[ad_1] It’s time to tackle another of the NYT’s Strands puzzles. The aim here is to uncover a series of words hidden within a grid of letters and united by a single theme. It’s easy to pick up, often difficult to solve and a great addition to your daily routine if you already play the … Read more
[ad_1] Two research teams have demonstrated that adding rat neurons to mouse brains that were missing crucial cells could help the organs to recover function1,2. The experiments could help scientists to better understand how different species’ brains develop, and even aid efforts to grow ‘chimeric’ pigs with human organs that could be used for transplantation … Read more
[ad_1] Another working week (for some of us) comes to an end with another set of Quordle puzzles to solve. Your challenge, should you accept it, is to find four words within nine guesses, with all letters you play appearing in each of the segments. It’s fun, it’s tricky, and you’ll find hints for it … Read more
[ad_1] A judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by superconductivity physicist Ranga Dias against his employer, the University of Rochester in New York. In February, a university investigation found that he had committed scientific misconduct by, among other things, fabricating data to claim the discovery of superconductors — materials with zero electrical resistance — at … Read more
[ad_1] New information on Fujifilm’s next camera, the X-T50, has recently leaked providing some insight into its performance. According to Fuji Rumors, the device will sport in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This feature will reduce the amount of camera shake to ensure crystal-clear photographs. It’s a piece of tech that can also be found on the … Read more
[ad_1] Far north of the Arctic Circle lies a fjord on the front lines of climate change. Geir Wing Gabrielsen has been visiting this inlet, located on the northwest side of the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard, since 1981, when he first came to study the behaviour of Arctic birds. It used to be that each year … Read more
[ad_1] Apple last updated the Mac Pro in June 2023, adding an M2 Ultra chip and officially completing the transition away from Intel chips. The Mac Pro uses the same M2 Ultra chip that’s in the Mac Studio, leading to criticism about its lack of power. Apple has now gone back to the drawing board … Read more
[ad_1] Huawei MateBook D 16: Two minute review Ah, the Huawei MateBook lineup. It’s long been the go-to series for those on the hunt for a clean-looking, respectable laptop, with a decent spec list to boot, and this year’s model, the 2024 edition, certainly doesn’t disappoint in that domain. It’s actually quite an extraordinary unit … Read more
[ad_1] Credit: Richard Drury/Getty “Lots of our members call us ‘the magic money tree’,” says Alison Baxter, head of communications for the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS), based in the United Kingdom. “They don’t really understand where the payments come from,” she says, “but they like getting them.” The ALCS is one of a … Read more
[ad_1] Apple has scheduled its next product showcase for May 7, a few weeks before the Worldwide Developers Conference gets under way. While the company is, as usual, being a bit coy about what’s on deck, the signs are all there. It had been rumored for months that Apple would refresh its iPad lineup in … Read more