Technology News
MIT engineers develop a way to determine how the surfaces of materials behave
MIT - 7 Dec 2023 12:00
Using machine learning, the computational method can provide details of how materials work as catalysts, semiconductors, or battery components.
Investigation Finds Israeli Tank Crew Responsible for Photographer's Death
PetaPixel - 7 Dec 2023 20:36Rethink the Mars Program
Space News - 7 Dec 2023 17:05
NASA's robotic Mars exploration program is in crisis. A recent review of the plan of its flagship Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission pegged its cost at $10 billion, a price tag that threatens to preclude funding any other ...
Meta to Start Fully Encrypting Messages on Facebook and Instagram
Wall Street Journal - 7 Dec 2023 03:27
Social-media giant is moving ahead with a privacy measure that government officials and others have warned could hide illegal activity by child predators and other criminals.
India returns Chandrayaan-3 moon mission's propulsion module to Earth orbit
SPACE.com - 7 Dec 2023 03:00
The spacecraft that ferried India's Chandrayaan-3 lander-rover duo to the moon has returned home to Earth orbit.
LogoFAIL firmware attack could affect almost every Windows and Linux device
BGR - 7 Dec 2023 01:58
Researchers have created a firmware attack that can affect almost every Windows or Linux device. The attack is known as LogoFAIL, and it is exceptionally … The post LogoFAIL firmware attack could affect almost every Wi...
Apple executive behind Touch ID, display multitouch is retiring
AppleInsider - 7 Dec 2023 01:49
Steve Hotelling, A lesser-known Apple executive responsible for innovative technologies used in iPhone, iPad, and even Apple Vision Pro, is retiring from Apple. iPhone Apple has seen a handful of high-profile departures ...
Light Therapy Shines in Treating Alzheimer's Sleep and Mood Issues
Neuroscience News - 7 Dec 2023 01:10
A new study highlights the efficacy of light therapy in enhancing sleep and reducing psycho-behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer's patients. This non-pharmacological treatment, targeting the brain's sleep modulator, shows si...
Google Drive offers possible fix for missing files, but isn't guaranteed
AppleInsider - 7 Dec 2023 01:00
Google Drive users have a path to recover missing files from the service, but it isn't foolproof, requires local storage, and may need a trip to the command line interface. Google Drive In November, users began complaini...
Intel, of all companies, knocks AMD's CPU numbering in now-deleted presentation
Ars Technica - 7 Dec 2023 00:19
When it comes to recycling and rebranding old chips, no one's hands are clean.
MIT students win Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center sustainability award
MIT - 7 Dec 2023 23:10
Anna Kwon and Nicole Doering are the first undergraduate students to receive Jane Matlaw Environmental Champion Awards.
The OpenAI Board Member Who Clashed With Sam Altman Shares Her Side
Wall Street Journal - 7 Dec 2023 19:06
In an interview, Helen Toner, an AI academic from Australia, explains her posture in the power struggle at OpenAI.
What Is Home Equity? - CNET
CNET - 7 Dec 2023 18:00
Owning a home offers you more than just a place to live. It also allows you to build equity, one of your most powerful financial tools.
NASA, Moog Humming Along on Air Taxi Noise Tests
NASA Breaking news - 7 Dec 2023 15:40
Video Credit: NASA/Steven Logan Air taxis hold the promise to revolutionize air transportation. NASA is working to make this vision a reality, collaborating with industry to reduce aircraft noise in our communities. Quie...
The ISS just turned 25, and NASA is getting ready for the end (video)
SPACE.com - 7 Dec 2023 15:00
The ISS turned 25 years old on Dec. 6, and a new generation of space station is coming into view. By 2030, NASA wants commercial stations and a vehicle ready to deorbit the ISS.
Sony A9 III full-frame mirrorless camera boasts a global shutter full-frame image sensor
The Gadget Flow - 7 Dec 2023 14:00
Standing as a testament to cutting-edge camera technology, the Sony A9 III full-frame mirrorless camera pushes the boundaries of professional photography. - High-speed performance: The A9 III boasts a remarkable 30 fr...
The Generative AI Copyright Fight Is Just Getting Started
Wired - 7 Dec 2023 14:00
The Authors Guild and other artists' groups say that it's unfair to train AI algorithms on their work without permission. Tech companies generally argue that it counts as "fair use."
New Bluetooth Flaw Let Hackers Take Over Android, Linux, macOS, and iOS Devices
The Hacker News - 7 Dec 2023 13:46
A critical Bluetooth security flaw could be exploited by threat actors to take control of Android, Linux, macOS and iOS devices. Tracked asCVE-2023-45866, the issue relates to a case of authentication bypass that enables...
Hacking the Human Mind: Exploiting Vulnerabilities in the 'First Line of Cyber Defense'
The Hacker News - 7 Dec 2023 13:44
Humans are complex beings with consciousness, emotions, and the capacity to act based on thoughts. In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, humans consistently remain primary targets for attackers. Over the years, th...
ESA's Ariel Mission is Approved to Begin Construction
Universe Today - 7 Dec 2023 01:25
We’re about to learn a lot more about exoplanets. The ESA has just approved the construction of its Ariel mission, which will give us our first large survey of exoplanet atmospheres. The space telescope will help us an...
Ex-Twitter security head claims the company fired him to flout regulations
The Verge - 7 Dec 2023 01:11
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Alan Rosa, former head of security for Twitter, filed a lawsuit against X, Elon Musk, and company adviser Steve Davis, alleging that he was wrongly fired for prote...
Cellular Atlas of Human Limb Development Created
Neuroscience News - 7 Dec 2023 00:43
Scientists have created a groundbreaking spatial cell atlas of the human limb, capturing the intricate process of human limb development. This work, part of the Human Cell Atlas initiative, marks a significant advancemen...