How much sleep do you need? A neuroscientist crunches the numbers
Wondering how much sleep you need? We asked a neuroscientist to work it out and to share her best sleep tips......»»
Study finds the best plants and bee hotels for boosting urban bee numbers
The presence of more native Australian flowering plants in urban areas can help boost declining bee numbers, with new Curtin University research finding them to be the preferred source of food for both native bees and the introduced European honeybee.....»»
DEAL: Samsung’s USB flash drive is dirt cheap right now it’s crazy!
We’ve all used flash drives at some point in our lives, but if you need a new one, don’t sleep on this crazy deal for Samsung’s USB flash drive and save 63%! Unlike external hard drives, flash drives are designed to be portable and.....»»
Public sector apps show higher rates of security flaws
Applications developed by public sector organizations tend to have more security flaws than applications created by the private sector, according to Veracode. The findings are notable because increased numbers of flaws and vulnerabilities in applicat.....»»
Experiments with nematodes find they need a nap to consolidate odor memories
A team of biomedical researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, San Jose State University and the University of Pennsylvania has found that nematodes need sleep in order to consolidate their odor memories by remapping olfactory syn.....»»
The other side of the story: How evolution impacts the environment
The story of the peppered moths is a textbook evolutionary tale. As coal smoke darkened tree bark near England's cities during the Industrial Revolution, white-bodied peppered moths became conspicuous targets for predators and their numbers quickly d.....»»
This bracelet helps you fall asleep faster and sleep longer
If you're having trouble sleeping, then this wearable might be the solution you're looking for, and you can even get it cheaper through Digital Trends.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: More cuts in Europe, Asia
Automakers cut about 41,700 more vehicles from their production plans last week because of the microchip shortage, according to the latest estimate by AutoForecast Solutions......»»
Foxlink to see revenue boost from offshore wind projects: shareholder meeting
Foxlink (or Cheng Uei Precision Industry) is looking at the same revenue numbers as 2022, but with better gross margin and gross profit. It is also increasing its non-China-based production to up to 20% in the coming three years, said Tai-Chiang "T.C.....»»
Why Android users have been switching to iPhone in greater numbers
Over the last ten years, there has been a growing trend of Android users moving to iPhones, and it's not just because of iMessage.Here's why Android users switch to iPhoneA previous report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) in May fo.....»»
Australian shelters, pounds kill 50,000 healthy cats and kittens a year: Research suggests there"s a way to prevent it
Stray cats are a longstanding problem in Australian towns and cities. Common complaints about roaming cats include nuisance (fighting and urinating), disease risks to humans and other animals, and predation of native wildlife. The huge numbers of cat.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Big cuts in Europe, none in N. America
More than half of the new factory cuts seen in Europe this week are occurring in Eastern European plants......»»
Hyundai and Kia car theft fallout by the numbers
The Korean automakers face a litany of legal and regulatory issues due to a wave of car thefts sparked by a TikTok video......»»
Portal now has a Mac app to help you focus and relax with Spatial Audio sounds
Portal is a popular iPhone and iPad app that helps users cope with “today’s distraction-filled world” by showing clips of nature scenes combined with real-life sounds in Spatial Audio that help you focus, relax, or even sleep. This week, Porta.....»»
High School Students Need More Sleep and Later School Start Times
After reading a Scientific American editorial on sleep and school start times, students and their teacher wrote to the editors about their experiences. Their district listened, and school will start later next year.....»»
Scientists uncover health benefits of melatonin supplement for cattle
Those needing extra sleep often reach for the bottle of melatonin, but Mississippi State scientists are discovering a host of other proven and potential health benefits for cattle who receive the supplement......»»
These Are the Most Bizarre Numbers in the Universe
Most real numbers are unknown—even to mathematicians.....»»
Global tablet shipment declined by 19.1% in 1Q23, back to pre-pandemic numbers
The International Data Corporation (IDC) announced that the global tablet shipment in the first quarter of 2023 was 30.7 million units, a 19.1% decrease compared to 2022. Although there was a decline, it is merely returning to pre-pandemic levels......»»
Lawsuit accuses DoorDash of charging iPhone users more for identical orders
"Expanded Range Fee" and other numbers change at DoorDash's whim, suit claims. Enlarge / A class-action lawsuit claims that DoorDash makes it seem to customers like the distance and effort of a delivery change its fees, when the.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: More cuts in every region
About 1.23 million vehicles have been axed worldwide so far this year because of the microchip shortage......»»
Researchers call for Canada to braid Indigenous rights with endangered species laws
Climbing caribou numbers in northeastern British Columbia prove that collaborations between Indigenous and colonial governments can reverse decades-long declines, but focus needs to shift to culturally meaningful recovery targets, a consortium of res.....»»