Who Needs Modern Emacs?
Bozhidar Batsov writes: Every now and again I come across some discussion on making Emacs "modern". The argument always go more or less like this - Emacs doesn't look and behave like and the world will end if we don't copy something "crucial" from it.....»»
Kurdish uprisings have led to new ways for communities to claim Kurdish identity, study shows
Kurdish uprisings have become a way for people to assert their identity and challenge their historical and structural erasure in modern Iran, a new study shows......»»
Why eukaryotes, not bacteria, evolved complex multicellularity
Prokaryotic single-celled organisms, the ancestors of modern-day bacteria and archaea, are the most ancient form of life on our planet, first appearing roughly 3.5 billion years ago. The first eukaryotic cells appeared around 1–1.5 billion years la.....»»
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story is a vital piece of video game history
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story gives modern players a crash course in one of gaming's most important developers......»»
Calls for reform to manage potential risks of modern slavery in the UK"s hospitality industry
The UK's tourism and hospitality industries, having a high concentration of migrant workers, face complex challenges in managing the risks of labor exploitation and modern slavery—according to a study from the University of Surrey......»»
Family unbound: How Western society is redefining and assembling families through digital platforms
Modern Western life offers a wide range of possibilities of what "family" can be: single parents, rainbow families, patchwork constellations, co-parenting, adoption, surrogacy and partnerships without children. Family forms are diversifying and exten.....»»
Rise of the Ronin is a grab bag of gaming’s greatest hits
Rise of the Ronin ties together several modern design inspirations, from Zelda to FromSoftware......»»
Materials research explores design rules and synthesis of quantum memory candidates
In the quest to develop quantum computers and networks, there are many components that are fundamentally different than those used today. Like a modern computer, each of these components has different constraints. However, it is currently unclear whi.....»»
DomAda-FruitDet: Domain-adaptive anchor-free fruit detection model for auto labeling
In the evolving landscape of the modern fruit industry, deep learning-based fruit detection applications have become integral, facilitating tasks such as fruit yield prediction and automated picking. Despite advancements, the labor-intensive process.....»»
Contra: Operation Galuga respectfully modernizes an arcade classic
Contra: Operation Galuga brings retro arcade shooting to modern consoles with some smart twists built for modern audiences......»»
How to use Apple"s Time Capsule for backups on a modern wireless network
Time Capsule was Apple's discontinued line of network backup products. This is how you could use one on a modern network.Apple Time CapsulesIn 2008 Apple introduced a product called Time Capsule, which combined a wireless AirPort Base Station and an.....»»
I tried a $130 health gadget that beats the Apple Watch in a big way
Most modern smartwatches offer quick and easy ECG readings. However, this $130 health gadget knocks them out of the park......»»
SongCapsule Quiz adds challenges via Game Center and is now free to play
SongCapsule Quiz is a game inspired by iPod’s Music Quiz, but now with a “fresh and modern approach” designed for the streaming era. As the name suggests, the player has to guess the name of the songs playing. The latest version of the game not.....»»
A physics-based predictive tool to speed up battery and superconductor research
From lithium-ion batteries to next-generation superconductors, the functionality of many modern, advanced technologies depends on the physical property known as intercalation. Unfortunately, it's difficult to identify in advance which of the many pos.....»»
Integrating non-additive GWAS with historical dissemination to illuminate nut traits and blooming time in almonds
Modern breeding focuses on genetic analyses and germplasm management and dominates in altering crop genomes, but often neglects non-additive genetic effects that are essential for understanding traits. Almond [Prunus dulcis Miller (D.A. Webb)] has si.....»»
Just add AI for expert astronaut ultrasound
Ultrasound devices are commonplace in modern orbital medical kits, helping to facilitate rapid diagnoses of astronaut ailments or bodily changes. However it takes real-time guidance from experts on the ground to acquire medically useful ultrasound im.....»»
Review highlights gender gap on Wikipedia
Since it was created in 2001, Wikipedia has become a key element of the modern public sphere, which has revolutionized the way we create and share information. However, it has defects when it comes to its decentralization and flexibility, especially.....»»
3 underrated movies on Hulu you need to watch in March
Check out these three underrated movies on Hulu to watch in March. Our picks include an off-the-rails biopic and a modern adaptation of an iconic tragedy......»»
M3 MacBook Air vs M2 MacBook Air: What’s new and improved?
Apple has launched the all-new MacBook Air with M3 chip. While retaining the same modern, slim design of the M2 MacBook Air, the latest iteration comes with a number of improvements in addition to the more powerful Apple Silicon. Here’s how the M3.....»»
New CAD renders reveal iPhone SE 4 redesign that finally ditches the Home button
Apple is widely rumored to be working on a new fourth-generation iPhone SE with a modern design refresh. New CAD files obtained by 91mobiles this week claim to offer our clearest look yet at this update, showing an iPhone SE 4 with an iPhone 14-style.....»»
The Kia EV9 is the template for a modern car interior — here’s why
The interior of the Kia EV9 is comfortable and pleasant to be in. In fact, it should serve as a template for carmakers......»»