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Sockeye carcasses tossed on shore over two decades spur tree growth

SCIENCE DAILY In a 20-year study, researchers have found that nearly 600,000 pounds of sockeye salmon carcasses tossed to the left side of a small, remote stream in... In a 20-year study, researchers have found that nearly 600,000 pounds of sockeye salmon carcasses tossed to the left side of a small, remote stream in southwest Alaska, helped trees on that side of the stream grow faster than their... 2 hours

Dreams of the future: How sci-fi sees sleep - CNET

CNET VIDEO What is science fiction if not a dream of what tomorrow might hold? What is science fiction if not a dream of what tomorrow might hold? 7 hours

Artificial intelligence will make you smarter

PHYS.ORG VIDEO The future won't be made by either humans or machines alone – but by both, working together. Technologies modeled on how human brains work are already augmenting people's abilities, and will only get more influential as... The future won't be made by either humans or machines alone – but by both, working together. Technologies modeled on how human brains work are already augmenting people's abilities, and will only get more influential as society gets used to... 7 hours

New technology encodes and processes video orders of magnitude faster than current methods

SCIENCE DAILY Computer scientists have developed a new technology that can encode, transform and edit video faster -- several orders of magnitude faster --... Computer scientists have developed a new technology that can encode, transform and edit video faster -- several orders of magnitude faster -- than the current state of the art. 8 hours

SoftBank CEO pulls out of speaking at Saudi investment conference

TechCrunch SoftBank Group has become the latest high profile technology business to drop out of an investment conference in Saudi Arabia following the snowballing global outcry over the killing... SoftBank Group has become the latest high profile technology business to drop out of an investment conference in Saudi Arabia following the snowballing global outcry over the killing of journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. The Wall Street Journal reports the last minute cancelation by... 12 hours

Here are where the first Amazon Go stores in San Francisco will be located

TechCrunch Amazon is getting ready to introduce some more of its futuristic convenience stores where buyers can skip the line. San... Amazon is getting ready to introduce some more of its futuristic convenience stores where buyers can skip the line. San Francisco may be the center of techie desires and culture but all of Amazon’s five existing Go locations have been... 14 hours

New technology encodes and processes video orders of magnitude faster than current methods

PHYS.ORG Computer scientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a new technology that can encode, transform and edit video faster—several... Computer scientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a new technology that can encode, transform and edit video faster—several orders of magnitude faster—than the current state of the art. 14 hours

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 675 with faster cores and triple-camera support

THE VERGE Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 675, a mid-range smartphone SoC with some high-end features. Perhaps most... Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 675, a mid-range smartphone SoC with some high-end features. Perhaps most notable is the fact that its new Kryo 460 architecture is built around ARM’s Cortex-A76 cores, which are designed for flagship devices and haven’t... 18 hours

Samsung teases a reveal for its foldable, dual-screen smartphone

THE VERGE Samsung is getting closer to taking the wraps off its foldable smartphone, a prototype of which has supposedly... Samsung is getting closer to taking the wraps off its foldable smartphone, a prototype of which has supposedly been in the works for years now. In a tweet sent late last week, the company teased a big reveal of the... 1 day

The future of photography is code

TechCrunch What’s in a camera? A lens, a shutter, a light-sensitive surface, and, increasingly, a set of highly sophisticated algorithms. While the physical components are still improving bit by bit, Google, Samsung, and Apple are increasingly investing... What’s in a camera? A lens, a shutter, a light-sensitive surface, and, increasingly, a set of highly sophisticated algorithms. While the physical components are still improving bit by bit, Google, Samsung, and Apple are increasingly investing in (and showcasing) improvements... 1 day

Losing control of gene activity in Alzheimer's disease

SCIENCE DAILY Pioneering research into the mechanisms controlling gene activity in the brain could hold the key to understanding Alzheimer's disease and might help identify effective treatments in the future. Pioneering research into the mechanisms controlling gene activity in the brain could hold the key to understanding Alzheimer's disease and might help identify effective treatments in the future. 1 day

iPhone XS Max beats Google Pixel 3 XL in speed test by over a minute

9to5Mac VIDEO The latest speed test results are... The latest speed test results are in from YouTuber, PhoneBuff. This time around he pitted the iPhone XS Max against Google’s Pixel 3 XL and the results weren’t pretty for the new Android flagship. However, it seems Google currently has... 1 day

