What is Citizen? The safety app explained
Download the Citizen app to stay safe and aware, with instant access to verified 911 information. We take a look at how it works and some of its best features......»»
CrowdStrike explained: How one faulty update killed half the world’s IT systems
The sheer scale of the global IT outage caused by a faulty software update has left many wondering how one update to one company’s security software could have such massive impact. Ironically, the effect of the CrowdStrike flaw has been almost i.....»»
FruitFlow: A new citizen science initiative unlocks orchard secrets
The "FruitWatch" initiative, a groundbreaking citizen science project, has significantly enhanced the accuracy of predicting flowering times for fruit trees across Great Britain. This improvement is vital for the agricultural sector, enabling better.....»»
The Boys season 4 ending, explained
The Boys' penultimate season has come to an explosive end, setting the story up for the final season to come, and further tying to the spin-off Gen V......»»
Rear automatic braking improves safety, IIHS says in new crash test
Seven out of eight crossovers with rear automatic braking performed well in a recent rear crash prevention test from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety......»»
Webcam monitors hundreds of rattlesnakes at a Colorado "mega den" for citizen science
They creep, slither and slide over and around each other by the dozen and now there's a webcam so that anybody can watch them online at any time, even at night......»»
Project RattleCam is a live stream of hundreds of rattlesnakes
A live stream featuring a rhumba of rattlesnakes in Colorado is attracting citizen scientists from around the world......»»
Partial automated driving systems don’t make driving safer, study finds
Many driver assists do increase safety, but little evidence lane keeping is one. Enlarge / Nissan's ProPilot Assist was one of two partially automated driving systems to be studied for crash safety improvements. (credit: Nissan).....»»
Partial automated driving systems do not improve vehicle safety, IIHS says
Partially automated driving systems that can take over driving in some settings don't have a tangible impact on vehicle safety, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute says......»»
Should you get an Apple Watch for your kid? Here are all the benefits
If your child isn’t old enough yet for an iPhone, the Apple Watch can be a great alternative device that offers many of the key safety and communication features of the iPhone, but with fewer potential pitfalls. Apple’s new ‘Apple Watch For.....»»
What is anti-aliasing? TAA, FXAA, DLAA, and more explained
You'll find anti-aliasing in just about every PC game available today. We're here to tell you what anti-aliasing is, from TAA to FXAA, and explain how it works......»»
The president ordered a board to probe a massive Russian cyberattack. It never did.
The Cyber Safety Review Board missed an opportunity to prevent future attacks, experts say. Enlarge (credit: Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) This story was originally published by ProPublica. Inves.....»»
Improving safety of AI research for engineering biology
Hazards posed by using data-centric methods to engineer biology have been identified by experts at the University of Bristol with the aim of making future research safer......»»
Elusive temporary star described in historical documents recreated using new computer model
A mysterious remnant from a rare type of supernova recorded in 1181 has been explained for the first time. Two white dwarf stars collided, creating a temporary "guest star," now labeled supernova (SN) 1181, which was recorded in historical documents.....»»
Can we make "citizen science" better?
During a stifling heat wave in August 2021, 80 volunteers from Massachusetts communities along the Mystic River fixed sensors to their car windows and bicycles, traveling along 19 predetermined routes recording ambient temperature and humidity levels.....»»
Hugh Jackman recalls chance meeting with Kevin Feige after disastrous Wolverine audition
Hugh Jackman explained how his disastrous Wolverine audition led him to meet Kevin Feige, which changed his career......»»
FDA’s review of MDMA for PTSD highlights study bias and safety concerns
FDA advisors will meet June 4 to discuss and vote on the therapy's effectiveness. Enlarge / MDMA is now in the FDA's hands. (credit: Getty | PYMCA/Avalon) The safety and efficacy data on the use of MDMA (aka ecstasy) for.....»»
Food safety, quality review summarizes sustainable seafood preservation to minimize waste, losses
Seafood is in high demand across several regions of the world. Moreover, this demand for seafood is expected to surge by a whopping 56% by 2050. Given the high moisture content and susceptibility of seafood to microbial and biochemical decay, it ofte.....»»
Video game genres, explained
Gaming has an entire vocabulary all to itself, with genres being both understandable and cryptic at the same time. We'll explain the major genres......»»
NHTSA asks Tesla for more information in ongoing steering loss safety probe
U.S. auto safety regulators are asking Tesla to produce additional safety and complaint records regarding an ongoing safety probe into power steering loss in some Model 3 and Y vehicles......»»
U.S. tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns
Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the United States equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesd.....»»