Best car vacuums: Clean up pet hair, crumbs, and more with ease
It doesn’t take much to make a car dirty, even when you have the best of intentions. All it takes are a few spilled crumbs from that Starbucks pastry you ate, some muddy shoes or a coffee spill on your way to work, and before you know it, you n.....»»
One of the best robot vacuums on the market just got a lot better
Eureka has introduced the E20 Plus, an innovative improvement over its most popular robot vacuum, the E10s. The E20 Plus offers improved cleaning performance, anti-tangle capability, obstacle avoidance, and a new bagless.....»»
Neon Authorize: Granular access controls at the database layer
Neon, the serverless Postgres database built for developers, launched Neon Authorize. It enables developers to manage permissions and access controls with ease. This new offering leverages Postgres RLS (Row-Level Security) – a Postgres primitive th.....»»
Precise layering in catalysts offers an improved way for building sustainable chemicals
Motivated to turn greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into high value chemicals like methanol, EPFL chemical engineers have developed a new method to make catalysts. Catalysts are major tools in the chemical industry and are largely made to make pet.....»»
Scientists identify gene that regulates pod width in snap beans
iSnap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a significant vegetable crop globally, with its immature pods harvested as the edible part. Pod dimensions–length, width, and thickness–affect the size and ease of harvest. This is particularly for manual plu.....»»
Researchers" new outreach strategy sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida
Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State's environment, economy and public safety. South Florida's warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made.....»»
Rising vet fees in the UK leave pet owners facing tough choices—and vets often bear the brunt
If you're a pet owner, you may have noticed increases in your vet bills in recent years. The average cost of pet booster injections increased by 48% in the UK between 2020 and early 2024, while pet insurance prices rose by 21% in the year to March. M.....»»
10 best movies of the 2020s (so far), ranked
The best films of the 2020s so far include big-budget blockbusters and lesser-known indie gems, from the spectacular Oppenheimer to the profound Drive My Car......»»
From fish to clean water, the ocean matters—how to quantify the benefits
Nature protection, conservation and restoration is "not a trivial matter but key to human survival," according to scientists quoted in a 2005 UN report. To demonstrate this, they developed the concept of "ecosystem services"—the benefits that peopl.....»»
iOS 18.2 with new Apple Intelligence features coming in December, Apple confirms
iOS 18.1 with the first Apple Intelligence features launched to everyone today, with features like Writing Tools, Clean Up, and more. Last week, Apple started beta testing the next round of Apple Intelligence capabilities with iOS 18.2. Apple has.....»»
Study reveals AI filters" influence on perceived attractiveness
We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair color, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to......»»
iOS 18.1 now available with Apple Intelligence features, more
After three months of beta testing, iOS 18.1 with the first Apple Intelligence features is now available to everyone. This update includes features like Writing Tools, Clean Up in the Photos app, notification summaries, and much more. more….....»»
I-5 South reopens after 45-car pileup caused miles-long backup in Kent, WA
I-5 South reopens after 45-car pileup caused miles-long backup in Kent, WA.....»»
17-year-old on car theft spree hits and kills 23-year-old veteran, Oklahoma cops say
17-year-old on car theft spree hits and kills 23-year-old veteran, Oklahoma cops say.....»»
Crime blotter: NFL player robbed, SEC hacked, and iPhone thieves being arrested around the US
An SEC hack involved spoofing an iPhone, an NFL player's iPad is stolen from his car, and "porch pirates" are being caught.A man in handcuffs (Pixabay) The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the latest in Apple-related crime. Con.....»»
Study: DNA corroborates “Well-man” tale from Norse saga
The "Well-man" likely had blue eyes, blond or light-brown hair, and hailed from southern Norway. A 12th-century Norse saga tells of an invading army from the south razing a castl.....»»
Researchers warn against weakening Clean Air Act regulations
A new commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health has found that power plants' use of air pollution control devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023. These estimates reveal the substantial healt.....»»
Synthesis method improves catalytic activity by controlling the surface structure of metal particles
Fine-tuning the reactions that produce hydrogen (H2) for use as a clean fuel is an important endeavor to fight against climate change. Researchers at Tohoku University and the Tokyo University of Science have succeeded in improving the catalytic acti.....»»
Car Used by Suspected Insurance Scammers Found
Car Used by Suspected Insurance Scammers Found.....»»
Forget about fancy features, more robot vacuums should perfect the basics
While it's nice to have secondary features like pet snapshots and voice assistants, nothing is more exciting on a new robot vacuum than improved cleaning power......»»
Overheard: Celebrate milestones big and small to bring service shop together
"Every little thing can be celebrated — a good month [or] a troublesome car that finally leaves. Go out and buy some ice cream bars and say, 'Guys that Bronco's out of here, let's take a minute and celebrate.' When an employee goes through training.....»»