Saudi conference site apparently hacked to display image of murdered journalist

THE VERGE VIDEO The website for the Future Investment Initiative, the annual Saudi investment forum, was shutdown... The website for the Future Investment Initiative, the annual Saudi investment forum, was shutdown after some users were redirected to a protest statement a day before the event is scheduled to take place. “For the sake of security for children... 1 day

iPhone Ownership Among American Teens Remains Steady While Intent to Purchase Grows

MacRumors American teenagers are still choosing Apple's iPhone over the competition, with 82 percent of surveyed U.S. teens saying that they own an iPhone, according... American teenagers are still choosing Apple's iPhone over the competition, with 82 percent of surveyed U.S. teens saying that they own an iPhone, according to Piper Jaffray's latest survey (via Business Insider). This number has grown steadily from 76 percent... 1 day

AI changing the way scientists carry out experiments

PHYS.ORG There's plenty of speculation about what artificial intelligence, or AI, will look like in the future, but researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) are already harnessing its power. There's plenty of speculation about what artificial intelligence, or AI, will look like in the future, but researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) are already harnessing its power. 1 day

Don’t miss Q&A Sessions at Disrupt Berlin 2018

TechCrunch Every TechCrunch Disrupt Main Stage features an incredible roster of speakers representing the best and brightest leaders, luminaries and legends at the crossroads of startups, technology, entrepreneurism and investment. It’s an opportunity... Every TechCrunch Disrupt Main Stage features an incredible roster of speakers representing the best and brightest leaders, luminaries and legends at the crossroads of startups, technology, entrepreneurism and investment. It’s an opportunity to hear their perspective, what they’ve learned along... 1 day

2019 Dodge Challenger: More grip helps the R/T Scat Pack go even faster video - Roadshow

CNET A big, brutish Hemi V8 headlines the many things that make this bright-orange muscle car so... A big, brutish Hemi V8 headlines the many things that make this bright-orange muscle car so much fun. 1 day

Your Rift experience is about to get a lot better with these accessories

Windows Central You've finally got your hands on an Oculus Rift, and you want to maximize your VR experience. These awesome accessories range from... You've finally got your hands on an Oculus Rift, and you want to maximize your VR experience. These awesome accessories range from basic things you ought to have on hand, to the absolute coolest gadgets in development to take VR... 2 days

Molecular memory can be used to increase the memory capacity of hard disks

SCIENCE DAILY Scientists have taken part in research where the first molecule capable of remembering the direction of a magnetic above liquid nitrogen temperatures... Scientists have taken part in research where the first molecule capable of remembering the direction of a magnetic above liquid nitrogen temperatures has been prepared and characterized. The results may be used in the future to massively increase the storage... 3 days

China is funding the future of American biotech

TechCrunch Silicon Valley is in the midst of a health craze, and it is being driven by “Eastern” medicine. It’s been a record year for US medical investing, but investors in Beijing and... Silicon Valley is in the midst of a health craze, and it is being driven by “Eastern” medicine. It’s been a record year for US medical investing, but investors in Beijing and Shanghai are now increasingly leading the largest deals... 3 days

In State Tectonics, an explosive ending for the future of democracy

TechCrunch An omnipotent data infrastructure and knowledge-sharing tech organization has spread across the planet. Global conspiracies to disseminate propaganda and rig elections are ever present. Algorithms determine... An omnipotent data infrastructure and knowledge-sharing tech organization has spread across the planet. Global conspiracies to disseminate propaganda and rig elections are ever present. Algorithms determine what people see as objective truth, and terrorist organizations gird to bring down the... 3 days

Surface Laptop vs. Surface Laptop 2: Which should you buy?

