Ultrafast magnetism: Heating magnets, freezing time
Magnetic solids can be demagnetized quickly with a short laser pulse, and there are already so-called HAMR (Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording) memories on the market that function according to this principle. However, the microscopic mechanisms of ult.....»»
Humane AI Founders Reportedly Looking for Buyer after Disastrous Launch
If true, Humane might have a tough time trying to find a new home for its flagship product. The post Humane AI Founders Reportedly Looking for Buyer after Disastrous Launch appeared first on Phandroid. Remember the Humane AI pin? For those.....»»
iOS 17.5.1: Is It Safe to Upgrade?
Apple recently rushed out a new iOS 17.5.1 update to address a glaring issue. It’s a small update, but it’s one most iPhone users should install today. Every time Apple releases a new version of iOS 17 we get questions from family, friend.....»»
Birth of universe"s earliest galaxies observed for first time
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, University of Copenhagen researchers have become the first to see the formation of three of the earliest galaxies in the universe, more than 13 billion years ago. The sensational discovery contributes important k.....»»
Militia extremists, kicked off Facebook again, are regaining comfort in public view
When journalists sounded alarm bells in early May 2024 that more than 100 extremist militia groups had been organizing and communicating on Facebook, it wasn't the first time militias had garnered attention for their online activities......»»
Beyond milkweed: Creating a migratory oasis for monarchs
With the summer season ramping up, experts with Texas A&M AgriLife said now is the ideal time to create an oasis for monarch butterflies that will funnel through Texas during their annual fall migration to Mexico......»»
10 greatest TV pilots of all time, ranked
Many great shows had to win over audiences on day one to get where they are now, and these 10 series nailed it with their pilot episodes......»»
Next up in Google’s dramatic overhaul of search: AI Overview ads
Google turned search into an AI product, and now it's time to make money. Ads in AI Overview. They're below the fold in this example. [credit:.....»»
Study shows sexual parasitism helped anglerfish invade the deep sea during a time of global warming
Members of the vertebrate group including anglerfish are unique in possessing a characteristic known as sexual parasitism, in which males temporarily attach or permanently fuse with females to mate. Now, researchers reporting in the journal Current B.....»»
New discoveries about the nature of light could improve methods for heating fusion plasma
Both literally and figuratively, light pervades the world. It banishes darkness, conveys telecommunications signals between continents and makes visible the invisible, from faraway galaxies to the smallest bacterium. Light can also help heat the plas.....»»
Thinking about polyamory? You"re not the only one
Polyamory—being open to having more than one romantic partner at the same time, with everyone's knowledge and consent—is on the rise, particularly among people below the age of 45......»»
iPad Pro (2024) vs. iPad Pro (2018): Should you finally upgrade?
If you're still using a 2018 iPad Pro, then it's really earned its keep. Is it time for an upgrade to the 2024 iPad Pro? We found out for you......»»
This Lenovo Legion Pro gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 is $460 off
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card is down to $1,140 from Lenovo, but likely only for a limited time......»»
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: release date window, teaser, news and more
Another year and another Call of Duty title. This time we're taking aim at Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War with all the intel we've collected on the new title......»»
Google’s Nest Learning Smart Thermostat is $70 off for Memorial Day
The Google Nest Learning Smart Thermostat is one of the best ways to manage your home's heating. It's on sale now at Best Buy......»»
Bluesky finally adds a feature many had been waiting for
X rival Bluesky has finally added direct messages to its app, though at the current time they're not end-to-end encrypted......»»
One difference with this wave of Arm PCs? All the big PC makers are actually on board
Windows RT and Windows 10-on-Arm each launched with just a handful of devices. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Here at Ars, we’ve been around long enough to chronicle every single time that Microsoft has tried to get Windo.....»»
Nuclear physicists make first precision measurements of radium monofluoride
For the first time, nuclear physicists have made precision measurements of a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride (RaF). In their study published in the journal Nature Physics, the researchers combined ion-trapping techniques with sp.....»»
Previously unknown dormouse habitat identified
Bayreuth researchers have shown for the first time that the dormouse, which is strictly protected in Germany, not only uses woody structures as a habitat, but also reed beds. The study is published in the Journal of Vertebrate Biology......»»
Artificial geysers can compensate for our mineral shortages
By imitating nature, it may be possible to recover seabed minerals by extracting hot water from the Earth's crust. We can harvest green energy and be sensitive to the environment—all at the same time......»»
Chickens, ducks, seals and cows: A dangerous bird flu strain is knocking on Australia"s door
A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except Australia and the rest of Oceania. While we remain free from this strain for now, it's only a matter of time before it arrives......»»