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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......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredMay 6th, 2023

Study finds saying "please" may not be so polite in everyday requests

By kindergarten age, most children have been taught that "please" is a magic word. "Please" is an expression of politeness that shows courtesy and respect, turning a potential demand into a request that will—poof!—magically be granted......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Connected cars’ illegal data collection and use now on FTC’s “radar”

The regulator is warning OEMs to respect data privacy or it will get mad. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The Federal Trade Commission's Office of Technology has issued a warning to automakers that sell connected cars. Co.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Garry’s Mod is taking down 20 years’ worth of “Nintendo Stuff”

Creator: "They don't want you playing with that stuff... we have to respect that." Enlarge / "5ario" here won't be on the Garry's Mod Steam Workshop for long. (credit: Steam / LmaoSPW) The popular long-running Source-eng.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

How marketing classes can rescue "ugly produce" from becoming food waste

At a time of rising food costs and growing food insecurity, a large percentage of food grown for consumption never reaches our tables......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

9to5Mac Overtime 015: Respect the mute switch

Jeff and Fernando talk about AltStore launching in the EU, the Delta Nintendo Emulator officially arriving in the App Store, iOS 17.5 beta changes and features, the upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air with mini LED display, iPad Magic Keyboard conjecture, fl.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Analysis shows lone actors more likely to commit terrorist acts than US extremist groups

Extremist groups like the Ku Klux Klan and the Proud Boys have long been an ugly undercurrent of American culture. But despite these groups' hateful rhetoric, their ranks have largely refrained from committing violent acts over the past three decades.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Instinct for "fight or flight" may be much older than we thought

Evidence in lampreys for the presence of a rudimentary sympathetic nervous system, previously thought to be unique to jawed vertebrates, has been presented in Nature. The finding may prompt a rethink of the origins of the sympathetic nervous system,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

How to keep Earth from being cooked by the ever-hotter Sun

Here are two options for future humans to keep us in the habitable zone. I’d wager a guess that we are, as a species, rather fond of our home planet (our wanton carbon emissions notwithstanding). But the ugly truth is that the Eart.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Mining worker study: Key insights into the state of WA mining"s mental health

New findings from The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study show reports of unwanted sexual attention and sexual coercion are decreasing, but being put down or condescended to based on gender and receiving offensive sexis.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Social learning boosts drug rep performance, finds study

Research in the International Journal of Business Innovation and Research has looked at the role of social learning with respect to the professional performance of medical representatives in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Motorola’s two new budget phones shouldn’t look this good

Budget phones are far from being the slow, ugly affairs they once were, as the new Moto G Power 5G and Moto G 5G from Motorola prove......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Alleged Pixel Fold 2 prototype shows off ugly new camera block

Everything we praised in our Pixel Fold review could be removed in the sequel. The alleged Pixel Fold 2 prototype. [credit:.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Ahead of Rebirth, it’s time to give Final Fantasy VII Remake some overdue respect

Final Fantasy VII Remake polarized fans in 2020, but it deserves a reevaluation ahead of its hotly anticipated sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

How to clean a laptop screen without scratching it

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......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Why don"t people care about Australia"s native rodents? The problem could be their ugly names

The common names of Australian animals often originate in Aboriginal languages, and beneficially so. Continuing use of names such as kangaroo and kookaburra helps to honor the wealth of knowledge possessed by First Nations peoples, to appreciate the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

The Apple Vision Pro app situation: the good, the bad, and the ugly

The Vision Pro is bringing a new kind of app to Apple’s loyal fans. We’ve heard plenty about these apps, from the highly encouraging to the downright worrying......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

New species of lamprey fish documented in California

Two potential new species of lamprey fish have been discovered in California waters, according to a University of California, Davis, study. The research is part of a special section on native lampreys published this week in the North American Journal.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Why I hope the Atari 400 Mini will bring respect to Atari’s most underrated platform

Can USB, HDMI, and built-in games raise awareness for a platform overshadowed by the C64? Enlarge / Retro Games' THE400 Mini console. (credit: Retro Games / Benj Edwards) Last week, UK-based Retro Games, Ltd. announced a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Puzzle games ruled 2023. It’s time we showed them the respect they deserve

Puzzle games ruled 2023, delivering some of the year's most inventive experiences. And it's high time for the genre to get the respect it deserves......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 16th, 2023

Samsung, Google are attacking Dolby Atmos’ monopoly on 3D sound, and it’s going to get ugly

Dolby Atmos has become synonymous with immersive 3D sound, but the brand is about to face a new challenger from Google and Samsung......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 11th, 2023