Windows Central We're a virtual company made up of tech experts from across the globe. We live and breathe Windows laptops, and use and review every one to find the... We're a virtual company made up of tech experts from across the globe. We live and breathe Windows laptops, and use and review every one to find the best picks for you. Surface Laptop 2 The latest and greatest From... 3 days

The future of transportation is being underwritten by Saudi Arabia

THE VERGE Some of the world’s most ambitious transportation projects are currently propped up by billions of dollars... Some of the world’s most ambitious transportation projects are currently propped up by billions of dollars from Saudi Arabia, an authoritarian regime that is facing new scrutiny following its alleged role in the brutal killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal... 4 days

Vector speeds toward orbital launch capability with $70M in new funding

TechCrunch The market for small satellites in low Earth orbit is expanding faster than the gas in a thruster nozzle, and Vector aims to be the go-to... The market for small satellites in low Earth orbit is expanding faster than the gas in a thruster nozzle, and Vector aims to be the go-to launch platform for companies looking to put a bird in the air on short... 4 days

Apple Watch Series 4 review: Bigger, faster, even more health conscious - CNET

CNET The newest Apple Watch refines its familiar formula, but there's still more it could be doing. The newest Apple Watch refines its familiar formula, but there's still more it could be doing. 4 days

Letting sunlight in really can kill dark-loving bacteria, study shows

ABC NEWS The study hopes to influence building design in the future. The study hopes to influence building design in the future. 5 days

First proof of quantum computer advantage

SCIENCE DAILY Quantum computers promise to revolutionize the future of computing. Scientists have now demonstrated for the first time that quantum computers do indeed offer advantages over conventional computers. They developed a quantum circuit that can solve a... Quantum computers promise to revolutionize the future of computing. Scientists have now demonstrated for the first time that quantum computers do indeed offer advantages over conventional computers. They developed a quantum circuit that can solve a problem that is unsolvable... 5 days

What's the point of concept cars?

BBC Concept cars look beautiful and futuristic, but why spend millions on them if they're never going to make it into production? Concept cars look beautiful and futuristic, but why spend millions on them if they're never going to make it into production? 5 days

Google improves Android App Bundles and makes building Instant Apps easier

TechCrunch Google is launching a number of new features for Android app developers today that will make it easier for them to build smaller apps that download... Google is launching a number of new features for Android app developers today that will make it easier for them to build smaller apps that download faster and to release instant apps that allow potential users to trial a new... 5 days

How Close Are We to Kubrick's AI-Controlled Vision of the Future?

SPACE.COM AI like the malevolent HAL in the movie "2001" are already among us. AI like the malevolent HAL in the movie "2001" are already among us. 5 days

Graphene's effects on the lungs

PHYS.ORG Graphene has been hailed as the material of the future. As yet, however, little is known about whether and how graphene affects our health if it gets into the body. A team of researchers from Empa and the... Graphene has been hailed as the material of the future. As yet, however, little is known about whether and how graphene affects our health if it gets into the body. A team of researchers from Empa and the Adolphe Merkle... 5 days

Imec's elPrep software significantly speeds up genome sequencing analysis

PHYS.ORG This week at ITF Health 2018, imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, showcases elPrep 4.0, a powerful software tool to speed up human DNA... This week at ITF Health 2018, imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, showcases elPrep 4.0, a powerful software tool to speed up human DNA sequencing analysis. elPrep accelerates whole genome and exome processing pipelines... 5 days

Research project aims to keep nuclear waste isolated 10,000 years into the future

PHYS.ORG The Leaning Tower of Pisa owes its perilous angle to the weak subsoil its foundations were built upon, back in the 12th... The Leaning Tower of Pisa owes its perilous angle to the weak subsoil its foundations were built upon, back in the 12th century. Its tilt, which worsened gradually until modern engineers arrested it in the late 1990s, is a good... 5 days

Google’s updated Material Design is the future of how Android apps will look

THE VERGE VIDEO Google is making changes to the visual style and design... Google is making changes to the visual style and design of its software and refreshing the design guidelines for Android apps. We saw the beginning of this shift with the initial developer release of Android P earlier this year. Today... 5 days

Carbon fiber can store energy in the body of a vehicle

SCIENCE DAILY A study has shown that carbon fibers can work as battery electrodes, storing energy directly. This opens up new opportunities for structural batteries, where the carbon... A study has shown that carbon fibers can work as battery electrodes, storing energy directly. This opens up new opportunities for structural batteries, where the carbon fiber becomes part of the energy system. The use of this type of multifunctional... 5 days

How Close Are We to Kubrick's AI-Controlled Vision of the Future?

