Quantum mechanics is an extraordinarily successful scientific theory, on which much of our technology-obsessed lifestyles depend. It is also bewildering. Although the theory works, it leaves physicists chasing probabilities instead of certainties and breaks the link between cause and effect. It gives us particles that are waves and waves that are particles, cats that seem … Read more
In a devastating blog post, image-uploading site Abload announced that it would be permanently shutting down its website by June 30, 2024. Abload, which has been around as a free service since 2006, stopped accepting new uploads back in December 2023. According to the blog post, the team had spent four months trying to keep … Read more
April 20, 2010: A day after the most high-profile iPhone leak in history, tech news site Gizmodo dissects a prototype iPhone 4, then publishes the teardown — showing the world exactly what’s inside the soon-to-be-released device. The iPhone 4 prototype, accidentally left in a bar by 27-year-old Apple software engineer Gray Powell, quickly becomes the … Read more
Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here. Dust storms turned skies yellow on 27 March 2024 in Erenhot, Inner Mongolia.Credit: VCG via Getty Many Asian countries are facing an annual problem: dust storms linked to increased deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. These … Read more
On 19 June 2021, a simple new online game called Wordle made its debut. Today, it reached puzzle #1,000 – and I’ve played every single one. I’ve played through vacations and family crises and several job changes. I’ve played through war and elections and World Cups, and through rain and shine. I played at my … Read more
‘Sleep banking’ is the process of sleeping more in the days leading up to a period where you know you’ll be sleeping less. By accumulating this excess rest, you can (partly) counteract the effects of sleep debt, helping you feel better and more alert even after a bad night. Although this isn’t a quick-fix for … Read more
This guide will show you how to use Apple’s Find My app top locate your iPhone, iPad and other Apple devices. Apple’s Find My app offers an extensive suite of features designed to assist users in tracking and securing their Apple devices, such as iPhones, iPads, and other compatible products. This application is especially valuable … Read more