A snake catcher explains why our fear of brown snakes is misplaced
Sun, sea … snakes: all three are synonymous with the Australian summer, but only the first two are broadly welcomed. And of all Australia's snake species, brown snakes are among the most feared......»»
Observatory gears up to detect thousands of elusive brown dwarfs, unlocking Milky Way mysteries
One could argue that brown dwarfs don't get the love they deserve. Sometimes referred to as "failed stars," they don't have enough mass to sustain nuclear fusion, which powers all stars, including our sun. But they are also too big to be considered p.....»»
UAW"s federal monitor warns of union"s continuing culture of fear and retribution
The latest report by Monitor Neil Barofsky argues UAW President Shawn Fain and union leadership need to implement more reforms and work harder to change the union's culture......»»
New concept explains how tiny particles navigate water layers, with implications for marine conservation
A new UBC study published recently in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science has unveiled insights into how microscopic organisms such as marine plankton move through water with different density layers......»»
Animals use physics? Let us count the ways
Cats twist and snakes slide, exploiting and negotiating physical laws. Enlarge (credit: Fernando Trabanco Fotografía via Getty Images) Isaac Newton would never have discovered the laws of motion had he studied only cats.....»»
Tim Cook explains what he thinks Vision Pro is good for
Apple Vision Pro launches in the UK this Friday, July 12, so Tim Cook has been busy talking up the product in the press. In a new interview with The Sun, he explains what he thinks the device is good for—and even shares that he is still using Visio.....»»
Dear Abby: Should I confront my guests about my misplaced panties?
Dear Abby: Should I confront my guests about my misplaced panties?.....»»
How to delete messages for yourself on Google Messages
This tutorial explains how you can delete messages on Google Messages on Android. The post How to delete messages for yourself on Google Messages appeared first on Phandroid. Google Messages is the official text messaging application for A.....»»
Popcorn, the Ultimate Snack, May Have Truly Ancient Origins
Popcorn might be more than 6,000 years old, an anthropologist explains.....»»
‘Phantom Costs’ Explain Why Some Deals Seem Too Good to Be True
Fear of hidden costs pushes us to avoid “free money” or suspiciously good offers.....»»
How to delete messages on Facebook Messenger
This tutorial explains how you can delete messages on Facebook Messenger using desktop and smartphone apps. The post How to delete messages on Facebook Messenger appeared first on Phandroid. Facebook Messenger is the most widely used insta.....»»
Apple wants China to alter an antitrust ruling it already won
Apple scored a win when China ruled in its favor over an App Store antitrust suit, but now it seems to fear that its victory could backfire.iOS App StoreIn May 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court took Apple's side in a case alleging that t.....»»
How is concern about climate change taking a toll on young people?
A scientist from UNSW explains how the climate crisis is affecting the mental health of young people worldwide......»»
Relieving a fear of public speaking
If you dread public speaking you are not alone. It is a leading social phobia, one that can cause a state of anxiety that reduces otherwise articulate people to nervous incoherence......»»
Bicultural staff can better boost chances of success in international negotiations, researcher explains
A study co-authored by a Northeastern University researcher has found that hiring senior staff who are comfortable in more than one culture to conduct international negotiations can help "supercharge" the result for businesses......»»
The missing puzzle piece: A striking new snake species from the Arabian Peninsula
Researchers have discovered a new distinctive and secretive snake species in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia......»»
Google Cloud explains how it accidentally deleted a customer account
UniSuper's 647,000 users faced two weeks of downtime because of a Google Cloud bug. Enlarge Earlier this month, Google Cloud experienced one of its biggest blunders ever when UniSuper, a $135 billion Australian pension.....»»
How to Play YouTube Playables Free Games
This tutorial explains how you can play YouTube Playables free games on web browser or smartphone. The post How to Play YouTube Playables Free Games appeared first on Phandroid. YouTube Playables is the company’s new attempt at mobile ga.....»»
Apple explains the strange iOS 17.5 bug that made photos reappear
Apple pins the blame on corrupt database entries, but other experts believe the problem goes much deeper than that......»»
What Is Wind Shear, and How Does It Shape Hurricanes?
An atmospheric scientist explains what wind shear is and how it influences hurricanes.....»»
SpaceX sets date for next Starship flight, explains what went wrong the last time
Clearing blocked filters and clogged valves is the order of the day. Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship vehicle undergoes a wet dress rehearsal prior to its fourth launch attempt. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is targeting June 5 for.....»»