Vertica Unify 2021 – Day 2 keynote spotlights a noble cause
At Vertica Unify 2021, the focus this week has been on the techniques and best practices around data analytics. Naturally. There’s a lot of technology to cover in this space, and we’re delighted to have so many of the best and brightest minds in.....»»
Apple gets another App Store antitrust win, this time in China
Apple has won a lawsuit accusing it of abusing its dominant power in the app marketplace, with a Chinese court rejecting claims Apple's App Store fees were too high.iOS App StoreIn 2021, Jin Xin sued Apple China, insisting Apple stopped charging its.....»»
Videos show "nature run" of greenhouse gases over a year
Three videos developed as part of the CoCO2 research project coordinated by ECMWF show a "nature run" of greenhouse gases over the year 2021......»»
7 best pandemic-era movies, ranked
From two mind-bending sci-fi epics to a thrilling musical remake, these are seven of the best movies released in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic era......»»
To what extent are pharmaceutical and illicit drugs contaminating city rivers?
In research published in Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry, investigators sampled water from 19 locations across the Hudson and East Rivers in 2021 and 2022 to identify and quantify the prescribed pharmaceuticals and drugs of abuse that are making.....»»
From ashes to alerts: Science helps protect Colorado travelers
In the summer of 2021, travelers in Colorado's Glenwood Canyon were safely evacuated before massive mounds of mud and rocks buried highways and destroyed bridges, thanks to a debris flow warning system developed in part by the U.S. Geological Survey......»»
Apple confirms WWDC keynote details for AI-focused iOS 18, Platforms State of the Union, and more
Today less than two weeks out from the June 10 start of WWDC, Apple has detailed what developers and other observers can expect out of its annual conference this year, which is expected to bring a host of news centered around AI. more….....»»
Apple Design Award finalists announced ahead of WWDC, including new Spatial Computing category
Today alongside confirming the details for WWDC 2024’s keynote and other offerings, Apple has announced its Apple Design Award finalists for the year. As per tradition, Apple annually recognizes some of the best apps on the App Store across a va.....»»
Apple confirms WWDC 2024 keynote timing, but offers no more AI hints
Apple has confirmed it will be holding its usual keynote at WWDC on June 10. Here's what to expect from the company during that packed week.Apple's 2024 WWDC is June 10Apple has previously announced WWDC will be held from June 10, and has already str.....»»
Washington Post: Justice Samuel Alito’s wife said upside-down American flag was ‘an international signal of distress’ in 2021
Washington Post: Justice Samuel Alito’s wife said upside-down American flag was ‘an international signal of distress’ in 2021.....»»
Apple hires Cynthia Bowman as new VP of diversity
Apple this week announced the hiring of Cynthia Bowman, a banking veteran, as its new Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity. She’s taking over the role from Barbara Whye, who joined the company in 2021 after leaving Intel. more….....»»
Study finds sea-level rise and weather-related shocks caused Louisiana marsh to die back
In 2016, observers in the wetlands of Louisiana's Bird's Foot Delta began to note dying stands of Phragmites australis, locally known as Roseau cane. By 2021, nothing but mud flats remained in some areas where the reeds once stood......»»
Can disease-detecting dogs help save South Dakota"s bighorn sheep?
In summer 2021, Badlands National Park was home to a healthy and growing population of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, with approximately 300 total among the three herds. Then in August, Paul Roghair, lead biological science technician for the park, ca.....»»
Ford invests in hybrids and battery recycling amid EV transition, company vice president says
Lisa Drake spoke about strategy changes that Ford has made involving EVs, as part of a keynote discussion at the Automotive News Leading Women Conference......»»
Study examines impacts of increased smoke on California lakes
As much as 70% of California was covered by wildfire smoke during parts of 2020 and 2021, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published in the journal Communications: Earth & Environment, combined lake-based sens.....»»
The 2024 Automotive News Leading Women Conference in pictures
This year's conference featured keynote talks from Lisa Drake of Ford and Tia Battle of Hyundai Motor America......»»
Apple re-launches online Education Store with expansive design refresh
Apple on Tuesday announced a new version of its online Education Store, which comes with a new design similar to the main Apple Online Store introduced in 2021. The new webpage highlights all the Apple products that students can get at a discount......»»
Neutrinos offer a new way to investigate the building blocks of matter
Depictions of the Roman goddess of wisdom Minerva show her in flowing robes, wearing a noble war helmet and holding an owl. In contrast, the MINERvA experiment features a huge particle detector with the names of collaborating scientists scrawled on t.....»»
South African communities vs Shell: High court victories show cultural beliefs and practices count in climate cases
When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels off South Africa's pristine Wild Coast, Indigenous communities in the area immediately fought back through the country's courts......»»
10 Big New Android Features From I/O: Private Space, Wallet Cards, AI in Google TV, More
If you fell asleep during yesterday’s keynote because the only thing Google wanted to talk about was Gemini and AI, you are not alone. Many of us were hoping for more details on the next version of Android, Google TV happenings, Wear OS, Google.....»»
Score a lifetime license to Microsoft Project Professional for only $20
Through May 22, you can get your hands on the Microsoft Project Professional 2021 for Windows software for just $20. TL;DR: Through May 22, navigate any project with ease with a lifetime license to Microsoft Project Professional 2021, on sale f.....»»