The most innovative monitors of 2023
2023 was a huge year for monitors. Here are the displays that pushed the envelope forward like no others this year......»»
Unusual mix of blazes sparked 2023 fire season, study shows
An unusual mix of blazes sparked Alberta's fierce 2023 wildfire season, suggests a new report by experts including a University of Alberta researcher......»»
Pindrop Pulse Inspect analyzes and verifies whether media files contain synthetic speech
Pindrop launched Pindrop Pulse Inspect in Preview. This innovative tool, the latest addition to Pindrop’s deepfake detection Pindrop Pulse product family, can detect AI-generated speech in any digital audio file with 99% accuracy. Following the.....»»
Medicare drug price negotiations: 10 list prices drop between 38% to 79%
If the prices were set in 2023, Medicare would have saved $6 billion. Enlarge / Prescription drugs are displayed at NYC Discount Pharmacy in Manhattan on July 23, 2024. (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) In the first round.....»»
Team develops method for control over single-molecule photoswitching
Scientists from the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Fritz Haber Institute have made an innovative discovery in nanoscale optoelectronics. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications and titled "Atomic-Precision Control of Plasmo.....»»
NASA image reveals the colorful palette of Brazil"s São Francisco River
This Dec. 27, 2023 image of the São Francisco River in southeast Brazil showcases the range of vibrant colors in the area including blues, reds, greens, and yellows. Much of the unvegetated land, such as unplanted fields and unpaved roads, appears i.....»»
Big-name drugs see price drops in first round of Medicare negotiations
If the prices were set in 2023, Medicare would have saved $6 billion. Enlarge / Prescription drugs are displayed at NYC Discount Pharmacy in Manhattan on July 23, 2024. (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) In the first round.....»»
Study sheds light on creative thinking
Creativity is the art of combining diverse ideas, making meaningful connections between concepts, and remaining focused to produce innovative ideas and useful solutions. Expansive and remote associations drive the generation of new ideas, while inhib.....»»
Transforming satellite imagery: Innovative fusion method for precision agriculture
Remote sensing plays a vital role in monitoring agricultural landscapes, yet current satellite sensors often struggle with the trade-off between spatial and temporal resolution......»»
DDoS attack volume rises, peak power reaches 1.7 Tbps
The total number of DDoS attacks during H1 2024 amounted to 830,000, an increase of 46% when compared to H1 2023, according to Gcore. Peak attack power rose from 1.6 terabits per second (Tbps) in H2 2023 to 1.7 Tbps. DDoS attacks hit Gaming, tech, fi.....»»
Mediterranean Sea temperatures match 2023 records
The temperatures of the Mediterranean Sea in recent days have reached heat records set last summer, the main Spanish maritime research center told AFP Tuesday, with marine heat waves in some places exceeding 30 degrees Celsius......»»
British Antarctic Survey publishes carbon emissions for 2023/2024
For the first time, the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are publishing their carbon footprint data on their website to increase transparency and help other organizations reduce their carbon emissions......»»
Climate change raised the odds of unprecedented wildfires in 2023–24, say scientists
Unprecedented wildfires in Canada and parts of Amazonia last year were at least three times more likely due to climate change and contributed to high levels of CO2 emissions from burning globally, according to the first edition of a new systematic an.....»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus OnePlus Open
The OnePlus Open was one of our favorite foldables back in 2023, but how does it hold up versus the new Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold? The post Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus OnePlus Open appeared first on Phandroid. Last year, OnePlus launched.....»»
Apple Entrepreneur Camp is now open for applications
Apple's app education program for its annual Entrepreneur Camp has opened applications, and this time developers will get in-person sessions.Previous members of the Apple Entrepreneur CampSlightly earlier than the last camp in 2023, Apple is now invi.....»»
Guardio Critical Security Alerts monitors and analyzes scam activities
Guardio launched a new feature, Critical Security Alerts, which enables real-time alerts to identify and prevent financial scams, ensuring immediate intervention when suspicious browsing patterns are detected. According to the Federal Trade Commissio.....»»
Wildfires don"t just burn farmland—they can contaminate water farmers use to irrigate crops and support livestock
The wildfires that burned across Maui, Hawaii, in August 2023 became the deadliest conflagration in the United States in more than a century. While the harm to homes and tourism drew the most attention, agriculture was also heavily affected across th.....»»
Shipping emissions regulations enacted in 2020 improved air quality but accelerated warming, study finds
Last year marked Earth's warmest year on record. A new study finds that some of 2023's record warmth, nearly 20%, likely came as a result of reduced sulfur emissions from the shipping industry. Much of this warming is concentrated over the northern h.....»»
Wobbly molecules closer look with a new theoretical framework
While new technologies, including those powered by artificial intelligence, provide innovative solutions to a steadily growing range of problems, these tools are only as good as the data they're trained on......»»
Nissan dealership profits tank amid U.S. sales struggles
The average Nissan dealership earned 70 percent less in the first half of the year than in 2023, with more than a third of stores losing money, according to data obtained by Automotive News......»»
In Colombia, hungry beetle larvae combat trash buildup
In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon in an innovative project to combat the ever-growing problem of trash buildup......»»