Baby vampire bat adopted by mom"s best friend
During a study with captive vampire bats at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama, a young vampire bat pup was adopted by an unrelated female after its mother died. Although this observation was not the first report of adoption.....»»
We"re heading for Venus: ESA approves EnVision
ESA's next mission to Venus was officially "adopted" today by the Agency's Science Program Committee. EnVision will study Venus from its inner core to its outer atmosphere, giving important new insight into the planet's history, geological activity a.....»»
Snapchat+ is reportedly introducing an AI Bitmoji pet
Snapchat is reportedly toying with a new feature that'll let you make an AI pet. Snapchat has an answer to the question, "What if Chat GPT was man's best friend?"The social media platform popular among teenagers is planning to debut a generativ.....»»
The puzzling case of a baby who wouldn’t stop crying—then began to slip away
After doctors figured it out, the 8-week-old infant eventually made a full recovery. Enlarge / A studio portrait of a crying baby. (credit: Getty | Tim Clayton) It's hard to imagine a more common stressor for new parent.....»»
How NASA chases and investigates bright cosmic blips
Stephen Lesage's phone started vibrating just after halftime on Oct. 9, 2022, while he was watching a soccer game in Atlanta with a friend. When Lesage saw the incoming messages, the match no longer seemed important. There had been a rare cosmic even.....»»
"The Woman In the Wall" blends horror and crime caper to tell a shameful part of Irish history
With Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormack, "The Woman in the Wall" delves into Ireland's Magdalene Laundries and "mother and baby homes". What do you know about the Magdalene Laundries? If you grew up in Ireland, or perhaps the UK, you’ve prob.....»»
In the Galapagos, urban finches fare better against vampire fly
Scientists are working hard to thwart a blood-sucking fly that is decimating populations of the charismatic finches that helped Charles Darwin formulate the theory of evolution......»»
American Honda targets 1.4 million sales in 2024; Acura plans new baby crossover
American Honda expects to sell 1.4 million vehicles in 2024 between its Honda and Acura brands, and will launch four electrified products this year as well as a new, entry-level Acura crossover......»»
Florida woman who kept baby after alleged Lyft driver sex attack says "blessing" came from "darkest hour"
Florida woman who kept baby after alleged Lyft driver sex attack says "blessing" came from "darkest hour".....»»
Social scientist: While providing help inspires others, people would rather help a family member than a neighbor
Doing the shopping for a neighbor, driving a friend to an appointment, helping an aunt with the garden: there are plenty of people who occasionally provide a little assistance. In her Ph.D. thesis, Marlou Ramaekers has shown that while providing help.....»»
#FreeBritney movement is proof social media can help shift the narrative, research finds
When Britney Spears entered the public eye in the late 1990s, the media hailed her as a pop phenomenon. She signed her first record deal at the age of 15 and soon after released her first No. 1 hit, "Baby One More Time.".....»»
Norway greenlights deep-sea mining exploration
Norway's parliament on Tuesday adopted a government plan to open up parts of its seabed to mining exploration, despite protests from activists and scientists' warnings about the uncertain environmental impact......»»
EPA reviewing California"s 2035 EV sales mandate plan
California's rules set yearly rising zero emission vehicle requirements starting in 2026, which have been adopted by several states......»»
Did You Buy a New Phone This Year?
There aren’t many days left in 2023, so to reflect on parts of the year we wanted to get personal with you. We want to know, dear friend, if you bought a new phone this year. And after you answer that – assuming you said “yes”.....»»
How to speed up your graphics card
The GPU is your best friend when it comes to PC gaming as it does most of the heavy lifting. Here's how you can speed up your graphics card......»»
Newborn southern resident orca spotted in Puget Sound
The J pod of endangered southern resident orcas has a new baby......»»
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 - everything we know so far
Here's everything we know so far about Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, including a look at the latest news and trailers......»»
How to gameshare on Xbox One
Gamesharing on Xbox One will let you share most of your digital game library with a friend. However, you'll have to give away some secure info to make it work......»»
Anthropologist finds South American cultures quickly adopted horses
A new study from a University of Colorado Boulder researcher, conducted with colleagues in Argentina, sheds new light on how the introduction of horses in South America led to rapid economic and social transformation in the region......»»
LG is bringing Baby Shark and high-end art to its smart TVs with a range of new apps
Today LG announced that a range of new personal wellness, educational, and lifestyle apps for kids and grown-ups will be available on its smart TVs......»»
Are diamonds GaN"s best friend? Revolutionizing transistor technology
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University are proving that diamonds are so much more than just a girl's best friend. Their groundbreaking research focuses on gallium nitride (GaN) transistors, which are high-power, high-frequency semiconductor dev.....»»