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These secret Finder settings will vastly improve your Mac
Digital Trends - 17 Jul 2022 13:00
The Finder is the core way of interacting with your Mac, but there are a ton of different settings you can tweak to make the MacOS experience even better.
Could we eavesdrop on aliens by detecting signals relayed around the sun?
SPACE.com - 17 Jul 2022 13:00
Researchers suggest we may be able to use gravitational lensing to amplify radio waves, allowing us to listen in on communication signals passing through our solar system.
Chinese project will bounce signals off asteroids to see how dangerous they are to Earth
SPACE.com - 17 Jul 2022 13:00
A Chinese university has begun constructing an array of more than 20 large radar antennas to track potentially hazardous asteroids.
Android Apps Can Be Sketchy. How to Deny Permissions - CNET
CNET - 17 Jul 2022 13:00
Stop giving your Android apps invasive permissions. Here's how to manage Android app permissions and protect your data.
It's Not A Crucial Update - Sony a7 IV Firmware Update
The Phoblographer - 17 Jul 2022 06:00
Sony enthusiasts continue to be enamored with the versatile Sony a7 IV. We reviewed it when the camera debuted, and I thoroughly enjoyed its capabilities. The human and animal detection with eye AF is snappy. It was alwa...
Wireless Activation of Targeted Brain Circuits in Less Than One Second
Neuroscience News - 17 Jul 2022 01:22
A newly developed system uses wireless technology to remotely activate specific brain networks in fruit flies in less than one second.
ESA satellite in a race against time to dodge space junk
Digital Trends - 17 Jul 2022 00:30
The accumulation of junk which is damaging to the environment isn't only a problem here on Earth: it's also a problem in space.
A Robot Learns to Imagine Itself
Neuroscience News - 17 Jul 2022 00:25
A new robotics system can create a kinematic model of itself and use the model to plan motion, reach goals, and avoid obstacles in a variety of situations.
Smart plugs let you automate your home from your iPhone
Cult of Mac - 17 Jul 2022 15:30
If you want to set up a smart home, you may not have to pay as much as you think. Sure, you could buy lights that turn on when you get home or a fridge that knows when you're out of milk. Alternatively, you could just ge...
Claims of new 'tropical ozone hole' raise controversy
SPACE.com - 17 Jul 2022 13:00
Scientists debate claims of an ozone hole over the tropics.
Microsoft explains why Xbox's best feature still hasn't come to PC
Digital Trends - 17 Jul 2022 12:00
Since the launch of the Xbox Series X and Windows 11, one feature has been missing for PC gamers: Quick Resume. And unfortunately, it likely won't arrive soon.
Autel Gave Its App a Makeover and Improved the Evo Nano Plus
The Phoblographer - 17 Jul 2022 12:00
Autel Has Given Its App A Makeover And Improved The Evo Nano Plus
A Recipe for Forgiveness
The New Yorker - 17 Jul 2022 12:00
My father was troubled, moody, and struggled with alcoholism. Making dinner for our family was what brought him back to us.
Maternal Milk Tied to Better School-Age Outcomes for Children Born Preterm
Neuroscience News - 17 Jul 2022 01:45
Preterm babies who were fed maternal milk during and after a stay in NICU had greater academic achievement, higher IQs, and reduced risk of ADHD than their preterm peers who were not fed maternal milk.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 might come in this slick color variant
Android Central - 17 Jul 2022 01:38
A new leaked image shows off the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in a purple colorway from the side.
Loss of Male Sex Chromosome Leads to Earlier Death for Men
Neuroscience News - 17 Jul 2022 01:06
Study reports that age-related loss of the Y chromosome in men is linked to heart muscle scarring and an increased risk of heart failure. The findings may explain why men tend to die, on average, seven years younger than...
Apple's chips targeted in a new patent infringement suit
AppleInsider - 17 Jul 2022 00:43
Apple has become the target of another lawsuit from a company exhibiting patent troll-like behavior, with Sonrai Memory alleging Apple infringed a pair of patents has acquired. Filed at the U.S. District Court for the We...
A Brain Network for Social Attraction
Neuroscience News - 17 Jul 2022 00:43
A special network that runs from the retina deep into the brain may help mediate social attraction, a new study reveals.
Today I learned Amazon will recycle small electronics for free
The Verge - 17 Jul 2022 00:27
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge If you have a flip phone that you haven't used in over a decade, or maybe even a broken tablet, Amazon will pay for a shipping label that you can use to send it in to get recycled....
Why Does Love Feel Magical? It's an Evolutionary Advantage
Neuroscience News - 17 Jul 2022 23:59
Magical thinking and believing in destined love may have evolved as a way to keep couples together and promote childbirth and rearing, researchers say.
Chris Evans still misses his iPhone 6S and its home button
The Verge - 17 Jul 2022 23:48
Chris Evans as Lloyd Hansen in The Gray Man | Image: Paul Abell/Netflix Fans of buttons can count on Captain America for support, as Chris Evans notes that even after a few weeks with a newer phone, he still prefers his ...