Tough nut to crack: UK mulls contraceptives for grey squirrels
They have been the scourge of trees and the native red squirrel in Britain since their introduction from the United States in the 1870s......»»
New "chain mail" material of interlocking molecules is tough, flexible and easy to make
University of California, Berkeley, chemists have created a new type of material from millions of identical, interlocking molecules, that for the first time allows the synthesis of extensive 2D or 3D structures that are flexible, strong and resilient.....»»
17-pound meteorite discovered in Antarctica
Antarctica is a tough place to work, for obvious reasons—it's bitterly cold, remote, and wild. However, it's one of the best places in the world to hunt for meteorites. That's partly because Antarctica is a desert, and its dry climate limits the de.....»»
Negative marital communications leave literal, figurative wounds
A tendency for one or both spouses to avoid or withdraw from tough conversations could set up married couples for emotional distress, bad feelings about their relationship, chronic inflammation and lowered immune function, new research suggests......»»
This Lenovo laptop is usually $999, but right now it’s just $269
Finally! A 2-in-1 laptop that is both army tough and baby-resistant is on sale for only $269. Get it now!.....»»
TSMC mulls fab in Dresden, sources say
Teams from TSMC have visited Germany several times in the past two years to assess the feasibility of establishing a 12-inch fab there. Dresden is most likely to be the location, according to sources at fab toolmakers......»»
Musk on trial for “funding secured” tweet—experts predict he’s going to lose
Musk faces tough trial as judge already ruled his tweets were false and reckless. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Youtube) Elon Musk is headed to trial next week over his infamous tweet claiming he had secured funding t.....»»
World"s top chip maker mulls global expansion with plants in Europe, Japan
Semiconductor giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) may expand its global manufacturing footprint even further......»»
Biden taking “absolutely wrong approach” to crack down on Big Tech, critics say
Biden asks Congress to stop Big Tech’s data-gulping, competition-smothering ways. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) As president, Joe Biden has made it clear that he wants to lead the charge to chan.....»»
This Lenovo laptop is normally $999, but today it’s just $269
Finally! A 2-in-1 laptop that is both army tough and baby-resistant is on sale for only $269. Get it now!.....»»
A fifth of passwords used by federal agency cracked in security audit
89 percent of the department's high-value assets had easy-to-crack passcodes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) More than a fifth of the passwords protecting network accounts at the US Department of the Interior—including.....»»
Why Pacific Islanders are staying put even as rising seas flood their homes and crops
Climate change is forcing people around the world to abandon their homes. In the Pacific Islands, rising sea levels are leaving communities facing tough decisions about relocation. Some are choosing to stay in high-risk areas......»»
UK space industry mulls setback after satellite launch fails
British officials and space scientists said Tuesday they were disappointed but not deterred after the first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from the U.K. ended in failure......»»
This Lenovo laptop is usually $999, but today it’s only $269
Finally! A 2-in-1 laptop that is both army tough and baby-resistant is on sale for only $269. Get it now!.....»»
The best TVs of 2023: our favorites from Samsung, LG, Sony, and more
With numerous brands, features, and plenty of tech lingo, choosing a TV can be tough, which is why we put together this list of the best models on the market......»»
Google develops free terrorism-moderation tool for smaller websites
US tech group’s Jigsaw division leads initiative as UK and EU introduce tough laws. Enlarge Google is developing a free moderation tool that smaller websites can use to identify and remove terrorist material, as new l.....»»
LastPass password vaults crackable for $100, alleges 1Password
LastPass has claimed that it would take millions of years to crack a user's master password, but a rival company claims that the process won't take nearly that long, and could be done for a mere $100.LastPass, a popular password management company,.....»»
Top US launch companies of 2022—The Ars Technica power ranking
The top three were easy to choose. After that, things got tough. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket launches the OneWeb-1 mission to orbit on Dec. 8, 2022. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) A decade ago, only a handful of launch compa.....»»
How Putin"s war and small islands are accelerating the global shift to clean energy, and what to watch for in 2023
The year 2022 was a tough one for the growing number of people living in food insecurity and energy poverty around the world, and the beginning of 2023 is looking bleak......»»
Washington moved fast to crack down on TikTok but has made little progress with Big Tech
In a matter of days, the United States is expected to ban federal employees from downloading or using TikTok on government-issued phones or tablets, marking the country's broadest crackdown on the short-form video app to date......»»
iPhone 14 Pro versus Galaxy S22 Ultra camera comparison: a tough call
There’s no denying that smartphones are capable of capturing some truly incredible photos and videos. With every new smartphone that comes out, we’re seemingly treated to new camera innovations that deliver better and better results with.....»»