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.....»»
AirPods Max concept takes design cues from Vision Pro to imagine a second-gen revamp
AirPods Max are just over two and a half years old and starting to show their age, especially in terms of new software features. A new concept from our friend Parker Ortolani imagines what revamped second-generation AirPods Max might look like, taki.....»»
Forget retirement. These Baby Boomers are amassing huge social media followings
At 62, Helen Polise isn't considering retirement. Not remotely. Her job: TikTok star......»»
Chinese Daigou shoppers represent a new type of entrepreneur
The Chinese practice of Daigou—to "buy on behalf of"—has grown from a seemingly disorganized practice associated with individuals cleaning out supermarkets of baby formula to a multi-billion-dollar phenomenon according to QUT researchers......»»
What will the UN high seas treaty mean for protecting the ocean?
The world's first international treaty on the high seas, set to be adopted by the United Nations on Monday, contains landmark tools for the conservation and management of international waters......»»
Loan sharks: New data reveal they are often work colleagues or "friends"
Malai Gambrill doesn't sound like your typical loan shark. She was a woman in her early 50s working in a hospital in Gillingham, not far from London. She lent £3,000 to a colleague and supposed friend on the agreement that they would pay it back mon.....»»
YouTube lowered the threshold to make money and the platform is better off for it
I remember when a friend and I started a YouTube channel years ago. Like many people at the time, we wanted to be the next … The post YouTube lowered the threshold to make money and the platform is better off for it appeared first on BGR......»»
An experience or a product: Which new purchase is more likely to elicit envy in other consumers?
Imagine browsing through your social media feed and finding out about two purchases made by your friends. One friend went on a vacation to a tropical island. Another friend bought a new, top-of-the-line TV......»»
Study explores how social network users decide to make friends
Social network companies use a variety of methods, such as a friend recommendation, to increase connectedness and user engagement within the network, but how each company does so effectively is not widely known......»»
Livvy rizzed up Baby Gronk, the new Drip King meme explained
This week, a nearly incomprehensible meme surfaced online. It was, in its most basic form, a copypasta of sorts about Livvy rizzing up Baby Gronk — or vice versa — thus transferring the title of Drip King. You'd be forgiven if that senten.....»»
1Password teases native passkey support coming to its app with iOS 17
Following the official announcement of passkeys last year, many companies have already adopted the new standard in their apps and operating systems – including Apple. With iOS 17, password manager apps will also be able to offer native passkey sup.....»»
NHTSA proposes "safety milestone" rule requiring automatic emergency braking for new vehicles
If the proposal is adopted, nearly all U.S. passenger cars and light trucks — those with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 10,000 pounds — would be required to have the crash-avoidance technology......»»
Street Fighter 6 review: Great fun for both casual and dedicated players
Capcom breathes new life into its classic fighting game franchise. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) I’ve had an emotional connection with Street Fighter since I was 13 years old. It was early March 1991, and my friend.....»»
Street Fighter 6 review: great fun for both casual and dedicated players
Capcom breathes new life into its classic fighting game franchise. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) I’ve had an emotional connection with Street Fighter since I was 13 years old. It was early March 1991, and my friend.....»»
Street Fighter 6 is great fun for both casual and dedicated players
Capcom breathes new life into its classic fighting game franchise. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) I’ve had an emotional connection with Street Fighter since I was 13 years old. It was early March 1991, and my friend.....»»
Travelers will refuse an upgrade to sit near a loved one—new research into when people want to share experiences
People will often sacrifice a better experience and opt for one that's less enjoyable if it means they can do it alongside a loved one—whether that's a romantic partner, close friend or relative. That's the main finding of our research published in.....»»
The Pandemic Caused a Baby Boom in Red States and a Bust in Blue States
The COVID pandemic caused a U.S.-wide decline in fertility rates, but red states actually saw increases.....»»
These phones could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
According to a recent leak, it seems that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 is in testing by several Chinese phone brands. Qualcomm has adopted the practice of releasing two flagship chipsets a year, with the latter being a slightly faster.....»»
Yellowstone baby bison put to death after visitor picks it up, leading herd to reject it
A man who picked up a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park caused it to be shunned by its herd, prompting park officials to kill the animal rather than allow it to be a hazard to visitors......»»
End of an era: CD Baby stops distributing artists’ CDs, vinyl, and other goods
After more than 25 years, the digital-focused service is closing its warehouse. Enlarge / CD Baby no longer sells or distributes CDs but will help an artist figure out how much to charge for their discs. (credit: CD Baby).....»»
Reusable nappies can reduce the environmental footprint of parenting—but only if they"re used with care
Around the world, another 45 babies are born every ten seconds. Each of these babies will require nappies that need to be changed frequently. So it's understandable that new parents want to do what's best for their baby—and the planet—when it com.....»»