Do you sometimes struggle to maintain focus while you’re working, or find it difficult to unwind and relax at the end of the day? Believe it or not, your iPhone could help with that. Keep reading to learn how. If you are looking to minimize distractions when you focus on something, or just want to … Read more
Kidney disease is growing worldwide. The secretariat of the World Health Organization has welcomed the call to include it as a non-communicable disease that causes premature deaths.Credit: Vsevolod Zviryk/SPL A quiet epidemic is building around the world. It is the third-fastest-growing cause of death globally. By 2040, it is expected to become the fifth-highest cause … Read more
Apple’s M3 Ultra chip may be designed as its own, standalone chip, rather than be made up of two M3 Max dies, according to a plausible new theory. The theory comes from Max Tech‘s Vadim Yuryev, who outlined his thinking in a post on X earlier today. Citing a post from @techanalye1 which suggests the … Read more
Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every week? Sign up here. Some models are more likely to associate African American English with negative traits than Standard American English.Credit: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Some large language models (LLMs), including those that power chatbots such as ChatGPT, are more … Read more
A star in the process of consuming a planet (artist’s conception).Credit: NG Images/Alamy Stellar detectives have identified seven stars that recently dined on a rocky planet. The study doubles the number of binary stars known to have consumed a planet, and questions the perception that mature solar systems harbouring Earth-like planets are usually stable. The … Read more
Since the 1950s, scientists have had a pretty good idea of how muscles work. The protein at the centre of the action is myosin, a molecular motor that ratchets itself along rope-like strands of actin proteins — grasping, pulling, releasing and grasping again — to make muscle cells contract. The basics were first explained in … Read more
Being a parent is often seen as a career obstacle, but it can actually make you a better scientist, says nutrition epidemiologist Lindsey Smith Taillie.Credit: Paul Taillie More than once in the past few years, in a variety of informal settings, I’ve overheard senior scientists recommend hiring people without children over those who are parents. … Read more
A couple of years ago, Apple introduced the Voice Control feature without a lot of fanfare, but it was quickly considered a valuable feature that improved user accessibility. Even if it doesn’t necessarily impact your accessibility, you can still try a different way of using your computer where you use your voice to control more, … Read more
In the ever-evolving world of technology, the iPhone stands out as a beacon of innovation and user-friendly design. However, even the most seasoned users might not be aware of all the tricks up its sleeve. Thanks to insights from tech enthusiast Brandon Butch in his latest video we get to find out about 15 hidden … Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a device brimming with features designed to elevate the user experience through customization and efficiency. If you’re looking to harness the full potential of your device, you’re in the right place. The video below from WhatGear will walk you through some of the most compelling hidden tips and tricks that … Read more