The Problem With Sunscreen Isn’t Its Ingredients—It’s You
Humans need protecting from the sun more than ever, and yet this gloopy white cream is widely distrusted, misunderstood, and misused......»»
Qualcomm and Google Want to Make Your Next Car More Futuristic
It's a team-up that isn't too surprising, especially given the continued rise of electric vehicles and AI-based software solutions. The post Qualcomm and Google Want to Make Your Next Car More Futuristic appeared first on Phandroid. Qualco.....»»
EyeSight may be weird, but it’s a step toward solving a key Vision Pro problem
EyeSight is undoubtedly one of the weirdest features of the Vision Pro. But it’s also, arguably, one of its most important for solving a key problem with the headset. Here’s why. more….....»»
TikTok diagnosed creator with Type 1 diabetes before his doctor did
TikTok isn’t the first place I’d think of in relation to the concept of the wisdom of crowds, but it seems I may be underestimating the streaming video app … more….....»»
You Might Want to Think Twice Before Updating your Pixel 6 to Android 15
This isn't the first time that the Pixel 6 has seen trouble in recent times. The post You Might Want to Think Twice Before Updating your Pixel 6 to Android 15 appeared first on Phandroid. There’s little doubt that Android 15 comes wi.....»»
New firmware available for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max devices
Apple has released new firmware for older AirPods models, but there isn't any information about what is contained in the update.Apple has released a new firmware for select AirPods models.Tuesday's firmware update increases the build number to 6F21,.....»»
Researcher finds special proteins are key when antibiotic resistance spreads
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem globally. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that some bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics have the ability to spread that resistance to other bacteria via secretion systems......»»
On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food
On a warm late-summer evening, a small speedboat motored across a pea-green stretch of Lake Erie past a beach where a child sat splashing and a pair of newlyweds waded for a portrait photographer. On the sand, unseen or ignored, bright red signs warn.....»»
Gone in a flash: Lake Mohave"s toxic algae bloom may soon let up
Riley Rackliffe follows the stinky green blobs as they travel across Lake Mohave. The aquatic biologist leads a two-man team for the National Park Service, dipping a long stick into the reservoir's problem areas and sending off samples to the Souther.....»»
Q&A: Expert shares opinions on how to depolarize social media
At a time when political polarization is becoming an increasing problem on social media, WashU data scientist Jean Springsteen is working on a way to bring down the temperature and still get buy-in from social media companies......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, October 22
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
Qualcomm counters Intel about its performance claims
Qualcomm isn't impressed by Intel's latest Lunar Lake chips, and has questioned some of its performance and battery life claims......»»
Best Buy is selling the Google Pixel 7 Pro at $350 off
The Google Pixel 7 Pro isn't the latest version of the device, but it's still a worthwhile purchase, especially since its 256GB model is $350 off from Best Buy......»»
Study combines woodchips and biochar to clean water of pharmaceuticals, nutrients
What happens to ibuprofen after it eases your throbbing headache? Like many pharmaceuticals, it can remain in an active form when our bodies flush it out. That's a problem, because although wastewater treatment plants are good at reducing nutrient po.....»»
Poverty in Lagos isn"t just about money: Here"s why
Lagos is Nigeria's economic powerhouse, but it has some of the worst slums in the country......»»
Education and gender equality: Focus on girls isn"t fair and isn"t enough, say researchers
For the past two decades, investing in girls' schooling has been hailed as a cornerstone of promoting gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa. Between 2016 and 2018, the World Bank Group invested US$3.2 billion in education projects benefiting adolesce.....»»
Modeling experiments show weather-changing El Niño oscillation is at least 250 million years old
The El Niño event, a huge blob of warm ocean water in the tropical Pacific Ocean that can change rainfall patterns around the globe, isn't just a modern phenomenon......»»
Island arcs study reveals ancient connections between ocean chemistry and volcanic rocks
Bringing a novel approach to a classic problem, researchers have revealed how changes in ocean chemistry over the past 2 billion years have left an imprint on volcanic rocks formed in island arcs. Island arcs, which arise from volcanic activity along.....»»
Creating a simplified form of life: Scientists build modules for a synthetic cell
It is one of the most fundamental questions in science: how can lifeless molecules come together to form a living cell? Bert Poolman, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Groningen, has been working on this problem for over 20 years. He aim.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Monday, October 21
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
House of the Dragon star Matt Smith shares a concerning season 3 update
This definitely isn't the House of the Dragon season 3 update that fans have been waiting or hoping to hear......»»