From cauldrons to cardigans—the lurking prejudices behind the name "Granny"
"Honestly, I can't wait to have grandkids and spoil them—but I don't want to be called "Granny.'" (overheard on the No. 96 tram in Melbourne).....»»
How backyard ‘granny flats’ could help solve the housing crisis
Call them ADUs, ‘granny flats,’ or in-law suites, but these small-scale homes could be the key to greater housing density and affordability. A newly built accessory dwelling unit in Los Angeles. Alisha Jucevic/The Washington Post via G.....»»
Hubble captures galaxy cluster ACO S520
A menagerie of interesting astronomical finds are visible in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. In addition to several large elliptical galaxies, a ring-shaped galaxy is lurking on the right of the image. A pair of bright stars are.....»»
After decades of lurking, an elusive bacterium finally strikes in California
California man is first to have a confirmed B. miyamotoi infection in western US. Enlarge / This highly magnified scanning electron microscopic (SEM) image depicts a number of spirochete bacteria, atop a culture of cotton-tail ra.....»»
Researchers create portal of weird and wonderful fish sounds
Lurking beneath the ocean surface is a little-known chorus of sounds made up of everything from the grunts of a Bocon toadfish and the cough of an alewife to the rasp and ticks made by sablefish......»»
Dangerous pathogens were lurking around every corner in an early medieval settlement
The analysis of DNA from 1,300-year-old skeletons allowed the reconstruction of the health status of the Merovingian community in in Lauchheim "Mittelhofen" in today's Baden-Württemberg......»»
Vast phytoplankton blooms may be lurking beneath Antarctic ice
Until now, it's been a common belief that the packed sea ice of the Southern Ocean blocked all light from reaching the sea beneath, preventing phytoplankton—tiny algae that are the base of aquatic food webs—from growing there. The less light avai.....»»
The World Needs More Gigantic Sci-Fi Sea Dams
As solar and wind proliferate, the power lurking in the world’s oceans is yet to make waves. In fact, tides could become the next essential energy source......»»
Part of lost star catalog of Hipparchus found lurking under medieval codex
Multispectral imaging revealed hidden original text on Codex Climaci Rescriptus. Multispectral imaging revealed hidden original text from St. Catherine's Monastery over the top of faint tracings on the Codex Climaci Rescriptus palimpsest......»»
We studied the "bibles" of jazz standards—and found sexism lurking in the strangest place
We are two female jazz singers, jazz researchers and lovers of jazz. And we have discovered jazz gave us another shared experience—sexism......»»
A Growing Drinking Water Crisis Threatens American Cities and Towns
The Jackson, Miss., disaster rings alarm bells about myriad problems lurking in water systems across the country.....»»
Dozens more shape-shifting malicious Android apps discovered
Malicious Android apps are lurking in the Play Store, waiting to serve ads and malware to unsuspecting users.....»»
Study finds that tomatoes, but not farm workers or gardeners, are safe from soil lead
Urban agriculture is booming, but there's often a hidden danger lurking in city soils: lead. A recent University of Illinois study showed universally elevated lead levels in soils across Chicago, an urban ag hotspot......»»
The Dangerous Chemicals Lurking Inside Shipping Containers
Seizure-inducing methyl bromide and carcinogenic formaldehyde are only some of the poisonous gases scientists found inside cargo containers......»»
Developers are ignoring this revolutionary PC gaming tech, and it’s not DLSS
DLSS and FSR have sucked up the limelight in PC gaming performance, but another feature has been lurking in the background, largely ignored by developers......»»
DeepSqueak tool identifies marine mammal calls
Lurking beneath the ocean's surface, marine mammals use sound for navigation, prey detection, and a wide range of natural behaviors. Passive acoustic data from underwater environments can provide valuable information on these animals, such as their p.....»»
Researchers find backdoor lurking in WordPress plugin used by schools
If you've used School Management Pro, it's time to check your site, stat. Enlarge (credit: BeeBright / Getty Images / iStockphoto) Researchers said on Friday that they found a malicious backdoor in a WordPress plugin that gave.....»»
Fighting white-nose syndrome in bats benefits agriculture, study shows
For years, bats have gotten a bad rap as the creepy creatures lurking in the dark. But for just as long, agricultural producers have known the winged wonder is actually the hero of the story, not the villain......»»
Men review: The female gaze, darkly
Alex Garland's latest film is a terrifying journey through the female gaze and the horrors lurking in the English countryside......»»
Don’t ignore risks lurking within your own network
In this video for Help Net Security, Chris Waynforth, AVP Northern Europe at Imperva, talks about insider threats to organizations. Despite increased investment in cybersecurity, organizations are focusing more on protecting themselves from external.....»»
Washington DC Mold Removal: What You Should Know About Black Mold
If you’ve done some research about mold and heard about black mold, you may be worried that such a dangerous substance can be lurking in your home. Most people will call up a Washington DC mold removal business at the first sight of black mold. In.....»»