Throwing shade: Model maps NYC street trees" cooling benefits
Cornell researchers' "leaf-level" visualization of every tree in New York City—and how much shade each provides—could inform new strategies for mitigating extreme heat there, and in other cities coping with record-breaking temperatures......»»
Hackers seek ransom after getting SSNs, banking info from state gov’t portal
Rhode Island said it's being extorted after hack of Deloitte-run benefits system. Hackers trying to extort the Rhode Island government infiltrated the state's public benefits syst.....»»
Scientists propose strategy for increasing rice yield while reducing fertilizer use
Researchers from the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a sustainable technology to selectively reduce nitrate to ammonium. This innovation delivers three benefits: It increases ri.....»»
WSJ: iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than expected; foldable iPhone on track for 2026
According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report also provides some details on the rumored ultra-slim iPhone 17 model. more….....»»
Snag Apple"s M4 Pro MacBook Pro for just $1,779 with delivery by Christmas
As ship times slip for Apple's latest MacBook Pro, this deal on the M4 Pro 14-inch model not only discounts the laptop by $220, but it includes free 2-day shipping for easy holiday gift-giving.Save on Apple's M4 Pro MacBook Pro with coupon.The lowest.....»»
WSJ: Foldable iPhone on track for 2026; iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than pro models
According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report also provides some details on the rumored ultra-slim iPhone 17 model. more….....»»
AirTag 2 to be far more useful, thanks to major improvement in one key area
According to AirTag from up to 3x the distance as the current model. more….....»»
Google Maps now relies on dash cam footage for improvements
It seems that to improve Google Maps, Google is relying on dash cam footage which could help make the service a lot better. The post Google Maps now relies on dash cam footage for improvements appeared first on Phandroid. Google relies on.....»»
The Google Pixel 9 is $150 off — time to upgrade your Android phone?
The 128GB model of the Google Pixel 9 is on sale from Best Buy at $150 off. If you've thought about upgrading your Android smartphone, don't miss this offer......»»
Save $400 on the ever popular Dell XPS 14 laptop right now
The Dell XPS 14 is a great laptop for many people, and a model with a dedicated graphics card is currently on sale at $400 off at Dell......»»
How an iconic desert tree survives extreme heat—and the unique risk it"s facing now
New research has found that the punishing summer temperatures and persistent drought conditions in much of Arizona and the Southwest are dealing a double whammy to trees attempting to regulate their own temperature, putting a critical part of the des.....»»
iPhone 17 Air reportedly takes the first step toward production
The iPhone 17 Air has reportedly entered the new product introduction (NPI) phase – the first step toward manufacture of the ultra-thin model. Apple is believed to have prioritized a sleek design above feature set for the upcoming model, which m.....»»
FuzzyAI: Open-source tool for automated LLM fuzzing
FuzzyAI is an open-source framework that helps organizations identify and address AI model vulnerabilities in cloud-hosted and in-house AI models, like guardrail bypassing and harmful output generation. FuzzyAI offers organizations a systematic appro.....»»
Character.AI steps up teen safety after bots allegedly caused suicide, self-harm
Character.AI's new model for teens doesn't resolve all of parents' concerns. Following a pair of lawsuits alleging that chatbots caused a teen boy's suicide, groomed a 9-year-old.....»»
Leafy greens study introduces model to evaluate food safety control strategies
You've probably heard of product recalls involving lettuce, spinach, or other leafy greens. Consuming these popular vegetables are among the main causes of food poisoning, affecting thousands of people every year. Leafy greens can become contaminated.....»»
Conservation leads to benefits: Large marine protected areas are boosting fish catch rates
Increases in catch rates for fish such as tuna have been demonstrated near recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs), including Revillagigedo in Mexico. This shows that LSPMAs are large enough to protect highly migratory species su.....»»
New model find molecular interactions key to creating order in active systems
Non-reciprocal interactions can increase the order in an active system. This is the finding of a study by scientists from the department of Living Matter Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS)......»»
Education scholar calls for ecological shift to "school within a school" to give students autonomy needed for success
The essence of schooling has changed little since the 19th century, even amid calls for change and attempts at reform. A new analysis from a University of Kansas education expert calls for a paradigm shift to a "school within a school" model that loo.....»»
Weight loss drugs may also treat addiction, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease
Pharmaceutical companies are already cashing in on their other health benefits. One of Dr. Mo Sarhan’s patients was experiencing intense cravings for opioids and alcohol when th.....»»
New iPhone 17 rumors point to a radically different rear camera layout
At least one model of the iPhone 17 could end up with a camera bar instead of the regular bump, according to a pair of new, overlapping rumors.An example of a supposed camera placement on the iPhone 17 Slim - Image Credit: Digital Chat Station/WeiboT.....»»
Quick! This RTX 4080-powered gaming laptop is under $2,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a great gaming laptop and this model has a 4080 GPU. Right now, it's on sale at Walmart for a great price......»»