Lilac Solutions said on Tuesday the latest version of its lithium extraction technology can recover more than 90% of the lithium found in many brine formations
June 25, 2024
The European Commission on Tuesday charged Microsoft with illegally bundling its chat and video app Teams with its Office product.
June 25, 2024
China's SAIC Motor and German carmaker Volkswagen have signed several energy technology cooperation agreements related to their SAIC Volkswagen joint venture in China.
June 27, 2024
French cloud services provider OVHcloud reported third quarter revenue ahead of market expectations on Thursday, driven by strong demand from U.S. tech
June 27, 2024
A New York transit agency voted on Wednesday to indefinitely halt congestion pricing in Manhattan that was set to start on June 30 after the state's
June 26, 2024
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a new documentary showing the Indigo Girls’ rise and subsequent marginalization, Joel Edgerton finding himself in an alternate timeline of his character's life in the limited series “Dark Matter” and a new “Pretty Little Liars” returns Thursday on Max
May 03, 2024
Better-than-expected U.S. electric-vehicle sales in the second quarter brought welcome relief to investors after a sharp slowdown in demand triggered by high
July 02, 2024
There are real fears that AI will make politics more deceptive than it already is. Westend61/Getty Images Political campaign ads and donor solicitations have long been deceptive. In 2004, for example, U.S. presidential candidate John Kerry, a Democrat, aired an ad stating that Republican opponent George W. Bush “says sending jobs overseas ‘makes sense’ for America.” Bush never said such a thing. The next day Bush responded by releasing an ad saying Kerry “supported higher taxes over 350 times.” This too was a false claim. These days, the internet has gone wild with deceptive political ads. Ads often pose as
July 21, 2023
Dating apps and websites make finding potential romantic partners online much simpler than ever, but as romance frauds have become increasingly prevalent this ease is also fraught with risks. Scammers prey upon those vulnerable emotionally by taking advantage of them by exploiting trust issues and manipulating their emotions; we will examine scammers’ methods for creating these con games along with precautionary steps you can take to prevent becoming their victim. In this article, we’ll also look at practical measures you can take against becoming their target. Attracting Victims by Offering Appealing ProfilesScammers create false profiles on dating apps in order
August 11, 2023
Even the slightest changes can have a big effects on our everyday lives in the fast-paced world of technology. With the imminent launch of iOS 17, Apple, renowned for its innovative goods and software updates, is creating a stir once more. The Red Button Moves The largest change coming to iOS 17 is the redesigned call screen, which aims to enhance the user experience and functionality for iPhone users. More features will be available on the new screen, and the “end call” button will now be located in the bottom right corner. The new call screen design has already sparked
August 17, 2023
Social media pushes evolutionary buttons. AP Photo/Manish Swarup People’s daily interactions with online algorithms affect how they learn from others, with negative consequences including social misperceptions, conflict and the spread of misinformation, my colleagues and I have found. People are increasingly interacting with others in social media environments where algorithms control the flow of social information they see. Algorithms determine in part which messages, which people and which ideas social media users see. On social media platforms, algorithms are mainly designed to amplify information that sustains engagement, meaning they keep people clicking on content and coming back to the platforms.
August 21, 2023
This microscopy image shows the retina of a mouse, laid flat and made fluorescent. Kenyoung Kim, Wonkyu Ju and Mark Ellisman/National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research, University of California, San Diego via Flickr, CC BY-NC The microscope is an iconic symbol of the life sciences – and for good reason. From the discovery of the existence of cells to the structure of DNA, microscopy has been a quintessential tool of the field, unlocking new dimensions of the living world not only for scientists but also for the general public. For the life sciences, where understanding the function of a
August 22, 2023
Many gamers discuss deeply personal and sensitive topics with each other. gorodenkoff/iStock via Getty Images Plus Online gaming communities could be a vital lifeline for young men struggling silently with mental health issues, according to new research. My colleagues and I analyzed an all-male online football gaming community over the course of a year. We discovered that members who reported more depressive symptoms and less real-life support were roughly 40% more likely to form and maintain social ties with fellow gamers compared with those reporting more real-life support. This finding suggests the chat and community features of online games might
August 22, 2023
Many gamers discuss deeply personal and sensitive topics with each other. gorodenkoff/iStock via Getty Images Plus Online gaming communities could be a vital lifeline for young men struggling silently with mental health issues, according to new research. My colleagues and I analyzed an all-male online football gaming community over the course of a year. We discovered that members who reported more depressive symptoms and less real-life support were roughly 40% more likely to form and maintain social ties with fellow gamers compared with those reporting more real-life support. This finding suggests the chat and community features of online games might
August 22, 2023
A federal policy could reduce instances of conflict between people and carnivores, like coyotes. Jason Klassi/iStock via Getty Images A video showing a close encounter between a hiker in Utah and a mountain lion defending her cubs went viral in 2020. The video, during which the hiker remained calm as the mountain lion followed him for several minutes, served as a visceral reminder that sharing the land with carnivores can be a complicated affair. For conservation scientists like me, it also underscored that Americans have a fraught relationship with large carnivores like wolves, bears and mountain lions. My colleagues and
August 22, 2023
The iPhone has become an integral and an essential part of our daily lives. We can’t leave the house without it. But there’s nothing more aggravating than needing your phone only to discover it’s out of juice.. Here, we’ll delve into 10 methods to help conserve your iPhone’s battery to last longer. Be conscious of your phone’s settings and status. Regularly monitoring iPhone battery usage can optimize battery life.
