At Last, ‘Ugly’ Sea Lampreys Are Getting Some Respect
Fisheries managers are recognizing the ecological importance of the maligned marine suckers and are stepping up efforts to help their populations recover......»»
America Ferrera joins cast of Apple TV+ limited series "WeCrashed"
America Ferrera has joined the cast of the Apple TV+ limited series "WeCrashed," which is based on the podcast of the same name documenting the rise and fall of WeWork.Credit: AppleThe Emmy winner, known for "Superstore" and "Ugly Betty," will star o.....»»
Gembah raises $11M to ‘democratize product innovation’
Gembah’s mission statement is a deceptively simple one. The Austin-based company says it’s looking to “democratize product innovation by drastically lowering barriers to entry for creation of new products.” In that respect, at least, it’s n.....»»
Survey measures whites", Blacks" views on American identity, guns, political violence
A recent national survey from University of Illinois Chicago researchers found strong consensus both across and within white and Black populations in the U.S., and transcending political party lines, when freedom of speech, voting rights, respect for.....»»
How to clean a laptop screen
Over time, dirt and dust build up on your display, which can then leave grimy, ugly deposits. Here's how to clean a laptop screen safely for a clearer view......»»
Make way for Windows 11? Windows 10 end-of-life is October 2025
We'll find out more about Windows 10's replacement OS later this month. Enlarge / Please show your retired operating system the respect it deserves, with a proper Viking funeral. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) A new Windows visual refr.....»»
Facebook"s top apps tie for having the least respect for privacy
Surfshark recently conducted a study of iOS apps and found that collectively browsers gather the least amount of information on users—some don't aggregate any. However, dozens of other apps and services want to know a lot more about you than you wo.....»»
TikTok called out for lack of ads transparency and for failing to police political payola
TikTok announced a ban on political advertising all the way back in 2019. So you’d be forgiven for thinking the ugly problem of democracy-denting political disinformation doesn’t apply inside its walled garden of dancing Gen Zers. But you.....»»
Riot Games is bringing Valorant to mobile
"One of our top goals this first year was to earn the trust and respect of the global FPS community, and to prove to them that Valorant will always uphold the fundamentals of a truly worthwhile competitive tac-shooter," said Anna Donlon, executive pr.....»»
Research: Countries in violation of Baltic Sea Convention, polluting marine environment
The countries around the Baltic Sea do not respect their binding international agreement to reduce agricultural pollution of the marine environment. This is despite farming activities being the single most important source of nutrient pollution to th.....»»
Survival of migrating juvenile salmon depends on stream flow thresholds
Juvenile salmon migrating to the sea in the Sacramento River face a gauntlet of hazards in an environment drastically modified by humans, especially with respect to historical patterns of stream flow. Many studies have shown that survival rates of ju.....»»
If you don’t want robotic dogs patrolling the streets, consider CCOPS legislation
Community control over police surveillance laws promote transparency and protect civil rights and liberties with respect to surveillance technology. To date, just 19 U.S. cities have passed such laws. Aron Solomon Contri.....»»
Scientists are more likely to study beautiful blooms, but ugly flowers matter, too
We all love gardens with beautiful flowers and leafy plants, choosing colorful species to plant in and around our homes. Plant scientists, however, may have fallen for the same trick in what they choose to research......»»
Apple took API tools away from Hulu for upgrading subscriptions outside the App Store
As the fight between Epic Games and Apple drags out in court, the game maker continues to paint an ugly picture of its nemesis. On Wednesday, it presented evidence showing that when Apple could not get Netflix to reconsider its idea of removing in-ap.....»»
No, the new iMac isn"t ugly. The design and colors are a breath of fresh air
When Apple unveiled its colorful new iMac line at a virtual product launch earlier this week, reactions were divided: They're beautiful. They're ugly. What is with that 'chin'?.....»»
Respect for Indigenous knowledge must lead nature conservation efforts in Canada
The past year has taught us important lessons about the consequences of the harm humans are inflicting on the natural world......»»
Apple made a big mistake with its new iMacs
Apple's new iMac is awesome: a technical marvel and a culmination of Apple's stunning engineering achievements over the past several years. It's also ugly as sin......»»
Alyce, an AI-based personalised corporate gifting startup, raises $30M
Swag has a long and patchy history in the world of business. For every hip pair of plaid socks, there are five t-shirts you may never wear, an itchy scarf, a notepad your kids might use, and an ugly mug; and most of all, likely thousands of dollars a.....»»
Jake Paul looks to knock out the venture capital world with Anti Fund
During every economic boom, there are startup investors who appear on the scene from new corners. Some churn out; others earn the respect of the old guard over time. Jake Paul would be happy to be in the latter camp. Then again, the 24-year-old didn&.....»»
Research finds surprising electron interaction in "magic-angle" graphene
In 2018, physicists showed that something interesting happens when two sheets of the nanomaterial graphene are placed on top of each other. When one layer is rotated to a "magic angle" of around 1.1 degrees with respect to the other, the system becom.....»»
Long-accepted theory of vertebrate origin upended by fossilized fish larvae
A new study out of the University of Chicago, the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Albany Museum challenges a long-held hypothesis that the blind, filter-feeding larvae of modern lampreys are a holdover from the distant past, resembling the ancestor.....»»