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.....»»
Court rules FCC is allowed to reassign 5.9 GHz bandwidth, killing V2X
Bandwidth was set aside in 1999, but V2X has been an abject failure. Enlarge / Technologists think that allowing cars to communicate with each other could eradicate traffic collisions. (credit: metamorworks/Getty Images) The.....»»
Resident Alien cast on what to expect for the rest of season 2
The cast of Resident Alien talks about what to look forward to in season 2 of the sleeper hit Syfy series......»»
A New Avatar Game is Headed to Mobile Devices
There is a mobile game in Ba Sing Se. The post A New Avatar Game is Headed to Mobile Devices first appeared on Phandroid. The Avatar franchise (no, not the blue alien kind) has seen a revival of sorts recently, thanks to a new set of movies.....»»
By destroying old tropes, Prey turns a corner for Native Americans in film
Hulu's sci-fi movie Prey destroys old Native American tropes through its honest and entertaining depiction of a Comanche warrior fighting an alien Predator......»»
Cultural Bias Distorts the Search for Alien Life
“Decolonizing” the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) could boost its chances of success, says science historian Rebecca Charbonneau.....»»
The best sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video (August 2022)
Amazon Prime Video is the platform of choice for all of today's latest sci-fi films, whether you're into towering cosmos epics or lo-fi alien invasion flicks......»»
Here’s when to use data visualization tools, and why they’re helpful
Data visualization and information visualization tools are designed to provide a graphic representation of key points in order to communicate large data sets in an efficient and easy-to-read manner. It doesn’t matter whether you subscribe to t.....»»
Some scientists say cats are an ‘invasive alien species’
Cats get a lot of love on the internet, and even though dogs are considered man’s best friend, many point to their feline companion as their go-to animal. A respected scientific institute has now taken a swing at the internet’s beloved felines. A.....»»
CISOs: Embrace a common business language to report on cybersecurity
CISOs need to communicate in business terms, using outcome-based language, and connect security programs to key business priorities. CISOs need to communicate in business terms, using outcome-based language, and connect security programs to key b.....»»
New Instrument Could Spy Signs of Alien Life in Glowing Rocks
Organisms on Earth produce a wide array of durable “biofluorescent” materials. If those on other planets do, too, the Compact Color Biofinder should be able to detect them.....»»
Polish institute classifies cats as alien invasive species
A Polish scientific institute has classified domestic cats as an "invasive alien species," citing the damage they cause to birds and other wildlife......»»
HomeKit-compatible Eve motion sensor v2 gets Thread support and ambient light sensor
A new version of the Eve motion sensor has been launched, with support for the Apple-backed Thread protocol which enables smart home devices to easily communicate with each other. The Eve Motion also gets an ambient light sensor, which is exposed to.....»»
CloudMensis backdoor spies on users of compromised Macs
ESET researchers discovered CloudMensis, a macOS backdoor that spies on users of compromised Macs and uses public cloud storage services to communicate back and forth with its operators. The backdoor’s capabilities show that the intent of the o.....»»
Hellboys and alien symbiotes: San Diego Comic-Con’s best cosplays ever
San Diego Comic-Con is all about the cosplays, and the convention has given us some of the most creative and impressive examples throughout the years......»»
Research partnership launches new, improved Alien Forest Pest Explorer
Purdue University and the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday (July 12) announced the new and improved Alien Forest Pest Explorer interactive web tool......»»
The 65 best movies on Hulu right now (July 2022)
From alien invasions to Will Ferrell's NASCAR hijinks, Hulu in July is the best place to watch flicks of all kinds. Here are all our favorite movies this week......»»
Genetically-enhanced biocontrols could help fight large invasive mammals
Invasive alien mammals can have catastrophic impacts on native flora and fauna, causing species extinctions and driving profound environmental change. Classical control methods such as poison baiting, trapping, or hunting are currently not feasible o.....»»
What is an FTP account?
Communicate and transfer files online with an FTP account......»»
Windblown “alien things” caused massive COVID outbreak, North Korea says
Health experts say the risk of spread from contaminated objects is very low. Enlarge / Balloons carrying anti-North Korea leaflets are released by North Korean defectors, now living on South Korea, on February 16, 2013, in Paju, South.....»»
Best encrypted messaging apps for use across Mac, iOS, Android, and Windows
There are many alternatives to iMessage, and most are completely cross-platform. If you want to communicate securely with your Windows and Android-using friends, here are your best choices — and what the limitations of each choice are.Each app belo.....»»