Category Archives: Technology

Evolutionary change that could have helped dinosaurs rule Earth

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, Sign up for free here. Dinosaur means “scary lizard”. The idea that prehistoric creatures were scaly, sluggish reptiles with sprawling postures that dragged their tails through tropical swamps has left a deep mark on the… Read More »

Artificial light attracts migratory birds to cities where they face threats

Light pollution has become increasingly concentrated and expanded in urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is increasing by up to 10% per year in North America based on the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our latest research, we found that glow from cities and urban slums can strongly… Read More »

Argentinian couple moves to US to let their toddler take part in gene therapy trial

Three and a half years ago, Natalia and Juan Lovato’s lives were complete with the birth of their first child. Both are Argentinian, Juan was a professional football player in Guatemala, where Natalia ran a successful Argentinian restaurant. However, they soon noticed that their son Ciro could not hold his head. They were later alarmed… Read More »

Razer Blade 16 (2024) review

Not much has changed in the latest Razer Blade 16 gaming laptop. It’s still very expensive, it’s still much thicker than the Blade 15’s ancestors, and I still think Razer’s laptops have lost some of their edge. But what sets it apart is that gorgeous 240Hz OLED display, because hoo boi, it’s a disaster. And… Read More »

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is about to fly humans into space for the first time in 2 years. That’s why it took so long.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin plans to launch a crewed rocket for the first time in nearly two years. The New Shepard rocket was grounded for months after a failed uncrewed launch in September 2022. The delay has allowed space tourism rivals like Virgin Galactic to catch up. Jeff Bezos’ private space company Blue Origin recently… Read More »

Study proves black holes have a ‘subduction zone’ just like Einstein predicted

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Albert Einstein was right: There is an area at the edge of black holes where matter can no longer remain in orbit and instead falls into it, as predicted by the theory of gravity. Using… Read More »

Apple’s iPad Pro is its most incredible product, but the software surpasses it

Apple’s (AAPL) latest 13-inch iPad Pro is a marvel of engineering. But the software still hinders the iPad Pro’s true potential, relegating the device to a slick, over-the-top package for consuming content rather than allowing the iPad Pro to realize its productivity potential. The company has packed its latest M4 processor into a thinner tablet… Read More »

The best things you can do with the new AI chatbot

OpenAI stunned everyone earlier this week with a new and improved version of ChatGPT, its AI chatbot that has quickly become an essential sidekick for 100 million users. Known as GPT-4o (“o” stands for “omni”), the upgraded bot promises to be the Siri you’ve always dreamed of. It can sing, express emotions, instantly translate languages,… Read More »

How A&O Shearman is embracing AI to transform the legal industry.

The legal services sector in the UK has historically been one of the largest industries in the world, with revenue expected to reach almost £40bn by 2028. In the UK and Europe, a report prepared by Thomson Reuters suggests that it has become difficult to stand out due to the commoditization of legal work. In… Read More »