Science
Tips for collaborating with scientists, from a philosopher
CAREER COLUMN 22 October 2021 Make language inclusive and agree on your aims in advance. Michael Paul Nelson 0 Michael Paul Nelson Michael Paul Nelson…
Vikings were living in North America exactly a thousand years ago
Nature Video 22 October 2021 An animated tale of giant solar storms, ancient sagas and the latest radiocarbon dating technology. Shamini Bundell & Dan Fox…
Mutant enzymes give ordinary bacteria unnatural powers
Adding an artificial enzyme to bacteria1 allows them to carry out unnatural reactions that produce novel chemical compounds from sugars. Access options /*li:not(:first-child)::before{transform:translateY(-50%);content:”;height:1rem;position:absolute;top:50%;left:0;border-left:2px solid #999}.LiveAreaSection-193358632…
Scientists reel as Brazilian government backtracks on research funds
NEWS 22 October 2021 President Jair Bolsonaro has approved a bill funnelling cash away from science and towards other areas of government, stranding research proposals…
Viking presence in the Americas pinpointed by ancient solar storm
NATURE PODCAST 22 October 2021 A solar storm in the year 993 has allowed researchers to show that Vikings were in the Americas exactly 1000…
Lessons from history on climate and pandemics: Books in brief
BOOK REVIEW 22 October 2021 Andrew Robinson reviews five of the week’s best science picks. Andrew Robinson 0 Andrew Robinson Andrew Robinson’s many books include…
Moulded or folded, this wood stays strong
A quick bath in water helps to make a sheet of treated wood as pliable as paper, allowing it to take on complex forms that…
Ancient DNA points to origins of modern domestic horses
NEWS 22 October 2021 Genetic analysis shows that the ancestors of all modern horses lived in the Western Eurasian steppes more than 4,000 years ago.…
Gadget
Astell&Kern SR25 MKII Hi-Res Audio player gets 4.4mm balanced headphone jack and more
(Pocket-lint) – Astell&Kern has followed up its entry-level Hi-Res Audio player with a second generation model that includes several new features. The Astell&Kern SR25 MKII…
Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup tipped to feature separate versions with Exynos and Qualcomm chips – again
(Pocket-lint) – The Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup will follow previous generations and feature two separate versions – one with an Exynos 2200 chip, and one…
Apple VideoPad prototype axed by Steve Jobs to be auctioned off
(Pocket-lint) – Bonhams, the international auction house, announced it will auction off several rare Apple prototypes in November. One of the items available is an…
Lego recreated the McCallister house in a 4,000-piece Home Alone set
(Pocket-lint) – How would you like to own a huge Lego version of the McCallister house from the 1990 movie Home Alone? Well, just in…
Confirmed: Redmi Note 11 series to launch 28 October with 11 Pro+ model
(Pocket-lint) – Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi plans to announce the Note 11 series soon in China. But, until recently, there has been some speculation about how…
Huawei Nova 9 launching in Europe, featuring 120Hz screen and flagship camera
(Pocket-lint) – Huawei has announced that the Nova 9 is launching in Europe, ending something of a quiet spell in the region having only released…
Huawei Nova 9 launching in Europe, featuring 120Hz screen and flagship camera
(Pocket-lint) – Huawei has announced that the Nova 9 is launching in Europe, ending something of a quiet spell in the region having only released…
Intel shows it’s serious about gaming graphics cards with latest roadmap
(Pocket-lint) – Intel has already announced its plans to enter the gaming graphics card space starting in 2022. Now it’s hinted at the roadmap for…
Cars
New Range Rover: How to watch the live reveal
(Pocket-lint) – There’s a new Range Rover waiting in the wings, a chance for Land Rover to update its most luxury of offroad vehicles. There’s…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company to start digging citywide Las Vegas tunnel system
(Pocket-lint) – Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has received approval from officials to build a network of vehicle tunnels underneath Las Vegas. Called the Vegas…
Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn unveils three prototype electric vehicles
(Pocket-lint) – iPhone partner Foxconn has pulled back the curtain on three prototype electric vehicles, a step that bolsters its credentials as a potential player…
Garmin releases 3 voice-assisted GPS navigation products
(Pocket-lint) – Garmin is here to simplify your drive with its latest series of GPS navigation products — Garmin DriveSmart 66/76/86. You can now use…
Garmin DriveSmart 86, the smartest voice-assisted GPS navigator on the market
(Pocket-lint) – Most people use their phones for directions while driving. But phones only work in areas with sufficient coverage, produce distractions in the form…
Tesla Model Y will arrive in the UK in early 2022, orders are now open
(Pocket-lint) – The UK seems to have been waiting for the arrival of the Tesla Model Y forever, but with the opening of the design…
Ionity turns on great new feature to rival Tesla’s Supercharger
(Pocket-lint) – Ionity has flicked the switch on its Plug & Charge feature, which will allow drivers of compatible cars to connect to an Ionity…
Apple wants to expand CarPlay so it can control every single aspect of your vehicle
(Pocket-lint) – Apple has plans to expand CarPlay to control every aspect of an owner’s vehicle, acting as its central control panel to manipulate everything…
Apple wants to expand CarPlay so it can control every single aspect of your vehicle
(Pocket-lint) – Apple has plans to expand CarPlay to control every aspect of an owner’s vehicle, acting as its central control panel to manipulate everything…
Rolls-Royce to go all-electric only by 2030
(Pocket-lint) – Rolls-Royce is to follow its car manufacturing peers by ceasing the production of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030. It will unleash its…
Tesla owners can now request access to Full Self-Driving as long as they have a high enough ‘safety score’
(Pocket-lint) – Rather controversially but at long last, Tesla has announced that all car owners will be able to request access to beta test the…
Technology
Samsung Galaxy A53’s color options leak
Samsung announced the Galaxy A52 and A52 5G in March and followed up with the A52s 5G in August. And while there’s still some time…
Jio Profit Increases 24 Percent as Reliance Recovers from Pandemic Slowdown
India’s Reliance Industries posted a 43 percent surge in second-quarter profit that exceeded market expectations on Friday, as rising demand and higher average selling price…
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra breaks cover with a notched display
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series rumored to go official alongside the Galaxy S22 next year reportedly includes three tablets – Tab S8, Tab S8+,…
Google Pixel Smartphones Facing App Crashes, Issues With Touch Post Android 12 Update
Google started rolling out Android 12 on Pixel smartphones after the company’s launch event for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Soon after the rollout,…
Gaming
PUBG: New State Release Date in India and More Than 200 Countries Globally Set for November 11
PUBG: New State release date is set for November 11, publisher Krafton announced during its showcasing event on Friday. The South Korean company said that…
Among Us Coming to PlayStation, Xbox in December; Will Also Be Featured on Xbox Game Pass Alongside
The popular social deduction game, Among Us’, is arriving on Xbox and PlayStation on December 14. It will also launch on Xbox Game Pass on the…
Xbox Mini Fridge, Styled After Series X Consoles, Sells Out Immediately Upon Launch
Those who were hunting for the Xbox Series X-styled mini-fridge faced disappointment on Thursday as the latest offering from Microsoft sold out immediately upon launch.…
Pokemon Go Halloween Mischief Event Is Live; Brings Galarian Slowking, Shiny Spinarak, More
Pokemon Go Halloween Mischief event is back for its 2021 edition. This year’s event is divided into two parts, and the first part has already…