“Retracted Study: ‘Arsenic Life’ Debunked After 15 Years”

A 2010 claim that a microbe could live on arsenic instead of phosphorus has been retracted by Science magazine due to lack of convincing evidence. A press release from Science in 2010 announced the discovery of a bacterium found at California’s Mono Lake, which allegedly swapped out phosphorus for arsenic. The find was significant, as … Read more

Halloween Decorations Arrive Early This Year

As Summerween comes to a close, retailers are kicking off the Halloween season with a flurry of spooky decorations. HomeGoods and TJ Maxx are already stocked with a variety of outdoor and indoor decor items, including animatronic figures from Spirit Halloween. From stunning tabletop pieces to adorable felted mice in tiny costumes, Anthropologie’s latest Halloween … Read more

Apple Releases Security Patches for Multiple OS Versions

Apple has released several software updates to fix security vulnerabilities and improve overall stability in its operating systems. The updates include iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, and visionOS 2.6, addressing issues with sharing movies from the Photos app, networking, and filesystem permissions. The patches resolve over two dozen vulnerabilities … Read more

Yahoo-konsernin tietosuoja-asetukset

Yahoo-konserni käyttää evästeitä ja henkilötietoja sivustolla ja sovelluksilla, joiden omistamme ja joita operoimme. Tähän kuuluvat Yahoo, AOL, Engadget, Rivals, In The Know sekä Makers. Jos haluat muuttaa evästeasetuksiasi, voit napsauttaa Hallitse tietosuoja-asetuksia. Jos et halua meidät käyttää evästeitä ja henkilötietoja näihin lisätarkoituksiin, napsauta Hylkää kaikki. Voit myös peruuttaa suostumuksesi tai muokata valintojasi milloin tahansa napsauttamalla … Read more

UN Backs Two-State Solution, Calls on Israel to Commit to Palestinian State

The United Nations has given “unwavering support” to a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with world leaders calling on Israel to commit to establishing a Palestinian state. The “New York Declaration,” adopted by a conference of high-level representatives, sets out a phased plan to end the nearly eight-decade-long conflict and ongoing war in Gaza. … Read more

Google Works on AI-Powered Icon Customization for Android

Google is developing new features to customize app icons on its Android operating system using artificial intelligence (AI). The company has found code in a pre-release build that suggests users can choose four distinct styles, including AI Icons, which may allow them to generate custom icon styles automatically. However, the feature’s availability and functionality are … Read more

JetBrains Unveils New Language to Control AI Code Generation

JetBrains, creator of the popular Kotlin programming language, is developing a new programming language aimed at making AI and code more controllable and transparent. The language will allow developers to describe programs at a higher level of abstraction, essentially outlining the “ontology” and object-oriented architecture. According to JetBrains CEO Kirill Skrygan, this new language should … Read more

Is Sleeping Too Much Actually Bad for Your Health?

Getting enough sleep is essential for our health, but what about sleeping too much? Recent reports suggest that sleeping more than nine hours could be worse for your health than sleeping too little. But how much sleep do we really need, and what can sleeping a lot tell us about our health? Research has consistently … Read more