LIVE SCIENCE AI like the malevolent HAL in the movie "2001" are already among us. AI like the malevolent HAL in the movie "2001" are already among us. 5 days

Pixelmator Pro Gains Full Support for macOS Mojave, Light Mode and New Core ML 2-Powered Auto Enhance Feature

MacRumors ... Popular image editing app Pixelmator Pro was today updated to version 1.2, which adds full support for macOS Mojave, a new light mode, faster machine learning tools, and more. The update introduces compatibility for Continuity Camera and Quick Actions, two... 5 days

Samsung carves faster processors with new, sharper light scalpel - CNET

CNET It's the first manufacturer to use extreme ultraviolet -- chipmaking technology promised for decades but difficult to employ in factories. It's the first manufacturer to use extreme ultraviolet -- chipmaking technology promised for decades but difficult to employ in factories. 6 days

A hyperloop in Missouri? A new study says it’s feasible, but not necessarily affordable

THE VERGE Is a hyperloop in the US feasible? Skeptics... Is a hyperloop in the US feasible? Skeptics doubt whether the futuristic transportation system can ever become a reality, but a new study supported by Virgin Hyperloop One finds many possible benefits of a high-speed route between St. Louis and... 6 days

Eliminating emissions in India and China could add years to people's lives

SCIENCE DAILY In a recent study, researchers wanted to know how replacing coal-fired powerplants in China and India with clean, renewable energy could benefit human health... In a recent study, researchers wanted to know how replacing coal-fired powerplants in China and India with clean, renewable energy could benefit human health and save lives in the future. The researchers found that eliminating harmful emissions from powerplants could... 6 days

Stephen Hawking's Children and Colleagues Discuss Physicist's Final Book, Legacy

LIVE SCIENCE In his final book, released Oct. 16, Stephen Hawking tackles big questions about the universe, delving into physics, cosmology, the existence of God and the future direction of... In his final book, released Oct. 16, Stephen Hawking tackles big questions about the universe, delving into physics, cosmology, the existence of God and the future direction of humanity. 6 days

A hyperloop in Missouri? A new study says its feasible, but not necessarily affordable

THE VERGE Is a hyperloop in the US feasible? Skeptics... Is a hyperloop in the US feasible? Skeptics doubt whether the futuristic transportation system can ever become a reality, but a new study supported by Virgin Hyperloop One finds many possible benefits of a high-speed route between St. Louis and... 6 days

Want to understand the future of Android in Europe? Look at China

THE VERGE By the end of the month, Google will charge a licensing fee in Europe for the Play Store and apps like YouTube and Gmail... By the end of the month, Google will charge a licensing fee in Europe for the Play Store and apps like YouTube and Gmail in order to comply with the European Commission’s antitrust ruling. Device makers will soon have to... 6 days

GM’s data mining is just the beginning of the in-car advertising blitz

THE VERGE It wasn’t until The Detroit Free Press reported on General Motors’ radio-tracking program — which monitored the listening habits of 90,000 drivers in the... It wasn’t until The Detroit Free Press reported on General Motors’ radio-tracking program — which monitored the listening habits of 90,000 drivers in the Los Angeles and Chicago areas for three months in late 2017 — that it became clear... 6 days

[Focus] Health and societal implications of medical and technological advances

Science Magazine Scientific and technological breakthroughs are transforming the future of medicine and health, but they inevitably carry risks and have societal implications that need to be addressed proactively. Scientific and technological breakthroughs are transforming the future of medicine and health, but they inevitably carry risks and have societal implications that need to be addressed proactively. 6 days

This robot does parkour (What the Future) video - CNET

CNET Boston Dynamics Atlas robot steps up its workout regimen. Plus, scientists 3D-print human tissue and here's the creepiest phone attachment you'll ever see. Boston Dynamics Atlas robot steps up its workout regimen. Plus, scientists 3D-print human tissue and here's the creepiest phone attachment you'll ever see. 6 days

Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Macs switching from Intel by 2020-21, TSMC providing Apple Car chips in 2023-25

9to5Mac A new note today... A new note today from Ming-Chi Kuo looks at how Apple’s A-series chips will guide the future of the company including its Apple Car efforts, Mac, and iPhone. He believes we could see Macs with Apple chips by 2020, while... 6 days

Twilio launches Autopilot to help developers build better bots

TechCrunch Bots went through the hype cycle faster than a speeding roller coaster, as the promise of chatting with a computer quickly turned sour. Now, Twilio wants to take another stab... Bots went through the hype cycle faster than a speeding roller coaster, as the promise of chatting with a computer quickly turned sour. Now, Twilio wants to take another stab at this market with the launch of Autopilot, a new... 6 days

Stephen Hawking's Children and Colleagues Discuss Physicist's Final Book, Legacy

SPACE.COM In his final book, released Oct. 16, Stephen Hawking tackles big questions about the universe, delving into physics, cosmology, the existence of God and the future direction of... In his final book, released Oct. 16, Stephen Hawking tackles big questions about the universe, delving into physics, cosmology, the existence of God and the future direction of humanity. 6 days

Hawking's Children and Colleagues Discuss Physicist's Final Book and Continuing Legacy

SPACE.COM In his final book, released Oct. 16, Stephen Hawking tackles big questions about the universe, delving into physics, cosmology, the existence of God and the future... In his final book, released Oct. 16, Stephen Hawking tackles big questions about the universe, delving into physics, cosmology, the existence of God and the future direction of humanity. 6 days

Twitter opens archive of 4,500 accounts related to Russia and Iran’s political propaganda

TechCrunch After getting hauled into Washington to be grilled over how its social media platform was exploited to influence public opinion around elections... After getting hauled into Washington to be grilled over how its social media platform was exploited to influence public opinion around elections and politics in the US and elsewhere, Twitter vowed that it would be more open with its data,... 6 days

Product Hunt Radio: Gen Z, what ‘the kids these days’ are using, and the future of social apps

TechCrunch In this episode of Product Hunt Radio, I'm recording from my home... In this episode of Product Hunt Radio, I'm recording from my home in San Francisco to talk to two young entrepreneurs, Tiffany Zhong and Drake Rehfeld. 6 days

Space startup Rocket Lab will build a second launch site in Virginia

THE VERGE US aerospace startup Rocket Lab has decided to build a second launch site at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in eastern Virginia. Up until now,... US aerospace startup Rocket Lab has decided to build a second launch site at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in eastern Virginia. Up until now, the fledgling rocket company has had only one launch site — a private facility on the... 6 days

Chemists test a new nanocatalyst for obtaining hydrogen

PHYS.ORG A chemist from RUDN was the first to use catalysts with ruthenium nanoparticles to obtain hydrogen under the influence of visible light and UV radiation. In the future, such catalysts may be... A chemist from RUDN was the first to use catalysts with ruthenium nanoparticles to obtain hydrogen under the influence of visible light and UV radiation. In the future, such catalysts may be used for large-scale production of hydrogen fuel under... 6 days

Scientists to Debate Landing Site for Next Mars Rover

ASTRO WATCH Hundreds of scientists and Mars-exploration enthusiasts will convene in a hotel ballroom just north of Los Angeles later... Hundreds of scientists and Mars-exploration enthusiasts will convene in a hotel ballroom just north of Los Angeles later this week to present, discuss and deliberate the future landing site for NASA's next Red Planet rover - Mars 2020. The three-day... 7 days

Facebook's follow-up to Portal will sit on your TV, says report - CNET

CNET It's reportedly another project coming out of Facebook's futuristic Building 8 lab. It's reportedly another project coming out of Facebook's futuristic Building 8 lab. 1 week

Molecular semiconductors could be the future of electronics, and this new technique offers a way to mass produce them

