The new Mars landing approach: How we"ll land large payloads on the Red Planet
Back in 2007, I talked with Rob Manning, engineer extraordinaire at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and he told me something shocking. Even though he had successfully led the entry, descent, and landing (EDL) teams for three Mars rover missions, he sa.....»»
Solving the bottleneck of conifer propagation: A molecular approach
Conifers are foundational to ecosystems globally, providing critical environmental and economic value. Yet, their long life cycles slow traditional breeding methods, positioning somatic embryogenesis (SE) as a more effective option for rapid propagat.....»»
Virtual fruity fly model can simulate sensory navigation
All animals, large or small, have to move at an incredible precision to interact with the world. Understanding how the brain controls movement is a fundamental question in neuroscience. For larger animals, this is challenging because of the complexit.....»»
I don’t usually enjoy Soulslikes, but this one is winning me over
If you struggle with Soulslikes, Void Sols' minimalist approach to the genre may be what wins you over......»»
F5 AI Gateway secures and optimizes access to AI applications
F5 announced early access of F5 AI Gateway to streamline interactions between applications, APIs, and large language models (LLMs) driving enterprise AI adoption. This powerful containerized solution optimizes performance, observability, and protecti.....»»
Happy New Year on Mars
12 November 2024 marks the start of a new year on Mars. At exactly 10:32 CET/09:32 UTC on Earth, the Red Planet begins a new orbit around our sun......»»
Dehumanizing child-free women in film and TV gives misogyny a stage
"When are you giving us grandkids?" and "You'll change your mind," are familiar lines heard by child-free women around the table at family dinner......»»
How to SIM unlock the iPhone 16 Pro for FREE!
If you hate having your SIM locked to your carrier, then we’ll show you how to SIM unlock your iPhone 16 Pro for free! The post How to SIM unlock the iPhone 16 Pro for FREE! appeared first on Phandroid. If you bought the iPhone 16 Pro fr.....»»
Apple celebrates Veterans Day with Apple Watch Activity Challenge and more
Today is Veterans Day and Apple is celebrating in a handful of different ways. There is an Apple Watch Activity Challenge available with a limited-time award as well as a new Time to Walk episode available through Apple Fitness+. You’ll also not.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is 23% Cheaper at the Moment
It packs a large display and access to the latest Android apps. The post The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is 23% Cheaper at the Moment appeared first on Phandroid. While Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S-series tablets are ideal devices for a hig.....»»
OnePlus’ V-Series Update Arrives: Here are the Devices that it’ll Support
It will be available for several devices with different OxygenOS versions. The post OnePlus’ V-Series Update Arrives: Here are the Devices that it’ll Support appeared first on Phandroid. OnePlus recently announced that it was i.....»»
AI-enhanced model could improve space weather forecasting
"Killer electrons" that travel at nearly light speed inside Earth's Van Allen belts—the zone that surrounds the planet and traps energetic charged particles—pose a major threat to equipment in space by causing malfunctions in electronics......»»
COP29 Begins With Climate Finance, Absent Leaders, and Trump Looming Large
The annual UN climate summit has kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with lofty goals, but many global leaders missing......»»
53 years of survey data confirm African elephant decline
Habitat loss and poaching have driven dramatic declines in African elephants, but it is challenging to measure their numbers and monitor changes across the entire continent. A new study has analyzed 53 years of population survey data and found large-.....»»
Was "Snowball Earth" a global event? New study delivers best proof yet
Geologists have uncovered strong evidence from Colorado that massive glaciers covered Earth down to the equator hundreds of millions of years ago, transforming the planet into an icicle floating in space......»»
The best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket right now
If you're planning to tackle battles in Pokémon TCG Pocket, you'll need to know about the best decks which are considered some of the strongest in the game......»»
All upcoming Switch games: 2024, 2025, and beyond
The Nintendo Switch is home to a superb library of games, and more are on the way. In this roundup, we'll dive into the best upcoming Switch games......»»
I tried a web browser without tabs, bookmarks, or navigation — and loved it
The Horse web browser offers a totally different way to browse the internet, and its innovative approach is ideal for researchers and tab hoarders alike......»»
Setting a security standard: From vulnerability to exposure management
Vulnerability management has been the standard approach to fending off cyber threats for years. Still, it falls short by focusing on a limited number of vulnerabilities, often resolving only 1% to 20% of issues. In 2024, with the average data breach.....»»
Captain America: Brave New World trailer previews an explosive Red Hulk fight
The newest trailer for Captain America: Brave New World offers fans their best look yet at Harrison Ford's Red Hulk transformation......»»
All 41 seasons of Jeopardy! are finally coming to streaming
We still don't know exactly which streaming service the show will land on, but host Ken Jennings has confirmed that that's the plan......»»