End of an era: CD Baby stops distributing artists’ CDs, vinyl, and other goods
After more than 25 years, the digital-focused service is closing its warehouse. Enlarge / CD Baby no longer sells or distributes CDs but will help an artist figure out how much to charge for their discs. (credit: CD Baby).....»»
10 most bingeable Netflix shows, ranked
Netflix has a great library of shows like Stranger Things and Baby Reindeer, but these original efforts are among the streamer's most bingeable efforts......»»
Exclusive-US Army stops paying soldier imprisoned in Russia, may prosecute him
Exclusive-US Army stops paying soldier imprisoned in Russia, may prosecute him.....»»
Newly created super-black wood can improve telescopes, optical devices and consumer goods
Thanks to an accidental discovery, researchers at the University of British Columbia have created a new super-black material that absorbs almost all light, opening potential applications in fine jewelry, solar cells and precision optical devices......»»
Mike Brennan is new Gulf States Toyota COO
Brennan spent more than a decade distributing Toyota vehicles throughout states in the southeast......»»
New study reveals people"s faces evolve to match their names
A new study has found that a person's face tends to evolve to suit their name. The researchers sought to determine whether parents choose a baby name based on what seems fitting for the baby's appearance, or if the process is the other way around—t.....»»
Apple Music launches new ‘radio spins’ data for artists and labels
Apple is rolling out a new feature to its Apple Music for Artists platform this week. The company says that artists can now see “when and where” their music is being played on radio stations around the world… more….....»»
Research shows the ocean is becoming too loud for oysters
Baby oysters rely on natural acoustic cues to settle in specific environments, but new research from the University of Adelaide reveals that noise from human activity is interfering with this critical process......»»
Perceptions of income inequality drive consumers" interests in counterfeit luxury goods, study finds
The study found that as perceptions of income inequality increased, consumers value counterfeit luxury products for their "egalitarian value," a worth associated with the fake goods' perceived ability to restore equality in society......»»
How to trade in old Amazon devices for discounts on an upgrade
It's actually pretty easy to trade stuff in at Amazon and get good discounts on new goods......»»
Drop the needle like a pro: how to play vinyl records
Playing records is fun, but some people are afraid to mess up the delicate gear. Never fear, we're here to show you how to properly play a vinyl record......»»
Moonlit scramble across the sand for Turkey"s booming baby turtle population
The baby loggerhead sea turtles emerged from their eggshells and began their first challenge in life: a wobbly dash across the sand to the moonlit waters of Turkey's Mediterranean coast—sometimes with a helping hand from volunteers......»»
Baby bull sharks are thriving in Texas and Alabama bays as the Gulf of Mexico warms
In late spring, estuaries along the U.S. Gulf Coast come alive with newborn fish and other sea life. While some species have struggled to adjust to the region's rising water temperatures in recent years, one is thriving: juvenile bull sharks......»»
Fish barriers may aid baby corals in reef recovery
Scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and James Cook University (JCU) have designed special cradles for baby corals that help prevent fish from eating them alive......»»
Why Connecticut is a model for reducing racial disparities in traffic stops—and why other states haven"t succeeded
More than 20 million drivers are stopped by police every year in the U.S. Although traffic stops are relatively routine, they can also turn deadly, particularly for minority drivers. It's why some states have started to more closely examine racial di.....»»
Surfing NASA"s internet of animals: Satellites study ocean wildlife
Anchoring the boat in a sandbar, research scientist Morgan Gilmour steps into the shallows and is immediately surrounded by sharks. The warm waters around the tropical island act as a reef shark nursery, and these baby biters are curious about the ne.....»»
After two rejections, Apple approves Epic Games Store app for iOS
European iOS users will see the alternative app store launch sometime soon. Enlarge / Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney. (credit: Epic Games) It's been a whirlwind journey of stops and starts, but AppleInsider repor.....»»
Tool preventing AI mimicry cracked; artists wonder what’s next
Artists must wait weeks for Glaze defense against AI scraping amid TOS updates. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) For many artists, it's a precarious time to post art online. AI image generators keep gettin.....»»
Building Up Excitement for Teardown 2024
Each year in Portland, Oregon, hackers, artists, and enthusiasts congregate at the behest of open-source crowdfunding platform Crowd Supply. This year’s event is a particular cause for excitement for me, a) because I’m attending and b) because t.....»»
Pregnant fish can also get "baby brain," but not the way that mammals do
New research reveals that pregnancy-related brain impairment is present in live-bearing fish, but instead of affecting learning and memory as expected from similar research on mammals, it appears to have a stronger impact on decision-making and senso.....»»
AirTag crucial to recovery of $5 million of stolen tools in Metro DC
After getting fed up with overnight thefts of tools, a Northern Virginia carpenter planted AirTags on his tools, leading police to series of storage facilities full of stolen goods.Stolen goods recovered from a tool theft ringTwice, an unnamed carpen.....»»