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Enlarge / I asked Gemini to “reimagine” the background of this Pixel 9 group shot (originally on beige paper) as “science fiction moonscape,” and then used “Auto frame” to expand the initially tight shot. Maybe that explains why this moon…
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) On Tuesday, OpenAI announced a partnership with Ars Technica parent company Condé Nast to display content from prominent publications within its AI products, including ChatGPT and a new SearchGPT prototype. It also allows OpenAI to use…
Using a laser and an electron beam, the microscope can snap images of moving electrons every 625 quintillionths of a second.
Scientists have created the world’s fastest microscope, which they hope will answer fundamental questions about how electrons behave.
Enlarge / For this “neutral,” hardware-focused review of the Pixel 9 phones, I asked the Pixel to “reimagine” a “neutral white background.” (credit: Kevin Purdy / Gemini AI) I asked Google’s Gemini Live chatbot, running on a new Pixel 9…
The newly found antiparticle, called antihyperhydrogen-4, could have a potential imbalance with its matter counterpart that may help scientists understand how our universe came to be.
Enlarge / Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan arrives to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Kevin Dietsch ) A federal judge in…
Enlarge / Sonos’ updated app was reportedly rushed out before the release of Sonos’ Ace headphones (pictured). (credit: Sonos) Sonos’ new app was launched and reviewed so poorly that the company is expecting to spend $20 to $30 million on…
A new study published in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences sheds light on the reasons why some women engage in tanning behaviors, even when they are aware of the potential health risks. The researchers found that women’s attitudes toward tanning and the…
Enlarge / Ford hoped to build 600,000 EVs a year by now, a mix of Mustang Mach-E crossovers, E-Transit vans, and F-150 Lightning pickups. This year, sales are up 71 percent so far; by the end of June, Ford had…
Part memoir, part geology explainer, Marcia Bjornerud’s latest book explores the hidden wisdom of Earth’s rocks.
Enlarge / Shares in SentinelOne and Palo Alto Networks have risen since July’s IT outage, while CrowdStrike has shed almost a quarter of its market value. (credit: Getty Images) CrowdStrike’s president hit out at “shady” efforts by its cyber security…
An analysis of a vast number of Facebook posts from the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Belgium, France, and Germany reveals that posts from alternative and hyper-partisan media, as well as those from populist politicians and parties, tend to…
One of the best possible signs of extraterrestrial communication may have an astrophysical explanation — albeit a weird one.
Enlarge / Eight years after the concept first wowed crowds, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is ready to go on sale in the US. (credit: James Lipman/VW) If it feels like many years since you first saw Volkswagen’s retro electric microbus,…
Predicting dangerous tipping points in complex systems has proven to be a headache for scientists. Now, a new AI system could be poised to do the job for them.
The stone-lined tomb could provide an unprecedented look at life in Bronze Age England.
People who exhibit traits like narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism often believe they are morally superior to others, even when evidence suggests otherwise, according to new research published in the journal Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment. The study found…
Earth’s Cretaceous Period is well-known for its huge, lumbering dinosaurs. But many smaller organisms were shaping the landscape at the same time. And the results of these battles can still be seen in today’s woods and gardens. This period is…
Astronomers have pinned down a faraway black hole’s snack schedule after watching it devour a star across years.
The burial site was hidden inside an abandoned fortress in Mongolia and contained the remains of a prestigious woman.
A new study offers a look at the ripple effects of parental mental health conditions on children, revealing a broad spectrum of risks that extend beyond the same psychiatric conditions that afflict their parents. The study, published in the American…
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last Tuesday, loads of Linux users—many running packages released as early as this year—started reporting their devices were failing to boot. Instead, they received a cryptic error message that included the phrase: “Something has gone seriously…
For many, the prospect of being single is daunting, especially in a world where romantic relationships are often viewed as essential to happiness and social status. But does the fear of being single heighten dating anxiety, particularly in the context…
Enlarge / Hospital staff and community members held a protest in front of Carney Hospital in Boston on August 5 as Steward has announced it will close the hospital. “Ralph” refers to Steward’s CEO, Ralph de la Torre, who owns…
Enlarge / We have doubts that any amount of Force powers will bring the show back. (credit: YouTube/Disney+) In news that will delight some and disappoint others, Disney has canceled Star Wars series The Acolyte after just one season, Deadline…
Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest person, has died. She was 117 years old.
