Why earthquakes happen more frequently in Britain than Ireland
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies have discovered that variations in the thickness of tectonic plates relate directly to the distribution of earthquakes in Britain, Ireland and around the world.....»»
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.....»»
Police seize fake iPhones in $750,000 haul of counterfeit items
Fake iPhones, AirPods and iPhone cases were among counterfeit goods seized in police raids in Northern Ireland.Fake Apple items seized in Northern IrelandIt turns out that counterfeiting Apple devices is not confined to the US. On Thursday 28 March,.....»»
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.....»»
Why are women cited less frequently than men?
Citation counts count. The number of citations is commonly perceived as indicative of a researcher's productivity and academic impact. It weighs heavily in considerations for hiring, promotion, funding allocation, and salary increases within academic.....»»
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......»»
UK"s Cambridge University halts fossil fuel funding
Britain's Cambridge University confirmed on Monday that it has adopted a moratorium on new funding from fossil fuel companies after a campaign from students and academics......»»
MagSafe Monday: ESR for Qi2 15W MagSafe car mount delivers fast charging on the go
Oddly enough, wireless charging is one of my top use cases for MagSafe. Some of my earliest MagSafe accessories have been wireless chargers in the car. I don’t have long commutes every day, so I am frequently in and out of the car. The friction of.....»»
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......»»
The Zenfone 11 Ultra Takes on Rival Flagships with just Two Years of Updates
The Taiwanese brand also ditches smaller smartphones. The post The Zenfone 11 Ultra Takes on Rival Flagships with just Two Years of Updates appeared first on Phandroid. In a day and age where smartphone manufacturers now more frequently of.....»»
I research how people creatively express "queer joy" online—here are three tips for trying it yourself
I am part of a research group looking at queer joy and the ways it is expressed online. We're trying to establish ways to make more of it happen......»»
First report on data collected by record-breaking rowers shows Great Britain"s warming seas
Sea surface temperature data collected by an all-female crew of rowers as they raced around Great Britain last summer has found that U.K. coastal seas were on average 0.39°C warmer in 2023, compared to 2022, according to a new report......»»
Mac Studio, visionOS 2.0, iOS 18, Apple AI: What to expect from Apple for WWDC 2024
Apple will be holding WWDC 2024 in June, showing off its operating system updates and possibly new hardware. Here's what the rumor mill thinks will happen.An Apple Park graphic that promoted WWDC 2023Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference is the comp.....»»
5 great movies that should’ve won the Best Picture Oscar, but didn’t
Forrest Gump over Pulp Fiction? The Oscars have frequently gotten it wrong with giving out Best Picture, and these 5 nominated movies should've won the award......»»
New research shakes up what we knew about Idaho"s big 2020 earthquake that hit Boise
New research is shaking up what we know about Idaho earthquakes and the faults that cause them as scientists try to better understand the state's seismic activity......»»
Nearly 2 billion people globally at risk from land subsidence
Land subsidence is a geohazard caused by the sudden or gradual settling (years to decades) of the land surface due to the removal of subsurface material. This can be due to a variety of factors, both natural (such as earthquakes, volcanic activity an.....»»