Can cities make room for woodpeckers?
Researchers are deploying the latest mapping techniques to identify the most important suburban habitat for North America's largest woodpecker......»»
Room-temperature, solid-state synthesis of high-quality CCI thin films
Advanced electronic devices require high-quality materials such as metal halide phosphors that can effectively convert light into measurable signals. Toxic element-free copper-based iodides such as cesium copper iodide (Cs3Cu2I5: CCI) are particularl.....»»
Videos show purported ivory-billed woodpeckers as US moves toward extinction decision
New video and photographs purporting to show ivory-billed woodpeckers flying in a Louisiana forest were published by researchers on Thursday, as government officials said they will make a final decision this year on whether the birds are extinct......»»
Replication of room-temperature superconductor claims fails to show superconductivity
A team of physicists at Nanjing University, attempting to replicate the superconductivity results from an experiment conducted by a team at the University of Rochester, produced the desired material but also found that it was not superconductive. In.....»»
Cities have a role to play in bird conservation
Cities provide important connections to nature as well as habitat for many species, according to new research in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment......»»
Nigeria"s street food adds to the plastic problem—green leaves offer a solution
Street food is popular in Nigerian cities. Most of the local food delicacies are sold by vendors whose livelihoods depend on informal subsistence activities such as local food production and street food hawking. They are part of Nigeria's vast inform.....»»
Coastal lights trick coral reefs into spawning earlier than they should, shows study
The light pollution caused by coastal cities can trick coral reefs into spawning outside of the optimum times when they would normally reproduce, a new study has found......»»
Canvia Digital Art Canvas review: hardware is great, software is not
Before buying that piece of art from your local home decor store, check out the Canvia Digital Art Canvas, which can hold up to 10,000 images.A piece of art can take a room to the next level, but picking out the perfect piece for your space can be da.....»»
The best 17-inch laptop bags and backpacks for 2023
Looking for extra-large laptop bags for your 17-inch gaming or professional laptop? We have you covered. Here are our favorite laptop bags with extra room......»»
Magnetic tunnel junction device with highest tunnel magnetoresistance developed through precision interfacial control
The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) has achieved a tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) ratio of 631% at room temperature, breaking the previous world record, which had stood for 15 years......»»
Ambitious Arab mission to explore seven asteroids, including a very red one
The mission could uncover secrets about objects beyond Neptune. Enlarge (credit: Lynette Cook/ W. M. Keck Observatory/ ROOM) About a year and a half ago, the United Arab Emirates announced an ambitious deep space mission.....»»
President Biden meets with AI CEOs at the White House amid ethical criticism
"A room full of the dudes who gave us the issues & fired us for talking about the risks." Enlarge / US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meet the 'Investing in America Cabinet' to discuss the Investing in Ameri.....»»
Apple Watch helps save woman’s life after collapsing in a hotel room from a ruptured aorta
A user on Reddit has shared an incredible story on how the Apple Watch helped save their mom’s life. According to Reddit user Xanderpy, their mom was on a business trip and staying at a hotel when she started feeling pain in her chest. more… Th.....»»
Benibela digital picture frame: Show off your iPhone photos in your living room more easily
Instead of letting your iPhone photos fade away in cloud storage, you can show them off on a digital photo frame like this one by Benibela.Review: Benibela digital picture frame A digital photo frame can be a window to your favorite moments, from bre.....»»
How do animals and plants survive and thrive in cities?
Urban ecology is a growing research field. To find orientation in the information jungle on this topic, a team led by IGB and Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin) has created a map of 62 important research hypotheses in urban ecology. Among them are.....»»
Airbnb rolls out Rooms for cheaper rentals in people’s homes
Accommodation platform Airbnb has introduced 50 new features, as well as a new service focusing on room rentals in someone's home......»»
UberX Share to expand to 5 more cities in coming weeks
Uber Technologies Inc. said it plans to expand UberX Share, which gives users a discount for sharing their ride with others, in the coming weeks......»»
Study identifies traits that help birds adapt to urban living, shows better planning can bolster biodiversity
As cities gobble up natural spaces, some birds have learned to live alongside skyscrapers, traffic and noise—and large numbers of humans......»»
Colorado kills law that made it harder for cities to offer Internet service
State law forced cities and towns to hold elections before offering broadband. Enlarge / Spools of fiber conduits for broadband network construction. (credit: Getty Images | Akchamczuk) Colorado yesterday eliminated an 1.....»»
Lucid takes Air sedan on 42-city tour to boost sales
Lucid is touring 42 U.S. cities this year to bring its electric Air sedan to mid-sized to large markets where luxury shoppers might know little about the car......»»
1-day sale drops the price of the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 to $400
If you're looking for a new soundbar to pair with a bedroom or living room TV, this discount on the Bose Soundbar 300 is perfect......»»