Did racism kill Jackie Robinson?
Baseball great Jackie Robinson was a living, breathing example of athleticism and apparent good health, playing four sports at UCLA and becoming the first Black man to play in major league baseball......»»
Third-party Twitter apps historically accounted for 17% of all engagement, former exec says
Back in January, Twitter made the decision to kill off third-party clients as part of changes to its API. In light of those changes, Texas Monthly this week published a new in-depth profile on Tapbots, the Texas-based company behind Tweetbot and now.....»»
"Bioprospecting" technique uncovers viruses that can kill deadly superbugs
In a modern take on the Victorian gold rush, a Monash University-led project is successfully "bioprospecting" for viruses known as phages that can kill deadly superbugs......»»
Yellowstone baby bison put to death after visitor picks it up, leading herd to reject it
A man who picked up a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park caused it to be shunned by its herd, prompting park officials to kill the animal rather than allow it to be a hazard to visitors......»»
Ex-DICE devs form TTK Games, working on new online shooter
Several former creatives at EA DICE have launched a new studio, Time to Kill Games, and are creating a next-gen online shooter. Several former creatives at EA DICE have launched a new studio, Time to Kill Games, and are creating a next-gen online.....»»
Silo isn’t afraid to kill its characters — and the show is better for it
The new Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller, Silo, has gotten off to a shockingly brutal start, with beloved characters killed off. That's what makes the series so good......»»
Researcher links Black students" lived experiences with feelings of belonging
While previous research has focused primarily on anti-Black racism in predominantly white spaces, a study led by DeMarcus Jenkins, assistant professor of education (educational leadership) in the Penn State College of Education, examined the educatio.....»»
Creating kitty litter from soy waste
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are building a better mouse trap when it comes to cat litter. And in the process, they hope to kill two birds with one stone......»»
How anti-Asian racism manifested at work in the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged any notion that Asian Americans are a privileged, white-adjacent group skirting above racism. To more fully understand how COVID-19 affected the racial dynamics experienced by Asian professionals in the workplace, McG.....»»
Tank-mixing herbicides may not be enough to avoid herbicide resistance
Eight years ago, University of Illinois and USDA-ARS scientists turned weed control on its head. More and more herbicide resistant weeds were popping up, and the pest plants were getting harder to kill. It was clear farmers could no longer rely on th.....»»
Scientist uncovers roots of antibiotic resistance
Bacteria naturally adapt to various environmental stimuli and as they mutate, these changes can make them resistant to drugs that would kill or slow their growth......»»
Google might kill its best Pixel smartphone next year
Google makes a lot of excellent devices. Unfortunately, one Pixel smartphone lineup may be sunset next year in favor of something new......»»
The best weapon mods and perks in Dead Island 2
You've got too many zombies to kill, so we've done all the homework and listed out all the best weapon mods and perks in Dead Island 2 and where to find them......»»
Testing antibiotic resistance with a fast, cheap and easy method
Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. It has now grown into a global public health issue. It was responsible for at least 1.27 million deaths worldwide in 2019, while being involved.....»»
Landslides Kill and Hurt Thousands, but Science Largely Ignores These Disasters
Compared with landslides, volcanoes and hurricanes get a lot more attention, as well as research funding.....»»
New federal program targets abandoned crab, lobster traps
The U.S. government is launching a new program to combat the scourge of abandoned crab and lobster traps, which can dilute harvests and kill other fish in coastal waters from Maine to Alaska......»»
It’s time for Apple to finally kill the Mac Pro for good
The Mac Pro may have been delayed yet again. Is it time for Apple to give up on this Mac for good?.....»»
FBI: Rent-a-Hitman site nabbed Air National Guardsman who was “excited” to kill
FBI: Guardsman owned AR-15 and was willing to take fingers and ears as trophies. Enlarge / A picture from Josiah Garcia's Facebook profile. US authorities say a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman applied for hitman work.....»»
How Apple owes everything to its 1977 Apple II computer
It's the Apple II that made the company, kept it afloat, and even made it a cult success — but it was also the Apple II that Steve Jobs tried so hard to kill off with the Mac. It's the little machine that could, did, and for its fans, still does.Th.....»»
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League delayed nine months, moving it to 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will no longer launch next month, with a major delay moving it to next year......»»
Obfuscating systemic racism in media representation of a school district state takeover
A group of researchers at the U of A recently examined the media portrayal of education policy in Arkansas surrounding a 2019 decision to continue or terminate the state's takeover of the Little Rock School District......»»