PHYS.ORG Visions for what we can do with future electronics depend... Visions for what we can do with future electronics depend on finding ways to go beyond the capabilities of silicon conductors. The experimental field of molecular electronics is thought to represent a way forward, and recent work at KTH may... 1 week

Scientists to debate landing site for next Mars rover

PHYS.ORG VIDEO Hundreds of scientists and Mars-exploration enthusiasts will convene in a hotel ballroom just north of Los Angeles later this week to present, discuss and deliberate the future landing site for... Hundreds of scientists and Mars-exploration enthusiasts will convene in a hotel ballroom just north of Los Angeles later this week to present, discuss and deliberate the future landing site for NASA's next Red Planet rover—Mars 2020. The three-day workshop is... 1 week

In the future, not even your DNA will be sacred - CNET

CNET Commentary: Even if you haven't shared your DNA with a genealogy website, chances are you're identifiable now. (Spoiler: Your third cousin sold you out). Commentary: Even if you haven't shared your DNA with a genealogy website, chances are you're identifiable now. (Spoiler: Your third cousin sold you out). 1 week

In the future, not even your DNA is sacred - CNET

CNET Commentary: Even if you haven't shared your DNA with a genealogy website, chances are you're identifiable now. (Spoiler: Your third cousin sold you out). Commentary: Even if you haven't shared your DNA with a genealogy website, chances are you're identifiable now. (Spoiler: Your third cousin sold you out). 1 week

UK Deal: Take advantage of all-time low pricing on Philips Hue Starter Kits

Windows Central Take your lights into the future! If for some reason you haven't already invested in some Philips Hue lighting for your house,... Take your lights into the future! If for some reason you haven't already invested in some Philips Hue lighting for your house, this may be the deal that changes that. Right now you can pick up this Philips Hue White... 1 week

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 review: Racing ahead of last year's model - CNET

CNET Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 gets even faster, but be ready to pay for must-have extras. Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 gets even faster, but be ready to pay for must-have extras. 1 week

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: A faster Surface Laptop 2 is back, now in black - CNET

CNET Even with a big performance boost, more RAM and a cool new matte black... Even with a big performance boost, more RAM and a cool new matte black color, this still feels more like a Surface Laptop 1.5. 1 week

Disney-backed Jaunt lays off ‘significant’ number of employees as it moves away from VR

TechCrunch One of the top-funded VR content startups with backers including Disney and GV (Google Ventures) is laying off a number... One of the top-funded VR content startups with backers including Disney and GV (Google Ventures) is laying off a number of employees as it pivots away from virtual reality. In a blog post titled “The Future of Jaunt is AR,” the... 1 week

Former VR film company Jaunt is giving up on VR to focus on augmented reality

THE VERGE Virtual reality video company Jaunt —... Virtual reality video company Jaunt — which helped spur the early growth of VR video — is shifting its focus to augmented reality, winding down “a number” of its VR-related services, and laying off a “significant portion” of its staff.... 1 week

Scientists create synthetic prototissue capable of synchronised beating

PHYS.ORG The discovery, published in Nature Materials, is the first chemically programmed approach to producing an artificial tissue. The findings, which could have major health applications in the future, could see chemically programmed... The discovery, published in Nature Materials, is the first chemically programmed approach to producing an artificial tissue. The findings, which could have major health applications in the future, could see chemically programmed synthetic tissue being used to support failing living... 1 week

Study exposes security vulnerabilities in terahertz data links

PHYS.ORG A new study shows that terahertz data links, which may play a role in ultra-high-speed wireless data networks of the future, aren't as immune to eavesdropping as many researchers have assumed. The... A new study shows that terahertz data links, which may play a role in ultra-high-speed wireless data networks of the future, aren't as immune to eavesdropping as many researchers have assumed. The research, published in the journal Nature, shows that... 1 week

Perovskites: Materials of the future in optical communication

SCIENCE DAILY Researchers have shown how an inorganic perovskite can be made into a cheap and efficient photodetector that transfers both text and music. Researchers have shown how an inorganic perovskite can be made into a cheap and efficient photodetector that transfers both text and music. 1 week

