We were at COP26. It had mixed results
The recent COP26 was eagerly awaited. Originally planned for 2020, the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was also meant to be a major step toward implementing the Paris Agreement......»»
New AI music generator Udio synthesizes realistic music on demand
But it still needs trial and error to generate high-quality results. Enlarge / A screenshot of AI-generated songs listed on Udio on April 10, 2024. (credit: Benj Edwards) Between 2002 and 2005, I ran a music website wher.....»»
Wind energy and bat conservation: Scientists call for the global application of measures to reduce fatalities
The construction of wind turbines as a cornerstone for the production of climate-friendly electricity is rapidly increasing all over the world—and everywhere this results in major challenges for bats, which die directly at the turbines or lose valu.....»»
HD 21997 is a high-frequency Delta Scuti pulsator, observations find
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have observed a young star designated HD 21997. Results of the new observations indicate that the studied object is a high-frequency Delta Scuti pulsator. The finding was describe.....»»
Apple Vision Pro is already making the Meta Quest 3 better
You don’t need to own an Apple Vision Pro to appreciate it. Just having competition from the high end is pushing Meta to improve its mainstream mixed reality headset. Meta Quest 3 hit the market last year for $499. That’s $3000 shy of Vision P.....»»
Enhanced rock weathering results in higher crop yields and improved crop health, study shows
Enhanced rock weathering—a nature-based carbon dioxide removal process that accelerates natural weathering—results in significantly higher first year crop yields, improved soil pH, and higher nutrient uptake, according to a paper, published in PL.....»»
The universe"s accelerated expansion might be slowing down
The universe is still expanding at an accelerating rate, but it may have slowed down recently compared to a few billion years ago, early results from the most precise measurement of its evolution yet suggested Thursday......»»
Is dark energy changing over time? A new survey suggests it could be
New results from a survey into dark energy show a look back 11 billion years into the past, with the largest ever 3D map of the universe......»»
What to expect from Apple"s Q2 2024 earnings on May 2
Apple will be revealing its second fiscal quarterly results on May 2. This is what to expect from the financial results and the ensuing analyst conference call.Apple ParkApple confirmed on Thursday that it will be holding its second-quarter earnings.....»»
Dark energy might not be constant after all
First results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument offer hints of new physics. Enlarge / The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has made the largest 3D map of our universe to date. (credit: Claire Lamman/DESI c.....»»
Google might make users pay for AI features in search results
Plan would represent a first for what has been a completely ad-funded search engine. Enlarge / You think this cute little search robot is going to work for free? (credit: Getty Images) Google might start charging for acc.....»»
Apple Vision Pro gains Niantic tech to open up more AR experiences
Niantic will be supporting the Apple Vision Pro with its 8th Wall Metaversal Deployment, which could make it easier for developers to bring WebAR experiences to Apple's mixed-reality headset.Apple Vision Pro [Niantic/8th Wall]One of the challenges of.....»»
The uneven results of anticorruption efforts across countries
When fighting corruption, countries often rely too much on repression and forget about prevention measures, which are frequently inadequate or nonexistent. Furthermore, despite the progress made in implementation of the main international anticorrupt.....»»
Apple AI researchers boast useful on-device model that ‘substantially outperforms’ GPT-4
Siri has recently been attempting to describe images received in Messages when using CarPlay or the announce notifications feature. In typical Siri fashion, the feature is inconsistent and with mixed results. Nevertheless, Apple forges ahead with.....»»
JWST observations explore molecular outflows of a nearby merging galaxy
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has observed a nearby merging galaxy known as NGC 3256. Results of the observational campaign, presented March 21 on the pre-print server arXiv, yield essential informa.....»»
Researchers reveal evidence of transition from ergodic toward ergodic breaking dynamics
A collaborative research team has reported experimental evidence of a transition from ergodic toward ergodic breaking dynamics in driven-dissipative Rydberg atomic gases. The results were published in Science Advances......»»
Saturday Citations: 100-year-old milk, hot qubits and another banger from the Event Horizon Telescope project
Is the milk sold today similar to the milk available 100 years ago? Here, drink this and give me your results. Also, physicists achieve superconductivity at a temperature slightly higher than 0 degrees Kelvin and slightly lower than 2 degrees Kelvin......»»
Comprehensive study explores influence of gene expression on primate brain evolution
An interdisciplinary team of researchers led by biologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently published the results of a first-of-its-kind study investigating the links between gene expression and brain evolution across 18 primate sp.....»»
Researchers obtain promising results for control of pollutants in water
An article published in the journal Catalysis Communications describes a simple, efficient and sustainable approach to the degradation and quantitative monitoring of a mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), emerging pollutants that conta.....»»
Cinnamic acid shows promise for opening a new developmental avenue in hair growth treatment
Hair has a significant impact on how society and we, as individuals, see ourselves. Consequently, hair loss or alopecia causes considerable emotional distress and anxiety and often results in a reduced quality of life for those suffering from its eff.....»»
It Looks Like Google’s Been Testing “AI Overviews” in its Search Results
A number of Google search users in the United states have been getting results with the "AI overview" feature. The post It Looks Like Google’s Been Testing “AI Overviews” in its Search Results appeared first on Phandroid......»»