AI could make studying birds easier
Artificial intelligence could make studying birds easier, thanks to the work of a University of Alberta student......»»
Windows 11 update will make reinstalling the OS a breeze
A future update to Windows 11 will make reinstalling the OS a lot easier and you won’t have to delete your files. The post Windows 11 update will make reinstalling the OS a breeze appeared first on Phandroid. There may come a point in yo.....»»
Windows 11 update will be reinstalling the OS a breeze
A future update to Windows 11 will make reinstalling the OS a lot easier and you won’t have to delete your files. The post Windows 11 update will be reinstalling the OS a breeze appeared first on Phandroid. There may come a point in your.....»»
Corvids seem to handle temporary memories the way we do
Birds show evidence that they lump temporary memories into categories. Enlarge / A jackdaw tries to remember what color it was thinking of. (credit: Frans Buiter / 500px) Humans tend to think that we are the most intelli.....»»
Android will soon make it easier for you to decide if you should replace your phone’s battery
A future version of Android could soon make it easier for users to decide when they need to replace their smartphone batteries. The post Android will soon make it easier for you to decide if you should replace your phone’s battery appeared first on.....»»
Antarctic octopus DNA reveals ice sheet collapse closer than thought
Scientists investigating how Antarctica's ice sheets retreated in the deep past have turned to an innovative approach: studying the genes of octopuses that live in its chilly waters......»»
How a Victorian trip to Palestine spurred modern ornithology—and left it with imperial baggage
Palestine's natural splendor offered a landscape ripe for scientific "discovery," description and expropriation by European imperial powers in the 19th century. And in the 1860s, an English vicar named Henry Baker Tristram claimed its birds......»»
Saving video frames in Chrome is about to lot easier
Google is working on a new feature for Chrome that will make saving video frames a less painful process. The post Saving video frames in Chrome is about to get a lot easier appeared first on Phandroid. Have you ever wanted to save a video.....»»
Grouse shooting in Scotland has an alarming death toll—and not just for game birds
The Scottish moors are considered areas of outstanding beauty, and often assumed to be "wild" and "untamed." However, these landscapes are the result of management techniques that are now under scrutiny by the Scottish government......»»
Ultra-small, shape-shifting GEMS offer an easier and cheaper way to improve MRI imaging
Microscopic magnetic probes that change shape in response to their environment may greatly enhance magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, producing the probes, which are still experimental and have not yet been used in humans, has required access.....»»
Scientists discover how to degrade and reform thermoset polymers without loss of function
A team of UK scientists has got a step closer to making several different types of plastic much easier to recycle using a method that could be applied to a whole range of difficult-to-recycle polymers, including rubbers, gels, and adhesives......»»
Several groups of birds and mammals avoid wind turbines, finds review
While wind power is an important part of the green transition, its downsides include the disturbances caused by wind turbines in animal habitats. According to the international review of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), many bird and m.....»»
New technique could make modeling molecules much easier
Much like the humans that created them, computers find physics hard, but quantum mechanics even harder. But a new technique created by three University of Chicago scientists allows computers to simulate certain challenging quantum mechanical effects.....»»
How to use Apple Music’s Favorite Songs playlist in iOS 17
Apple has added various new features in Apple Music that make it easier to keep track of your favorite songs, playlists, and albums. Here's how to use them......»»
Scientists use fiber optic cable to study Arctic seafloor permafrost
The Arctic is remote, with often harsh conditions, and its climate is changing rapidly—warming four times faster than the rest of the Earth. This makes studying the Arctic climate both challenging and vital for understanding global climate change......»»
Harnessing AI for non-destructive in situ root imaging and phenotyping
Roots are essential for plant growth, but traditional methods of studying roots are resource-intensive and damaging. With advancements in image processing techniques, innovative methods for in situ root studies have emerged, providing non-destructive.....»»
Studying old texts using modern climate lenses
In Norse mythology, Ragnarok signifies the end of the world. But in modern popular culture, Ragnarok has also been equated with the climate crisis......»»
What happens in a crow’s brain when it uses tools?
Researchers trace the areas of the brain that are active when birds are using tools. Enlarge / Sure, they can use tools, but do they know where the nearest subway stop is? (credit: Jonas Adner) "A thirsty crow wanted wat.....»»
MDMA—aka ecstasy—submitted to FDA as part of PTSD therapy
If FDA approved, it would require the DEA to reclassify MDMA. Enlarge / Girl with an ecstasy tablet on her tongue. (credit: Getty | UniversalImagesGroup) A corporation dedicated to studying the benefits of psychedelic dr.....»»
Lighting a fire using friction requires an understanding of physics principles—there are ways to make the process easier
Humans have been making fire using friction for thousands of years, with evidence of its use found in archaeological records across different cultures worldwide......»»
Research reveals the secret sites where America"s migrating songbirds stop to rest and refuel
Every year, billions of birds migrate thousands of miles from their summer breeding ranges to their warmer wintering ranges and back. However, the question of where these birds stop to rest and refuel along the way has long stumped ornithologists......»»