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When did scientists first warn humanity about climate change?
Live Science - 12 Dec 2021 14:00
Climate change warnings are everywhere today, with an overwhelming scientific consensus that humans are the cause. But when were people first warned about climate change?
Reddit-trained artificial intelligence warns researchers about... itself
Mashable - 12 Dec 2021 01:00
An artificial intelligence warning AI researchers about the dangers of AI sounds like the setup of a delightful B movie, but truth is often stranger than fiction. A professor and a fellow at the University of Oxford came...
Lens Wars: Episode V - Petzval Strikes Back
DP Review - 12 Dec 2021 17:00
Petzval Portrait Lens, circa 1890, from author's collection. It's amazing to me that we're rapidly approaching the 200th anniversary of the first photograph being made: Niepce's View from the Window of Le Gras, taken in ...
How to watch the Geminid meteor shower this week, in person or online
Digital Trends - 12 Dec 2021 18:57
If you'd like to see the Geminid meteor shower, we have details on how to observe it either in person or online.
Great Reads in Photography: December 12, 2021
PetaPixel - 12 Dec 2021 18:07Gravitational Waves Should Permanently Distort Spacetime
Wired - 12 Dec 2021 15:00
Physicists have linked the "gravitational memory effect" to fundamental cosmic symmetries and a potential solution to the black hole information paradox.
Tempting reasons you'll want to buy a Google Pixel - CNET
CNET - 12 Dec 2021 14:30
Here's why you should consider buying a Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 5A or Pixel 4A.
Black hole jet ejected by supermassive black hole is shaped like a helix
Live Science - 12 Dec 2021 16:11
An extraordinary galactic jet ejected from a supermassive black hole boasts a corkscrew-like helical structure, new ground-based telescope views reveal.
German carmakers race to retrain workforce for electric age
Phys.org - 12 Dec 2021 13:40
After her apprenticeship at Volkswagen, Michelle Gabriel was a master at welding, cutting, bending and stretching metal, but just a few years later it's not chassis but software frameworks she's piecing together after a ...
Rwanda turns to electric motorbikes to drive down emissions
Phys.org - 12 Dec 2021 13:22
When Rwandan motorcycle taxi driver Evode Niyorurema converted his fuel guzzler to an electric motorbike, he had no idea he was on the frontlines of the East African nation's fight against climate change.
How to find the best M.2 SSD for expanding PS5 storage - CNET
CNET - 12 Dec 2021 04:40
Sony has unlocked the extra M.2 SSD slot inside the PlayStation 5. The rules are tricky, but these specific drives should all work.
Apple Is Rolling Out a Manual Firmware Updater for AirPods
Gizmodo - 12 Dec 2021 04:12
As many AirPod owners probably know, Apple's wireless headphones, while undoubtedly good devices, can have problems just like any other piece of technology. When it comes to issues with firmware, though, the devices can ...
Amazon warehouse hit by tornado, 6 confirmed dead, report says - CNET
CNET - 12 Dec 2021 02:44
A warehouse near St. Louis reportedly suffers a direct hit that brings down a wall the size of a football field.
Apple Donating to Relief Efforts Following Tornadoes in Several U.S. States
Mac Rumors - 12 Dec 2021 00:54
Apple will be donating to support relief efforts on the ground following tornadoes and other severe weather across parts of the central and southern United States, according to a tweet shared by Apple CEO Tim Cook on Sat...
Speaking "Baby Talk" to Infants Isn't Just Cute: It Could Help Them Learn to Make Words
Neuroscience News - 12 Dec 2021 00:52
Parents who use "baby talk" help their infants to produce speech, a new study reports.
Apple's AirTag drops to $25 for Amazon Prime members at Woot
Engadget - 12 Dec 2021 23:59Take one last look at Google Toolbar, which is now dead
Ars Technica - 12 Dec 2021 23:46
Google Toolbar is dead, but we took it out for one last spin before it died.
Demon Slayer Season 2: How to watch in the US, everything to know - CNET
CNET - 12 Dec 2021 23:43
The Entertainment District Arc has kicked off. Here's everything you need to know.
UFC 269: Amanda Nunes loses in shock upset, Oliveira defeats Poirier - CNET
CNET - 12 Dec 2021 23:37
Amanda Nunes lost in the most shocking of ways.
Sorry Crypto Stans, the Tweet About India Adopting Bitcoin as Legal Tender Is Fake
Gizmodo - 12 Dec 2021 23:30
Early on Sunday, a tweet appeared on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's account announcing, out of the blue, that the country had adopted bitcoin as legal tender and would be distributing 500 coins, or $24 million at ...
Halo Infinite Can't Decide If It's a Breakup Game or a Dad Game
Gizmodo - 12 Dec 2021 23:15
With Halo Infinite, 343 Industries and Microsoft want the sixth major entry in the long-running shooter franchise to feel like a soft reboot of the series, particularly in regards to the relationship between the Master C...
Desperate for Workers, MGM Resorts Is Trying a New Hiring Tactic: VR
Gizmodo - 12 Dec 2021 23:08
As the "Great Resignation" and anti-work movement continue to pick up steam, companies are struggling with record employee turnover. Customer service industries have been among the hardest hit, with many workers saying n...