Feeling hot and bothered? It"s complicated
Rising temperatures are increasingly affecting the quality of life in many regions, setting new challenges for architects, urban planners and healthcare systems. Researchers at KAUST have analyzed discomfort due to outdoor heat across Saudi Arabia an.....»»
How we test video game consoles
With the gaming hardware landscape more complicated than ever, our approach to video game console reviews has modernized. Here's how we test gaming devices......»»
Similar to humans, elephants also vary what they eat for dinner every night
Elephants eat plants. That's common knowledge to biologists and animal-loving schoolchildren alike. Yet figuring out exactly what kind of plants the iconic herbivores eat is more complicated......»»
Lonely people see the world differently, according to their brains
Brain activity differs among people who feel out of touch with their peers. Enlarge (credit: D. Anschutz) There is a reason countless songs about loneliness exist. Many are relatable, since feeling alone is often part of.....»»
The science of BBQ: A "complicated circus of chemicals"
Cooking the perfect brisket is a lot like conducting a science experiment. And Dr. Jeremiah Gassensmith should know—he's both a chemist and backyard barbecue chef......»»
That Tip-of-the-Tongue Feeling May Be an Illusion
When you can’t remember a word, it might only feel like it’s on the tip of your tongue.....»»
Cuttlefish camouflage gets complicated
They receive constant feedback about their skin pattern and adjust camouflage accordingly. Enlarge / This cuttlefish can change its skin pattern to blend in with different background environments. (credit: Stephan Junek, Max Plan.....»»
Clever fly offers lessons on advanced predator adaptations
The saffron robber fly (Laphria saffrana) is an extremely fast bee-colored hunter that has to determine, while perched, which insects it wants to chase and eat. This is complicated by the fact that its eyes have poor resolution, especially at distanc.....»»
Report: Hyundai finally adding wireless CarPlay support to more cars starting this year
Hyundai’s complicated relationship with CarPlay might soon get a little bit easier to understand. A new report this week suggests that Hyundai plans to add support for wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to its cars that are also equipped with integ.....»»
Zoos and universities must work together to safeguard wildlife and improve conservation, say researchers
The word "zoo" is complicated and can have different meanings to different people. For some, a zoo is an organization committed to animal well-being and wildlife conservation that offers its visitors a fun and educational experience. To others, it is.....»»
No simple answer for why people believe in conspiracy theories, says new study
People can be prone to believe in conspiracy theories due to a combination of personality traits and motivations, including relying strongly on their intuition, feeling a sense of antagonism and superiority toward others, and perceiving threats in th.....»»
This innovation in RAM is great news for your PC
Non-binary memory is making memory purchasing more complicated, but perhaps a little bit cheaper. Here's everything you need to know about these new RAM sticks......»»
Paws for thought: Is your pet feeling a complex emotion?
Would you be able to identify what emotions your pet is feeling? A team of cognitive neuroscience and animal behavior scientists have discovered that cat and dog owners perceive a variety of emotional states in their animals, ranging from simple to c.....»»
Level 3 presents a complicated, "mushy middle" in automated driving
Can motorists read a book while using Mercedes-Benz's new Level 3 automated driving system? Text friends? Watch TV? Level 3 brings many questions and legal risks, experts say......»»
Swiss vote on net-zero climate law
The Swiss, feeling the impact of global warming on their rapidly melting glaciers, were voting on Sunday on a new climate bill aimed at steering the country towards carbon neutrality by 2050......»»
Amid melting glaciers, Swiss vote on new climate law
The Swiss, feeling the impact of global warming on their rapidly melting glaciers, were voting on Sunday on a new climate bill aimed at steering the country towards carbon neutrality......»»
Every version of The Flash movie that didn’t happen
With The Flash finally in theaters, we look back at the complicated history behind bringing the beloved DC character to the big screen......»»
Amid melting glaciers, Swiss to vote on new climate law
The Swiss, feeling the impact of global warming on their rapidly melting glaciers, are expected Sunday to approve a new climate bill aimed at swiftly steering the country towards carbon neutrality......»»
Climb in consumer food spending signals continued inflationary pressure
Reported food spending has increased to its highest level since the Consumer Food Insights Report began surveying in January 2022, possibly leaving consumers feeling little relief from inflation......»»
How the Paragon Board works in Diablo 4
After level 50, things will get complicated. Don't get stun-locked by this massive system and let us show you exactly how the Paragon Board works in Diablo 4......»»
What deer mice can tell us about high-elevation pregnancies and fetal growth
Biologist Kate Wilsterman is amazed by pregnancy. This essential mammalian life process is both complicated and dynamic: In addition to creating the next generation, pregnancy requires changes in nearly every organ of the gestational parent; dramatic.....»»