Ukraine war: Casualty counts from either side can be potent weapons and shouldn"t always be believed
The war in Ukraine is shaping up to be one of the bloodiest of the 21st century, with both sides reported to be losing hundreds of soldiers each day as the conflict moves towards its first anniversary. But quite how many people are dying in this bitt.....»»
The most iconic video game weapons of all time
A hero is nothing without a weapon, and sometimes its those weapons that end up defining a series. You don't have to play any games to recognize these weapons......»»
New nanoparticle delivery method targets sickle cell mutations in bone marrow
Current gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease are complex, time-consuming, and are sometimes linked to serious side effects like infertility or blood cancer. To address these challenges, Johns Hopkins researchers have developed special nanopart.....»»
Studies find China-based emissions of three potent climate-warming greenhouse gases have spiked in past decade
When it comes to heating up the planet, not all greenhouse gases are created equal. They vary widely in their global warming potential (GWP), a measure of how much infrared thermal radiation a greenhouse gas would absorb over a given time frame once.....»»
Scared to negotiate job offers? Study suggests you should do it anyway
Getting a job offer can be a joyful experience. Often, however, the elation quickly gives way to a state of anxiety, as candidates agonize over whether to accept the terms on the table, or negotiate for better ones. After all, it's commonly believed.....»»
One half of this wild exoplanet reaches temperatures of 1,450 degrees Fahrenheit
On the planet WASP-39 b, one side is in perpetual morning and the other is in perpetual evening......»»
Mortal Kombat studio’s mobile team hit with layoffs, report saya
Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios has laid off an unconfirmed number of people from its mobile side.....»»
Carmakers need to stop locking hardware features behind paywalls
Carmakers are increasingly turning to additional fees and subscriptions to bring in more cash -- but they shouldn't force drivers to unlock a car's hardware......»»
Dynamic view of opioid receptor could refine pain relief
Effective pain relief without the debilitating side effects of traditional opioids is closer to becoming a reality thanks to a study by an all-RIKEN team into the structure and dynamics of a drug-bound opioid receptor......»»
This crazy Sennheiser headphones Prime Day deal is an Amazon exclusive
A special edition of Sennheiser's excellent Accentum Wireless headphones are deeply discounted on Amazon and it's a deal you shouldn't miss......»»
Supplier used controversial sources for training Apple Intelligence
Apple has made a big deal out of paying for the data used to train its Apple Intelligence, but one firm it used is accused of allegedly ripping off YouTube videos.Apple Intelligence may have been trained less legally and ethically than Apple believed.....»»
Minecraft enchantments: how to enchant items and best enchantments
While you can't be a total wizard in Minecraft, you can enchant your weapons with magical powers. Here is a complete guide to harnessing this powerful magic......»»
Best Shark Prime Day deals: vacuums, air purifiers and more
If you're thinking about buying a new home appliance such as a robot vacuum, cordless vacuum, or air purifier, you shouldn't miss these Shark Prime Day deals......»»
This pack of corn puffs hasn’t left my gaming PC — here’s why
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends In Taiwan, I fell in love. I didn’t find a spouse, a pet, or suddenly decide to move my life to the other side of the world. I fell in love with a coconut-flavored corn puff called Kuai Kuai (or “Guai GuaiR.....»»
How to make an old antibiotic 100 times more potent
Nathaniel Martin, Professor of biological chemistry, wondered what would happen if you took an antibiotic that has been known for 70 years and tried to improve it with the latest tools of modern chemistry. Turns out it can become up to a hundred time.....»»
This Brother printer is great, but here’s why you shouldn’t buy it
Brother's HL-L3280CDW color laser printer has a nice price, so I tested the quality, performance, and long-term value to see if it's right for you......»»
Latest European demographic data sheet highlights lasting impact of war and migration
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the consequent displacement of millions of people will have a significant impact on the country's long-term population structure. Researchers from the Austrian Academy of Sciences, IIASA, and the University of Vien.....»»
We Cannot Cede Control of Weapons to Artificial Intelligence
I watched United Nations delegates debate AI-based weapons that can fire without human initiation. Humans cannot be taken out of that decision-making.....»»
Astronomers find the nearest massive black hole, a missing link in massive black hole formation
Newly identified fast-moving stars in the star cluster Omega Centauri provide solid evidence for a central black hole in the cluster. With at least 8,200 solar masses, it is the best candidate for a class of black holes astronomers have long believed.....»»
How disinformation from a Russian AI spam farm ended up on top of Google search results
A fake article about Volodymyr Zelensky’s wife buying a Bugatti with US aid was promoted by bots. Enlarge / Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at the 2024 Ukraine Recovery Conference on June 11, 2024 in.....»»
Rice gone wild: How humans have inadvertently selected for "weedy" rice
University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have discovered that the anatomical adaptation helping weedy rice varieties to proliferate is not, as previously believed, confined only to these pest varieties. The research, published recently in the.....»»