Seeing a famous face appear considerably younger than their actual years in a brand-new movie can be startling—Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destinydid all right by Harrison Ford, but even Jeff Bridges shudders at his appearance in Tron: Legacy. But 93-year-old Star Trek legend W … | Continue reading
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A new sensor could soon allow hospital patients' blood oxygen levels to be checked via their breath. The technology is claimed to be more reliable and less painful than existing traditional methods. Continue Reading Category: Medical, Science Tags: Fraunhofer, Bloodstream, Oxygen | Continue reading
Overall, the pure electric vehicle (EV, or BEV) share of US auto sales was 6.9% in the first quarter of 2024. EV sales increased slightly compared to the first quarter of 2023, but overall auto sales increased more, so EV market share dropped from 7% to 6.9% year over year. ... [ … | Continue reading
Roughly eight billion humans live on the planet, and each one experiences the 24 hours of the day a little differently. That amounts to 190 billion unique hours of human life lived during each rotation of the Earth. While each of us has a decent conception of how we spend our own … | Continue reading
The Longshoreman's Museum is a hidden gem most visitors haven't heard of. Celebrating the rich maritime history of the seaside town of Ventnor, the museum is housed in a small gift shop near the waterfront, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into the lives and work of the is … | Continue reading
Meet monster slayers, magebike couriers, amnesiac wizards and more in this month's new releases... The post All the New Fantasy Books Arriving in May! appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
The gendered feud over the temperature setting in the office or at home might be overblown, new government-led research suggests. The study found little difference between how men and women self-reported the chilliness of their surroundings. There was also no major distinction be … | Continue reading
He's gotta get super-boots on first, okay? The post Here’s Our First Look of David Corenswet’s Superman… But What’s That Giant Eyeball Behind Him? appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
"We have this unique history in the footwear industry of open-sourcing solutions and calling on others." Allbirds director of sustainability shares how the brand is challenging the shoe industry: 'It's a great mechanism for accountability and connection' first appeared on The Coo … | Continue reading
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024 Also, Welker's repeated question: Kudos to the Washington Post for what it has started to try to do. In a lengthy report by David Nakamura, the paper has now started to try to explain the legal basis on which Donald J. Trump has been charged with a felony—actu … | Continue reading
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Canonical has published a draft release schedule for Ubuntu 24.10 ‘Oracular Oriole’. According to the timetable we should expect the final stable release of Ubuntu 24.10 to arrive on Thursday October 10, 2024. This is 25 weeks after Ubuntu 24.04, which is perfectly in keeping wit … | Continue reading
"We wanted to make a material that is more sustainable and can be used repetitively." Scientists develop breakthrough gel material that could remove one of the most common pollutants — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Star Wars Universe gets turned upside down in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, a fun what-if style series. When ordinary nerf-herder Sig Greebling (Gaten Matarazzo) unearths a powerful artifact from a hidden Jedi temple, the galaxy as we know completely changes. Read more. … | Continue reading
This week on AppStories, we are joined by Riley Testut for a conversation about the history of AltStore from side-loaded app to official alternative app marketplace in the EU and Delta’s dominance of the Top Free App chart in the US and elsewhere.. Sponsored by: Tailscale: Secure … | Continue reading
Filed under “funny-because-it’s-true-but-also-sad-AF”: Leslie Ylinen’s piece at McSweeny’s nails one of the main reasons why LinkedIn is becoming increasingly irrelevant. Sometimes, grown-ups make up stories, too, and post them on LinkedIn. Except their ideas aren’t special at al … | Continue reading
There is a direct relationship between the time US consumers spend with an electric vehicle (EV) and their desire to purchase one. On the other hand, over one-third of US consumers haven’t had the chance to get up-front-and-personal with an EV. It’s clearly time to expose more co … | Continue reading
May the 4th is probably an exhausting day for Disney lawyers, as they hunt down unauthorized Star Wars celebratory products being sold. Apparel company BustedTees may have found a loophole with their Imperial Officer baseball caps:The row of red and blue tiles visually indicate, … | Continue reading
Simple pulled pork nachos where pork is the star. These nachos are loaded with delicious BBQ pulled pork, Colby-Jack cheese, pickled jalapenos, red onion and other fun toppings. Simple dish but it’s satisfying every time! Enjoy more pulled pork recipes like pulled pork tacos, and … | Continue reading
"If you are wondering if they still have the juice, the answer is yeah" The post Hades 2’s Early Access Version Is Already One Hell Of A Good Time appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
No, sweetheart. Don’t worry. They’re just pretend. Oh dear. I left my laptop open, and you read a LinkedIn post from an “Entrepreneur, Change Agent, Futurist, Success Enabler, Innovator & Investor.” And now you can’t sleep. Let me see if I can explain this in a way that makes sen … | Continue reading
In 1665, Zheng Jing, the son of pirate lord Zheng Chenggong (Koxinga), created the first Confucius temple and center for Confucian learning in Taiwan. When the Qing Dynasty conquered Taiwan in 1683, they quickly adapted it to their own regime. To this day, the elegant 350-year-ol … | Continue reading
