For the strongest disc golf throws, it’s all in the thumbs
Amateur players got the best results by placing thumbs about 3 centimeters from the outer edge. When Zachary Lindsey, a physicist at Berry College in Georgia, decided to run an ex.....»»
Snapping a black hole: How the EHT super-telescope works
Powerful enough to spot a golf ball on the moon, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) is a network of radio dishes designed to detect the light cast when matter disappears into the maw of a black hole......»»
Research documents domestic cattle genetics in modern bison herds
A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports has revealed the strongest evidence to date that all bison in North America carry multiple small, but clearly identifiable, regions of DNA that originated from domestic cattle......»»
NASA’s InSight lander detects ‘monster quake’ on Mars
NASA’s InSight Mars lander recently detected a magnitude-5 quake, making it the strongest tremor ever felt on another planet......»»
Halo: The TV Series Episode 7 Review - "Inheritance"
No sooner does Halo deliver its strongest and most well-rounded episode than the series completely loses all momentum in Episode 7. Check out IGN's review of "Inheritance."Warning: this review contains full spoilers for Halo: Episode 7! If you need a.....»»
No, the only known copy of Star Wars: Battlefront 3 hasn"t been found
A Redditor has shared what looks to be a PSP playtest disc of the fabled Star Wars game, but not all is as it seems......»»
The best sports games on Xbox Series X
Xbox Series X is home to several incredible sports titles. From football and baseball to dodgeball and golf, here are the best sports games on Xbox Series X......»»
Xbox app is getting a very Snapchat-like feature
Via its May update, Xbox throws in an outdated function and priority tags for online gaming.....»»
1Password 8 for Mac out of beta - includes a much-requested feature
1Password 8 also throws in Quick Access for fast data searching and a streamlined interface......»»
Corn genetic heritage the strongest driver of chemical defenses against munching bugs
Plants release chemical distress signals when under attack from chewing insects. These "911 calls," as entomologist Esther Ngumbi refers to them, alert other bugs that dinner or a nice place to lay their eggs is available nearby. If predatory or para.....»»
Sports Streaming Guide for May 2022
May 2022 promises to be a spectacular month for sports, with a ton of top-class events taking place across the world. Fans of soccer, horse racing and motorsports are particularly well catered for, while there are also some exciting golf and tennis t.....»»
20 years after the eMac, should Apple introduce a new entry-level Mac?
20 years ago, on April 29, 2002, Apple unveiled the eMac – a desktop computer that was based on the iMac but with less premium design and hardware, so that it could be more affordable for the education segment. Although Apple has an education disc.....»»
The best sports games on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch has built up a sizeable roster of sports games. From baseball and tennis to football and golf, here are 10 of the best sports games on Switch......»»
Apple warns of serious supply headwinds in China
Apple topped Wall Street's estimates in its latest quarter and reported one of the strongest three-month periods in its history on Thursday thanks to record revenues for its services business and strong iPhone sales. However, the company warned that.....»»
Genetics goes to the dogs, finds there’s not much to breed behavior
One of the strongest genetic associations is to "gets stuck behind objects." Enlarge / In the case of the samoyed, selection for physical characteristics produced a dog that sure looks happy. (credit: Zhao Hui) Many dog breeds.....»»
Major tech antitrust bill gets backing of US Commerce Department
The Commerce Department backed a key legislative proposal aimed at forcing tech giants such as Facebook and Google to compete against smaller businesses, agency secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday, in an announcement that throws the full weight of.....»»
EU Unveils Plan For "Largest Ever Ban" on Dangerous Chemicals
Thousands of potentially harmful chemicals could soon be prohibited in Europe under new restrictions, which campaigners have hailed as the strongest yet. From a report: Earlier this year, scientists said chemical pollution had crossed a "planetary bo.....»»
California Net Neutrality Law To Remain Intact After Appeals Court Says It Won"t Reconsider Earlier Decision
A federal appeals court has denied a request for a rehearing on its January decision that upholds California's net neutrality law. From a report: The 2018 law, widely considered the strongest in the US, was signed into law a year after the Federal Co.....»»
This PS5 problem is putting me off buying any more physical games
Upgrading a PS4 disc to the PS5 version is a cumbersome experience right now......»»
Microfossils May Be Evidence Life Began "Very Quickly" After Earth Formed
Scientists believe they have found evidence of microbes that were thriving near hydrothermal vents on Earth's surface just 300m years after the planet formed -- the strongest evidence yet that life began far earlier than is widely assumed. From a rep.....»»
Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation to Host Annual Spring Golf Classic at Miami Beach Golf Club
– event will support online access and learning opportunities for vulnerable communities in Latin America and the Caribbean MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) is excited to announce the return of.....»»