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Internet labels IShowSpeed 'helpless' after YouTuber accidentally exposes Google Chrome search history
Internet labels IShowSpeed 'helpless' after YouTuber accidentally exposes Google Chrome search history
This comes after IShowSpeed accidentally flashed his genitals during his livestream, prompting Internet trolls to call him 'IShowMeat'
2023-09-17 15:49
Strange 'mathematical pattern' found in the human bodies
Strange 'mathematical pattern' found in the human bodies
The human body is a marvel of science and researchers have discovered a strange reoccurring mathematical pattern within its cells. Our bodies are made up of a massive variety of individual cells with countless different functions, from neurons in our nervous system to the oxygen carriers that all work in harmony to keep us alive. Experts from scientific research institutions in Germany, Canada, Spain, and the US have worked together on a study to determine just how many cells of each type there are in the human body and the results are staggering. They found that most adult males possess around 36 trillion cells, while adult females have in the region of 28 trillion cells. For a 10-year-old child, they have around 17 trillion. Interestingly though, scientists discovered that, regardless of the total number of cells, if they are grouped according to their function, the proportions for each individual remain the same. The researchers explained in their findings: “These patterns are suggestive of a whole-organism trade-off between cell size and count and imply the existence of cell-size homeostasis across cell types.” Scientists believe there is a natural balancing act at play between different cell types with new cells being produced to maintain the balance. The body produces fewer larger cells (such as muscle fibres) and more smaller cells (like blood cells). It is hoped that future studies will be able to uncover exactly how this happens and how bodies seem to naturally regulate cells. They explained that all cells are perfectly sized for their roles and any deviation from their scale can indicate the presence of disease. Experts have made their data, analysis and results public in the hopes that future studies into biology will be able to utilise their research. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-19 18:58
Twitter finally adds secure messaging to DMs – but Elon Musk tells people not to ‘trust it’
Twitter finally adds secure messaging to DMs – but Elon Musk tells people not to ‘trust it’
Twitter says it has launched new, more secure messages – but even chief executive Elon Musk has warned users not to “trust it”. The social network has long been working on encrypted messages, which ensure that messages cannot be intercepted while they are being delivered. That is already possible on most other major messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp and iMessage. Now Twitter has released what it says is the first step towards integrating that security technology into its own product. But it says that it is not fully safe, and that users should not rely on it to keep messages secure. “Early version of encrypted direct messages just launched,” Mr Musk wrote on Twitter. “Try it, but don’t trust it yet.” On its support pages, Twitter’s aim is that “if someone puts a gun to our heads, we still can’t access your messages”. But it says it is “not quite there yet” and still “working on it”. That suggests that the messages are not end-to-end encrypted. While messages are secured from some attackers, anyone at Twitter or with access to its servers may still be able to access them. What’s more, Twitter’s implementation comes with a host of other limitations. It is only available when both of the users are verified and pay for Twitter’s $8 a month service, and users must turn it on rather than it being enabled by default. The messages also cannot be sent to groups, include pictures or other attachments, cannot be joined by new devices, are only supported on a limited number of devices per account and do not have proper protection against certain cyber attacks. When those various conditions are satisfied, users will be informed they are having an encrypted conversation by a message that appears within the chat. The other user’s profile picture will also show a lock icon over it. Twitter said that it would be updating the feature to remove some of those limitations, and would provide more information about the technology underpinning it in releases later this year.
2023-05-12 01:25
The Best Streaming Apps for Kids
The Best Streaming Apps for Kids
When looking for the best way to entertain kids with video, you have no shortage
2023-08-16 23:20
This comprehensive ChatGPT and AI training bundle is on sale for under £20
This comprehensive ChatGPT and AI training bundle is on sale for under £20
TL;DR: The Complete ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence Training Bundle is on sale for £15.71, saving
2023-08-17 12:20
LEAK: Loba Prestige Skin Coming to Apex Legends
LEAK: Loba Prestige Skin Coming to Apex Legends
Leaks suggest a Loba Prestige skin is coming to Apex Legends in the near future, possibly as early as Season 19 in November 2023.
