From OnePlus 12 to Redmi Note 13 Pro Series: Upcoming smartphones this December 2023 December 2023 holds promise with the anticipated release of feature-packed smartphones from brands such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, realme, and others. December 2023 holds promise with the anticipated release of feature-packed smartphones from brands such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, realme, and others. If … Read more
Bluesky’s new approach to moderation: Enhanced tools and user empowerment Bluesky will reintroduce the option for users to report their own posts and assist the moderation team in rectifying inaccurate labels. The platform will also unveil new functionalities such as user lists and moderation lists. The logo of the social media platform Bluesky Bluesky, the … Read more
From creeks to clouds: The invisible invasion of microplastics Plastic pollution may be harming humans and marine life, and could be changing the weather. The “trash trap” is in Marsh Creek, a Neuse River tributary. Researchers and riverkeepers collect data on how much and what types of debris are deposited in waterways across the state. … Read more
Create images faster than you can type: it’s possible with Stable Diffusion XL Turbo SDXL Turbo generates images faster than you can write a description. Last Tuesday, Stability AI launched Stable Diffusion XL Turbo (SDXL Turbo), its latest generative AI model. Like Midjourney or DALL-E, this tool is capable of creating images from text. However, … Read more
The evolution of human altriciality and brain development in comparative context Abstract Human newborns are considered altricial compared with other primates because they are relatively underdeveloped at birth. However, in a broader comparative context, other mammals are more altricial than humans. It has been proposed that altricial development evolved secondarily in humans due to obstetrical … Read more
Australian General Insurance Industry’s Roe Bounces Back; FY24 Predictions Revealed by Finity The Australian general insurance industry’s return on equity (ROE) has bounced back in the 2023 financial year (FY23), ending three years of low single-digit returns, according to strategic analytics firm Finity in its recently released 17th Optima report. Optima is Finity’s flagship annual … Read more
Meizu brings smart MYVY Rings, offering wearable AR tech with gesture control: All details Leading tech brands like Oura, Pi, and Samsung have unveiled their versions of smart rings, with Meizu joining the trend. The ring features augmented reality capabilities and is designed to be used in conjunction with the MYVU Discovery AR smart glasses. … Read more
Merge Mansion Reveals Holiday Additions For December Merge Mansion have a number of additions being added to the game throughout December, as players will have plenty to check back in for. Article Summary Metacore updates Merge Mansion with a festive December advent calendar. New “Holiday Mystery” and “Gingerbread Jamboree” events start this month. “Fa-la-la-la Follies” … Read more
Myth of room temperature superconductivity in LK-99 is shattered Temperature dependence of resistivity of Cu2S, LK-99 including Cu2S. Credit: Institute of Physics In a study published Nov. 24 in Matter, researchers led by Prof. Luo Jianlin from the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have provided solid evidence that LK99 is … Read more
A resonant sextuplet of sub-Neptunes transiting the bright star HD 110067 R. Luque, H. P. Osborn, A. Leleu, E. Pallé, A. Bonfanti, O. Barragán, T. G. Wilson, C. Broeg, A. Collier Cameron, M. Lendl, P. F. L. Maxted, Y. Alibert, D. Gandolfi, J.-B. Delisle, M. J. Hooton, J. A. Egger, G. Nowak, M. Lafarga, D. … Read more