Accept our king, our god, or else: The senseless "requirement" Spanish colonizers used
Across the United States, the second Monday of October is increasingly becoming known as Indigenous Peoples Day. In the push to rename Columbus Day, Christopher Columbus himself has become a metaphor for the evils of early colonial empires, and right.....»»
With mouth-watering foods, mountain farms in Europe seek climate readiness
Tackling threats to water supply in European highlands is crucial for producers of premium foods and drinks ranging from Spanish ham to Scotch whisky......»»
Origami heat shield: Reusable for reentries
A novel origami-based heat shield developed with ESA support is planned to be tested with an actual atmospheric reentry from space. Named Pridwen, after the legendary shield of King Arthur, this reusable design will spring out before a spacecraft ree.....»»
Tap to Pay rolls out to Australia – Westpac and Tyro first, more to follow
Apple’s Tap to Pay service is rolling out to Australia, following last month’s expansion into Taiwan. The service allows small business to accept contactless payments without the need for a payment terminal. Westpac and Tyro Payments are support.....»»
Secure contactless payments come to Australia with Tap to Pay on iPhone
Apple has introduced Tap to Pay on iPhone in Australia, enabling businesses to securely accept contactless payments in person while preserving privacy.Tap to Pay on iPhone arrives in AustraliaContactless payments are widespread in Australia. With the.....»»
lifetime Babbel language learning subscription for $199 ($400 off)
Discover a wide world of languages, while saving 66% on a Babbel lifetime subscription. Learn 14 of the world's most popular languages, from Spanish to English, and everything in between.Save $400 on a lifetime Babbel subscription.Are you ready to ta.....»»
Study: Spanish courts hand down milder sentences for rapes if they are committed by the victim"s partner or ex-partner
Just four years ago, the Spanish Supreme Court pointed out in a ruling that there is no such thing as a "conjugal debt." In other words, a woman is not obliged to satisfy her husband's sexual needs. It may come as a surprise that this point still nee.....»»
The Meg 2 trailer is Jason Statham"s King Kong, but with jetski surfing
Somehow, Meg 2: The Trench will make Fast X only the second most ridiculous movie starring Statham this year......»»
The WhatsApp of secure computation
A key term when discussing encryption these days is end-to-end (E2E) encryption. The idea with E2E encryption is that data is kept confidential between the encryptor and the intended receiver. This might seem an obvious requirement, but not all so-ca.....»»
Han Solo is the best sci-fi character ever. Here’s why
Han Solo is one of the greatest characters in Star Wars history, and also one of the best sci-fi characters ever. Here are 5 reasons why Han is a sci-fi king......»»
Lucid Air Grand Touring review: Let go of your range anxiety
With 512 miles of range, the Lucid Air Grand Touring shatters EV records. But it's much more than just the king of big batteries......»»
Where to watch the coronation of King Charles III: how to live stream for free
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla is set for May 6. Find out where, when, and how to watch the historic ceremony......»»
Uncovering the mysteries of alfalfa seed dormancy through multispectral imaging analysis
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), commonly called the "King of Grass," is a legume grown in many parts of the world as a source of animal fodder. It is prized in the forage industry for its high protein content and biomass yield. Recently, alfalfa protein h.....»»
Why three-day weekends are great for well-being—and the economy
The coronation of King Charles III has upped the UK's public holiday count this year. The special public holiday on the Monday after the May 6 ceremony, combined with the early May bank holiday and the spring bank holiday at the end, has certainly ma.....»»
The Seabed Empire Funding Britain’s New King
The Crown Estate lays claim to vast ocean assets, allowing the royal family to cash in on the booming blue economy......»»
I’m sick of big, ugly phone cameras — and they’re only getting worse
We all want better cameras on our phones, but are we willing to accept the cost? I don't mean financially — I mean aesthetically and ergonomically......»»
Unionized Apple Store seeks pay raises, customer tips
The Towson, Maryland Apple Store that unionized is entering negotiations again, with workers seeking the ability to accept customer tips.Apple still hasn't updated this aging image of TowsonApple Towson Town Center in Maryland was the first Apple Sto.....»»
Researchers create salts for cheap and efficient CO2 capture
A team of international researchers led by Professor Cafer T. Yavuz of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Prof. Bo Liu from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), and Prof. Qiang Xu of Southern University of Sc.....»»
Casetify Lion King cases review: Disney"s animated classic comes to outfit your iPhone
Casetify has been on a roll lately with its officially licensed iPhone case designs, with the latest springing from its "Lion King" collection.Joining the USPS, The Office, Pokemon, and many others is the new set of designs featuring iconic images fr.....»»
Europe"s produce at stake in Spain"s water war
Spanish farmer Juan Francisco Abellaneda's salads and watermelons fill the shelves of European supermarkets winter and summer. But maybe not for much longer......»»
OSATs see a delay in capacity demand from MediaTek
With unclear business outlook from Taiwan's mobile SoC vendor MediaTek, its backend partners including ASE Technology, Powertech Technology (PTI), Sigurd Microelectronics and King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) are all downbeat about their business prospect.....»»