2023-10-11 01:47
How to take the perfect picture of the supermoon
How to take the perfect picture of the supermoon
The April 2020 supermoon will be the biggest and brightest of 2020 as its elliptical orbit brings it closer to the Earth in more than a year. On 7-8 April, the full moon will reach as close as 356,907km (221,772 miles), and will appear most impressive at moonrise on Tuesday and moonset on Wednesday. Clear skies in the UK, combined with unusually low air pollution due to the coronavirus lockdown, make it one of the best opportunities in years to view the rare celestial phenomenon. Here’s how to take the perfect picture of it: Use a landmark to get perspective Everyone will be taking pictures of the supermoon by itself, but some of the best pictures show the moon next to a land mark or trees and houses, which is what helps to give the picture “a sense of place”, says Nasa’s senior photographer, Bill Ingalls. “Think of how to be creative – that means tying it into some land-based object. It can be a local landmark or anything to give your photo a sense of place.” Pick the best spot Location isn’t everything, but it can definitely help with getting a perfect picture of the supermoon if you have time to plan it. You can look up the best monuments or statues in your area to photograph the image of the moon against, like Mr Ingalls does in Washington D.C., where he lives. “It means doing a lot of homework. I use Google Maps and other apps – even a compass – to plan where to get just the right angle at the right time,” he told Nasa. Use an app to find the moon Unless you're an astronomer, the best way to know where the moon will rise or set is to use a app on your smartphone to locate it. There are several free or cheap options you can choose from, each using your phone's inbuilt accelerometer to know which way you're facing. The apps can also tell you what phase the moon is in, while some even give other celestial details, like the location of planets and star constellations. Decent options for iOS and Android devices include Star Chart, Sky Safari and Skyview. Get the right exposure If you’re using a camera where you can control the shutter speed, don’t go for a long exposure even though the picture will be taken in low light, National Geographic photographer Mark Thiessen told the magazine, as it will lose any chance of capturing lunar detail and make the moon itself appear too bright. If you’re taking a picture on your camera, control the light balance by first tapping the screen where the moon appears to get the camera to focus on the object before dragging your finger up and down to play with the exposure. “You’ll usually want to drag it down for underexposure to be sure you have all the highlight detail,” National Geographic photographer Michael Christopher Brown said. Use a tripod for your camera or rest your phone on a solid surface David Reneke, an astronomer and writer for Australian science magazine told ABC.net that if you’re using an SLR or DSLR then it’s important to play with aperture settings on your camera to photograph the supermoon, but that using a tripod is essential. It’s worth using a tripod for taking pictures with a smartphone too, as any camera shake can compromise the quality of the pictures – but if you don’t have one to hand you can simply rest your phone on a window ledge. For older smartphones that use a digital zoom rather than an optical zoom, it’s generally best not to use the zoom as it could compromise the quality of the image. Instead, take the picture and then crop it. Newer phones like the Huawei P30 and P40 series feature incredible zoom capabilities that can take detailed pictures of far away objects. Other cameras come with special features to improve pictures of the night sky, such as the Google Pixel 4’s Astro mode. Read More How to take the perfect picture of tonight's supermoon Hundreds of years after it was discovered, one material could change the world Kanye West allowed back on Twitter following his ban over antisemitic conspiracies Hundreds of years after it was discovered, one material could change the world Kanye West allowed back on Twitter following his ban over antisemitic conspiracies As Twitter becomes X - Seven disastrous rebrands from Royal Mail to New Coke
2023-07-31 16:19
South Africa Says Private Companies to Add Four Gigawatt to Grid by End 2024
South Africa Says Private Companies to Add Four Gigawatt to Grid by End 2024
South Africa expects private companies to add more than 4 gigawatts of electricity generation capacity to the grid
2023-05-31 19:22
Apex Legends SMG Pack Bundle: How to Get for Free
Apex Legends SMG Pack Bundle: How to Get for Free
To get the Apex Legends SMG Pack Bundle for free, link your Amazon Prime and EA accounts to receive exclusive Prime Gaming rewards.
2023-11-02 05:18
Enjoy a bird's-eye view with this drone bundle for just $140
Enjoy a bird's-eye view with this drone bundle for just $140
TL;DR: Through May 31, you can score the Alpha Z Pro 4K and Flying Fox
2023-05-27 17:45
Save hundreds on this grade-A refurbished Apple iPhone XS Max
Save hundreds on this grade-A refurbished Apple iPhone XS Max
TL;DR: As of September 14, get this Grade A+ refurbished iPhone XS Max (unlocked) for
2023-09-14 17:50
Grab Amazon's brand new Echo Pop and Smart Plug for 57% off with this early Prime Day deal
Grab Amazon's brand new Echo Pop and Smart Plug for 57% off with this early Prime Day deal
SAVE 57%: As of July 10, a chic bundle of Amazon's brand new Echo Pop
2023-07-10 23:56