The WOW! Signal Is Just As Mysterious As It Was In 1977
Over 40 years ago, scientists discovered a radio anomaly known as "the WOW! signal" — and despite continuous research, its origin continues to remain unknown. Over.....»»
Google says the AI-focused Pixel 8 can’t run its latest smartphone AI models
Gemini Nano can't run on the smaller Pixel 8 due to mysterious "hardware limitations." Enlarge / The bigger Pixel 8 Pro gets the latest AI features. The smaller model does not. (credit: Google) If you believe Google's m.....»»
Sharks, turtles and other sea creatures face greater risk from industrial fishing than previously thought
My colleagues and I mapped activity in the northeast Pacific of "dark" fishing vessels—boats that turn off their location devices or lose signal for technical reasons. In our new study published in Science Advances, we found that highly mobile mari.....»»
Deadly earthquakes trigger hunt for speedier alerts
Researchers in Europe have identified an underground signal that may be a precursor to strong quakes......»»
Here"s what conservationists say is likely causing the mysterious whale deaths along East Coast
While three whales washing up on Hampton Roads beaches in three days is unusual, it is likely indicative of a long-term trend seen along the East Coast......»»
Signal usernames rolling out in beta, to keep your phone number private [Update: Availability]
Regain clarity with CleanMyPhone by MacPaw — the new AI-powered cleaning app that quickly identifies and removes blurred images, screenshots, and other clutter from your device. Download it now with a free trial. Update: After rolling out in.....»»
IPTV Piracy Group Members Arrested For Signal Theft, Fraud, Money Laundering
Officers of the Quebec Provincial Police (Sûreté du Québec) carried out raids this week against suspected members of an IPTV piracy group operating in Canada. At least five people were arrested on suspicion of various crimes including theft of tel.....»»
Shining a light on the effects of habituation and neural adaptation on the evolution of animal signals
A new paper published in The Quarterly Review of Biology examines the possible effects of two properties of receiver playing fields documented in studies of animal psychology—habituation and neural adaptation—on the efficacy of mate choice signal.....»»
Researchers decipher mysterious growth habit of weeping peach trees
A basic premise of how plants grow is that shoots grow up and roots grow down. A new study, published in Plant Physiology, reveals the answer to a fascinating question: why do weeping tree varieties defy this natural growth pattern?.....»»
Researchers develop world-leading microwave photonics chip for high-speed signal processing
A research team led by Professor Wang Cheng from the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has developed a world-leading microwave photonic chip that is capable of performing ultrafast analog electronic s.....»»
Higher AutoZone profits signal DIY trend gaining traction as vehicle costs rise
Demand for auto parts stayed resilient during the recent quarter as surging vehicle prices kept new- and used-car buyers on the sidelines......»»
All the Spider-Man movies in order
Since Spider-Man has had many solo films made, here's a chronological list of all his cinematic adventures, from 1977's Spider-Man to Across the Spider-Verse......»»
Management technique shows promise against emerging soybean pest
In the late 2010s, a mysterious pest—one that came to be identified as a new species of gall midge, Resseliella maxima—began infesting the soybean fields of Nebraska and neighboring states. Since then, the tiny but deadly fly has spread to at lea.....»»
Scientists closer to finding quantum gravity theory after measuring gravity on microscopic level
Scientists are a step closer to unraveling the mysterious forces of the universe after working out how to measure gravity on a microscopic level......»»
Vision Pro visors are cracking, and no one knows why
A growing number of Vision Pro owners are reporting mysterious cracks in the front glass, and Apple support sometimes denies replacements......»»
The United States cellular network struggled the morning of February 22
It's not just you — AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon were having issues across a wide swathe of the US, but the issue seems to have been resolved.A 5G signal meter on an iPhone 12So far, it's not clear why T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon are all having issu.....»»
The United States cellular network is struggling this morning
It's not just you — AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are having issues across a wide swathe of the US this morning.A 5G signal meter on an iPhone 12So far, it's not clear why T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon are all having issues this morning. Symptoms vary,.....»»
iMessage gets a major makeover that puts it on equal footing with Signal
How Kybers and ratcheting are boosting the resiliency of Apple's messaging app. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) iMessage is getting a major makeover that makes it among the two messaging apps most prepared to withstand th.....»»
Signal usernames rolling out in beta, to keep your phone number private
Signal usernames have long been inexplicably absent from the secure messaging app, requiring users to share their phone number with contacts. That’s changing, however, in the latest beta … more….....»»
For couples, negative speaks louder than positive
After a long day, a couple cuddles together while watching a favorite show, taking comfort in each other's touch, scent and voices—until one partner makes an insensitive comment. Will the comment be quickly forgotten, or might it signal trouble for.....»»
It’s a fake: Mysterious 280 million-year-old fossil is mostly just black paint
The long bones of the hind limbs appear to be genuine. The rest? Not so much. Enlarge / Discovered in 1931, Tridentinosaurus antiquus has now been found to be, in part, a forgery. (credit: Valentina Rossi) For more than.....»»