Corrected sunspot records show the Maunder minimum did not end abruptly
How accurate are past records of sunspots? In a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, a team of multinational researchers examined the historical record and found that after the unusual period of almost no sunspots, a period called the Ma.....»»
A-level results show the patterns of disadvantage the government must tackle
Hundreds of thousands of students have now nervously opened their A-level results. These handfuls of letter grades matter, and not just to the students themselves. They have far-reaching effects on our whole education system and public views on stand.....»»
How to make a resume in Microsoft Word
Need to make a resume in Word but not sure where to start? We’ll show you how use a resume template and details to include if you make one from scratch......»»
Leak shows rumored bronze titanium iPhone 16 Pro
A further leaked image purporting to be of colors for the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro shows a different selection, this time including bronze.Image claiming to show colors for the forthcoming iPhone 16 ProThe addition of a new color to the range was fi.....»»
How to build and preserve a vinyl record collection
Your father-in-law was right: Vinyl records sound amazing and super cool. If you're just starting your collection journey, here's everything you need to know......»»
App Store in the EU will soon show the developer’s address and phone number
Apple on Thursday began reminding developers of another change coming to the App Store in the European Union. This one, however, has been considered quite controversial. As of October, developers considered “traders” will have to provide updated.....»»
How to convert Word into PDF or JPEG
Whether you want your Microsoft Word file as an image or different document type, we’ve got you covered. We’ll show you how to convert Word into JPEG or PDF......»»
Venting your frustrations can make friends like you better—if you do it right
Venting about your frustrations with one friend to another isn't necessarily cathartic, but it can make the friend you're talking to like and treat you better, UCLA psychologists say. Their experiments show that under certain conditions, it can be an.....»»
"Monster plants": An expert guide to alien invasive species and the epic battles they win
A lot of people think of plants as pretty to look at, but defenseless and passive as far as organisms go. However, the many alien species—or "monster plants"—around us show we should never underestimate plants and the fascinating battles that go.....»»
No one is buying AMD’s new Zen 5 CPUs, and it’s painfully obvious why
Early sales numbers for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs show that the new generation of chips is off to a bumpy start......»»
Spotify crows about Apple being forced to show alternative pricing
The EU's anti-steering measures mean Apple must now let developers tell users of prices available outside of the App Store, and it's a good thing — but maybe not the victory for democracy that Spotify is trying to claim.Spotify logoSpotify has cons.....»»
New comedy drama ‘Bad Monkey’ starring Vince Vaughn is available to watch now on Apple TV+
Apple today premieres its latest big-budget original, a new comedy-drama series called Bad Monkey. The show is adapted from a by Carl Hiaasen. You can watch the first two episodes right now on Apple TV+. The Bad Monkey TV show is created by Bill.....»»
Mediterranean Sea temperatures match 2023 records
The temperatures of the Mediterranean Sea in recent days have reached heat records set last summer, the main Spanish maritime research center told AFP Tuesday, with marine heat waves in some places exceeding 30 degrees Celsius......»»
Why cricket’s latest bowling technique is so effective against batters
Wind tunnel experiments show how the ball's transverse spin impacts pressure fields. Enlarge / Some cricket bowlers favor keeping the arm horizontal during delivery, the better to trick the batsmen. (credit: Rae Allen/CC BY 2.0).....»»
Massive data leak may include the personal data of every person in the US, UK, and Canada
A massive data leak of some 2.7 billion records may include sensitive personal data for every person in the US, UK, and Canada. For the US, the data includes social security numbers. The data is said to have come from a company known as National P.....»»
Scientists discover antlions" venom changed to adapt to their ecological niche
In a new study published in Communications Biology, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and the University of Giessen show that the adaptation of antlions to their ecological niche has also changed their venom......»»
How to use mail merge in Microsoft Word
Preparing bulk letters or emails to many recipients? We’ll show you how to use mail merge in Microsoft Word two different ways to speed up the process......»»
Google abruptly shuts down AdSense in Russia as tensions with Kremlin escalate
Russia-based YouTubers, in particular, will likely lose significant revenues. Enlarge (credit: Gary Hershorn / Contributor | Corbis News) Google announced Monday that it's shutting down all AdSense accounts in Russia due.....»»
New forest condition monitor shows dynamic changes in forests resulting from extreme climate change events
According to the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), large parts of the German forest show an increase in damage as a result of the extreme drought period in Germany during recent years. However, hardly any data is available captu.....»»
The 35 best sitcoms on Netflix right now (August 2024)
The best sitcoms on Netflix include Unstable, Act Your Age, That '90s Show, Grace & Frankie, How I Met Your Mother, Tires, Reba, The Upshaws, and more......»»
If you have to watch one Hulu show this August, stream this one
This series just ended, but that doesn't mean it's not worth watching. The comedy is one of the best shows on Hulu, and it's well worth watching this August......»»