Tiny cracks in rocks may have concentrated chemicals needed for life
The gentle flow of warm fluids could have given pre-life chemistry a boost. Enlarge / Active geology could have helped purify key chemicals needed for life. (credit: Christof B. Mast) In some ways, the origin of life is.....»»
NASA space telescope finds Earth-size exoplanet that"s "not a bad place" to hunt for life
NASA space telescope finds Earth-size exoplanet that"s "not a bad place" to hunt for life.....»»
20-inch foldable MacBook may be the size of a 13-inch model, and I need it in my life
When it rains, it pours when it comes to rumors about the foldable M5 MacBook device that Apple is working on. A report on Thursday … The post 20-inch foldable MacBook may be the size of a 13-inch model, and I need it in my life appeared first.....»»
Car crash near Erie"s Bayfront Parkway claims life of motorist whose car flipped over
Car crash near Erie"s Bayfront Parkway claims life of motorist whose car flipped over.....»»
Apple Shortcuts and ChatGPT for Mac
OpenAI recently launched their official ChatGPT app for the Mac (before Windows). The macOS app brings most of the functionality from the iPhone version to the desktop — no web browser needed. more….....»»
Wichita Falls area restaurant inspections: Dead insects, dented cans, cleaning needed
Wichita Falls area restaurant inspections: Dead insects, dented cans, cleaning needed.....»»
Sonos Ace vs AirPods Max: How do the premium over-ears compare?
Sonos has launched its first headphones and they compete directly with Apple’s AirPods Max. So what do you get with the Sonos over-ears? Here’s a detailed comparison of specs, features, battery life, and more for Sonos Ace vs . more….....»»
Earth 2.0 or its evil twin? Discovery of Earth-sized planet could shed light on conditions necessary for life
The discovery of a planet similar to Venus around a star in the neighborhood of the solar system raises hopes that astronomers may someday unlock the secret to why life appeared on Earth......»»
Climate change will reduce streamflow in the upper Colorado river basin as groundwater levels fall, study finds
The Colorado River makes life possible in many Western cities and supports agriculture that sustains people throughout the country. Most of the river's water begins as snowmelt from the mountainous watersheds of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, and a war.....»»
Personal crises reduce voter turnout, but may prompt other political action
Experiencing multiple life disruptions such as unemployment, eviction or a loss of health insurance makes people less likely to vote—but may motivate them to engage politically in other ways, a Cornell political scientist and co-authors report in n.....»»
Many microplastics in the world"s oceans have likely escaped detection, researchers say
Chemicals within microplastics that are found in our world's oceans and waterways, and in drinking water sources, remain of concern to scientists and public health officials. A new study that investigated the presence of the smallest particles of mic.....»»
Researchers discover distinct life cycle stages of the ectosymbiotic DPANN archaeon Nanobdella aerobiophila
Archaea are ubiquitous microorganisms whose evolution shaped the biosphere of Earth. Their evolutionary paths are truly fascinating. A great example is an ectosymbiotic lifestyle which is found among DPANN archaea......»»
Exploring diversity in cell division: Study investigates the process of evolution that supports diverse life cycles
New research by EMBL scientists shows how different modes of cell division used by animals and fungi might have evolved to support diverse life cycles......»»
Glass half empty? What climate change means for Canada"s wine industry
Wine has long been synonymous with good times, celebration and an appreciation of the finer things in life......»»
Windows just got an AI-powered copy and paste feature
For some reason, Microsoft decided that the copy and paste function in Windows needed an AI boost, so here we are. The post Windows just got an AI-powered copy and paste feature appeared first on Phandroid. The copy and paste feature has b.....»»
Michigan Appeals Court backs Ford dealer"s request to arbitrate lease pricing case
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision declaring a customer's allegations of lease pricing deception at a Westland car dealership needed to be resolved through arbitration......»»
Mich. Appeals Court backs Ford dealer"s request to arbitrate lease pricing case
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision declaring a customer's allegations of lease pricing deception at a Westland car dealership needed to be resolved through arbitration. Appellate Judges Mark Cavanagh, Kathleen Jansen and Alli.....»»
iPhone 16 battery could last hugely longer, with new design & materials
Battery life is perhaps the most vital part of the iPhone experience. This is what the rumor mill expects will change power-wise with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series.A battery being taken out of an iPhone [Apple]Users often put the importance.....»»
After beating Sonos case, Google brings back group speaker controls
We'll likely have to wait until the end of the year for Android 15, though. Enlarge / The Nest Audio. (credit: Google) It's unclear how much life is left in the 4-year-old Nest Audio or 8-year-old Google Home speakers,.....»»
New catalyst transforms carbon dioxide from industrial emissions into commonly used chemicals
A low-cost, tin-based catalyst can selectively convert carbon dioxide to three widely produced chemicals—ethanol, acetic acid and formic acid......»»
Double-pulse LIBS technology provides environmentally friendly analysis of deep-sea materials
The seabed contains large quantities of valuable minerals and metals that are urgently needed for modern technologies such as electric cars and wind turbines. However, discovering these deposits has so far been complicated. Diving robots use grippers.....»»