August 22, 2023
India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully touched down on the south pole of the Moon on Aug. 23, 2023, sparking celebrations across the country. AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi India made history as the first country to land near the south pole of the Moon with its Chandrayaan-3 lander on Aug. 23, 2023. This also makes it the first country to land on the Moon since China in 2020. India is one of several countries — including the U.S. with its Artemis program — endeavoring to land on the Moon. The south pole of the Moon is of particular interest, as its surface, marked
August 24, 2023
This may seem like a sad story because it begins with a boy with few memories of his father, who died when he was 7 years old. It’s why Mitch Goldstone cherishes his only picture with his dad — a snapshot at Disneyland taken during the late 1960s, when the concept of people reflexively reaching for smartphone cameras in their pockets could only happen in Tomorrowland. But this story, and the personal stories that follow, aren’t sad at all. And a half-century later and more, Goldstone has done something with that memory. He is pursuing a career focused on the
August 25, 2023
Recent research suggests blood vessels are the key to why fingers and toes turn pruny and pale after being submerged for a while.
August 28, 2023
Those puckered prints show up after a while in the water. MarijaRadovic/iStock via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do fingers and toes get wrinkly and change color after a dip in a pool or a bath? – Raymond Y., age 12, Bothell, Washington Skin is an awesome and weird organ. As the body’s biggest organ, it does a lot to look after you, protecting you from the outside world of sunlight, harsh chemicals, nasty germs and severe
August 28, 2023
A decades-old science and technology cooperative agreement between the United States and China expires on Aug. 27, 2023. On the surface, an expiring diplomatic agreement may not seem significant. But unless it’s renewed, the quiet end to a cooperative era may have consequences for scientific research and technological innovation. The possible lapse comes after U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., led a congressional group warning the U.S. State Department in July 2023 to beware of cooperation with China. This group recommended to let the agreement expire without renewal, claiming China has gained a military advantage through its scientific and technological ties
August 28, 2023
Artificial intelligence leader OpenAI said on Monday it is releasing a version of ChatGPT targeted to large businesses, increasing the overlap in what OpenAI and its financial backer Microsoft offer to customers. ChatGPT Enterprise offers more security, privacy and higher-speed access to OpenAI’s technology, the company said. Early customers include Block, Carlyle and Estee Lauder Companies. When OpenAI released the consumer-focused ChatGPT in November, it set off frenzied use of generative AI in daily tasks from writing to coding, and reached 100 million monthly active users in January. Many people in the U.S. have used ChatGPT
August 28, 2023
An artist’s vision of a future underwater Lima, Peru, graces the cover of the short story collection ‘Llaqtamasi’ Juan Diego León via Pandemonium Editorial The Aymara people of the Andean Highlands speak of “qhipa pacha,” a phrase that refers to the future as a direction one walks to backward. They believe in looking to the past as a way to understand what may come next. Last year, 13 Peruvian writers launched the Qhipa Pacha Collective, a literary initiative which “aims to recover the memory of our original peoples to build possible worlds.” These writers imagine futures that reflect Peruvian ideas
August 31, 2023
An artist’s rendering of debris floating through Earth’s orbit. Petrovich9/iStock via Getty Images There’s a lot of trash on the Moon right now – including nearly 100 bags of human waste – and with countries around the globe traveling to the Moon, there’s going to be a lot more, both on the lunar surface and in Earth’s orbit. In August 2023, Russia’s Luna-25 probe crashed into the Moon’s surface, while India’s Chandrayann-3 mission successfully landed in the southern polar region, making India the fourth country to land on the Moon. India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully touched down on the south pole
August 31, 2023
The blow fly’s antenna is a specialized organ that helps the fly detect food quicker than its competitors. heckepics/iStock via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How do the green-and-blue flies find stinky garbage dumpsters during the summer heat? Joey, 10, Wausau, Wisconsin How is it that a fly always seems to be buzzing around your food moments after you sit down for an outdoor meal? The answer is practice. Or, more specifically: evolution. Flies and other insects have
September 04, 2023
New York City interim police commissioner says federal authorities searched his homes
Marxist Dissanayake leads early vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Trial in daytime ambush of rapper Young Dolph 3 years ago to begin in Memphis
Hezbollah, Israel exchange heavy fire after deadly Israeli strike
Hezbollah fires over 100 rockets across a wider and deeper area of Israel as fears of war mount
Death toll rises to 30 after methane leak causes explosion at eastern Iran coal mine, state TV says
Japan PM hopeful Ishiba sees 'room' for corporate tax hike, Kyodo reports
Southwest Airlines warns staff of 'tough decisions' ahead, Bloomberg reports
GM to lay off about 1,700 workers at Kansas plant
Biles and Chiles to headline "Gold Over America Tour"
White Sox lose 119th game to tie the AL record as the Padres win 6-2 behind 3 home runs