Chicago birders rejoice as Arctic gull makes rare visit to local beaches: "This is about as good as it gets"
It was 8:15 on a Saturday morning when Woody Goss' phone started buzzing......»»
How to get the Minecraft TikTok cape
There's a brand new cape to wear in Minecraft, but you need to unlock it on TikTok first. This is a rare cape you can only get for a limited time, so learn how......»»
Best Memorial Day tablet deals: Save on iPad, Samsung, Amazon, and more
Tablets are a great tool to have, and unlike a few years ago, you can get a good one for pretty cheap with these early Memorial Day deals......»»
How racism impacts support for affordable housing
The majority of people in the United States support affordable housing, but attitudes often shift when local developments are proposed. Stanford researchers have found that negative emotional associations with the idea of affordable housing, as well.....»»
Can coal mines be tapped for rare earth elements?
Deposits of designated critical minerals needed to transition the world's energy systems away from fossil fuels may, ironically enough, be co-located with coal deposits that have been mined to produce the fossil fuel most implicated in climate change.....»»
Songs of Conquest is the Heroes of Might & Magic rebirth we all deserve
Every choice in this game has a cost. Choosing to play it seems like a good bet. Enlarge / Battles get a wee bit involved as you go on in Songs of Conquest. (credit: Coffee Stain Publishing) There are games for which I h.....»»
After a 17-year wait, cicadas emerge a little early in Chicago area: "It"s a milestone"
It's official, Chicagoland. Periodical cicadas have arrived......»»
I ask again: Will Apple ever merge the Mac and iPad?
A new report says Apple should bring the Mac and iPad closer together. What would this future look like, and is it even a good idea? I’m not convinced......»»
Low-income groups bear greater health burden in food systems: Study
Across regions where food is produced, emissions from agriculture pose health risks to local populations. Among them, low-income groups are hit the hardest, a study published in Nature Food by researchers at Peking University (PKU) and collaborators.....»»
Connect up to 13 devices using this docking station for $50
This 13-in-1 Dual-HDMI Docking Station is on sale for $49.99 (reg. $70). TL;DR: Through May 22, get a 13-in-1 Dual-HDMI Docking Station on sale for $49.99 (reg. $70).Sometimes, the difference between a good workday and a great one can come down.....»»
This $7 app doubled the performance of my gaming PC — seriously
It sounds too good to be true, but Lossless Scaling, a $7 app on Steam, can double your frame rate in almost any game......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (May 17-19)
Looking for some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these underrated movies starring The Fall Guy's Emily Blunt, Mark Strong, and more......»»
How heat waves are affecting Arctic phytoplankton
The basis of the marine food web in the Arctic, the phytoplankton, responds to heat waves much differently than to constantly elevated temperatures. This has been found by the first targeted experiments on the topic, which were recently conducted at.....»»
For sale: unique piece of land in strategic Arctic archipelago
The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight......»»
iMessage experienced an outage on Thursday
Apple's iMessage service experienced a rare outage on Thursday that was reported by many users across the globe.iMessage is experiencing an outageThe iMessage service is one of Apple's most used, with millions of messages going out in seconds. When i.....»»
Usually $1,500, this HP gaming PC with an RTX 4070 is $800 today
Buying a budget gaming PC can be quite difficult, but this $700 discount on the Omen 40L with an RTX 4060 is a solid choice with some good upgrade options......»»
Get this HP 17-inch laptop for $300 instead of the usual $660
It can be hard to find a good price on a 17-inch laptop, but this deal from HP will let you grab one for less than $300......»»
Why banks consider renewable energy to be a riskier investment than fossil fuels
The financial sector is among the world's most heavily regulated industries—and for good reason. Financial rules, which force banks to hold capital in reserve when making riskier investments, are designed to prevent financial crises. Other financia.....»»
Comparative research on resilience-related policies and local practices in five cities worldwide
In the context of urban studies and urban planning, future cities' development and prosperity is highly related to their capacity to adapt and recover from shocks and changes caused by diverse types of hazards. Hence, resilience has emerged as a fund.....»»
Utilizing scanning SQUID microscopy to investigate local magnetic response of Bi2212
Phase transitions in different states of matter, such as the condensation of gases into liquids or the transition from a normal metal to a superconducting state, can be described using Ginzburg-Landau symmetry-breaking theory. However, such a theory.....»»
Android 15 has a clever way to make notifications less annoying
Notification vibrations on your phone can be annoying — sometimes being too strong or too weak. A new feature in Android 15 may fix this for good......»»