Researchers around the world set to work unraveling the mystery, reviewing readings from satellites, aircraft, and greenhouse-gas monitoring stations. They eventually spotted a clear pattern: Methane emissions had increased sharply across the tropics, where wetlands were growing wetter and warmer. That…
AOL’s dial-up internet still exists, but not for much longer
It may have been decades since you last heard the crunching screeches of connecting with dial-up Internet, but AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service on September 30, officially marking the end of an era in Internet history. As first…
Light pollution is encroaching on observatories around the globe – making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are growing…
Weekend Deals Slash Thunderbolt Docks for Mac by up to 43%
Expand the utility and port count of your Mac with one of these fantastic deals on Thunderbolt docks. Apple’s Mac and MacBook lineup have just enough ports to be useful, but often you’ll want more. USB and Thunderbolt may be…
Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N laptop review
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. The last time I felt a laptop this remarkably lightweight…
The Download: How AI is improving itself, and hidden greenhouse gases
Last week, Mark Zuckerberg declared that Meta aims to achieve smarter-than-human AI. He seems to have a recipe for achieving that goal, and the first ingredient is human talent: Zuckerberg has reportedly tried to lure top researchers to Meta Superintelligence Labs…
The Space Invaders movie is apparently still happening
It’s been a few years since we last heard anything about that is reportedly in the works, but a new report suggests things are inching forward again. According to , Ben Zazove and Evan Turner (The Out-Laws) are now on board…
New York to Los Angeles in 3 hours? Executive order could make it possible by 2027, reopening the door for commercial supersonic flight
Supersonic commercial travel could soon be coming to the U.S. following a new executive order lifting a 52-year ban on overland commercial supersonic flights. While supersonic flights could cross the Atlantic, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned overland commercial supersonic…
AOL finally discontinues dial-up Internet service
More than 40 years after starting as a very early Apple service, AOL is finally ending its dial-up Internet service, shuttering a service that helped usher in the Internet age for tens of millions of people around the world. Older…
Verizon just brought back its best iPhone deal this year – get an iPhone 16 Pro Max for free without a trade-in
If you’re thinking about upgrading your phone or making a switch, then this week is a fantastic time to consider Verizon’s latest deals. The carrier has just brought back some of its strongest iPhone deals ever this week. First up is…