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.....»»
Anker’s Soundcore Life P2 Mini is 40% off in this CRAZY LIMITED TIME deal!
The Anker Soundcore Life P2 Mini is on sale on Amazon where it’s enjoying a 40% discount, bringing its price down to its lowest ever! The post Anker’s Soundcore Life P2 Mini is 40% off in this CRAZY LIMITED TIME deal! appeared first on Phandr.....»»
Research signals major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone and worsen global warming
A new study has revealed significant progress in the drive to reduce levels in the atmosphere of chemicals that destroy Earth's ozone layer, confirming the success of historic regulations limiting their production......»»
Which Mac models are needed to run macOS Sequoia
Here's what Macs will run the new macOS 15, which is to be unveiled at WWDC 2024.The new macOS 15 is expected to support all of the same Macs as macOS SonomaEvery year, Apple announces new features for the Mac and often they are ones that push the ha.....»»
Which Mac models are needed to run macOS 15
Here's what Macs will run the new macOS 15, which is to be unveiled at WWDC 2024.The new macOS 15 is expected to support all of the same Macs as macOS SonomaEvery year, Apple announces new features for the Mac and often they are ones that push the ha.....»»
Farming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment—evidence from Ghana and Malawi suggests
Farming just one kind of crop in a field at a time, and using a lot of chemicals, poses a risk to both people and nature. This simplified intensive agriculture often goes hand in hand with increased greenhouse gas emissions, land and water degradatio.....»»
Deriving mammalian DNA methylation predictors for maximum life span, gestation time and age at sexual maturity
A research team has found that there are epigenetic predictors of species life span and other traits in mammals. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes how they analyzed data held in a database created by the Ma.....»»
Which iPhone models are needed to run iOS 18
At WWDC 2024, Apple will unveil iOS 18. Here's which iPhone models will run the new version of the operating system.iOS 17 on an iPhoneThe annual WWDC keynote is chiefly the venue for Apple to reveal its updates for its operating systems. With big ch.....»»
Apple is about to make major generative AI news; here’s how I’ve been using AI so far
In a few hours, we’ll learn what Apple has in mind for an AI-infused version of iPhone software. We expect AI to deliver quality-of-life improvements to iOS over the next year. In recent history is any indication, AI will advance such that iOS 19 a.....»»
I love the MacBook Pro, but this Windows laptop came surprisingly close
The MacBook Pro 16 sits atop the 16-inch laptop world thanks to great performance and superior battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 costs less. Which wins?.....»»
Apple"s Mac mini M2 just dropped to $479 in latest price war
Apple's current Mac mini with an M2 chip has dropped to $479 in a weekend price war, making it a great time to pick up a budget-friendly Mac computer for the Dad or Grad in your life.Grab Apple's Mac mini M2 for $479 today.The AppleInsider Mac mini P.....»»
Scientists and Indigenous leaders team up to conserve seals and an ancestral way of life at Yakutat, Alaska
Five hundred years ago, in a mountain-rimmed ocean fjord in southeast Alaska, Tlingit hunters armed with bone-tipped harpoons eased their canoes through chunks of floating ice, stalking seals near Sít Tlein (Hubbard) glacier. They must have glanced.....»»
Study finds fresh water and key conditions for life appeared on Earth a half-billion years earlier than thought
We need two ingredients for life to start on a planet: dry land and (fresh) water. Strictly, the water doesn't have to be fresh, but fresh water can only occur on dry land......»»
9to5Mac Overtime 021 – How’s the iPad life treating you?
In this episode, Fernando and Jeff discuss WWDC iOS 18 leaks, exploring how much more information we’re getting about the software side of things compared to previous years. We also discuss the challenges and joys of establishing a workflow on iPad.....»»
As leaks on the space station worsen, there’s no clear plan to deal with them
"We heard that basically the program office had a runaway fire on their hands." Launched in 2000, the Zvezda Service Module provides living quarters and performs some life-support system functions. (credit: NASA) NASA an.....»»
Researchers propose new socio-ecological framework for sustainable reforestation in Karst regions
The South China Karst, the world's most concentrated karst area, has reduced rocky desertification through extensive conservation and restoration over the past two decades, making it a global "greening" hotspot. However, the sustainability of this tr.....»»
Five ways artificial intelligence can improve your dating life
Artificial intelligence is going to transform how we date. The question is: will it be for better or worse? It's already causing some real problems, especially related to "romance scams" and other fraud......»»
We can’t wait to see this bright orange mystery phone in real life
A new bright orange phone with an unusual feature has been teased online, and we can't wait to see it for real. Here's why......»»
Free Bartender alternative Hidden Bar does everything needed
Hidden Bar is a free Bartender alternative which might find itself seeing quite an uptake in demand, following the surprise takeover of the popular Mac utility. While Bartender’s creator did later chip in with some comforting words, Bartender ha.....»»
On the space station, Band-Aid fixes for systemic problems
"We heard that basically the program office had a runaway fire on their hands." Launched in 2000, the Zvezda Service Module provides living quarters and performs some life support system functions. (credit: NASA) NASA an.....»»
iOS 18 to debut Apple Passwords app
Thanks to a new dedicated app, passwords will no longer be buried in Settings with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15.Apple Passwords app coming to iOS 18Too many people go through life with one or two passwords they use for everything. This problem has.....»»