Causes of concrete and asphalt deterioration explained
Scientists have revealed that the deterioration of modern concrete and asphalt structures is due to the presence of trace quantities of organic matter in these structures......»»
Larry David explains how he deals with strangers pitching him "Curb" ideas
Larry David appeared on "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" and explained how he dodges "Curb Your Enthusiasm" pitches from strangers. If you spot Larry David in public, don't go pitching him your Curb Your Enthusiasm ideas. Or asking him for a self.....»»
Increased rainfall threatens UK sea urchins: Study
Sea urchins exposed to diluted seawater for long periods show signs of physical deterioration, according to scientists from the British Antarctic Survey, the University of Cambridge, and the Scottish Association for Marine Science. Their study also f.....»»
How to try out the Vision Pro headset yourself
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is about to be released into the wild, and the company has explained how you can try it out. Here, we’ll show you how it’s done......»»
A new virus-like entity has just been discovered—"obelisks" explained
Biological entities called obelisks have been hiding—in large numbers—inside the human mouth and gut. These microscopic entities, which were recently discovered by a team at Stanford University, are circular bits of genetic material that contain.....»»
Mystery of moths" warning sound production explained in new study
The workings of the ultrasonic warning sounds produced by the wings of a species of moth have been revealed by researchers at the University of Bristol......»»
Swarming cicadas, stock traders, and the wisdom of the crowd
The springtime emergence of vast swarms of cicadas can be explained by a mathematical model of collective decision-making that has similarities to models describing stock market crashes......»»
Nitrogen-based fertilizers differentially affect protist community composition in paddy field soils, finds study
The soil microbiome has far-reaching significance, particularly for rice production, which can be better explained with a Japanese proverb: "Rice grows with soil fertility, while upland crops depend on fertilization." Therefore, understanding the pad.....»»
Parent–child interaction found to promote pro-environmental behavior through family well-being, nature connectedness
The deterioration of global ecosystems and environmental problems, such as global climate warming, extreme weather events, and severe pollution threaten the human environment. Implementing pro-environmental behaviors is one of the effective ways to s.....»»
The controversy around "Pokémon with guns" game "Palworld," explained
New "Pokémon with guns" game "Palworld" has been accused of plagiarism, as well as of using generative AI art. Palworld instantly exploded in popularity upon its early access launch. Widely described as "Pokémon with guns," the video ga.....»»
iOS 17.3 – Stolen Device Protection explained – why you should upgrade now [Video]
Yesterday, Apple released iOS 17.3 with the headlining Stolen Device Protection feature. This feature, which helps protect your device from being compromised by thieves, makes updating to iOS 17.3 a no-brainer. But additional features, like Apple Mus.....»»
Study finds no evidence for fractal scaling in canopy surfaces across a diverse range of forest types
The complexity of forests cannot be explained by simple mathematical rules, a study finds. The way trees grow together do not resemble how branches grow on a single tree, scientists have discovered......»»
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s ending, explained
If Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's time travel-filled story left you confused, here's a full breakdown of its ending......»»
OnePlus told me the secrets behind the OnePlus 12’s cool design
The OnePlus 12 has a gorgeous design. But there's more to it than meets the eye, as explained to me by OnePlus itself......»»
Jinglinxi, China: Ditches and ponds could be used in upland catchments to balance drainage and intercept pollutants
Globally, non-point source pollution is an important source of water quality deterioration in rivers and lakes. A ditch-pond system, consisting of ditches and ponds, is considered to be similar to free-surface wetlands, linking pollution sources to t.....»»
Snow-capped mountains at risk from climate change
Humans store water in huge metal towers and deep concrete reservoirs. But nature's water storage is much more scenic—the snowpack that tops majestic mountains. Even if we don't realize it, humans rely on those natural water towers just as much if n.....»»
Concrete made stronger and more durable with resin
Engineering structures made of concrete, steel, or other materials are subject to vibrations and stress. Because of this, small cracks appear, which grow and eventually lead to destruction. This phenomenon is called "fatigue failure.".....»»
Thunderbolt 5 explained: How it"s better than Thunderbolt 4
The latest connectivity standard, Thunderbolt 5, is finally being shown on physical products at CES 2024. Here are all the ways Thunderbolt 5 improves on Thunderbolt 4......»»
What is Auracast? The Bluetooth broadcast standard fully explained
With Auracast, your Bluetooth headphones are going to be a lot more useful, and your phone can act as a personal radio station. Here's what you need to know......»»
Polestar CEO commits to continued CarPlay support: ‘Important for our customers to have the choice’
While Polestar has taken a lot of steps to deepen its relationship with Google for in-car infotainment, the company says it’s still committed to CarPlay as well. In an interview at CES 2024 this week, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath explained that it.....»»
What is SiriusXM? Pricing, plans and features explained
SiriusXM tosses out song selection in favor of expertly-curated stations, sans algorithms. Is it worth the price though? Here's a guide to help you decide......»»