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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.
Utilizing an age–period–cohort framework, new research reveals that while Chinese attitudes toward premarital sex and homosexuality have become more liberal over time, attitudes toward extramarital sex remain largely conservative. The study was published in Archives of Sexual Behavior. China’s rapid…
Enlarge / RFA’s first stage during a four-engine test-firing in May. (credit: Rocket Factory Augsburg) The first stage of Rocket Factory Augsburg’s first orbital launcher was destroyed in a fireball during a test-firing Monday evening at a spaceport in Scotland,…
Astronomers recently reported that the Milky Way star cluster Omega Centauri hosts an elusive type of black hole. A new study says it does not.
A team of archaeologists recently excavated the first well-preserved mastodon bones ever found in Iowa, including the prehistoric animal’s skull.
The “xMEMS XMC-2400 µCooling” chip aims to keep future smartphones from overheating as they become more powerful.
This 2014 satellite photo shows a gigantic, multicolor phytoplankton bloom swirling off the coast of Argentina. More recent research has shown that similarly massive algal outbreaks may become less likely in the future thanks to climate change.
Lysergic acid diethylamide, more commonly known as LSD, is perhaps most famous for its hallucinogenic effects. However, recent research published in the journal Heliyon suggests that LSD might also play modulate how the brain processes pain. The study reveals that…
Caves made by extinct giant ground sloths make the perfect home for a newly discovered type of long-spinneret ground spider from Brazil.
A recent study conducted in Germany has uncovered a fascinating connection between narcissistic traits and internet trolling behavior. The research found that individuals with higher levels of narcissism are more likely to engage in trolling, but this tendency is diminished…
Have you ever struggled with a task because having two arms just wasn’t enough? If so, you might appreciate a new device that could lend a helping hand — literally. You strap on this robotic arm, then control it with…
When a beloved pet dies, many of us feel the pain of loss deeply, often likening it to the loss of a family member. But what about the surviving pets? Do they grieve the loss of their companions, too? A…
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A Windows zero-day vulnerability recently patched by Microsoft was exploited by hackers working on behalf of the North Korean government so they could install custom malware that’s exceptionally stealthy and advanced, researchers reported Monday. The vulnerability,…
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) With the country experiencing a relatively large summer wave of COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration is considering signing off on this year’s strain-matched COVID-19 vaccines as soon as this week, according to a…
Enlarge / Composite image showing color variation of emerald green bookcloth on book spines, likely a result of air pollution (credit: Winterthur Library, Printed Book and Periodical Collection) In April, the National Library of France removed four 19th century books,…
Fusarium wilt is threatening the global supply of bananas, but researchers might have found a way to control the disease.
A ‘once in a blue moon’ event might not be as infrequent as you think.
A new study helps solve the “final parsec problem” that has made supermassive black hole formation impossible to explain, pointing to a strange form of dark matter as the key.
Enlarge (credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) AMD has agreed to buy artificial intelligence infrastructure group ZT Systems in a $4.9 billion cash and stock transaction, extending a run of AI investments by the chip company as it seeks to…
A metal detectorist found more than a half dozen pieces of silver jewelry while exploring farmland in Denmark.
On Aug. 8, NASA scientists may have spotted a record number of sunspots when hundreds of individual spots were estimated to occur within 24 hours.
The 500-year-old compass is a two-pronged metal device that scientists used for precise measurements in cartography, geometry and astronomy.
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SimpleImages) A federal judge who bought more than $15,000 worth of Tesla stock has rejected a motion that could have forced him to recuse himself from a lawsuit that Elon Musk’s X Corp. filed against…
A new study published in Current Biology has opened an exciting frontier in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by leveraging the power of sleep. For the first time, researchers have shown that reactivating memories modified by therapy during…
Enlarge / The Fitbit Sense 2. (credit: Google) Google is denying a recent report that it is no longer making Fitbit smartwatches. A company spokesperson told Ars Technica today that Google has no current plans to discontinue the Fitbit Sense…
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Companies are often caught between wanting to cut emissions but also grow profits. But for airlines, these two different imperatives actually align. Cutting carbon emissions means burning less fuel and spending less money…
Enlarge / The two spacecraft for NASA’s ESCAPADE mission at Rocket Lab’s factory in Long Beach, California. (credit: Rocket Lab) Two NASA spacecraft built by Rocket Lab are on the road from California to Florida this weekend to begin preparations…
A small study suggests that people in their 40s and 60s undergo sizable physiological changes that may be connected to age-related illnesses.
Enlarge / The 8GB Raspberry Pi 5 with the official fan and heatsink installed. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) We’re many months past the worst of the Raspberry Pi shortages, and the board is finally widely available at its suggested retail price…
Enlarge / At this rate, it might be the only graphics card you’ll ever need? When Dragon Age: Inquisition came out nearly 10 years ago, PC players could have invested $329 (~$435 in today’s dollars) in a brand-new GTX 970…
Astronomers have long predicted that a collision between our galaxy and nearby Andromeda could be inevitable, but new calculations suggest this may be an over exaggeration.
According to a new study published in Frontiers in Psychology, there is no significant link between mental toughness and choking susceptibility in athletes. The ability of athletes to perform under pressure is crucial in determining their success. Choking, or the…
Male fireflies trapped in the spider’s web flash femalelike lights, possibly luring in other flying males and allowing the arachnid to stock up on food.
A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research reveals that both hostile sexism — blatantly negative attitudes toward women — and benevolent sexism — seemingly chivalrous but ultimately patronizing views — are significant predictors of infidelity among men.…
Science News spoke with NOAA climatologist Karin Gleason about the ongoing record-breaking streak of record-high global temperatures.
Scientists have transmitted quantum data and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel for the first time.
A recent neuroimaging study conducted in Finland revealed that sisters exhibit more similar brain activity than friends or acquaintances when watching a movie. This increased similarity was particularly evident in brain areas associated with complex cognitive functions, including the default-mode…
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) The TV business isn’t just about selling TVs anymore. Companies are increasingly seeing viewers, not TV sets, as their most lucrative asset. Over the past few years, TV makers have seen rising financial…
Telomere (noun, “TELL-oh-meer”) Telomeres are protective caps at the tips of DNA in chromosomes. DNA is a molecule that contains the instructions for how to make and maintain a specific organism. It is made up of chemical building blocks called…
We may be one step closer to adding a new element to the periodic table. The table currently lists 118 chemical elements. Each has a different number of protons in the nucleus of its atoms. They range from one proton…
The large stone table is considered one of the most recognizable Neolithic monuments in England.
