We studied the "bibles" of jazz standards—and found sexism lurking in the strangest place
We are two female jazz singers, jazz researchers and lovers of jazz. And we have discovered jazz gave us another shared experience—sexism......»»
LLMs are unsuited for meeting the standards of Platonic epistemology in education, researchers find
Researchers from the University of Adelaide advise that more caution should be exercised for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts. This comes after a new study highlights key differences between modern technology.....»»
OpenCTI: Open-source cyber threat intelligence platform
OpenCTI is an open-source platform designed to help organizations manage their cyber threat intelligence (CTI) data and observables. The platform structures its data using a knowledge schema built on the STIX2 standards. It features a modern web appl.....»»
Dubious invite strongly hints at bronze iPhone 16 Pro at September Apple event [u]
Apple's special event will be taking place on September 10 with an in-person event at Apple Park showing off a bronze iPhone 16 Pro, according to a dubious shared invite.An alleged Apple Event invite [Majin Bu/X]Apple is expected to send out invitati.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is about to tough new competitor
Samsung's place at the top of the foldable smartphone market is secure, but that might not always be the case. Its latest challenger is set for launch soon......»»
Dubious invite strongly hints at bronze iPhone 16 Pro at September Apple event
Apple's special event will be taking place on September 10 with an in-person event at Apple Park showing off a bronze iPhone 16 Pro, according to a dubious shared invite.An alleged Apple Event invite [Majin Bu/X]Apple is expected to send out invitati.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Looking to start a smart home on a budget? The TP-Link 4 pack is an easy place to start
If you’re starting from zero on a smart home, it can look daunting and expensive as you consider upgrading all of the rooms in your house. I’ve found that starting with a few smart outlet adaptors is the best (and most economical way) to start, a.....»»
The Crimson Diamond is a wonderful EGA-like graphic adventure game for 2024
The parser works much better than you'd think, and the mystery is pitch-perfect. In my mind, this image is slowly drawing into place, with the text arriving last. (credit: Julia Minamata) A text parser? Typing in “Open.....»»
Quantum breakthrough achieved in the coolest place on the space station
The Cold Atom Lab on the International Space Station has made use of atom interferometry in space to detect environmental changes......»»
4 Reasons to Wait for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 & 4 Reasons Not To
Apple’s reportedly working on a new Apple Watch Ultra 3. And while there are reasons to wait for it to launch, a lot of shoppers may want to skip it and buy another device. 2024 Apple Watch rumors have been all over the place and we still don&#.....»»
Zebrafish use surprising strategy to regrow spinal cord: Findings could help identify ways to heal spinal cord damage
Zebrafish are members of a rarefied group of vertebrates capable of fully healing a severed spinal cord. A clear understanding of how this regeneration takes place could provide clues toward strategies for healing spinal cord injuries in people. Such.....»»
Teacup teaser: Yvonne Strahovski faces deadly threat in Peacock’s sci-fi horror series
Something terrifying is lurking in the new teaser for Teacup, Peacock's sci-fi horror series arriving this fall......»»
NIST releases finalized post-quantum encryption standards
NIST has finalized its principal set of encryption algorithms designed to withstand cyberattacks from a quantum computer. The announced algorithms are specified in the first completed standards from NIST’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standardiz.....»»
Researchers find climate efficiency of farming has been leveling off
An international team of environmental scientists has found evidence that climate efficiency involving farming has been leveling off in recent years. For their study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group studied.....»»
Liked to death? The social media race for nature photos can trash ecosystems—or trigger rapid extinction
Have you ever liked or shared a social media post about nature? It could have been a photo of a rare orchid or an unusual bird. Or you might share a stunning photo of an "undiscovered" natural place......»»
How to watch the Men’s Marathon at the Olympics
The men’s marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to take place today. The legendary Eliud Kipchoge seeks a record third consecutive gold in the event, but he’ll face stiff challenges from three-time Olympic gold medalist (in the 5,000.....»»
This Vision Pro emulator brings Nintendo’s Virtual Boy back to life
Emulator apps have started filling the App Store this year. There’s no shortage of options for playing classic games on your iOS devices. However, the new VirtualFriend app has earned a special place in my heart. It’s a Vision Pro emulator that b.....»»
NIS2: A catalyst for cybersecurity innovation or just another box-ticking exercise?
The Network and Information Security (NIS) 2 Directive is possibly one of the most significant pieces of cybersecurity regulation to ever hit Europe. The 27 EU Member States have until 17 October 2024 to adopt and publish the standards necessary to c.....»»
How to use built-in network security features for Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Apple devices use many common internet security standards. Here's what each of them does, and how to use them on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.Using Apple's network security features.In the networked world we live in, internet connectivity is ubiquitous......»»
Tracking the restorative effects of good fire
A few miles south of Yosemite's famed Glacier Point, ringed by striking granite domes, lies the Illilouette Basin. This small stretch of the Sierra Nevada Mountains has become a sort of fire laboratory, a place where natural wildfires have been allow.....»»
New hemp standards for research and industry
Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) research and commercial production has recently experienced a global revival motivated by passage of laws reversing long-standing prohibitions and by development in markets......»»