Call of the conch: Archaeologists suggest Indigenous Americans used sound to organize local communities
Archaeologists have modeled the auditory range of conch-shell trumpets in the 9th–11th century US Southwest, proposing that the sound was key in the structuring of pre-Columbian Pueblo communities......»»
Apple is still looking for partners to bring Apple Intelligence to China
To bring Apple Intelligence to its second-largest smartphone market, Apple is going to have to sign deals with local providers, but so far has had no luck.Sales of the iPhone in China have fallen due to a lack of AI-driven features.When Apple announc.....»»
Protected areas can boost biodiversity and local economies
Protected areas, like nature reserves, can conserve biodiversity without harming local economic growth, countering a common belief that conservation restricts development. A new study outlines what is needed for conservation to benefit both nature an.....»»
After ISIS bombs, an urgent call to preserve an ancient Syrian temple
The Temple of Bel stands in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, adjoining a desert oasis with palm trees and bountiful water. Constructed in the first two centuries of the Common Era, the temple served for nearly two thousand years as a sanctuary for.....»»
Scientists solve the puzzle of directional hearing underwater
When underwater, humans cannot determine where a sound comes from. Sound travels about five times faster there than on land. That makes directional hearing, or sound localization, nearly impossible because the human brain determines the origin of a s.....»»
Community-led disaster resilience model benefiting those that need it most
A new report from Monash University's Fire to Flourish program has identified how a community-led approach to disaster resilience is delivering positive impacts for affected communities......»»
Scientists find further evidence that climate change could make fungi more dangerous
A team of medical researchers and infectious disease specialists affiliated with multiple institutions in China, working with a pair of colleagues, one from Singapore, the other from Canada, has found evidence bolstering theories that suggest as the.....»»
Gravesite in France offers evidence of steppe migrant integration with Late Neolithic Europeans
A team of geneticists and archaeologists affiliated with multiple institutions in France has uncovered skeletons in an ancient gravesite not far from Paris that show evidence of steppe migrant integration with Late Neolithic Europeans. The study is p.....»»
The Lenovo Tab Plus is a tablet for those who care about their sound
Lenovo has unveiled the Tab Plus Android tablet that is catered towards users who are looking for a media powerhouse. The post The Lenovo Tab Plus is a tablet for those who care about their sound appeared first on Phandroid. We all use our.....»»
Potatoes Are the Perfect Vegetable—but You’re Eating Them Wrong
The humble potato is a miraculous vegetable, but Americans are eating less of them than ever before and have ditched fresh potatoes for frozen. Is it time to rebrand the spud?.....»»
iOS 18 finally lets you hide app and widget names on your Home Screen, here’s how
Along with letting users customize app colors, organize them anywhere, and more natively, iOS 18 brings a subtle new feature that cleans up the Home Screen. Here’s how to hide app names on iPhone in iOS 18. more….....»»
Digital public archaeology: Excavating data from digs done decades ago and connecting with today"s communities
The ancestors of Alaska Native people began using local copper sources to craft intricate tools roughly 1,000 years ago. Over one-third of all copper objects archaeologists have found in this region were excavated at a single spot, named the Gulkana.....»»
Travelers urged to keep it local in the name of sustainable tourism
From rolling vineyards to stunning beaches, there's no shortage of beauty to discover in our own backyards......»»
Want to avoid Europe"s tourist hordes? Try getting off the beaten track
European tourism is getting a makeover to strengthen remote communities with the help of EU-funded researchers......»»
Caffeine may be a useful marker of wastewater leaks in storm drain systems
In developed countries such as Japan, wastewater systems designed to keep harmful pollutants out of storm drainage are aging and deteriorating, sending contaminants into local bodies of water. Finding the source of a leak in wastewater systems that a.....»»
Why Americans aren’t buying more EVs
Tariffs on Chinese EVs could increase costs while reducing competition. Enlarge (credit: koiguo via Getty) Clint and Rachel Wells had reasons to consider buying an electric vehicle when it came to replacing one of their.....»»
These amazing projectors deliver incredible images and stunning sound
Discover the projector that "looks better and sounds perfect".....»»
Study explores how local firms should adopt market, nonmarket strategies in the face of foreign direct investment
Studies have shown how inward foreign direct investment (FDI) increases the productivity or innovation of local firms in emerging markets, but little research has explored how local firms have to strategically cope with this competition......»»
The Galaxy S25 will fix a big mistake Samsung made with the Galaxy S24
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is still many months away from a potential release, but early rumors suggest that it may fix one big mistake of the S24......»»
Best cheap headphones and earbuds 2024: Soundcore, Beats, and others
Saving money and getting great sound quality needn't be mutually exclusive. These headphones and earbuds prove it......»»
macOS 15 Sequoia: How to use presenter preview and video call background replacements
9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac X, an all-in-one utility that removes clutter, optimizes performance and protects your Mac from malware. Get a 7 day free trial. While Apple Intelligence may be the biggest change landing on the Mac th.....»»