabled early molecular evolution and diversification
In a finding that offers fresh insights into the early evolution of life on Earth, two RIKEN biologists have conducted lab experiments that have revealed a previously unknown protein fold, which is completely absent in modern proteins......»»
Mexico leader worried about drinking water after Hurricane John
Mexico's new President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday expressed concern about supplies of drinking water in the country's west after Hurricane John hit the Pacific coast, killing at least 16 people......»»
The Pixel 9 Camera is Great, but it’s Definitely not Perfect
A hit and a miss? The post The Pixel 9 Camera is Great, but it’s Definitely not Perfect appeared first on Phandroid. After weeks of using the Pixel 9 and its camera, it’s clear that Google has pretty much preserved a lot of the.....»»
Amazon illegally refused to bargain with drivers’ union, NLRB alleges
Amazon hit with NLRB complaint after deriding finding that drivers are employees. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed charges against Amazon, alleging that the e-c.....»»
Formula E’s Race to Get the Whole World Electrified
Since launching in 2014, the world’s premier EV racing series has made huge technological leaps and gained hundreds of millions of fans. But CEO Jeff Dodds won’t rest until every new car is electric......»»
Study traces wild cat eye color diversity to ancient ancestor
Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note. The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards are all traits that can be.....»»
Webb telescope detects unusual gas jets from Centaur 29P
Inspired by the half-human, half-horse creatures that are part of Ancient Greek mythology, the field of astronomy has its own kind of centaurs: distant objects orbiting the sun between Jupiter and Neptune. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has mapped.....»»
Iron nuggets in the Pinnacles unlock secrets of ancient and future climates
Small iron-rich formations found within Western Australia's Pinnacles, which are part of the world's largest wind-blown limestone belt spanning more than 1,000km, have provided new insights into Earth's ancient climate and changing landscape......»»