The Island is a nature-inspired Paris home designed around a courtyard garden
Local architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard has converted a 19th-century house in Paris's La Défense into a contemporary home featuring a double-height dining room that looks onto a central courtyard. Read more Local architect Clément Lesnoff-.....»»
Microsoft’s Three Mile Island Deal Signals a Broader Nuclear Comeback
Microsoft’s deal to bring back a Three Mile Island nuclear reactor is just one part of Big Tech’s quid pro quo with nuclear power......»»
23andMe Is Sinking Fast. Can the Company Survive?
The home DNA testing boom is over, and 23andMe is running out of options......»»
Study: Conservative users" misinformation sharing drives higher suspension rates, not platform bias
A new paper, "Differences in misinformation sharing can lead to politically asymmetric sanctions," published today in Nature suggests that the higher quantity of social media policy enforcement (such as account suspensions) for conservative users cou.....»»
The biodiversity jukebox: How sound can boost beneficial soil microbes to heal nature
In a race against time, scientists are exploring new ways to restore natural systems. Alongside traditional methods such as planting trees, reducing pollution and reintroducing native species, a surprising new tool is emerging: sound. Ecologists can.....»»
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.....»»
Preserving nature"s genetic resources: Wild banana relatives of mainland Southeast Asia reveal hidden diversity
In a new study, researchers have uncovered a wealth of hidden diversity among wild banana species in mainland Southeast Asia. The discovery, which has been published in PLoS ONE, highlights the critical importance of conserving these genetic resource.....»»
Andrew Garfield sets the record straight on a Spider-Man return: ‘I would 100% come back’
Would Andrew Garfield reprise his role as Peter Parker? After his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Garfield is open to suiting up as Spider-Man again......»»
PlexTrac unveils new capabilities to prioritize proactive security remediation
PlexTrac announced significant enhancements to its platform. These updates are designed to help enterprises and security service providers harness proactive security by offering business context, automating risk scoring to focus on what matters most,.....»»
Popular Juicebox EV home chargers to lose connectivity as owner quits US
The chargers will still function, but with no app scheduling or remote access. Owners of the popular home EV chargers made by Juicebox are about to lose a whole lot of features. I.....»»
Tesla to return to Paris motor show after six years
The addition of Tesla is another indication that the Paris show is enjoying something of a comeback after a lackluster 2022 edition......»»
LEGO-inspired RNA sensors enable customizable gene control
A research team has developed an RNA-based sensor platform that can regulate gene expression in bacteria. Their findings were recently featured in the journal Advanced Science......»»
Color, color everywhere—mother nature shares a mosaic of bright colors this fall in New England
Cool, crisp weather can trigger the urge to get out and go leaf peeping and this year could be a particularly good year to hit the road and admire New England's spectacular foliage season. According to Steve Roberge, Extension forestry specialist and.....»»
Ring Protect rebrands to Ring Home and adds 24/7 recording
Ring Protect is now Ring Home, and while its pricing structure is the same, it benefits from several cool new features -- including 24/7 recording......»»
Latest Microsoft Office for Mac now available without subscription
Two new subscription-free versions of Office for Mac are now available from Microsoft, with Office Home 2024 costing $149.99. For my money, the standalone versions are by far the best value, letting you buy them once and use them as long as you li.....»»
Push to map Great Lakes bottom gains momentum amid promises effort will help fishing and shipping
Jennifer Boehme grew up scouting beaches around her home in St. Petersburg, Florida, for whatever she could find. Rocks, sand dollars, coquina mollusks—anything the ocean gave up......»»
Balbix D3 accelerates vulnerability mitigation
Balbix unveild Balbix D3, the latest version of its exposure management platform. Packed with AI innovations, Balbix D3 is designed to help cybersecurity teams mitigate critical exposures faster than ever before, protecting organizations against emer.....»»
Apple Podcasts launches new narrative series chart, ad-free windows, more
Today Apple has announced changes to Apple Podcasts designed to better spotlight a specific type of show: narrative series. A new top chart is debuting alongside other editorial initiatives, plus Series becomes its own standalone category for improve.....»»
Pollination shifts in Caribbean after Hurricane Maria demonstrate ecological resilience
Most flowering plants depend on animals for pollination. In warm wet tropical regions, more than 90% of plant species are pollinated by animals. In Dominica, a Caribbean island country, researchers have identified a mutualistic relationship between t.....»»
"Iyashikei" healing manga comforts readers with attention to small joys
Iyashikei is a Japanese genre that, according to Japanese studies scholar Paul Roquet, tells stories that are designed to comfort and heal weary readers by creating an aesthetic of calm. In order to achieve this, as Roquet articulates, these stories.....»»
Most climate scientists foresee temperature rise exceeding Paris Agreement targets, study finds
A new survey of climate experts reveals that a majority believe the Earth to be headed for a rise in global temperatures far higher than the 2015 Paris Agreement targets of 1.5 to well-below 2°C......»»