Seth Putterman started from studying the behavior of plasma for reasons of national security. Extremely fast hypersonic missiles heat and ionize the surrounding air and form a cloud of charged particles called plasma, which absorbs radio waves and makes it difficult for operators on the ground to communicate with the missiles, a problem Putterman was...
After the GNI rejected their demands, the workers went on strike from 11 to 14 January. On the last day more 500 security personnel sent to the industrial park. Workers present during the strike say security forces fired shotguns at the crowd. “Bullets were fired everywhere. It was chaos,” says one GNI employee. According to...
Juno gets most of the electricity from lakes that offer a clean hydropower resource. This means that the installation of electrified heating systems in the city is particularly environmentally friendly. But to be fair, Juneau is on the warmer end of the state and doesn’t have the kind of scalding cold winter weather that can...
Campaigns of Carla Frank for the best cycling routes in Haringey, North London, where she moved a few years ago in search of a community — “a place where I could make friends who would go to the park with me on Saturdays,” she says. “And where there is a cafe nearby, and everything is...
“It’s very interesting,” says Jason Carmel, a Columbia University motor neuroscientist who was not involved in the study. “This opens up potential treatment options that we never had before for people with chronic stroke.” Stroke is the most common cause of disability in adults. World, every fourth person over 25 will suffer once in a...
Last strange Elon Musk’s move to Twitter weakens the security of millions of accounts. On February 17, Twitter announced plans to stop people from using SMS-based two-factor authentication to secure their accounts, unless they start paying for a Twitter Blue subscription. However, there are safer, free, and easier ways to continue protecting your Twitter account...
Bramburg’s failed book project and his habit of working five hours a day may be unique, but his explanation of what motivates him is not. Like other so-called super-participants, he believes that he works for the benefit of art and all who see it. Completeness and accuracy are a matter of pride. As of December...
The breakthrough sparked controversy: What are we doing now? One faction wanted to grow a face, but the faction that wanted to try their hand won. They introduced a five-finger structure that could be cut at the wrist, worn like a glove, and then sewn up. “You will only need to put bandages on the...
For many years Apple tightened security systems on iPhone and Mac. But no company is immune from such problems. Research has identified a new class of bugs that can affect the Apple iPhone and Mac operating systems, and if exploited, an attacker can gain access to your messages, photos, and call history. Researchers at security...
Once you’ve installed all four apps, it’s time to restart your Fire tablet. Press the power button until the power menu appears, then press restart. 4. Sign in with your Google account Once your Fire tablet restarts, you should be able to open the Google Play Store, sign in with your Google account, and start...
