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World: Discovermagazine.com - Technology: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: zaterdag 14 oktober 2023 14:24:28)
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How Social Media Created a Generation Gap Between GenZ and Baby Boomers
Trustworthiness, accessibility and comfort are all factors that drive a wedge between Baby Boomers and social media.
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT
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Data Analysis Reveal Surprisingly High Number of Wordle Cheaters
The data from gameplay can only be explained if people cheat on an astounding scale.
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:33:00 GMT
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What Is the History of the GIF?
The image format simultaneously evolved with the internet and continues to live on in our group texts, Slack messages, and Twitter threads.
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:00:00 GMT
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AI Analysis of Historical U.S. Newspapers Reveals New Tools For Mining the Past
Deep learning techniques are turning newspapers records into valuable research tools
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:33:00 GMT
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No One Owns Outer Space, But Could Space Mining Change That?
Led by the U.S., a handful of countries has sought to encourage a growing space mining industry, which could challenge old assumptions about a solar system "for all mankind."
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:00:00 GMT
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What Is Geospatial Intelligence? A Geographer Explains The Powerful Melding Of Maps And Data
Where + what = geospatial intelligence.
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT
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Could Energy-Storing Concrete Be a Power Source of the Future?
A new, low-cost energy concrete storage system could make sustainable power available 24/7, no batteries needed.
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT
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Introducing The Simplest Walking Robot
Using the principles of passive dynamics, engineeers have built a walking robot out of one motor and two rigid legs
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:50:00 GMT
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How Scientists Create Oxygen for Astronauts on Prolonged Space Missions
Creating oxygen is crucial for prolonged space missions. Learn about the various technologies scientists use to generate oxygen in this inhospitable environment.
Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:00:00 GMT
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Adversarial Attack Makes ChatGPT Produce Objectionable Content
There is no clear way to beat the attacks and other Large Language Models are vulnerable too, say computer scientists.
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:55:00 GMT
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Deep Underground, Robotic Teamwork Saves The Day
Deploying a motley crew of robots that can roll, walk and fly is a smart strategy for search-and-rescue operations †and so is trusting the machines to make decisions on the ground
Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT
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OMG! The History of Emojis May Surprise You
The first-ever emoji set came from Japan, but its creator is disputed.
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT
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How to Measure The Personality of Your AI System
Computer scientists have worked out how to measure and change AI personality traits, raising ethical issues over how to use these synthetic personalities.
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:30:00 GMT
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Soap Bubbles Turned Into Lasers
Bubble lasers turn out to be impressive sensors with numerous potential applications
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:27:00 GMT
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AI-Powered Coding Will Add $1.5 trillion to Global GDP, Say Researchers
Github Copilot does for code what ChatGPT does for text. And it is already turbocharging the development of open source software.
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:50:00 GMT
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TikTok's Algorithm and How It Affects Your Viewing Experience
TikTok's algorithm may bring you content you enjoy, but viewers, beware: The algorithm may show you content that can negatively impact your mental health.
Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT
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World: Livescience.com: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: zaterdag 7 oktober 2023 22:09:52)
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What is an attosecond — and why did this year's Nobel Prize in physics depend upon them?
A billion billion attoseconds just passed while you read this. Why is such a tiny timeframe crucial to this year's Nobel physics prize winners?
Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000
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Mercury is still shrinking after billions of years, and scientists can see its 'wrinkles'
The smallest planet in our solar system is getting smaller as heat escapes its core and fresh cracks open on its surface, new research finds.
Sat, 07 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000
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'Exceedingly rare' horse bridle discovered in melting ice in Norway could date to Viking Age
Archaeologists in Norway have discovered a horseshoe and bridle that could be from the Viking Age.
Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:31 +0000
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Mangrove leaf slug: The solar-powered mollusk that gobbles up sunlight then goes months without eating
This frilly slug lives in the mangroves of southeastern Asia and Australia, lounging in shallow pools of water and scraping up algae from which it gains the ability to photosynthesize.
Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000
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Why do so many baby animals have spots?
Youngsters often hunker down to hide from predators, and spots can provide excellent camouflage.
Sat, 07 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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9,500-year-old baskets and 6,200-year-old shoes discovered in Spanish bat cave
Radiocarbon dating of woven baskets and sandals found in a cave in Spain make them the oldest artifacts of their kind found in southern Europe.
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:14:09 +0000
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Ozempic-like meds linked to higher risk of pancreatitis, 'stomach paralysis' than other weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic come with a higher risk of severe GI issues than a different common weight-loss drug does.
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:58:29 +0000
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Astronomers want you to watch the Oct. 14 'ring of fire' eclipse with a disco ball. No, seriously.
You can't stare at the sun, so how do you watch an eclipse? By reflecting it off of a disco ball, a team of astronomers suggests.
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:54:18 +0000
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Why do freckles come out in the sun?
Freckles can reappear or become darker after sun exposure and then fade in less-sunny seasons.
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:59:02 +0000
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Orcas are harassing and playing with baby porpoises in deadly game that has lasted 60 years
Scientists may have finally figured out why a population of orcas in the Salish Sea have been tossing porpoises around and taking them into their mouths without eating them.
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:52:16 +0000
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World: Mother Nature Network: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: zaterdag 13 juni 2020 17:05:37)
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Forest products help power local economies
Billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs help weather tough times.
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:03:50 +0000
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Meet the first baby koala born in Australian wildlife park since devastating wildfires
An Australia wildlife park celebrates the birth of its first baby koala since bushfires devastated the area.
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:07:19 +0000
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Lots of people with canceled summer travel plans are diving into the RV life
There are safer and less-safe ways to take advantage of RVs during uncertain times.
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 12:05:17 +0000
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New Zealand is sitting on top of a massive bubble of lava from an ancient volcano
Scientists say powerful undersea eruptions from an ancient New Zealand volcano created a lava plume the size of India.
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 11:29:00 +0000
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Why understanding your body temperature matters right now
You're probably using a thermometer a lot more often lately, so here's why understanding your body temperature really matters.
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:16:28 +0000
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National Park Service rolls out clever social distancing posters
As parks reopen around the country, the NPS offers up some humorous advice for staying safe.
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:04:06 +0000
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SpaceX opens a new chapter in U.S. spaceflight
The private space company made history Saturday with the launch of two NASA astronauts into space.
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:49:02 +0000
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Bird-watching has boomed during the pandemic
Lockdown may have given us a renewed love for all that sings and soars in the natural world.
Fri, 29 May 2020 19:52:32 +0000
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Why radical homemaking makes sense
Shannon Hayes, who blogs as the Radical Homemaker, sees homemaking as an ecological movement.
Fri, 29 May 2020 17:30:35 +0000
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Everything you need to know about Lyme disease
What is Lyme disease? Here's where you are more likely to get it and the symptoms to look for if you're concerned.
Fri, 29 May 2020 17:16:46 +0000
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'Back Water' takes you on a canoe trip through a most unlikely wilderness area
The documentary "Back Water" redefines wilderness †and what it looks like, smells like, and feels like for the humans exploring it.
Fri, 29 May 2020 15:39:49 +0000
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The closest star to us also has an Earth-sized planet orbiting it
Scientists have confirmed a planet in Proxima Centauri with a lot of very Earth-like qualities.
Thu, 28 May 2020 20:20:12 +0000
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Dirt from this old Irish church really does have healing properties
A soil sample from an Irish churchyard proves effective in killing pathogens, meaning it could be useful for future antibiotics.
Thu, 28 May 2020 17:50:47 +0000
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Neonicotinoids: What gardeners need to know
The pesticides are effective against a wide range of insects †including the good guys.
Thu, 28 May 2020 15:14:28 +0000
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