MIT announces new college of computing with $1 billion commitment

TechCrunch MIT announced today that it is massively doubling down on the future of computer science with the launch of a new college of computing. The university is committing... MIT announced today that it is massively doubling down on the future of computer science with the launch of a new college of computing. The university is committing $1 billion in resources to the new school, and the university received... 1 week

Perovskites – materials of the future in optical communication

PHYS.ORG Researchers at the universities of Linköping and Shenzhen have shown how an inorganic perovskite can be made into a cheap and efficient photodetector that transfers both text and music. "It's... Researchers at the universities of Linköping and Shenzhen have shown how an inorganic perovskite can be made into a cheap and efficient photodetector that transfers both text and music. "It's a promising material for future rapid optical communication", says Feng... 1 week

The New Fastest Camera in the World Sees Lasers Move at 10 Trillion Frames Per Second

LIVE SCIENCE Older cameras could watch light cross the surface of a sesame seed. This is much faster... Older cameras could watch light cross the surface of a sesame seed. This is much faster than that. 1 week

Finally: real Photoshop on the iPad

THE VERGE An exclusive look at the future of Adobe’s biggest app Continue reading… An exclusive look at the future of Adobe’s biggest app Continue reading… 1 week

MIT reshapes itself to shape the future

MIT Gift of $350 million establishes the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing, an unprecedented, $1 billion commitment to world-changing breakthroughs and their ethical application. Gift of $350 million establishes the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing, an unprecedented, $1 billion commitment to world-changing breakthroughs and their ethical application. 1 week

With thick ice gone, Arctic sea ice changes more slowly

PHYS.ORG VIDEO The Arctic Ocean's blanket of sea ice has changed since 1958 from predominantly older, thicker ice to mostly younger, thinner ice, according to new research published by NASA... The Arctic Ocean's blanket of sea ice has changed since 1958 from predominantly older, thicker ice to mostly younger, thinner ice, according to new research published by NASA scientist Ron Kwok of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. With... 1 week

Listen to an excerpt from John Scalzi’s next book, The Consuming Fire

THE VERGE In John Scalzi’s space opera novel The Collapsing Empire, he introduced a world where a vast, planetary empire grew throughout the galaxy by way... In John Scalzi’s space opera novel The Collapsing Empire, he introduced a world where a vast, planetary empire grew throughout the galaxy by way of the Flow, a faster-than-light network that allows for interstellar trade. At the end of that... 1 week

Developers explain what Apple must do to turn Apple TV into a successful gaming platform

9to5Mac It’s no secret that the Apple... It’s no secret that the Apple TV hasn’t exactly turned into the gaming platform Apple had hoped it would be. Last month, Minecraft developers announced that they were ending support for the Apple TV, while other developers have also expressed... 1 week

At 10 trillion frames per second, this camera captures light in slow motion

TechCrunch Light is the fastest thing in the universe, so trying to catch it on the move is necessarily something of a challenge.... Light is the fastest thing in the universe, so trying to catch it on the move is necessarily something of a challenge. We've had some success, but a new rig built by Caltech scientists pulls down a mind-boggling 10 trillion... 2 weeks

Medical News Today: How do hearing and sight influence cognitive decline?

MNT Hearing and sight loss are tied to faster cognitive decline, so does addressing these issues slow down cognitive deterioration? New studies investigate. Hearing and sight loss are tied to faster cognitive decline, so does addressing these issues slow down cognitive deterioration? New studies investigate. 2 weeks

Dinosaur Comics creator Ryan North explains ‘how to invent everything’

THE VERGE Like many, when Ryan North watched Back to the Future as a kid, it blew his... Like many, when Ryan North watched Back to the Future as a kid, it blew his mind. “I kept thinking about what I would do if I got stuck in the past and what it would be like,” says North,... 2 weeks

A little help from your friends is key to natural disaster recovery, study suggests

PHYS.ORG VIDEO Natural disasters are life-changers for all involved, and understanding why some communities recover faster than others can be better achieved... Natural disasters are life-changers for all involved, and understanding why some communities recover faster than others can be better achieved by looking at both the social and physical networks within these communities and their interplay, according to a four-year Purdue... 2 weeks

