For female vampire bats, an equal chance to rule the roost
Female vampire bats establish an egalitarian community within a roost rather than a society based on a clear hierarchy of dominance that is often seen in animal groups, a new study suggests......»»
Researcher suggests beloved Disney classics convey an idealized image of fatherhood
For decades, Disney animations have shaped perceptions of family relationships and gender roles. Although much focus has traditionally been on princesses and female characters, a new study shifts attention to fatherhood and the evolving ideals of mas.....»»
Don’t miss the last supermoon of 2024 this week
If you’re a fan of stunning night skies, Friday night is your last chance to witness a supermoon in 2024. Known as the Beaver Moon, … The post Don’t miss the last supermoon of 2024 this week appeared first on BGR. If you’re.....»»
Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3
Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative a.....»»
Early Black Friday gaming monitor deals: LG, Odyssey, Alienware, more
Gamers, don't miss the chance to buy a new gaming monitor with a massive discount through this year's Black Friday deals......»»
Book examines the appeal of military rule
On a college trip to Nigeria, Assoc. Prof. Samuel Fury Childs Daly was struck by just how many people wore uniforms. There were different colors and every pattern of camouflage imaginable; some were conventional military uniforms, while others were b.....»»
A failed experiment and chance open up new paths to an established reaction for chemists
The original plan of the research groups of Dr. habil. Christian Hering-Junghans and Prof. Torsten Beweries at the Rostock LIKAT was to develop a phosphorus-based ligand. However, the syntheses led to a different substance than expected, namely a tri.....»»
Birds, bees and bats working together means more macadamia nuts
An international research team led by the universities of Göttingen and Hohenheim in Germany has gained new insights into how the interaction of birds, bees and bats significantly increases the quantity and quality of macadamia nuts. Furthermore, th.....»»
I love this new iPhone camera feature. Here’s why I’ll never use it
The chance to change Photographic Styles on the iPhone after taking a photo is fun, but it comes with an annoying downside that's a deal breaker for me......»»
New tools give researchers hope for fungus-ravaged US bats
Standing at a woodland entrance to the world's longest cave system in Kentucky, a park ranger warns those about to enter of an extremely deadly fungus—not for humans, but for the bat populations it has devastated across North America......»»
Apple acquires Pixelmator, iOS 18.2 beta 2, Apple movie glasses
Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s surprise acquisition of Pixelmator, all the new features and changes in the latest OS betas, and the rumors around Apple’s indecision for the future of wearables on your face. And in Happy Hour Plus, we sp.....»»
How to revive in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
You still have a second chance at defeating an enemy after death in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but you just have to figure out first how Revival Charges work......»»
Vampire bats" metabolism mirrors that of blood-sucking insects, biologists find
A pair of biologists at the University of Toronto has found that vampire bats are able to burn amino acids as a fuel source similarly to blood-sucking insects. In their study published in the journal Biology Letters, Giulia Rossi and Kenneth Welch co.....»»
Study assesses "gendered space" in financial institutions in Pakistan
In Islamic cultures, purdah, which literally means "curtain," is a practice that involves the seclusion of women from public observation and the enforcement of high standards of female modesty. Research published in the Journal of Management Studies.....»»
New framework uses games of chance to put "price" on intangible assets
A new statistical model could help to address the age-old question of how to price non-physical, intangible goods like data, say scientists......»»
Apple’s global head of accessibility to attend Web Summit Lisbon 2024
This year’s Web Summit Lisbon kicks off next week, and guests will have the chance to attend a talk by Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s current global head of accessibility. Unsurprisingly, the presentation will discuss how Apple considers accessibility.....»»
Women"s education influences fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa, forecasting model finds
New research reveals a strong link between higher female education and lower fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Educated women are driving a shift toward smaller families and even influencing less educated peers. This new forecasting model offers.....»»
Is the Stardew Valley 1.6 update on consoles and mobile? Switch, PS5, Xbox, more
Stardew Valley's 1.6 update has already released for PC, but console players are wondering when they'll get a chance to check out of all of the new changes......»»
A physicist and his cat "reveal" the equation of cat motion
In the social media age, there is little doubt about who is the star of the animal kingdom. Cats rule the screens just as their cousins, the lions, rule the savanna. Thanks to Erwin Schrödinger, this feline also has a place of honor in the history o.....»»
The stock market gives this candidate a 70% chance to be the next U.S. president
The stock market gives this candidate a 70% chance to be the next U.S. president.....»»
FCC commissioner claims Harris on ‘SNL’ violates ‘equal time’ rule
FCC commissioner claims Harris on ‘SNL’ violates ‘equal time’ rule.....»»