Zoom strikes a $14.7 billion deal as it prepares for the post-pandemic world
Zoom, the video-conferencing platform that became hugely popular during the Covid-19 pandemic, is spending a whopping $14.7 billion on cloud-based software company Five9 to boost its appeal with business clients......»»
New study reveals the effects of lockdowns in shaping socioeconomic behaviors
Monash University research has found that campus-wide lockdowns at universities based in Northern China during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted university students' value of trust, honesty, and creativity—behavioral traits that are crucial for positi.....»»
Live Updates: Saturday at Maker Faire Brings Big Crowds and Companion Bots
Check out ongoing highlights from Maker Faire Bay Area. The post Live Updates: Saturday at Maker Faire Brings Big Crowds and Companion Bots appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Astronomers explore the properties of an obscured hyperluminous quasar
Astronomers from the European University Cyprus and the University of Hawaii have investigated a recently discovered obscured hyperluminous quasar known as COS-87259. Results of the study, published October 14 in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astr.....»»
Research shows immigrants more willing to fight for the US and Canada than native-born citizens
The nation's all-volunteer military depends on a constant influx of recruits, yet the U.S. armed services have struggled to meet recruitment goals in recent years, raising serious questions about military readiness in an increasingly turbulent world......»»
UN biodiversity summit opens with call for "significant" funding
The world's biggest nature protection conference opens in Colombia Monday with the United Nations chief calling for countries to "convert words into action" and fatten a fund seeking to address biodiversity loss......»»
Departing ISS astronaut still finds time for stunning night shot
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick is grabbing some last-minute Earth shots from the ISS as he prepares to fly home after more than seven months in orbit......»»
Apple iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 14: Do you really need to upgrade?
Still using an iPhone 14 and wondering if you should upgrade? Let's take a closer look at all the factors before you buy......»»
No laptop has ever gotten this close to beating the M3 MacBook Air
The MacBook Air M3 is one of the best laptops made, with great performance and battery life. The Zenbook S 14 brings Intel's Lunar Lake chipset to the battle......»»
UN biodiversity conference: what"s at stake?
The world's pledges to halt humankind's destruction of nature will be put to the test when the 16th UN conference on biodiversity opens Monday in Colombia......»»
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: Upgrade time?
It's been two years since the iPhone 14 Pro Max was launched, but is now the time to upgrade? Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max worth upgrading to? Let's find out!.....»»
Smile 2 and Trap are horror movies for a pop-obsessed world
Brat summer is over, but it looms large over Smile 2 and Trap, two thrillers set against the backdrop of toxic pop fandom......»»
Snag an Alienware RTX 4090 laptop with this $600 discount
With an RTX 4090 and a 18-inch screen, this Alienware m18 R2 deal is worth checking out......»»
Lenovo knocks $1,080 off one of it’s best Chromebooks
If you don't want to spend over a thousand on a powerful laptop, check out this great Chromebook deal that includes a 12th gen Intel i7 CPU.....»»
Live Updates: Friday at Maker Faire Brings Big Art and School Field Trips
Check out ongoing highlights from Maker Faire Bay Area. The post Live Updates: Friday at Maker Faire Brings Big Art and School Field Trips appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
This Lenovo ThinkPad laptop deal is a steal at 50% off
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 laptop with 16GB of RAM is now 50% off from Lenovo for an $829 discount, but you're going to have to hurry with your purchase......»»
Snag this excellent 2K gaming PC for just $1,899
With an RTX 4070 Super and an Intel i9 CPU, this deal on the iBuyPower gaming PC knocks $450 off......»»
Leveraging skyscraper architecture: New design enhances porosity and structural stability for metal-organic frameworks
The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, employs advanced construction techniques designed to withstand wind, seismic activity, and its own massive weight. Among these techniques is the "Meta Column System," which plays a pivotal role by.....»»
Research finds 1.1 billion people in multidimensional poverty, with nearly a half-billion in conflict settings
New research from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) has found that poverty rates in conflict-affected nations are almost three times higher than in countries free from conflic.....»»
Cellular senescence research identifies key enzyme to promote healthy aging
A team at Kumamoto University has made a discovery that could help promote healthy aging. As the world's population ages, Japan's aging population in particular is growing at an unprecedented rate, making it crucial to extend healthy lifespans rather.....»»
Controlling sound waves with Klein tunneling improves acoustic signal filtration
In the context of sensory modalities, eyes work like tiny antennae, picking up light, electromagnetic waves traveling at blistering speeds. When humans look at the world, their eyes catch these waves and convert them into signals the brain reads as c.....»»