Algebra, graphing calculators, and dying of dysentery
Getting a graphing calculator is a rite of passage for teenagers. So, too, is putting games on them. Some things never change......»»
Seeding steel frames brings destroyed coral reefs back to life
It won't help with heat-driven bleaching, but other human damage can be fixed. Enlarge (credit: Reinhard Dirscherl) Coral reefs, some of the most stunningly beautiful marine ecosystems on Earth, are dying. Ninety percent.....»»
I needed to buy a new MacBook. Here’s why I bought a power bank instead
My MacBook Pro's battery is dying, but this 65W power bank is helping me from shelling out $250 to Apple......»»
Drying without dying: Tracing water scarcity coping mechanisms from mosses to flowering plants
Imagine you find the dried-up remains of a once green and lush philodendron on your bookshelf and realize you can't remember the last time you watered your houseplants. You soak the soil with water, hoping you can breathe life back into its desiccate.....»»
Study finds S. aureus" surface-sticking ability not evenly distributed over cell envelope
Infections caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus have a significant impact on human health, with tens of thousands of hospital patients dying every year from infections due to the S. aureus "superbug." Stopping the spread of bacteria like S......»»
Genome database for desiccation-tolerant plants released
Desiccation is typically fatal for plant vegetative tissues, but a small number of land plants have evolved vegetative desiccation tolerance (VDT), allowing them to dry without dying through a process called anhydrobiosis......»»
Cosmic chemistry unveils stellar dance: ALMA telescope discovers hidden orbit secrets
A team of international scientists, armed with the powerful ALMA telescope array in Chile, has unraveled the cosmic mysteries surrounding a dying star, revealing an intricate celestial dance shaped by unusual chemistry......»»
Understanding climate tipping points
As the planet warms, many parts of the Earth system are undergoing large-scale changes. Ice sheets are shrinking, sea levels are rising and coral reefs are dying off......»»
Does Monarch: Legacy of Monsters signal the slow death of the cinematic universe as we know it?
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a frequently entertaining adventure series, but it also feels like a relic of an era that's either dead or dying......»»
Scientists Have Been Freezing Corals for Decades. Now They"re Learning How to Wake Them Up
Deep-frozen corals, cryopreserved in the hope of restoring ocean ecosystems, are growing up. Could the futuristic technique eventually save dying reefs?.....»»
Why are dead and dying seabirds washing up on Australian beaches in hundreds?
In October and November, horrified beachgoers often find dead and dying muttonbirds washing up in an event called a seabird "wreck.".....»»
Creepy "Raging Grace" trailer teases an immigrant working for a terminally ill man
The trailer for "Raging Grace", Paris Zarcilla's gothic horror about an immigrant working for a dying man, has dropped online. A gothic horror with its roots in the class divide, Paris Zarcilla's Raging Grace follows an undocumented Filipino im.....»»
Can golden retrievers live longer? Researchers find gene associated with longevity in the breed
Golden retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs. But research shows they have up to a 65% chance of dying from cancer. In a new study, University of California, Davis, researchers set out to find if certain genetic factors could help the.....»»
Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities. What"s next for these zones?
The hollowing out of U.S. cities' office and commercial cores is a national trend with serious consequences for millions of Americans. As more people have stayed home following the COVID-19 pandemic, foot traffic has fallen. Major retail chains are c.....»»
Google is being sued after bad map directions led a man to his death
A series of errors with Google Maps directions at the core ultimately led to a man dying after driving over a collapsed bridge — and his family is suing.The collapsed Snow Creek bridge has now been barricaded. (Source; Hickory Daily Record)When App.....»»
Mapping deadly oak wilt disease from space to protect our forests
As our climate rapidly changes, greater numbers of trees are dying from diseases like oak wilt. Oak wilt is a fungus that moves through the vascular system of oak trees causing rapid mortality. The disease can be stopped if foresters know where the d.....»»
The iPhone 13 mini is dead, leaving small phone lovers in a lurch
One-handed phones are a dying breed. It makes sense, but it's also a bummer. Enlarge / The iPhone 13 mini. (credit: Samuel Axon) Alongside the announcement of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, Apple quietly ended the iPho.....»»
Study suggests human shoulders and elbows first evolved as brakes for climbing apes
The rotating shoulders and extending elbows that allow humans to reach for a high shelf or toss a ball with friends may have first evolved as a natural braking system for our primate ancestors who simply needed to get out of trees without dying......»»
How a lethal fungus is shrinking living space for Australia"s frogs
In 1993, frogs were found dying en masse in Far North Queensland. When scientists analyzed their bodies, they found something weird. Their small bodies were covered in spores......»»
Protecting endangered languages feels right, but does it really help people?
Headlines abound with the plight of endangered minority languages around the world. Read a few of these and you'll see some common themes: the rising number of languages dying worldwide, the distressing isolation of individual last speakers, and the.....»»
Plankton are central to life on Earth: How is climate change affecting them?
Recently, scientists reported that more than half of our oceans are turning greener, an indication that they might contain more phytoplankton. Along the California coast, hundreds of sea lions and dolphins turned up sick or dying after being exposed.....»»