Conservation program prepares captive parrots for life in the wild
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are working with parrot free-flight experts and partners in Brazil in an effort to increase the success rate of releasing captive parrots into the wild......»»
iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 patch security vulnerabilities that were actively exploited
Apple released iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with important security fixes. In an update to its security website, Apple has further detailed these vulnerabilities and says that they may have been actively exploited in the wild. more….....»»
Hollywood techniques help NASA visualize supercomputing data
Captivating images and videos can bring data to life. NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio (SVS) produces visualizations, animations, and images to help scientists tell stories of their research and make science more approachable and engaging......»»
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: as small as it is big
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a thin and light 2-in-1 with a great 16-inch OLED display and good battery life......»»
Latest edition of book offers guidance on monitoring and managing ranaviruses in amphibians, reptiles and fish
Researchers are providing new information and guidance on monitoring and managing viruses that cause life-threatening diseases in amphibians, reptiles and fish, as detailed in the second edition of Ranaviruses: Emerging Pathogens of Ectothermic Verte.....»»
Valve devs explain why Half-Life 2: Episode 3 never happened
In the Half-Life 2 20th anniversary documentary, we finally get the reason why we never got an Episode 3......»»
Valve developers discuss why Half Life 2: Episode 3 was abandoned
Anniversary doc also includes footage of unused ice gun, blob enemies. After Ars spent Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary week looking back at the game's history and impact, Valve mar.....»»
Bee alert: Pesticides pose a real threat to more than 70% of wild bees
A new study reveals alarming risks that pesticides pose to ground-nesting bees, which are crucial for pollination and food production. As agriculture increasingly relies on pesticides to protect crops, the unintended consequences for these essential.....»»
Volcanic caves research advances the search for life on Mars
Through the intricate study of lava tubes—caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down—an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth's ancient environments that could be significant in the search for life.....»»
Pilot study shows school mental health program with entertainment-style videos cuts stigma, boosts impact in Australia
A unique program designed for schools to improve mental health has achieved top marks, having improved awareness and reduced stigma among students, according to a new study......»»
The Galaxy S25 could add a new feature that’s perfect for mobile gaming
The Galaxy S25 could come with a new Game Assist mode that doubles the frame rate without affecting battery life or heat output......»»
Some Counties Voted for Trump and Approved Climate and Conservation Measures
Four counties in Florida that voted for Trump also voted to conserve open space, reduce flood damage and protect habitat.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pinning’ helps you track meaningful events in life
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Pinning is a unique calendar countdown app f.....»»
US flood governance drives social inequity, and maybe the next housing market crash
A recent study published in Communications Earth & Environment looked at the current US National Flood Insurance Program, and how, without drastic changes, another housing crash could be on the horizon......»»
Saturday Citations: Cold dark matter takes a hit; a new paradigm for biology; those fracking earthquakes
This week, researchers formulated a new method to calculate the probability of generating intelligent life in the universe. Investigations of a meteorite that originated on Mars revealed that it once interacted with liquid water. And an analysis of f.....»»
These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars
Beyond the game itself (which rocks), Half-Life 2 had a big impact on PC gaming. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of th.....»»
Antarctic bacteria show promise as biocontrol agents for combating banana wilt
A recent study conducted by scientists at ESPOL has unveiled the biotechnological potential of microorganisms from Antarctica. In this remote continent, where life thrives under extreme conditions, researchers isolated 77 microbial strains from 162 c.....»»
5 of the biggest TV shows coming next week to HBO, Paramount+, Hulu, and Netflix
From stories about an elderly man finding a new purpose in life to the machinations of oil barons as well as a spinoff of the … The post 5 of the biggest TV shows coming next week to HBO, Paramount+, Hulu, and Netflix appeared first on BGR......»»
Trump administration prepares to end Biden’s EV tax incentive, report says
The incoming Trump administration plans to end the federal $7,500 tax incentive on EVs......»»
Don’t buy the Kindle Colorsoft, buy this e-reader instead
All eyes are on the Kindle Colorsoft as Amazon prepares its first color Kindle for prime time. But don't buy one; buy this Android e-reader instead......»»
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Arecibo Message
On the 50th anniversary of the “Arecibo message,” we present a reflection on humankind’s first attempt to send a transmission to intelligent life in the cosmos......»»