A new type of ringed seal described in West Greenland
The Arctic marine ecosystem is undergoing substantial changes, currently warming at rates well above the global average and seeing an increase in anthropogenic activities. Yet, due to the unexplored "hidden" nature of the Arctic, uncertainties remain.....»»
Tips for Reading Your Vehicle Purchase Agreement
You’ve found that perfect truck or SUV that checks all the right boxes. And now it comes time to check a few more boxes and sign a few lines so you can seal the deal. Being presented with your vehicle purchase agreement can be a bit intimidating, b.....»»
You’ll be able to stream PS5 games this month—but only on an actual PS5
Sony's still playing catchup with Microsoft when it comes to streaming. Enlarge / Horizon: Forbidden West. Sony has announced a launch date for a new feature that will allow PlayStation Plus Premium members to stream PS.....»»
PS Plus members can cloud stream PS5 games in 4K later this month
PS Plus Premium subscribers will soon have the option to cloud stream titles like Horizon Forbidden West, saving them some hard drive space......»»
New AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C vs AirPods Pro 2 - compared
Apple's refreshed AirPods Pro 2 contain more than just a new Type-C port. We go hands-on with them to check out the other under-the-hood changes.Both versions of AirPods Pro 2As Apple has begun its final migration to USB-C with the launch of the iPho.....»»
New method to predict the risk of adverse drug events
Studying signaling within cells can predict the risk of adverse drug reactions of novel obesity and type II diabetes treatments before they reach the patient, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Communications......»»
20 years ago, Quentin Tarantino geeked out with Kill Bill
Twenty years ago, Quentin Tarantino returned with the wildly entertaining East-meets-West revenge epic Kill Bill......»»
Ecowas rules to protect pastoralists discourage investments in modern livestock farming, says researcher
A common sight around west Africa is to see cattle grazing freely, even in major cities, on highways and in airports......»»
Exciton-scissoring perfluoroarenes trigger photomultiplication in full color organic image sensors
In a recent study, a joint research team from POSTECH, UNIST, and Hanyang University has discovered a new functionality of perfluoroarenes that enables exciton scissoring in photomultiplication-type organic photodiodes (PM-OPDs) without the use of co.....»»
Google open-sourced a hat shaped like a giant keycap—and it actually types
For the right type of enthusiast with keyboards on their mind. Yes, this woman is supposed to be typing on her phone with her hat. [credit:.....»»
Andalusian families do not have the same bilingual education opportunities, says study
According to a study, factors such as their place of residence, the economic level of their neighborhoods, and school type, strongly limit equal access to bilingual education in Andalusia.....»»
Cocoa prices are surging: West African countries should seize the moment to negotiate a better deal for farmers
The global price of cocoa is spiking, a direct response to dwindling cocoa output in west Africa. In September, cocoa futures reached a 44-year price peak due to mounting concerns over reduced supplies from the region......»»
Demystifying the role of plant x- and y-type thioredoxins
The potential for exposure to fluctuating light has necessitated that plants evolve protective mechanisms for when the light intensity exceeds photosynthetic capacity. Under these conditions, reactive oxygen species cause photoinhibition, which hinde.....»»
Q&A: Colorado"s Latina legislators giving voice to their communities
Betty Benavidez strove to improve access to better education in her west Denver neighborhood. She worked in her local schools and founded action centers, belonged to the Hispanic Education Leadership Program and the West High School PTA, and was dist.....»»
Greenland"s Inuit falling through thin ice of climate change
The thunder of icebergs crashing into the turquoise sea of eastern Greenland is the sound of one of the planet's most important ecosystems teetering on the edge of collapse......»»
A string of volcanic tremors raises fears of mass evacuations in Italy
Hundreds of small tremors have shaken a densely populated volcanic area west of the Italian city of Naples in recent weeks, pushing the government to quickly redraft mass evacuation plans, even though experts don't see an imminent risk of eruption......»»
Feds propose protections for turtles that nearly went extinct in Washington state
A small and once-prominent species of turtle, endangered by invasive bullfrogs, human development and climate change, might soon see a boost in efforts to rebuild its populations throughout the West......»»
Rosebank shows the UK"s offshore oil regulator no longer serves the public good, say researchers
In a four-line statement announcing the approval of the new Rosebank oil field 80 miles west of Shetland, the UK's offshore oil and gas regulator showed its mission no longer serves the public good......»»
Scientists develop nanozyme mimetic that degrades effluents under sunlight
Scientists at the Materials Research Center (MRC), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have developed a new type of enzyme mimetic that can degrade toxic chemicals in industrial wastewater effectively in the presence of sunlight......»»
Shift Happens is a beautifully designed history of how keyboards got this way
Marcin Wichary on his long quest to capture everything that shaped modern type. Enlarge / Marcin Wichary's photos of an Olivetti Praxis 48 electric typewriter. (credit: Marcin Wichary) It's the 150th anniversary of the Q.....»»
Using DNA as glue to hold nanostructures together and build ultra-strong colloidal crystal metamaterials
A team of chemical and biological engineers working with a group of nanotechnologists at Northwestern University in Illinois has developed a type of super-strong colloidal crystal metamaterial by gluing together metal nanostructures using strands of.....»»