Grieving in Elden Ring: my quest for closure in The Lands Between
After the tragic death of a close friend, my time with Elden Ring became an impossible quest for closure......»»
Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements
For centuries, the quest for new elements was a driving force in many scientific disciplines. Understanding an atom's structure and the development of nuclear science allowed scientists to accomplish the old goal of alchemists—turning one element i.....»»
I made a normal person wear a smart ring. What happened was fascinating
I made my friend, a 'normal' person and not a tech journalist, wear a smart ring. What happened revealed a lot about how we need to think about wearables......»»
A solar "radio eclipse" ring of fire
On October 14, as most Californians were treated to a partial solar eclipse, researchers at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO) took in a different view......»»
The quest to understand tornadoes
Scientists hope technology furthers their understanding of how and why tornadoes form. Enlarge / This stovepipe tornado formed under an intense rotating wall cloud near Keota, Iowa, on March 31, 2023. (credit: Jonah Lange/Getty ).....»»
Birds nesting in agricultural lands more vulnerable to extreme heat, study finds
As climate change intensifies extreme heat, farms are becoming less hospitable to nesting birds, a new study found. That could be another barrier to maintaining rapidly eroding biodiversity that also provides benefits to humans, including farmers who.....»»
Blue Origin reveals its orbital maneuvering vehicle: Blue Ring
The Jeff Bezos-founded aerospace company, Blue Origin, recently announced its new and upcoming Swiss army knife-style spacecraft platform, Blue Ring, which comes after very little public discussion by Blue Origin regarding this project. For example,.....»»
Heat waves harm bird reproduction on agricultural lands, research suggests
Bird populations are in rapid decline across North America. While climate change is just one of the many factors influencing North American birds, its effects are significant and can interact with other stressors, such as habitat loss. A team of Univ.....»»
Native lands lack clean water protections, but more tribes are taking charge
Across the roughly 1,300 square miles of the White Earth Indian Reservation in northwest Minnesota, tribal members harvest wild rice in waters that have sustained them for generations. They've been working for decades to restore sturgeon, a culturall.....»»
Ring celebrates Halloween by adding spooky Quick Replies to its video doorbells
Spooky Halloween Quick Replies are now available for Ring Video Doorbells, including a werewolf's howl and a witch brewing in a cauldron......»»
Ecobee takes on Ring, Arlo with its first smart doorbell camera
The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera is the company's first video doorbell, featuring a generous viewing angle and premium materials......»»
Vivid satellite footage shows solar eclipse hitting Earth from space
NOAA's GOES-East weather satellite captured the annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse from space, as the moon cast a large shadow over Earth's surface. Millions of Earthlings just watched the "ring of fire" solar eclipse. Out in space, some 22,3.....»»
Watch NASA video showing Saturday’s stunning ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
Huge crowds gathered across parts of the Americas on Saturday to witness the stunning phenomenon of an annular solar eclipse......»»
This bundle deal saves you $100 on a Ring doorbell and security camera
A bundle with the Ring Video Doorbell and Ring Stick Up Cam is available from Best Buy for $100. If you want to improve your home's security, get this deal......»»
"Ring of fire" eclipse moves across the Americas, bringing with it cheers and shouts of joy
First came the darkening skies, then the crescent-shaped shadows on the ground, and finally an eruption of cheers by crowds that gathered Saturday along the narrow path of a rare "ring of fire" eclipse of the sun......»»
Abandoned Farms Are a Hidden Resource for Restoring Biodiversity
A billion acres of old farmland—an area half the size of Australia—has fallen out of use. Ecologists say the lands and degraded forests are neglected resources for rewilding and for capturing carbon......»»
"Ring of fire" solar eclipse will cut across the Americas, stretching from Oregon to Brazil
A rare "ring of fire" eclipse of the sun cuts across the Americas on Saturday, stretching from Oregon to Brazil......»»
The best rings in Lords of the Fallen
There isn't one ring to rule them all in Lords of the Fallen, but some are absolutely better than others. Here are the best magic rings you should be wearing......»»
Meta Quest 3 teardown video shows lower price doesn"t mean low-quality
iFixit stripped a Meta Quest 3 down, showing off the specific parts that give the headset a major edge over the Quest Pro......»»
Meta Quest 3 hands-on review: VR rejoins the real world
A nice VR upgrade also offers a glimpse of a mixed-reality future. Enlarge / Look into my eyes... all three of them. (credit: Meta) You'd be forgiven for not realizing that the Quest 3 is actually the fourth headset in M.....»»
200-year-old DNA helps map tiny fly"s genetic course to new lands, modern times
When Carl Fredrik Fallén, for one—and later Johan Wilhelm Zetterstedt—were collecting insects for what would become Lund University's entomological collections, they wondered exactly what was that buzzing coming from their can of raisins......»»