The great Russian physicist and Nobel laureate Lev Landau once remarked that "cosmologists are often in error, but never in doubt." In studying the history of the universe itself, there is always a chance that we have got it all wrong, but we never let this stand in the way of ou … | Continue reading
An international research team led by Dr. Zhang Suinan from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered the unique mechanisms governing star formation in the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ) of the Milky Way. | Continue reading
The same dirt that clings to astronauts' boots may one day keep their lights on. In a study published in Device, researchers created solar cells made out of simulated moon dust. The cells convert sunlight into energy efficiently, withstand radiation damage, and mitigate the need … | Continue reading
A research team, led by Professor Sung-Deuk Choi from the Department of Civil, Urban, Earth, and Environmental Engineering at UNIST, has developed a novel assessment technique to accurately identify the sources and spatial-temporal distribution of atmospheric mercury. The study h … | Continue reading
Video: On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkZ-sSz65rU On Peertube: (work in progress) This article accompanies my video review of the Huion Inspiroy H610X, a medium-sized screenless pen tablet. The video provides my in-depth look at the device's hardware. This blog post, … | Continue reading
From personalized nutrition to more sustainable supply chains, we're just beginning to unlock the potential of AI in farming and food production. And it couldn't come at a more critical time. As the global population continues to rise, so does the demand for more protein-rich foo … | Continue reading
Picture this: you're lounging on a beautiful beach, soaking up the sun and listening to the soothing sound of the waves. You run your hands through the warm sand, only to find a cigarette butt. Gross, right? | Continue reading
BYD’s March, and thus Q1, sales numbers are in. Overall, in the 1st quarter, BYD passenger plugin vehicle sales rose 57.9%. Its pure BEV passenger vehicle sales rose 38.7% year over year, while its plugin hybrid sales rose 75.7%. In volume terms, PV sales were up by 361,690 units … | Continue reading
Psychedelics can produce awe, insight, healing, and sometimes terror. What they rarely offer is predictability. A U.S. biotech company wants to change that. Mindstate Design Labs, a Y Combinator startup, is combining machine learning with human expertise to map how psychedelic co … | Continue reading
"Can you contact the landlord directly to discuss this directly?" Tenant blindsided by landlord's plan to remove cherished garden: 'Is there anything we can do?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
We learn more about Liandrin's past—and about her plans for the future… The post The Forsaken Plot, Perrin Flirts, and Elayne Sings in The Wheel of Time’s “The Shadow in the Night” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Ominous strings of Austrian composer Joseph Haydn’s “Oxford” Symphony (No. 92) announce the beginning and end of each episode of Revolutions. The podcast, hosted by author Mike Duncan, walks listeners through history’s most significant turning points, from the French Revolution t … | Continue reading
If you go walking in the wild, you might expect that what you're seeing is natural. All around you are trees, shrubs and grasses growing in their natural habitat. | Continue reading
Athens (Greece) and online, April 9 2025 EUreka3D-XR project will be presented in a Special Panel during the 4th International Conference TMM-CH Transdisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage. Specialists in the domain Ioannide … | Continue reading
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding (Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press) Supreme Court h … | Continue reading
In the final episode of Netflix's harrowing miniseries, "Adolescence," the parents of Jamie Miller—the 13-year-old boy accused of killing a girl at his school that precipitates the events of the show—grapple with the question of how much responsibility they bear as the people who … | Continue reading
In this interview with TVO The Agenda’s Steve Paikin, Citizen Lab director Ron Deibert discusses his recent trip to the White House, the impact that the Trump administration's policies will have on cyber security worldwide, and why Canadians should be concerned by a potential bil … | Continue reading
For decades, satellites have played a crucial role in our understanding of the remote polar regions. The ongoing loss of Antarctic ice, due to the climate crisis, is, sadly, no longer surprising. However, satellites do more than just track the accelerating flow of glaciers toward … | Continue reading
AI has created a sea change in society; now, it is setting its sights on the sea itself. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a machine learning-powered fluid simulation model that significantly reduces computation time without compromising accuracy. | Continue reading
Directive 2010/63/EU laid down restrictions on animal testing for the testing of cosmetics and their ingredients throughout the EU. Therefore, there is an intense search for alternatives to test the absorption and toxicity of nanoparticles from cosmetics such as sun creams. | Continue reading
Michellar's gentle emotional voice speaks of beautiful landscapes she's grown familiar with, and her hopes and dreams tied to the very place. | Continue reading
In this Q&A by The Record from Recorded Future News, Citizen Lab director Ron Deibert speaks with cyber security reporter Suzanne Smalley about the technical aspects of the Citizen Lab’s research methods, why there is almost certainly spyware being used that hasn’t yet been disco … | Continue reading
