Major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field may make northern lights visible far more south than usual The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern tier of US states on Monday night, and possibly even further south, following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field,...
Positive thinking could boost immune response to vaccines, say scientists
People picturing positive experiences found to produce more antibodies, hinting at future clinical potential Positive thoughts may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural defences. Scientists have found people who used positive thinking to boost activity in the...
Is your body really full of microplastics? – podcast
Studies detecting microplastics throughout human bodies have made for alarming reading in recent years. But last week, the Guardian’s environment editor, Damian Carrington, reported on major doubts among a group of scientists about how some of this research has been conducted. Damian tells Ian Sample how he first heard about...
Researchers build a stretchable OLED that can double in size without dimming
The breakthrough is based on a class of materials known as MXenes: ultrathin, highly conductive sheets that combine the mechanical resilience of metals with the flexibility of polymers. Co-discovered by Drexel materials scientist Yury Gogotsi, MXenes are layered carbides and nitrides that can deform through bending and sliding between layers......
Microsoft rushes out emergency updates to fix a broken Windows Patch Tuesday
Microsoft rolled out the latest cumulative updates for Windows on January 13, 2026. Soon after installing the patches, users began reporting erratic behavior on both home PCs and enterprise systems. To its credit, Redmond moved quickly, issuing several out-of-band (OOB) updates intended to fix problems introduced during this month's Patch...
Data shows half of all crypto tokens have gone dark, and 2025 was the worst year yet
That collapse didn't unfold gradually, it accelerated. Read Entire Article
The memory shortage is driving up prices for SSDs, GPUs, and hard drives – even phone makers are cutting projections
With the DRAM shortage already making memory upgrades prohibitively expensive, high-end SSD prices have also spiked in recent weeks. This surge is being driven by the same market dynamics behind the memory crunch: soaring demand from AI data centers and ongoing global supply chain constraints. Read Entire Article
A new Wine update could finally bring Adobe Photoshop to Linux
A developer known as "PhialsBasement" has recently merged several commits into Valve Software's custom Wine build, introducing a way to install and run Photoshop on Linux systems. This "patch" may eventually achieve a truly unprecedented goal, which is making the open-source platform compatible with some of the most widely used......
Even GPU anti-sag brackets are getting LCD screens now
For the most part, the ZM-VS3 looks like the majority of anti-sag GPU brackets. It features the usual height-adjustment and even has some ARGB sync lighting for those who simply can't have too much RGB inside their cases. Read Entire Article
EPA shuts down xAI’s off-grid turbine loophole at Colossus data center in Memphis
The Southern Environmental Law Center had argued last year that xAI's turbines were operating without proper air quality permits. The organization claimed the company was incorrectly classifying large methane-fueled turbines as "non-road engines," a distinction meant for temporary or movable generators. Read Entire Article