New study links common herbicides and antibiotic resistance

PHYS.ORG A new study finds that bacteria develop antibiotic resistance up to 100,000 times faster when exposed to the world's most widely used herbicides, Roundup (glyphosate) and Kamba (dicamba) and antibiotics compared to... A new study finds that bacteria develop antibiotic resistance up to 100,000 times faster when exposed to the world's most widely used herbicides, Roundup (glyphosate) and Kamba (dicamba) and antibiotics compared to without the herbicide. 2 weeks

Debate: Mobilizing collective intelligence for the ecological transition

PHYS.ORG Rapid and massive degradation of our environment is a major threat for the future. Surprisingly, education is not mobilised worldwide to empower children. Fortunately, many initiatives explore how to make students actors of the ecological transition. Rapid and massive degradation of our environment is a major threat for the future. Surprisingly, education is not mobilised worldwide to empower children. Fortunately, many initiatives explore how to make students actors of the ecological transition. 2 weeks

The future of electronic devices: Strong and self-healing ion gels

PHYS.ORG Scientists at Yokohama National University and the University of Tokyo in Japan have designed an ion gel with excellent toughness and an ability to self-heal at ambient temperature... Scientists at Yokohama National University and the University of Tokyo in Japan have designed an ion gel with excellent toughness and an ability to self-heal at ambient temperature without any external trigger or detectable change in the environment such as... 2 weeks

Light switch: Scientists develop method to control nanoscale manipulation in high-powered microscopes

PHYS.ORG Researchers from Japan have taken a step toward faster and more advanced electronics by developing a a better way to measure and manipulate conductive... Researchers from Japan have taken a step toward faster and more advanced electronics by developing a a better way to measure and manipulate conductive materials through scanning tunneling microscopy. The team published their results in July in Nano Letters, an... 2 weeks

We spoke to the actual designer behind Kanye West’s iPlane pitch to the president

THE VERGE Earlier today, Kanye West made headlines in a... Earlier today, Kanye West made headlines in a meeting with Donald Trump, revealing a concept for an Apple-made, hydrogen-powered “iPlane 1” that the rapper wanted to replace Air Force One with (along with his phone password). The only problem: the... 2 weeks

A genome under influence

SCIENCE DAILY Researchers recently discovered that 95 percent of our genome seems to be affected by selection and other genetic biases and that markers previously thought to be neutral appear to provide skewed estimates. Their study calls for the re-examination of a... Researchers recently discovered that 95 percent of our genome seems to be affected by selection and other genetic biases and that markers previously thought to be neutral appear to provide skewed estimates. Their study calls for the re-examination of a... 2 weeks

10 Xbox One mouse and keyboard games we're dying to see

Windows Central Xbox One mouse and keyboard support could draw major franchises, while improving existing titles. Microsoft recently unveiled plans to roll out Xbox One mouse and keyboard... Xbox One mouse and keyboard support could draw major franchises, while improving existing titles. Microsoft recently unveiled plans to roll out Xbox One mouse and keyboard support, offering the first everyday alternative to the standard controller. While offering a different... 2 weeks

Grado takes the wraps off their first pair of wireless headphones

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iOS 12 adoption is progressing much faster than iOS 11

THE VERGE Apple has just released the first numbers for iOS 12’s adoption rate on its App Store... Apple has just released the first numbers for iOS 12’s adoption rate on its App Store developer portal, and things are looking up from last year’s iOS 11, with Apple’s latest mobile OS hitting 50 percent adoption across eligible devices... 2 weeks

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Today’s failed Soyuz launch complicates the future of the International Space Station

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What we can learn from a cluster of people with an inherited intellectual disability, and questioning how sustainable green lawns are in dry places

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Facebook rolls out 3D photos that use AI to simulate depth

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Google Assistant can now be activated from the lock screen

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Microsoft patent points to a flexible, single-screen folding Surface device

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Towards a new shared vision for particle physics in Europe

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The informal water markets of Bangalore are a view of the future

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How Intel’s 9th Gen chips show the way forward after Moore’s Law

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The sublimation of solid ice happens just as quickly as the evaporation of liquid water

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