A U.K. Coroner’s Court has been asked to investigate Israel’s massacre of Gaza aid workers in 2024 and to review surveillance tapes held by Britain’s military, reports John McEvoy. One of the three World Central Kitchen aid vehicles targeted by Israeli drone attack on Apr. 1, 2024, explicitly showing evidence of the precision targeting. (Photo: … Read more
Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge is set to close for three weeks over the new year for maintenance. The repairs include resurfacing the southern approach and parts of the northern approach, as well as structural deck maintenance and waterproofing. The bridge, which carried up to 100,000 vehicles a day, according to Brisbane City Council, is scheduled … Read more
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Police are investigating after a helicopter crashed in a field near the Rang des Écossais off Highway 10 in the municipality … Read more
In our own solar system, all eight planets orbit our Sun in a nice, orderly fashion. None are more than 7° or so out of alignment with the equator, and all of them rotate in the same direction as the Sun itself. But that’s not the case for all solar systems, and a new paper … Read more
Scientists have identified a protein in immune cells that may help drive the inflammation and arterial changes associated with high blood pressure. Credit: Shutterstock The discovery could lead to more targeted treatments that reduce inflammation linked to high blood pressure. For nearly half of U.S. adults who have high blood pressure, controlling the condition can … Read more
A room that smells like citrus, pine, or flowers is often associated with cleanliness. Those familiar scents, however, can signal chemical reactions taking place in the air. Research led by Brandon Boor at Purdue University found that fragrance compounds released by both conventional cleaners and botanical essential oil-based products can rapidly react indoors and generate … Read more
Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web. The Mecha Comet is a modular Linux handheld computer that launched via a Kickstarter campaign earlier this year, and is now available for pre-order for $239 and up. The latest add-on is is an LTE upgrade kit that gives the device a cellular modem. … Read more
Although I have an iPhone 16e, I have never connected it to my car’s infotainment system. That’s because I gave that space to Android Auto a long time ago, and I’m happy with how it controls my car’s infotainment system. I admit it got a bit boring after all these years, but then I learned … Read more
When Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, two features stood out: the new Siri Recap feature, as well as the much improved heart rate monitor. While those two features were part of the reason I was compelled to buy the new Apple Watch, I’ve found myself delighted by much more than just those two … Read more
Welcome to Pixelated episode 118. This week, Damien and Abner share their hands-on impressions of Google’s new laptop lineup with Will. What’s it like to use an Android-powered laptop? How different is the Googlebook platform from ChromeOS? And what steps does Google need to take post-launch to give it as strong of a chance at … Read more