In which Babylon 5 introduces one of its best recurring villains... The post Babylon 5 Rewatch: “Mind War” appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
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Google recently paid tribute to Sonic the Hedgehog on X, only to apologize for making bizarre errors, which they claimed… Continue reading Google denies Sonic tribute riddled with errors was made by AI The post Google denies Sonic tribute riddled with errors was made by AI appear … | Continue reading
Air-frying broccoli isn’t complicated, but there are a few tricks that’ll help you make it truly superb. Make perfectly crisp broccoli with our basic recipe—and dress it up with our five easy, delicious variations. | Continue reading
Halo Infinite’s robust modding community has released footage of an upcoming mod based on the critically acclaimed — but recently… Continue reading Halo Infinite gets the Helldivers 2 treatment in a new mod The post Halo Infinite gets the Helldivers 2 treatment in a new mod appea … | Continue reading
Click here to go see the bonus panel! Hovertext: I propose that we consider AI sentient when you feed it this comic and it is disappointed in you. Today's News: | Continue reading
Apple Watch wearers seem to want a smartwatch that isn’t the Apple Watch. At least, that’s the impression I got while wearing the WiThings Scanwatch Light out in the world. I was getting constant compliments from friends and passersby, mainly from those who lean femme and were ca … | Continue reading
One way or the other, it's an epic swing. The post Adam Driver Yells at Time in the First Look at Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Researchers have discovered a way to curve data-carrying terahertz signals around obstacles, paving the way for ultrafast 6G. | Continue reading
Have you seen a photo of MyPillow CEO and big-time Trump backer Mike Lindell looking spaced out, with dark circles under his eyes? It’s gone viral on social media, racking up millions of views. But it’s not real. The photo might look oddly realistic, but it’s been altered signifi … | Continue reading
This simple upcycling project is a great way to use old or previously unwanted materials. Creative person shares useful way to repurpose old jars and garden pots: 'This is a great idea' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Disney Springs always has a lot to offer a foodie visiting Walt Disney World, and whether you prefer sweet or savory, and we have a bunch of news to share. May 2024 brings Disney Springs foodie news of special events, limited-time menu items, monthly flavors, and so much more. Ar … | Continue reading
SpaceX is preparing to launch a private crew of astronauts on a five day journey through Earth orbit, and they will be the first to try on the company’s latest spacesuit design during a first-of-its-kind spacewalk. Read more... | Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to be invited to tag along on a trip to the Operations Training Simulator at Sizewell B Nuclear power station. Located on the Suffolk coast, Sizewell B is currently the UKs only Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) and is operated by EDF Energy … | Continue reading
The energy transition happens one project at a time. Cutting carbon emissions is not simply a matter of shutting down coal plants or switching to electric cars. It calls for a vast number of individual construction projects to coalesce into a whole new energy system, one that can … | Continue reading
James Gunn’s Superman—and with it, the full unleashing of James Gunn’s DC Studios era—isn’t out until next summer, but we have our first look at David Corenswet pulling on those famous red boots and getting into character. This comes courtesy of Warner Bros. and James Gunn’s Inst … | Continue reading
The Batagay megaslump — a 3,250-foot-wide (990 meters) depression in the permafrost in the Russian Far East — is "actively growing" by a massive amount every year, scientists have found. | Continue reading
As we wait for someone to explain how the Dali lost power from its 55,000 hp (or 0!) German diesel engine, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I (2023) may be worth a read. In addition to a biography of the man who created th … | Continue reading
Kendrick Lamar fans have renamed Aubrey “Drake” Graham’s famed mansion in the Bridle Path region ofOntario to “2024 Kendrick’s House” on Google Maps, as the rappers enter their fourth consecutive week of lyrical combat. DJ Akademiks, a live streamer closely following the rap beef … | Continue reading
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Photo credits: European Union Horizon Europe’s roll out of lump sum funding is gathering speed, with €1.3 billion awarded in the new, less reporting-heavy way by the end of 2023, according to the European Commission. Lump sums were introduced to the Horizon Europe research progra … | Continue reading
Photo credits: Zerbor / BigStock In March this year, South Korea struck a deal to become the first Asian country – other than Türkiye – to associate to Horizon Europe. It’s a big leap east for the €95.5 billion EU research and innovation programme, and the deal will officially li … | Continue reading
The AMC series captures the spirit of Anne Rice's original novel while turning potential weaknesses into some of its greatest strengths. The post How Interview With the Vampire Remixed Its Source Material Into a New Kind of Classic appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
In December 2019 the Commission launched the European Green Deal, a set of initiatives intended to put the EU on the path towards the green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. Although this was backed up by a flurry of climate regulations, p … | Continue reading
With their new $300 million global health programme announced 6 May, the Gates, Wellcome and Novo Nordisk foundations bring together three very different funding networks. A Science|Business analysis shows how they operate, and who benefits. Our review of their 2023 awards shows … | Continue reading