Would It Even Be Possible to Communicate with an Alien?
The senior technology editor at Ars Technica checked the plausibility of Andy Weir's new science fiction novel Project Hail Mary with an actual professor of linguistics and cognitive science at Northern Illinois University. It's another tale of solv.....»»
Marvel’s Secret Invasion trailer pits Nick Fury against the Skrulls
The shape-shifting alien Skrulls are taking over the world in the new trailer for Secret Invasion, a new Disney+ MCU series set to debut June 21......»»
EV startup Lucid plans to cut about 18% of its workforce, report says
Lucid, which had about 7,200 employees at the end of last year, will communicate details of the layoffs in the next three days, according to the report......»»
How miscommunication can be constructive during problem-solving in diverse groups
Failing to clearly communicate when problem solving can actually benefit groups that lack diversity, and the degree to which miscommunication helps or hinders the search for a solution is strongly based on factors such as team dynamics, according to.....»»
Would building a Dyson sphere be worth it? We ran the numbers.
Here's the math behind making a star-encompassing megastructure. Enlarge (credit: Kevin Gill (CC BY 2.0)) In 1960, visionary physicist Freeman Dyson proposed that an advanced alien civilization would someday quit fooling.....»»
Scientists offer "non-alien explanation" for interstellar visitor
When the first object ever known to have visited the Earth's Solar System from outer space zoomed past in 2017, it was so strange that at least one leading astronomer was convinced it was an alien vessel......»»
WhatsApp working on short video messages for iPhone users
The popular messaging platform WhatsApp currently offers multiple ways to communicate beyond text, such as pictures, videos, and even calls. However, WhatsApp is now working on a new feature that will let iPhone users send short video messages to ot.....»»
Access Modern HIPAA Compliant Texting with iPlum
If you're a healthcare professional looking for a secure HIPAA-compliant messaging and calling platform to communicate with clients, iPlum has you covered......»»
Two exoplanets orbiting a sun-like star discovered
Astronomers report the discovery of two new exoplanets orbiting a bright sun-like star about 175 light years away. The newfound alien worlds, designated HIP 104045 b and HIP 104045 c, were classified as a Jupiter analog and a super Neptune planet, re.....»»
Octopus brains are more alien than we previously thought
Some scientists have already made the argument that octopuses might be aliens. While the claim seems a bit out of this world, new research into … The post Octopus brains are more alien than we previously thought appeared first on BGR......»»
Humans are still hunting for aliens: Here"s how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth
We have long been fascinated with the idea of alien life. The earliest written record presenting the idea of "aliens" is seen in the satiric work of Assyrian writer Lucian of Samosata dated to 200 AD......»»
New short-period Jupiter-sized exoplanet discovered
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new gas giant exoplanet using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). The newfound alien world, designated TOI-3235 b is the size of Jupiter and orbits its host star in less.....»»
YouTube video causes Pixel phones to instantly reboot
Google's Tensor chips seem to choke on this 4K HDR clip of Alien. Enlarge / The Pixel 7 Pro. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Ars Technica) Did you ever see that movie The Ring? People who watched a cursed, creepy video would all.....»»
There could be alien life on Mars, but will our rovers be able to find it?
Robotic rovers are currently exploring the surface of Mars. Part of a rover's mission is to survey the planet for signs of life. There might be nothing to find—but what if there is, and the rovers just can't "see" it?.....»»
Two new gas giant exoplanets discovered with TESS
Astronomers report the detection of two new gas giant exoplanets using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). The newfound alien worlds, designated TOI-3984A b and TOI-5293A b, have very short orbital periods. The discovery was detailed.....»»
Bacteria communicate like we do, and we can use this to help address antibiotic resistance
Like the neurons firing in human brains, bacteria use electricity to communicate and respond to environmental cues. Now, researchers have discovered a way to control this electrical signaling in bacteria, to better understand resistance to antibiotic.....»»
It’s not aliens. It’ll probably never be aliens. So stop. Please just stop.
"There is no indication of aliens or extraterrestrial activity with these recent takedowns." Enlarge / Spy balloon mania has taken alien mania to the next level. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Aliens have been ha.....»»
NASA turns to AI to design mission hardware
Spacecraft and mission hardware designed by an artificial intelligence may resemble bones left by some alien species, but they weigh less, tolerate higher structural loads, and require a fraction of the time parts designed by humans take to develop......»»
Being a social broker at work leads to burnout and abuse, research finds
Employees who act as brokers (i.e., they sustain communications between coworkers who do not communicate directly) are more likely to burn out and become abusive towards their co-workers, according to new research from ESMT Berlin......»»
AI is helping us search for intelligent alien life—and we"ve found 8 strange new signals
Some 540 million years ago, diverse life forms suddenly began to emerge from the muddy ocean floors of planet Earth. This period is known as the Cambrian Explosion, and these aquatic critters are our ancient ancestors......»»
NASA Mars rover has discovered an alien rock
While NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover usually gets all the headlines, the older Curiosity rover is still seeking out interesting finds. And it’s just made one......»»