What physics can teach us about Pamplona’s annual running of the bulls
New model accounts for speed, density, time dependency, and probability of runners falling. Physicists from Argentina and Spain have studied the pedestrian dynamics at the annual running of the bulls in Pamplona. In his first and arguably.....»»
Daylight saving time linked to lost worker productivity
As much of the world prepares to turn clocks back an hour this fall, new research from the University of Oregon finds the annual spring forward to daylight saving time affects worker productivity more than previously thought......»»
Chromium-62 study helps researchers better understand shapes around islands of inversion
In a recent paper in Nature Physics, an international research collaboration used world-class instrumentation at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) to study the exotic nuclide, or rare isotope, chromium-62......»»
How a classical computer beat a quantum computer at its own game
Earlier this year, researchers at the Flatiron Institute's Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) announced that they had successfully used a classical computer and sophisticated mathematical models to thoroughly outperform a quantum computer.....»»
eROSITA survey unveils asymmetries in temperature and shape of our Local Hot Bubble
Our solar system dwells in a low-density environment called the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), filled by a tenuous, million-degree hot gas emitting dominantly in soft X-rays. A team led by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics.....»»
What"s changed in runtime protection for macOS Sequoia
In previous versions of macOS Gatekeeper, Control-click could be used as a launch override for running downloaded apps. Apple has now changed that.macOS Gatekeeper is used to validate macOS apps.Under earlier versions of macOS, users could override A.....»»
What animal societies can teach us about aging
Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, while older house sparrows seem to have fewer social interactions as their peers die off, according to new research showing that humans are not the only ani.....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.7.1 with important security fixes for iPhone
Apple released a ton of software updates today, including iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more. But there was another key software release you may be unaware of. If you’re not yet running iOS 18, Apple’s new iOS 17.7.1 update includes important.....»»
Why the laws of physics are actually really good at math
It might sound strange to think about physics (which often involves a lot of theory and hypotheticals) helping people solve mathematics problems. However, physics follows … The post Why the laws of physics are actually really good at math appea.....»»
Report: Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C is lost
Nations must collectively commit to cutting 42% off annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 57% by 2035 in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)—and back this up with rapid action—or the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal wi.....»»
Homelessness, high rents weigh heavily on Angelenos, survey finds
More than 9 in 10 Los Angeles County residents say homelessness is a pressing issue, and 64% feel its impact in their neighborhoods, according to the most recent findings from the USC Dornsife annual LABarometer survey on livability and affordability.....»»
What I learned from 3 years of running Windows 11 on “unsupported” PCs
When your old PC goes over the Windows 10 update cliff, can Windows 11 save it? The Windows 10 update cliff is coming in October 2025. We've explained why that's a big deal, and w.....»»
Bird flu hit a dead end in Missouri, but it’s running rampant in California
No new cases in Missouri, but plenty in California and Washington. As H5N1 bird flu continues to spread wildly among California dairy herds and farmworkers, federal health officia.....»»
Europe"s top court rules for Intel to end long-running antitrust case
Europe"s top court rules for Intel to end long-running antitrust case.....»»
Proof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home, says researcher
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants if he is elected to a second term, claiming that, among other things, foreign-born workers take jobs from others. His running mate JD Vance has echoed those anti-immigrant views......»»
$79 billion—the hidden climate costs of US materials production
A study published today in the journal Environmental Research Letters, has revealed a staggering $79 billion in annual climate-related costs from the production of common materials in the United States. These costs, which stem from greenhouse gas emi.....»»
What’s more important when hiring for cybersecurity roles?
When building a cybersecurity team, you likely asked yourself, “Should I focus on certifications or real-world skills?” And since you rarely encounter entry-level candidates who can hit the ground running, naturally, you’d consider a candidate.....»»
China automakers to double overseas capacity to dodge tariffs, study finds
Chinese carmakers have built and commissioned complete manufacturing plants across nine countries, with annual capacity of 1.2 million units as of 2023, a figure set to more than double to 2.7 million in over a dozen countries by 2026, Bloomberg foun.....»»
Dave Ramsey Tells Mark Cuban Regardless Of Socio-Economic Status, "You Have To Teach Kids To Work"
Dave Ramsey Tells Mark Cuban Regardless Of Socio-Economic Status, "You Have To Teach Kids To Work".....»»
Meet the 8 contestants running for Miss Wausau Area and Miss Wausau Area"s Teen 2025
Meet the 8 contestants running for Miss Wausau Area and Miss Wausau Area"s Teen 2025.....»»
Meet the winners of Nikon’s 2024 photomicrography contest
Nikon Small World photomicrography contest is an annual reminder that science can be beautiful as well as informative. A stunning image of differentiated mouse brain tumor cells h.....»»