Construction of the small modular reactor CAREM, shown here in 2023 on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, in Argentina, has been paused owing to funding constraints.Credit: CNEA/Reuters Owing to massive budget cuts and lay-offs of government employees, Argentina’s nuclear sector — which includes power plants and research facilities — is at risk, scientists say. The … Read more
Enjoy the rest of the MLS season at a sweet discount, starting now. Photo: MLS Soccer fans can watch the rest of the MLS season for $69. That’s $30 less than what Apple typically charges for an MLS Season Pass. Subscribers can stream every match plus analysis and exclusive content. No Apple device required. Get … Read more
Apple has dropped the number of Vision Pro units that it plans to ship in 2024, going from an expected 700 to 800k units to just 400k to 450k units, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Orders have been scaled back before the Vision Pro has launched in markets outside of the United States, which … Read more
There’s never a bad time to upgrade your headphones, but there’s something about good headphones and colder months that just go together. Whether you’re looking for a pair to accompany you on the couch with an audiobook and a blanket, pretending you’re in a Taylor Swift music video on the way to work or getting … Read more
More than three months into 2024, politicians in Brazil are still at odds about how much money the country’s research institutes and federal universities will receive this year. Scientists say that unless more funding is found, they won’t have enough money to cover basic expenses such as water, electricity and financial aid for students. On … Read more