What Can We Do to Make Sure the FAA and Southwest Airlines Fiascoes Never Happen Again?
Congress and the airline industry must reassess how they approach and fund air transportation modernization.....»»
Heat and desiccation tolerances predict bee abundance under climate change
Recent research by the University of New Mexico alumnus Melanie Kazenel and colleagues predicts climate change will reshape bee communities in the southwest United States, with some thriving and others declining. The research, titled "Heat and desicc.....»»
Pyrite may contain valuable lithium, a key element for green energy
There's a reason airlines won't let you put your laptop in your checked luggage; the lithium-ion battery poses a serious fire hazard. But why? Lithium is incredibly reactive. For instance, pure lithium violently interacts with seemingly innocuous wat.....»»
The Huge Risks From AI In an Election Year
The world is experiencing its first AI elections without adequate protections. Here's what needs to happen. On the eve of New Hampshire’s primary election, a flood of robocalls exhorted Democratic voters to sit out a write-in.....»»
Just one day left to grab Southwest Airlines flights for as low as $39 each way
Southwest Airline's Wanna Get Away sale includes fares as low as $39 each way. GET ONE-WAY FARES AS LOW AS $39: Southwest Airlines' Wanna Get Away sale has fares as low as $39 each way on select routes and dates. Cash in on the sale before it e.....»»
The domination of private interests presents a risk to the long-term health of the Bay of Fundy
In 2022 we gathered a group of leading thinkers in Halifax, near the iconic Bay of Fundy, to set about imagining "what could plausibly happen to the Bay of Fundy coast by 2072.".....»»
Flash droughts are becoming more common in Australia. What"s causing them?
Flash droughts strike suddenly and intensify rapidly. Often the affected areas are in drought after just weeks or a couple of months of well-below-average rainfall. They happen worldwide and are becoming more common, including in Australia, due to gl.....»»
Apple could get its wish for a federal privacy law by the end of this year
The need for a federal privacy law has long been clear to most, but making it actually happen has been another matter. However, a compromise could potentially see it introduced by the end of the year. Apple has been calling for Congress to pass a.....»»
Sensitive interventions to catalyze China"s net-zero transition in energy and transport
The global energy transition could happen sooner than anticipated if sensitive intervention points are used to deliver China's carbon neutrality policy at the city-level, researchers from the University of Oxford and The Chinese University of Hong Ko.....»»
A Predator/Planet of the Apes crossover movie needs to happen. Here’s why
Have you ever thought about a Predator/Planet of the Apes crossover film? We have, and we're sharing the five reasons why it should happen......»»
Let’s be honest, you probably can’t hear lossless audio
Lossless audio is one of the best things to happen to streaming music, but if you use wireless earbuds or headphones, you probably can't hear it......»»
"Humbling, and a bit worrying": Researcher claims that models fail to fully explain record global heat
Deadly heat in the Southwest. Hot-tub temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. Sweltering conditions in Europe, Asia and South America......»»
Making the future too bright: How wishful thinking can point us in the wrong direction
Everyone indulges in wishful thinking now and again. But when is that most likely to happen, and when could it actually be harmful? A new study led by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) demonstrates unequivocally that the greater the insecurity and an.....»»
Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud
Companies are trying to make the "AI PC" happen with new silicon and software. Enlarge / The basic requirements for an AI PC, at least when it's running Windows. (credit: Intel) Microsoft said in January that 2024 would.....»»
Super Mario Maker’s “final boss” was a fraud all along
"Team 0%" declares a bittersweet victory as Trimming the Herbs' creator comes clean. When good robots fall into the wrong hands, bad things can happen... (credit: Aurich Lawson | Nintendo) The Super Mario Maker communit.....»»
Hands-on: Should you buy a Qi2 or MagSafe charger for iPhone 15? Here’s how they compare
Qi2 is one of the biggest things to happen in smartphone charging since MagSafe launched to start off the 2020s. But how does the new, open standard compare to Apple’s own 15W implementation? Below, I explore how the specs line up on paper and how.....»»
Q&A: Research reveals tips for making positive first impressions on co-workers, customers and clients
First impressions are often long-lasting and can impact a professional career in profound and unintended ways. Today, because initial business contacts often happen online—think an emailed intro, a phone text, or a Zoomed teleconference—many indi.....»»
Hitting this stretchy, electronic material makes it tougher
Accidents happen every day, and if you drop your smartwatch, or it gets hit really hard, the device probably won't work anymore. But now, researchers report on a soft, flexible material with "adaptive durability," meaning it gets stronger when hit or.....»»
Nvidia GTC 2024 day two — all the news and updates as they happen
It's day two at Nvidia GTC 2024, and we're set for another bumper day......»»
Nvidia GTC 2024 — all the news and announcements as they happen
TechRadar Pro is at Nvidia GTC 2024, and ready to report on all the news and announcements as they happen......»»
Satellite data unlocks drought impact on southwest China"s carbon cycle
Over the past four decades, Southwest China has been a major carbon sink, significantly mitigating anthropogenic CO2 emissions. However, recent severe droughts, especially from 2009 to 2013 and in 2022, have drastically reduced its carbon absorption.....»»