The History Guy talked about the origins of bubble wrap, noting that it was originally invented in the 1950s to be a tactile wallpaper. | Continue reading
A study by researchers from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of a "Digital Choice" model at an urban food pantry in New York City. | Continue reading
Though the last season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ended on a perilous note, when the Paramount Plus series returns, it’s going to lean into the whimsical energy that made the original ‘60s show feel fun. Ahead of Strange New Worlds’ season three premiere, Paramount Pl … | Continue reading
In an opinion piece for the Globe and Mail, Ron Deibert recounts his comments from a recent briefing he delivered to staff of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence about the Citizen Lab’s research on mercenary surveillance. He warns that “U.S. actions to undermine the … | Continue reading
Shares of Apple, Amazon, and other tech stocks are getting walloped on Thursday as the markets digest the impact of President Donald Trump’s new round of tariffs announced on Wednesday evening. Shares of Apple were down about 9 percent on Thursday morning, which would mark the bi … | Continue reading
Five years after Nikon released its entry-level and more affordable alternative to its original Z7 and Z6 full-frame cameras, the company is finally updating its Z5 with improved autofocus and image stabilization, and a much brighter electronic viewfinder. Nikon says the new Z5 I … | Continue reading
In an opinion piece for Maclean’s, Ron Deibert, director of the Citizen Lab, warns of the increasing infringement on human rights as Canada continues to appease the Trump administration. “Since Trump took office, Canada has continued these new deployments, adding 15 surveillance … | Continue reading
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars by going to Amazon and taking 18% off the price of this stunning Millennium Falcon kit with display stand. | Continue reading
Busy Philipps goes Chicago. The post Michelle Williams Goes Goddess at the “Dying For Sex” Premiere first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. | Continue reading
Researchers have found a lower-cost way to capture carbon dioxide from the air by using humidity changes and more affordable materials. Most direct air capture methods using moisture rely on expensive engineered ion exchange resins to trap CO2. The new study shows that materials … | Continue reading
The sixth and final season of Hulu's Margaret Atwood adaptation starts streaming April 8. | Continue reading
New research in Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that white Americans living in counties with higher Black poverty rates are more likely to believe racial equality of opportunity exists, while attributing racial disparities to lack of effort. | Continue reading
A massive wave of solar wind that squished Jupiter's protective bubble has been detected for the first time. | Continue reading
"The timing is bad, ahead of peak summer." Coca-Cola, PepsiCo forced to change packaging after new government mandate: 'We may have to take legal recourse' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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We're leaping into spring with a set of speculative books set in dystopian hellscapes... The post Backlist Bonanza: 5 Underrated Dystopian Books appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
You aren’t meant to see the building during the day. It hides under old signs, a beaten brick building with a broken awning and wood panels against its door. A few old beer signs and a handwritten schedule almost give it away, but it isn’t until the sun goes down and the red stri … | Continue reading
This innovative little gadget makes product videography easier. The Trexo Wheels Go holds a smartphone or camera (up to 1,500g/3.3 lbs) and provides portable motion control. The device can execute smooth dolly shots, sliding shots and orbital shots. It can also be used as a rotat … | Continue reading
Nintendo finally rolled out the red carpet for the Switch 2 yesterday, and I'll be honest, I'm super excited for it. The hardware The hardware for the new Switch is everything I ever wanted, minus one thing. The performance looks pretty darn good, and it appears | Continue reading
Microsoft’s business-oriented “Link” mini-desktop PC, which connects directly to the company’s Windows 365 cloud service, is now available to buy for $349.99 in the US and in several other countries. Windows 365 Link, which was announced last November, is a device that is more ea … | Continue reading
One of the first things parents want to ask their children after school is "how was your day?" We simply want to know how they are going and what happened at school. | Continue reading
Roach fish that migrate between different lakes and water courses have larger pupils and better eyesight than roach that stay in one place. The adaptation makes it easier for the red-eyed freshwater migrants to find food in murky waters, according to a large study from Lund Unive … | Continue reading
Antonia Krefeld-Schwalb, Eli Rosen Sugerman, and Eric Johnson write: Policymakers increasingly rely on behavioral science in response to global challenges, such as climate change or global health crises. But applications of behavioral science face an important problem: Interventi … | Continue reading
The post Germany steps up as ally in fight against U.S. auto tariffs appeared first on The Logic. | Continue reading
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A predictive model suggests that seabirds and marine mammals forage in the same areas where wind potential is most significant and that their populations may be at risk if wind farms are built there. | Continue reading