To her friends, family and colleagues, she was a “bubbly and enthusiastic” bank employee and a loving mother of two. But Annabelle Allan used her job at Lloyds Bank as a ‘front’ for those closest to her – including her own brother – to invest in a bogus share scheme worth £500,000. The 29-year-old used … Read more
Garmin has launched its new top-end GPS cycling computer, the Edge 1050, which is said to have an improved display, built-in speaker, improved group ride features and the ability to make contactless payments. However, it has a shorter battery life compared to the Edge 1040 and does not offer a solar edition. Rumors have been … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Field system on Earth and basis for simulations used in this study. Credit: Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets (2024). DOI: 10.1029/2023JE008202 × close to Field system on Earth and basis for simulations used in this study. Credit: Journal of Geophysical … Read more
We’ve all seen the surreal images in nature documentaries showing hydrothermal vents on the frigid ocean floor – roaring black plumes of superheated water – and the life forms that cling to them. Now, a new study by researchers at UC Santa Cruz suggests that the lower-temperature vents, which are common on Earth’s seafloor, could … Read more
Flying over 15 billion miles from Earth, Voyager 1 is the first man-made object to move through interstellar space. Traveling at about 60,000 kilometers per hour relative to the Sun, Voyager 1 is currently the farthest human object. It is a technological marvel that has been zooming around the orbits of the planets for almost … Read more
A man who gave up sugar and ultra-processed foods for months has told how he went from feeling ‘sluggish and unhealthy’ at the start of the year to significant health benefits. Steffan Rhys, a self-described ‘tired 44-year-old with a dad bod’, decided to start 2024 on a fresh note after overindulging over the Christmas holidays … Read more
A now-fired developer at Paradox claims the team behind its The Sims competitor spent “a month in purgatory” before the studio closed. Game designer Willem Delventhal said on LinkedIn that they were “devastated” by the cancellation of Life by You, calling the recent events “a real show.” Paradox declined to comment when contacted by IGN. … Read more
The Hobbit And The Lord of the Rings are grand fantasy adventures laced with intense action, dramatic moments and complex characters. When it comes to video game adaptations, most try to capture the feel of the films, or make war central to Tolkien’s works. But what if we did away with all that and instead … Read more
Earth’s protective atmosphere has sheltered life for billions of years, creating a haven where evolution has produced complex life forms like us. The ozone layer plays a crucial role in protecting the biosphere from deadly UV radiation. It blocks 99% of the sun’s powerful UV rays. Earth’s magnetosphere also protects us. But the sun is … Read more
Enlarge / Screenshot from a Runway Gen-3 Alpha video generated with the prompt “A giant humanoid, made of fluffy blue cotton candy, stomps the ground and roars at the sky, with a bright blue sky behind them.” On Sunday, Runway announced a new AI video synthesis model called Gen-3 Alpha, which is still in development, … Read more