Last year, Earth spewed charged particles into the sun in a rare cosmic event that has surprised scientists.
A study recently published in Nutritional Neuroscience found that people who follow a healthy diet are less likely to suffer from anxiety disorders, while those who adhere to more Westernized or mixed diets might face greater challenges with anxiety severity.…
A recent study published in the journal Brain and Cognition has found that creativity is linked with a reduced brain response to unusual, or “oddball,” stimuli. This suggests that creative individuals process the importance of surprising information differently, which may…
Welcome back to Albion. [credit: 22cans ] If you’re a gamer of a certain age, you probably have fond memories of Peter Molyneux as the mind behind ambitious games like Populous, Dungeon Keeper, and the Fable series. If you’re of…
Enlarge / Firaxis has upped the ante on presentation for the cities. It’s still a bit abstract and removed, but they have more vibrancy, detail, and movement than before. (credit: 2K Games) 2K Games provided a flight from Chicago to…
They figured out that some mental illnesses can be prevented and treated.
Enlarge / A time traveler with a flashlight would blow Indiana Jones’ mind. At first glance, Wolfenstein: The New Order developer MachineGames might seem like an awkward fit for the first (non-Lego) Indiana Jones video game since the Wii era.…
Archaeologists have found the skeletal remains of four people — two children, a teenager and an adult — at a site in Peru that predates the Incas.
More than 85% of women – and more than 300 million people worldwide at any given time – use hormonal contraceptives for at least five years of their life. Although primarily taken for birth control, many people also use hormonal…
Enlarge (credit: Corey Gaskin) Back in 2010, Gary Wolf, then the editor of Wired magazine, delivered a TED talk in Cannes called “the quantified self.” It was about what he termed a “new fad” among tech enthusiasts. These early adopters…
Enlarge (credit: Nvidia) Back in 2013, Nvidia introduced a new technology called G-Sync to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering effects and reduce input lag when playing PC games. The company accomplished this by tying your display’s refresh rate to the…
Here’s everything you need to know to see the moon as it occults, or passes completely in front of, the bright planet Saturn tonight.
When it comes to elections, the idea that more choices lead to better outcomes may not always hold true. A recent study conducted by Spencer Goidel at Auburn University explores the phenomenon of “choice overload” in elections and how it…
Enlarge / Still of Procreate CEO James Cuda from a video posted to X. (credit: Procreate) On Sunday, Procreate announced that it will not incorporate generative AI into its popular iPad illustration app. The decision comes in response to an…
Enlarge / World of Disney logo at Disney Springs on June 1, 2024 in Florida. (credit: Getty Images | Gary Hershorn ) Disney said it is abandoning its motion to compel arbitration in a case filed by a man who…
Save $240 on one of the world’s most beloved telescopes at Amazon, now cheaper than it was during Prime Day — explore the skies with unbeatable clarity for $1,359.
At least two lunar rainbows, including a stunning “double moonbow,” have been spotted above the U.S. in the lead-up to the blue supermoon. And there is still a chance to see one of these elusive arches for yourself.
Scientists have observed an unexpected new behavior in a superconducting material. If physicists can figure out the cause, it could help them to find room-temperature superconductors.
Painting your nails is generally considered safe, but the practice does carry a few health concerns that scientists don’t fully understand yet.
Enlarge / Screenshot from Putin’s squad video on bringing Starliner’s astronauts home. (credit: Putin’s Squads Z Soc Sprav) One of the odder propaganda phenomenon in Russia, of late, is seemingly spontaneous groups of elderly Russian pensioners gathering outdoors and espousing…
Enlarge / The Odin spacecraft passed vibration testing. (credit: Astro Forge) When I first spoke with space entrepreneurs Jose Acain and Matt Gialich a little more than two years ago, I wondered whether I would ever talk to them again.…
Scientists use “wet-bulb temperature” to gauge how extreme heat affects the body. But what is it?
A new device reacts to rising and falling levels of Parkinson’s medication in the body and improves quality of life for some patients.
