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.....»»
How Apple has changed Option key behavior in macOS Sonoma
The Mac's Option key has been used for decades to control desktop apps. Here are the changes in macOS Sonoma.An Option keyEver since the Mac adopted multitasking in the early 1990s, users have been able to control desktop apps' visibility and windows.....»»
"Cuter in real life": South Korea names its twin panda "treasures"
South Korea got its first up-close look at its new pair of baby giant pandas Thursday at a name-revealing ceremony that doubled as an early celebration of the 100 days since their birth......»»
Smart mouthguard to be adopted by World Rugby to help spot head injuries
Rugby union’s world governing body has announced that it will start using smart mouthguards capable of detecting potentially injurious impacts......»»
When you have a baby, can you stay friends with people who don"t have kids?
If you have a baby, does this mean you can't be friends anymore with your child-free friends?.....»»
3 underrated shows on Hulu you need to watch in October
The three underrated shows on Hulu are going horror-themed for October with a Stephen King miniseries, a bloody vampire drama, and a supernatural comedy......»»
Unprecedented fat bear story just got even better
A Fat Bear Week bear, bear 910, adopted a cub at Katmai National Park and Preserve. In this rare event, she adopted her sister's cub, continuing an intriguing history for this bear family, In 2022, the park rangers monitoring Alaska's fat bears.....»»
Typhur’s Sous Vide Station Might Get Me to Finally Try Water Cooking
Ever heard of Typhur? Before 2023, I was unaware of the company, but I was made familiar with their existence back when a close friend of mine showed me their own Typhur-made InstaProbe after I wouldn’t shut up about my beloved MEATER smart mea.....»»
Female animals teach each other to choose unusual males—new research
My friend recently changed their favorite celebrity crush from Anna Kendrick to Lily James. While some people could see the attraction, others might not. So what is it that attracts us to potential mates? A new study suggests that female animals lear.....»»
Apple releases behind-the-scenes video of U2 in Las Vegas Sphere
Apple Music has shared a 30-minute behind-the-scenes look at U2's residency in the newly built Las Vegas Sphere and what it took to make it possible to perform in such a venue.U2 began their first Las Vegas residency, "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphe.....»»
Probiotic bacterium kills preterm infant; FDA blasts supplement maker
Genomic sequencing matched baby's fatal sepsis case to bacteria in Evivo with MCT Oil. Enlarge / A premature baby in the neonatal intensive care unit at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa on Au.....»»
3 rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in October
Here are three rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in October, including Love at First Sight and My Best Friend's Wedding......»»
Holes in baby dinosaur bones show how football-sized hatchlings grew to 3-ton teens
Despite their public image as torpid, lumbering creatures, many dinosaurs were evidently warm-blooded, highly active animals, capable of prolonged and strenuous aerobic exercise......»»
Do you criticize or celebrate your colleagues? It may depend on your social position
Online technology is fundamentally reshaping employee evaluations. In the last decade or so, companies such as IBM, Amazon, and General Electric have adopted performance feedback apps that allow employees to "review" one another in real time. These a.....»»
Growth of "baby galaxies" witnessed with James Webb Space Telescope
Scientists have theorized how galaxies evolve, but details in their early phase of formation remained shrouded in celestial clouds of mystery......»»
The silver lining to storm surge: How some baby fish ride out hurricanes to success
Humans loathe the deadly impact of storm surge, and for good reason. But new research shows how juvenile tarpon and snook can actually benefit from it. In turn, scientists are learning how to design more eco-friendly developments that help the fish s.....»»
I heard Alexa speak like a trusted friend and I don"t know how to feel
Hearing the new Alexa voice in person is making me ponder a "Her" voice assistant future.....»»
Drug delivery platform leverages air-filled protein nanostructures and uses sound for targeting
Chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer is one of the major medical success stories of the 20th century, but it's far from perfect. Anyone who has been through chemotherapy or who has had a friend or loved one go through it will be familiar with its m.....»»
New study disproves Leonardo da Vinci"s "rule of trees"
A "rule of trees" developed by Leonardo da Vinci to describe how to draw trees has been largely adopted by science when modeling trees and how they function......»»
Turning the tide: Ghana"s innovative approach to tackle marine plastic pollution with citizen science
Working with IIASA researchers, Ghana has adopted a citizen science approach to addressing the problem of plastic pollution in marine environments, becoming the first country to integrate this type of data on marine plastic litter into its official m.....»»
Federico Viticci’s in-depth iOS 17 review is here: ‘A little bit of everything for everyone’
Our friend Federico Viticci at MacStories is back at it again with his annual comprehensive review of Apple’s new software updates: iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. This year, Federico ponders: “In the year when the vision is elsewhere, what do you get the.....»»