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Surrounding Earth is a powerful magnetic field created by swirling liquid iron in the planets core. But did the Moons core generate a magnetic field in the past? But a robust magnetic field requires a power source, and the Moons core is relatively small. Im aprofessor of geophysicsand have beenstudying Earths magnetic field for more than 30 years. I recently assembled a team to use new scientific techniques to reexamine the evidence for lunar magnetization....

You may be married. You may have a significant other. You may have a child. You may have several children. But admit it there are times when your favorite living thing on the planet isnt a human. If youve ever taken a DNA test yourself, then you know the procedure. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. And this isnt just for idle curiosity either.

After being postponed a year due to the pandemic, the2021 Tokyo Olympicsare cause for great excitement. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. 3D-printed clothing and footwear is tailored to better fit individual athletes bodies, reduce resistance, and improve performance. Specializing in cricket,Ludimosenables data-driven and personalized coaching using AI. The reason being that innovative technologies were expensive and complex with restricted access. And still these technologies are focussed at elite levels....

A team of researchers has used machine learning to predict and explain terrorist attacks. Their tests suggest the models canaccurately predict attacks in regions that are already affected by terrorism. However, they foundthat black swan events, which occur sporadically, are almost impossible to predict. 40% off TNW Conference! you’ve got the option to read the open-access study paper in thejournalScience Advances. Story byThomas Macaulay Thomas is the managing editor of TNW....

Escooter providers are forever seeking ways to facilitate, promote, and enforce safe and responsible ridership. Companies are increasingly turning to AI to aid their efforts. Uber can then notify users of improper parking or issue penalties. Chicago escooter company Veoridedebuted helmet detection tech in 2020. Riders upload a photo of themselves wearing a helmet to the VeoApp and receive a ride discount. The company can also see if an escooter is standing up and parked in a rack....

The world needs cybersecurity professionals. Very, very badly. In fact, the U.S. workforce is estimated to beabout half a million cybersecurity pros short right now. This training from Infosec4TC isnt really just a collection of courses. Its really a full curriculum. 40% off TNW Conference! Or take a spin through those security procedures by learning Python coding techniques.

Fervent proponents ofcryptocurrencies and the blockchainsthey run on have promised a lot. So what are cryptocurrencies and blockchain good for? 40% off TNW Conference! What is DeFi? Everything depends on the bank: It sits in the middle of the process and controls your money. Thatraises the cost of credit and limits borrower flexibility. you could get one instantly by simply putting cryptocurrency up as collateral. Anyone can join a DeFi loan pool and lend money to others....

However, security experts are worried about surveillance and the risks of data leaks. Before taking a look at those concerns, lets understand, what is Apple doing exactly? How does Apple plan to scan iPhones for CSAM images? When a photo is uploaded to iCloud, Apple createsa cryptographic safety voucher thats stored with it. The voucher contains detail to determine if the image matches against known CSAM hashes. Keep in mind, that if you have iCloud sync off on your phone, the scanning wont work....

He explained that the auto industrys $330 billion investment in EVs isnt enough on it own. Finally, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Julie Ceqeira, Executive Director of the U.S. Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up? Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou Ioanna is a writer at TNW. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies....

But there were a ton of apps that were popular before that. Programmer Vikrum Nijjar has resurrected one of them calledKid Pixin a web app window. But every time you draw or perform an action, the app emits weird and fun sounds. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. One of my favorite tools is called the Electric Mixer. It lets you apply funky effects to whatever youve drawn and make it a bit more artistic....

If you had gotten used to navigating Facebooks controls, time to wake up and get to work again. Because the company is rolling out a redesigned tweaks page on its mobile apps. Plus, remember how the earlier version had a description below each category? Those have been removed too. So, good luck navigating through these new sections. Why do you think Facebook made these changes? It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

According to the email, Drive will apply a security update to make file sharing more secure. But it doesnt change anything about the fundamental security flaws of Google Drives link sharing feature. Link sharing on Google Drive 40% off TNW Conference! The first is restricted sharing. Thankfully, in recent years, this feature is being displayedmore prominentlyon the Google Drive sharing dialog. But so can anyone else who has the link....

Google says its designed the cameras to minimize notifications. This is all powered by a new Tensor Processing Unit or TPU. 40% off TNW Conference! A Nest Aware subscription also enables the cameras to detect familiar faces. That said, it’s possible for you to also wire the battery-powered models if you prefer. The battery-powered Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell are up forpreordertoday and will be available August 24. The other two models are set to launch soon....