Malaria expert Brian Greenwood had once resigned himself to the possibility that a successful vaccine for the disease might not become available in his lifetime. Now, at 86 years old, the moment he’s spent four decades working toward has arrived. “It’s been a long journey with many ups and downs,” says Greenwood, still an active… Continue reading The World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now
Author: Wired Magazine
A Group of Trolling Gen-Z Voters Is Buying Up GOP Domains
Ahead of the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, a liberal Gen-Z-led group has purchased a handful of domain names related to the top Republican primary candidates in an effort to extinguish support from young voters. “Republicans are not investing in outreach to young people, and we know why,” Jessica Siles, deputy press secretary for Voters… Continue reading A Group of Trolling Gen-Z Voters Is Buying Up GOP Domains
Insta360 Ace Pro Action Camera Review (2023): Best of Both Worlds
The Ace Pro uses a 1/1.3-inch sensor, which is what the DJI Action 4 uses as well. I was unable to confirm whether these are the exact same sensor, but they’re equal in size. It’s almost 50 percent larger than the GoPro Hero 12’s sensor, but somewhat smaller than the 1-inch sensor of the One… Continue reading Insta360 Ace Pro Action Camera Review (2023): Best of Both Worlds
Why the Polar Vortex Is Bad for Balloon Artists
It’s been crazy cold this week, even down where I live in Louisiana, thanks to an outbreak of a polar vortex. This frigid air is bad for all kinds of things, including football helmets, apparently. But it’s actually a great time to demonstrate one of the basic ideas in science: the ideal gas law. You… Continue reading Why the Polar Vortex Is Bad for Balloon Artists
1More Comfobuds Mini Review: Dashing Design, Spotty Execution
1More’s minuscule Comfobuds Mini raise an intriguing question from the outset: Just how much smaller can wireless earbuds get? To borrow a phrase from your favorite clickbait sites, the answer may surprise you. With advancements in battery efficiency and speaker technology, we can expect future earbuds to continue to push the boundaries of size and… Continue reading 1More Comfobuds Mini Review: Dashing Design, Spotty Execution
Fujitsu Bugs That Sent Innocent People to Prison Were Known ‘From the Start’
Software flaws were allegedly hidden from lawyers of wrongly convicted UK postal workers. Go to Source
US Agencies Urged to Patch Ivanti VPNs That Are Actively Being Hacked
A major coordinated disclosure this week called attention to the importance of prioritizing security in the design of graphics processing units (GPUs). Researchers published details about the “LeftoverLocals” vulnerability in multiple brands and models of mainstream GPUs—including Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD chips—that could be exploited to steal sensitive data, such as responses from AI systems.… Continue reading US Agencies Urged to Patch Ivanti VPNs That Are Actively Being Hacked
Sony A7C R Review (2024): A Full Frame Travel Camera
Sony is no stranger to producing impressively small full-frame cameras. The original A7C took the innards of the larger A7 series and stuffed them in a more compact body. The ZV-E1 went further, with a tiny body that looks positively comical attached to long lenses. These smaller bodies always involve feature compromises. No one wants… Continue reading Sony A7C R Review (2024): A Full Frame Travel Camera
How the Mighty Heat Pump Is Helping (but Not Solving) EVs’ Cold Weather Problem
Perhaps you’ve heard: In many places, it’s really very cold out. Deep freezes hit wide bands of the US this week; snow and freezing rain have swept across northern Europe. This is all less than ideal for electric vehicles, which historically have not loved the cold. A handful of Chicago Tesla Supercharger stations made headlines… Continue reading How the Mighty Heat Pump Is Helping (but Not Solving) EVs’ Cold Weather Problem
Apple Shares the Secret of Why the 40-Year-Old Mac Still Rules
On January 24, Apple’s Macintosh computer turns 40. Normally that number is an inexorable milestone of middle age. Indeed, in the last reported sales year, Macintosh sales dipped below $30 billion, more than a 25 percent drop from the previous year’s $40 billion. But unlike an aging person, Macs now are slimmer, faster, and last… Continue reading Apple Shares the Secret of Why the 40-Year-Old Mac Still Rules