Day: August 22, 2025

A new study highlights a minimal decline in Arctic sea ice, noting that losses have slowed significantly over the past two decades. Researchers report a "robust" pause across multiple data sets, metrics, and seasons. While notable, the trend isn't unusual and could "plausibly" persist for the next five to ten......

The newly discovered supernova, SN2021yfj, exhibits a chemical signature unlike anything astronomers have seen before. Whereas typical massive star explosions are dominated by light elements such as hydrogen and helium, this event is rich in heavier elements – including silicon, sulfur, and argon – that usually remain buried deep within......

Shotcut is a versatile video editor that works well for both beginners and advanced users. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats without requiring additional plugins. Shotcut features multi-track editing, filters, and hardware acceleration, making it equally suitable for simple cuts and complex projects. Read Entire Article

A recent report by Koi Security unveiled the massive threat hidden within FreeVPN.One. The supposedly free and fast VPN extension was downloaded by more than 100,000 Chrome users, boasting its ability to mask internet traffic while protecting against web snooping. The developers even claimed it avoided the security risks typically......

The M4 Mac mini pairs a compact design with impressive performance, featuring 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for the base model. While it lacks upgradeability, it remains an excellent entry point for new Mac users and a standout back-to-school deal. Read Entire Article

Researchers from King's College London came to that conclusion after running a detailed simulation of Europe's future power grid. The model, which simulated projected energy demand, generation, and storage across 33 countries, utilized specially designed solar panels from NASA that rely on mirror-like reflectors to redirect sunlight from space to......

Seventeen states and the District of Columbia began this academic year with new limits on student cellphone use, marking one of the fastest-moving trends in American education policy. With the latest additions, a total of 35 states now have laws or rules restricting phones and other electronic devices during the......

A $170 Anker Prime desktop charger now joins the ever-growing list of devices that can run Doom. Hardware modder Aaron Christophel recently ported the classic DOS shooter to the power bank, noting that the process didn't require much in the way of hardware trickery. Read Entire Article

Those willing to spend time browsing Amazon, Newegg, and Micro Center can now find some RTX 50 series graphics cards priced at or within $30 of MSRP. While most listings remain heavily inflated, the GPU market may finally be showing signs of stability. Read Entire Article