The situation with melting RTX 4090 connectors just got more complicated
The saga of RTX 4090 GPUs burning up continues. Many people thought it was over, but using an adapter left some users with a broken GPU and a denied RMA claim......»»
Aventon, a major e-bike maker, tries its hand with a hardtail
Aventon's entry into the mountain bike market is good, but not quite low-budget. Enlarge / Aventon's Ramblas hardtail mountain bike. (credit: John TImmer) Full suspension mountain bikes are complicated beasts, with secti.....»»
This Alienware gaming laptop with RTX 4090 is still expensive, but also $700 off
It's a high-end gaming laptop that doesn't skimp on the high-end features, so it'll still be pricey. But this Prime Day deal from Dell lets you save $700 on it......»»
Freezing and melting reshape diversity and structure of glacier microbial communities
With the increasing attention on global climate change and glacier retreat, the study of glacier microbiota has gradually become an important field of research......»»
Hands on with new iPad magnetic charging stands with huge Prime Day discounts
The iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups have Smart Connectors, which third-party accessory makers can use to charge the iPad while attached to magnetic stands. Here are some of the best iPad stands.iPad magnetic charging stand roundupMagnetic stands for iP.....»»
Best Prime Day GPU deals: RTX 4090 is already on sale
Are you thinking about taking advantage of Prime Day GPU deals? Give your gaming PC a performance boost with our recommendations and advice for graphics cards......»»
Melting ice no guarantee of smooth sailing in fabled Arctic crossing: Study
Melting sea ice in the fast-warming Arctic Ocean is not making it easier for sailors to navigate a legendary shortcut between Europe and Asia despite popular belief, scientists said Thursday......»»
Scientists find new way global air churn makes particles
You can think of our atmosphere as a big chemistry set, a global churn of gaseous molecules and particles that constantly bounce off and change each other in complicated ways. While the particles are very small, often less than 1% of the thickness of.....»»
Melting high-mountain glaciers would release greenhouse gases into atmosphere, suggest scientists
The retreat of high mountain glaciers has accelerated since the 1980s, resulting in increased glacier runoff. However, it remains uncertain whether melting mountain glaciers enhance or release greenhouse gases, and whether areas exposed to glacier re.....»»
Studies unravel climate pattern impacts on the Antarctic Ice Sheet
New Monash research has untangled the influence of regional climate drivers, including the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) and the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (El Niño), on the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Snow accumulation and surface melting are two importa.....»»
Your favorite video game is retro now
What makes a video game retro in 2024? We asked developers for their take and came away with some complicated answers......»»
Women and social exclusion: Research explores the complicated nature of rejection and retaliation
New research from the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has provided a complicated glance into young women's responses to interpersonal conflict, with retaliation often the answer to rejection and perceived social exclusion by other females......»»
Scientists call for "major initiative" to study whether geoengineering should be used on glaciers
A group of scientists have released a landmark report on glacial geoengineering—an emerging field studying whether technology could halt the melting of glaciers and ice sheets as climate change progresses......»»
How artificial intelligence can help prevent illegal wildlife trade
Imagine you are a law enforcement official at a wildlife market and suspect some of the birds on sale are from endangered or illegally traded populations. This is a situation that demands decisive identification and action, but in cases where "look-a.....»»
Photos show the mysterious ancient objects that mountaineers are finding on the Alps" melting glaciers
Photos show the mysterious ancient objects that mountaineers are finding on the Alps" melting glaciers.....»»
Xbox Game Pass is getting a price hike alongside complicated tier overhaul
All versions of Xbox Game Pass are getting a price hike, while Xbox Game Pass for Console will be replaced with Xbox Game Pass Standard......»»
No GPS, no problem: Researchers are making quantum sensing tools more compact and accurate to replace GPS
Fundamental physics—let alone quantum physics—might sound complicated to many, but it can actually be applied to solve everyday problems......»»
Sudan is now confronting its most severe food security crisis on record
After 14 months of escalating internal conflict, Sudan is now confronting its most severe food security crisis on record. The latest situation report, released on 27 June, reveals a grim picture: more than half the population of 47.2 million is facin.....»»
Alaska’s top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point
As the plateau of the icefield thins, ice and snow reserves at higher altitudes are lost. Enlarge / Taku Glacier is one of many that begin in the Juneau Icefield. (credit: Mauricio Handler / Getty Images) The melting of.....»»
Alaska"s top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point
The melting of one of North America's largest icefields has accelerated and could soon reach an irreversible tipping point. That's the conclusion of new research colleagues and I have published on the Juneau Icefield, which straddles the Alaska-Canad.....»»
Recovery of unique geological samples sheds light on formation of today"s Antarctic ice sheet
In recent years, global warming has left its mark on the Antarctic ice sheets. The "eternal" ice in Antarctica is melting faster than previously assumed, particularly in West Antarctica more than East Antarctica. The root for this could lie in its fo.....»»