Did Death Cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?
"Did death cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?" asks the New York Times: When the iconic physicist died on March 14, 2018, data was already in hand that could confirm an ominous and far-reaching prediction he had made more than four decades befo.....»»
Why parental pressures are taking the fun out of children"s play
Modern day parenting pressures and expectations are leading to the death knell for children enjoying spontaneous play, according to a new study from the University of Essex......»»
A rarely seen whale has died in the Florida Keys, and biologists are investigating
Marine mammal scientists are investigating the cause of death of a rarely seen whale found in the shallow waters of the Florida Keys......»»
How to grow rhinos in a lab: The science that could save an endangered species
There are several parallel projects running across the world to save the northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), one of Africa's captivating and iconic wildlife species. With the death of last male in 2018 and with only two females ali.....»»
Death tolls from climate disasters will "balloon" without investment in Africa"s weather stations, experts warn
The climate crisis is increasing the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and heat waves, with Africa expected to be among the global regions hit hardest......»»
How language can turn down the temperature of heated climate change discourse
The world is burning. Death Valley, Calif., shattered the record in July 2023 for the hottest temperature on earth. Meanwhile, July 2023 is now the hottest month in recorded history and scientists have noted heat waves are 1,000 times more likely wit.....»»
Despite opportunities to cheat, unsupervised online exams gauge student learning comparably to in-person exams
Students don't have to be supervised during online exams. That's because unsupervised online exams can accurately assess student learning, according to our study published in July 2023 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences......»»
The “Shove” mechanic in Baldur’s Gate 3 can ruin an encounter, and I love it
What my brave warrior's death to a lowly goblin taught me about dice anarchy. Enlarge / This is the place where I discovered my love for the "Shove" mechanic. Except I staged this moment after the fact, by reloading one of many s.....»»
Fortnite: How to find Cursed Llamas and use the Techniques they drop
Finding the Cursed Llamas is only half the fun – it's really the Techniques they drop that are the real prize. Here's everything you need to know about these new powers......»»
Interdisciplinary team studies decomposition effects on soil
Forensic researchers at UT Knoxville's famous Anthropological Research Facility, popularly known as the "Body Farm," have made headlines for decades in their discoveries of what happens to human bodies after death. Now, a multidisciplinary team—eng.....»»
The disappearance of vultures can have unforeseen consequences, including for humans
Vultures are often associated with death, but some vulture species are themselves at risk of extinction. What can their fate tell us about the interaction between humans and the natural world in our time?.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro & A17 details, Maui family saved, and an iPhone repair debacle on the AppleInsider podcast
The AppleInsider Podcast hosts discuss new leaks pointing to a September 13 iPhone 15 launch, tvOS 17 beta code revealing mystery iPhone models, SOS via Satellite saving lives in the Maui wildfires, and Stephen going without an iPhone for a couple of.....»»
China rains death toll rises to 78 as new storm approaches
The death toll from record-breaking rains across northern China rose to at least 78 on Friday, as authorities warned of more flooding and another storm approached the country......»»
Sonos has been unable to fix Arc soundbars’ “pop of death” for over 2 years
It has told users to disable Dolby Atmos. Enlarge A loud popping noise that sounds like a bang or gunshot and then no audio at all has been the experience for numerous owners of the $900 Sonos Arc soundbar. But don't w.....»»
The fast, furious and brutally short life of an African male lion
The death of a lion in Kenya's picturesque savannas rarely tugs at people's hearts, even in a country where wildlife tourism is a key pillar of the nation's economy. But when one of the most tracked male lions in Kenya's famous Masaai Mara was killed.....»»
The Sims 4 cheats: all cheat codes for PC, Xbox, PS4, PS5, and more
From gaining unlimited money to increasing your Sim's stats, you'll want to use these cheats in The Sims 4......»»
One of Game Pass’ best titles leaves PC on August 15 and you don’t want to miss it
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding leaves PC Game Pass on August 15. Play it before it's gone......»»
Mother and daughter first to go to space together
Anastatia Mayers and Keisha Schahaff won a place on Virgin Galactic's second commercial flight in a prize draw......»»
Live talk at noon Wednesday: The dealership buy-sell market
Stephen Dietrich, partner at Holland & Knight, will share insights on dealership merger and acquisition activity with Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Retail Senior Editor Melissa Burden......»»
Microsoft dumps Cortana leaving Siri as one of the last smart assistants
Siri appears to be the last smart assistant standing as Microsoft quietly sunsets Cortana in Windows, but this may be a meaningless victory given the rise of AI-based chatbots.Microsoft makes room for Bing ChatCortana's death has been a long time com.....»»
The 7 most heroic deaths in horror movies
Death continues to be a core aspect of the horror genre, so have been heroes made the ultimate sacrifice in the battle against overwhelming terrors......»»