People areconstantly seeingthings in the sky they dont understand. But for some sightings, theres no known explanation. The problem is that people jump to the conclusion unknown = aliens. And when you think about it, this is fairly odd. Anyway, I like to do maths instead. It tells us how we should update our beliefs based on new evidence. There are two factors in the equation. One (second bracket) is how likely we think aliens are....
Sending a Slack message to a colleague in a different time zone is tricky business. Thankfully, the work messaging platform has been rolling out a feature called scheduled messages. The rest of the procedure remains the same. This feature is great if you work in a remote team and have colleagues scattered all across the globe. 40% off TNW Conference! Now, this is some great time management. That’s one heck of a mixed bag....
40% off TNW Conference! What makes thematch-casestatement so interesting is something calledstructural pattern matching. So let us define two dictionaries, both with different structures. The previous Python parser had many limitations, which restricted the Python devs in which syntax they could allow. With the new parser, were now able to split this line across multiple lines usingparentheseslike so: WhichisPythonic. Now, before we move on there is one minor oddity in thisnewfeature....
Was Jeff Bezos reselling the chopped locks as wigs on Amazon? Or distillingRemy human hairinto some form of demonic life extension therapy? I decided to investigate. Amazon describes the salon as an experiential venue where we showcase new products and technology. Notably, theres no online booking system. Instead, you have to make a reservation via email or telephone. Its one of several hints that the venture isnt currently focused on revenue generation....
If intelligent aliens visit the Earth, it would be one of the most profound events in human history. That percentage has been increasing. Scientists dismiss these beliefs as not representing real physical phenomena. They dont deny the existence of intelligent aliens. But they set a high bar for proof that weve been visited by creatures from another star system. AsCarl Sagan said, Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Most UFO sightings have been in the United States....
The council is also fitting bus stops with solar panels and smart lighting where feasible to cut energy use. The project started in 2017 as a partnership between the council and the environmental charityBuglife. Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up? Also tagged with
And now we have the first actual glimpse of the two-wheeler. Took this beauty for a spin! Goes 0-60 faster than you’re able to read this tweet! It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Plus, its large under-seat storage space, which fits two half-face helmets, is another big advantage. But the most exciting spec is the escooters 0-60mph acceleration, something Aggarwal says is possible. If true, its safe to assume the escooter has a pretty powerful motor and battery pack....
This is the companys fourth test flight, but the first one with a full crew on board. Last month, it gotapproval from the Federal Aviation Administrationto take passengers to space. The company plans to launch space flights for paying customers in 2022. Just like any other billionaire, Branson uttered cliched lines like Ive always been a dreamer. My mum taught me to never give up and reach for the stars....
Over 31 percent of all internet users worldwideuse a VPN for either professional or personal reasons. But how many of those millions of users actually know and trust their VPN provider? Do you know your VPNs country of origin? Do you know how and where their servers are maintained? Do you know their logging policies? And most importantly, do you know that they wont sell your information to the highest bidder?...
On June 25, 2021, the Pentagon released a much-anticipatedreport on UFOs to Congress. Im aprofessor of astronomywho has written extensively on thesearch for lifein the universe. I also teach afree online class on astrobiology. But the report is important because it opens the door for a serious look at UFOs. Historically, UFOs have felt off-limits to mainstream science, but perhaps no more. Whats in the UFO report? 1 thing the report focuses on is the lack of high-quality data....
The announcement of Windows 11was one of Microsofts biggest surprises in years. The idea was to deliver Windows as a service, after all. Windows 10 was supposed to be in a state of constant improvement. But I should have known Windows 10 was on its way out. Even though Windows 11 isnt the most revolutionary update, it was destined to happen. And thats a good thing: updating Windows 10 ad infinitum was getting soboring....
This is confirmed in thelatest reportby the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). 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. Also tagged with
But now, a federal judge has put a hold on it. He said that the law would violate the free speech rights of social media platforms. The controversial law rule barred permanent de-platforming and limited suspensions to just 14 days. Plus, it detailed fines up to $250,00 a day for social media companies. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Earlier this year, then-US President Donald Trump was banned fromFacebook, Twitter, and YouTube....
