With its relatively small 5.8-inch screen, the iPhone 11 Pro is a veritable throwback in today’s market of ever-growing phablets. But there are plenty of people who still want a more compact phone. Everything else about the iPhone 11 Pro is big, though, including the mammoth improvements to Apple's cameras. From the new Night mode... Continue Reading →
North Korea’s Short-Range Missile Test Spotted from Space
North Korea is back at it. The rogue nation conducted its first missile test in 18 months early Saturday morning (May 4), launching a short-range vehicle east into the Pacific Ocean. An Earth-observing Dove satellite built by San Francisco-based company Planet Labs happened to be overhead shortly after the launch and captured a stunning... Continue Reading →
Transforming Virus
The Oral and Genital Herpes Viruses Are Having 'Sex.' The Result Is Worrisome. There's a lot more "sex" going on between the oral and genital herpes viruses than scientists previously thought, according to a new study. The study, published April 23 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, found that the two herpes simplex viruses — known as HSV-1... Continue Reading →
Brain signals translated into speech using AI
Technology could one day be used to help people who can’t talk to communicate. In an effort to provide a voice for people who can’t speak, neuroscientists have designed a device that can transform brain signals into speech. This technology isn’t yet accurate enough for use outside the lab, although it can synthesize whole sentences... Continue Reading →
Ashes of Beloved Cat Will Launch to Space in Cosmic Burial
A cat lover and space fan is about to make history by launching the remains of a cat named Pikachu into orbit around the Earth. "Pikachu will have a final send-off like no cat has ever had before," Steve Munt, Pikachu's owner, wrote on a GoFundMe page dedicated to raising funds for Pikachu's space memorial. Thanks to... Continue Reading →
Pig Brains kept Alive outside Body for Hours after Death
Revival of disembodied organs raises slew of ethical and legal questions about the nature of death and consciousness. In a challenge to the idea that brain death is final, researchers have revived the disembodied brains of pigs four hours after the animals were slaughtered. Although the experiments stopped short of restoring consciousness, they raise questions... Continue Reading →
Why Do Our Fingernails Keep Growing?
At 20 weeks in the womb, humans suddenly sprout tough little casingsfrom the tips of our tiny digits. By the time we're born, our fingers and toes are crowned by fully-formed nails that will be with us for the rest of our lives. Over the ensuing decades, the average person will devote hundreds of hours to... Continue Reading →
John Wick 3: Parabellum Review, Release date, Cast
John Wick is still thinkin' he's back. Keanu Reeves landed himself another iconic role in another major action franchise, and he'll soon return for his third round in John Wick: Chapter 3, aka John Wick 3: Parabellum. However you slice it, it sounds rough for John Wick. The not-so-retired hitman has proven himself up to almost any challenge, but this is... Continue Reading →
World War Z Game Review
World War Z 2019 Game was released on April 16, 2019. With the World War Z release date having been and gone, PS4, Xbox One and PC reviews are starting to appear online. Inspired by Left 4 Dead, World War Z is a third-person co-op shooter in which players battle hordes of undead zombies. But... Continue Reading →
Gears 5 Review
Gears of War 5 is the next entry of Microsoft’s critically acclaimed third-person shooter series, and it seems to be taking things in a surprising direction. While you still spend plenty of time behind walls firing at bad guys, a greater focus on story means characters will finally have a chance to shine. The reveal... Continue Reading →