TweetDeck is now called ‘XPro’
With the rename and rebrand complete on the web, Android, and iOS, X is now turning its attention to TweetDeck, which is now called “XPro.” more….....»»
Scientists "cautiously optimistic" about AI"s role in drug discovery
The human body contains at least 20,000 different proteins, often called the "workhorses of the cell" because of their role in keeping cells healthy. Each protein consists of a unique string of amino acids that affects its shape and function—or dys.....»»
Ancient Antarctic microorganisms are aggressive predators
In Antarctica there is a small lake, called Deep Lake, that is so salty it remains ice-free all year round despite temperatures as low as -20°C in winter. Archaea, a unique type of single-celled microorganism, thrive in this bitterly cold environmen.....»»
Researchers uncover 500 million-year-old mollusk ancestor
A team of researchers including scientists from the University of Oxford have made an astonishing discovery of a new species of mollusk that lived 500 million years ago. The new fossil, called Shishania aculeata, reveals that the most primitive mollu.....»»
VW Group profit falls on restructuring charges, lower deliveries
At VW's so-called core group, which consists of the VW, Skoda and Seat brands, profitability dropped to 5 percent......»»
How to use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 18 and what it does
For iOS 18, Apple has introduced a new Focus Mode called Reduce Interruptions, which aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important.The new Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA streng.....»»
Green hydrogen: "Artificial leaf" becomes better under pressure
Hydrogen can be produced via the electrolytic splitting of water. One option here is the use of photoelectrodes that convert sunlight into voltage for electrolysis in so-called photoelectrochemical cells (PEC cells). A research team at HZB has now sh.....»»
Norman Foster speaks on creating Apple Park"s iconic spaceship campus
Norman Foster, the man responsible for Apple Park's iconic design, sat down for a new interview to talk about that process and his time with late CEO Steve Jobs.Apple ParkApple has called Cupertino, California, a home for quite some time. From 1993 u.....»»
We just learned something surprising about how Apple Intelligence was trained
This could signal the start of a wider industry revolt against the so-called "Nvidia tax.".....»»
New method detects environmentally unfriendly chemicals
Substances called polyethylene glycols, or PEGs, are widely used in industry, medical, cosmetics and personal care products. The problem is, when they enter the environment and build up, they can harm ecosystems and natural resources......»»
Qualcomm’s new smartphone chip will make cheap 5G phones better than ever
Qualcomm just announced a new smartphone chip. It's called the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, and it should make 5G phones more accessible than ever before......»»
Apple admits to using Google Tensor hardware to train Apple Intelligence
New artificial intelligence research published by Apple reveals that Apple has been using Google hardware to build the early foundations of Apple Intelligence.The research paper, called "Apple Intelligence Foundation Language Models" is pretty techni.....»»
Hackers exploit VMware vulnerability that gives them hypervisor admin
Create new group called "ESX Admins" and ESXi automatically gives it admin rights. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft is urging users of VMware’s ESXi hypervisor to take immediate action to ward off ongoing attac.....»»
Coral restoration and adaptation benefits challenged
University of Melbourne and James Cook University researchers have called for an urgent rethink of the merits of coral reef restoration and adaptation, questioning whether the practice can meaningfully improve reef health......»»
The Motorola Razr 2024 is about to get some tough competition
Huawei has teased a new compact foldable phone called the Nova Flip, and the name suggests it's going to get an affordable price......»»
Why the solar corona is so much hotter than sun"s surface
In a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, a researcher from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, explores critical aspects of a phenomenon called kinetic Alfvén waves (KAWs) to provi.....»»
Ghosts of species past: Shedding new light on the demise of NZ"s moa can help other flightless birds
New Zealand was once home to giant flightless birds called moa. They had grown accustomed to life without predators. So the arrival of humans in the mid-13th century presented a massive—and ultimately insurmountable—challenge to their existence......»»
Wildfire engulfs parts of main town in Canada"s Jasper National Park
An "out of control" wildfire has devoured up to half of the main town in western Canada's popular Jasper National Park, authorities said Thursday, with 400 foreign firefighters called in to help battle the blaze......»»
Google claims math breakthrough with proof-solving AI models
AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2 solve problems, with caveats on time and human assistance Enlarge / An illustration provided by Google. (credit: Google) On Thursday, Google DeepMind announced that AI systems called AlphaP.....»»
Expert Q&A: NASA"s cancellation of VIPER is a frustrating setback for lunar exploration
In July 2024, NASA announced it canceled its plans to send the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) to the moon's southern polar region. The rover was meant to search for water and other resources called volatiles, such as hydrogen.....»»
The new Motorola Edge 50 just set a smartphone world record
Surprise! There's a new Motorola phone. It's called the Motorola Edge 50, and it apparently sets a new record for smartphone design......»»