As egg prices soar, the deadliest bird flu outbreak in US history drags on
Risk to humans is low, but epidemiologists fear a future pandemic by such a flu. Enlarge / Chicken eggs are disposed of at a quarantined farm in Israel's northern Moshav (village) of Margaliot on January 3, 2022. (credit: Getty.....»»
Pain of police killings ripples outward to traumatize Black people and communities across US
As the video goes public of Black police officers in Memphis beating Tyre Nichols to death, it is a stark reminder of George Floyd's murder by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020. That set up the largest protests in U.S. history and a national recko.....»»
Scientists are trying to resurrect the dodo centuries after the bird famously went extinct
The list of extinct species that genetic engineering company Colossal wants to bring back to life is growing. The latest addition: the dodo......»»
Why Bother Bringing Back the Dodo?
Audacious plans to resurrect the long-extinct bird could be lucrative. But the moonshot raises thorny philosophical questions......»»
Employees with a history of burnout have lowest chances of selection for promotion
Earlier research indicated that former burnout employees experience unfavorable treatment when applying to a new organization. However, how would employees with a history of burnout fare in the context of a promotion in their current organization? Re.....»»
Secure Your Value: Lock in the price of your Verizon phone plan for 3 years
We're in uncertain times, but with Verizon's Welcome Unlimited plan, you can lock in low prices for three years......»»
Songbird species work together to mob predator owls, but only strike when the time is right
Fleeing isn't the only way by which songbirds can protect themselves against predators. Many songbird species are known to engage in mobbing, where they gather aggressively around a bird of prey, flying rapidly while making stereotypic movements and.....»»
MacBooks dominate this week"s list of top Amazon deals, with Pro models up to $500 off
MacBooks top our list of the best Apple deals on Amazon this week, with MacBook Pro models going for up to $500 off retail prices.Save up to $500 on Amazon.Aside from a $100 discount on the iPad Air 5, an Apple Watch markdown of 13% off, and $300 off.....»»
Apple adjusts trade-in values: Mac values go up, iPhone values go down
Apple has once again adjusted the trade-in prices for many of its devices. The company does this every so often in response to market values and the release of new products. This time, Apple has adjusted trade-in prices for the iPhone, Mac, and Appl.....»»
Apple changing App Store prices in the UK and several other countries
Apple announced on Friday that it will soon change App Store prices in multiple countries, including Colombia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The price increases will take effect on both App Store apps and in-app purchases starting in Februar.....»»
Intel just took the worst beating in earnings in over a decade
Intel's fourth quarter in 2022 encompassing the holiday season was the worst in the company's history, as it reported a 32% drop in revenue since the holiday quarter of 2021.Intel posts loss for 2022The company shared its results for the fourth quart.....»»
App Store prices set to increase in United Kingdom, others
Apple has announced that, due to changes in foreign exchange rates, it will raise prices of both apps and in-app purchases made in several countries starting on February 13.App Store prices to The countries that will see price increases include: Read.....»»
Every Apple Mac mini M2 & M2 Pro is up to $200 off with these exclusive deals
Apple's 2023 Mac mini is eligible for exclusive coupon savings, knocking up to $200 off retail and CTO models, with prices as low as $549.M2 Mac mini is up to $200 off.The exclusive discounts can be activated with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Author.....»»
TV zombie fungus highlights real world threat of fungal pathogens
Hit TV show "The Last of Us" follows on from an outbreak of a fictitious fungi, but Imperial experts are among those battling very real fungal diseases......»»
Ford follows Tesla’s lead, cuts prices on Mustang Mach-E
Ford is increasing production in North America and Europe by 67% to meet demand. Enlarge / It's not been designed to be a Nürburgring taxi, but switch the Mach-E GT Performance Edition into Unbridled Extend if you're going to au.....»»
How three dust specks reveal an asteroid"s secrets
The specks are tiny. No, really tiny. Smaller than the diameter of a hair. But they hold billions of years of history that reveal some of the secrets of asteroids......»»
Worries loom for used-car market
Many dealers say high retail prices and rising interest rates create a one-two punch that will further discourage consumers concerned about affordability and potentially shut more of them out of the used-vehicle market......»»
Bird study links spatial thinking with not getting eaten
Shows that birds tend to get killed at the edge of territory they know well. Enlarge (credit: Robert Trevis-Smith) It's pretty easy to link humans' intelligence to our success as a species. Things like agriculture, build.....»»
Rosy finches are Colorado"s high-alpine specialists, and researchers want to know why
Mountaineers who venture high into the Colorado Rockies have likely spotted medium-sized, brown-and-pink birds rummaging around on snow patches for insects and seeds. These high-elevation specialists are rosy finches, a type of bird that's evolved to.....»»
Weather radar, machine learning used to study how bird roosting habits are changing with climate
Birds including swallows and martins—known as aerial insectivores—control insect populations and insect-borne disease and provide hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of pest control for agriculture. But these feathered friends to humanity are.....»»
GM, Ford must convince investors they can profit as prices fall
GM and Ford are expected to report strong profits for 2022 next week, powered by premium-priced pickup trucks and crossovers......»»