How rock agamas pick snoozing spots in cities
Sleep is fundamental for all animals; when an animal sleeps, the brain sorts and categorizes memories and restores its energy. Urban habitats like cities, however, can hamper an animal's sleep quality and patterns due to higher temperatures, the pres.....»»
Quantum Internet Demonstrations Debut in Three Cities
It’s a “big deal” to demonstrate entangled quantum networks outside a lab.....»»
Cities Are Switching to Electric Vehicles Faster Than Individuals
Electric trucks and sedans have proven popular with municipal fleets, but cities have also bought niche vehicles such as an electric Zamboni.....»»
Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition
With Minnesota repeal, number of states restricting public broadband falls to 16. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) Minnesota this week eliminated two laws that made it harder for cities and towns to build.....»»
The best guns in XDefiant
XDefiant has a solid lineup of guns for players to choose from, but they're not all created equally. Here are the best ones you can pick for your loadout......»»
ShotSpotter improves detection and response to gunfire, but doesn"t reduce crime, research finds
ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology has delivered as promised in terms of enabling police to quickly detect and respond to gunshots in two American cities, research from Northeastern University finds......»»
No sane person would pick AirPods Pro over Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC earbuds
If you’ve ever tried Sony WF-1000XM4 or WF-1000XM5 wireless noise cancelling earbuds, you know that they’re among the best earbuds that have ever existed. It’s … The post No sane person would pick AirPods Pro over Sony WF-1000.....»»
Family stricken with rare brain worms after eating undercooked bear
In the parasite vs. bear vs. human battle, the grizzly parasite comes out on top. Enlarge / American black bear seen along the Red Rock Parkway inside Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. (credit: Getty | Artur Widak).....»»
Climate change will reduce streamflow in the upper Colorado river basin as groundwater levels fall, study finds
The Colorado River makes life possible in many Western cities and supports agriculture that sustains people throughout the country. Most of the river's water begins as snowmelt from the mountainous watersheds of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, and a war.....»»
Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome—this Minnesota park is an example
What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such as museums and public par.....»»
Whatever you do, don’t buy the Asus ROG Ally right now
Asus' ROG Ally is still one of the best handheld PCs you can buy, but it's definitely one of the worst times to pick one up......»»
Green infrastructure plans need to consider historical racial inequalities, say researchers
Urban planners increasingly are interested in green infrastructure projects for the health and climate benefits they bring to cities. But without attention to historical development patterns and existing power structures, such projects may not benefi.....»»
Dwayne Johnson is The Smashing Machine in a first look at the MMA drama
A24 has released the stunning first image of Dwayne The Rock Johnson as Mark Kerr in the upcoming MMA drama The Smashing Machine......»»
Best Samsung Memorial Day sales: TVs, phones, appliances, more
With Memorial Day on the horizon, these early deals on Samsung gear is perfect for somebody looking to pick up anything from a fridge to a phone......»»
Shadow of the Erdtree DLC: Which Edition Should You Buy?
FromSoftware’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring is up for pre-order. There are several versions on sale and today we want to help you pick the right one for your interest level and budget. Shadow of the Erdtree arrives on June 21st and.....»»
Municipal broadband advocates fight off attacks from “dark money” groups
"Social welfare" groups spread industry talking points against public broadband. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Cities and towns that build their own broadband networks often say they only considered the.....»»
Best Memorial Day smartwatch deals: Garmin, Apple Watch & more
These early Memorial Day sales are perfect for those looking to pick up a new smartwatch......»»
East Coast has a giant offshore freshwater aquifer—how did it get there?
For water-stressed cities, undersea aquifers could be a submerged solution. Enlarge / An oceangoing scientific drilling vessel may be needed to figure out how huge undersea aquifers formed. (credit: Credit: IODP) One-qua.....»»
Pick up a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for $200 off at Amazon
As of May 16, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is $1,219.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 14% and $200 off its normal price. SAVE $200: As of May 16, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is $1,219.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 14%......»»
NASA spacecraft spots dead robot on Mars surface
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter viewed the space agency's retired InSight lander as it gradually collects dust in the Martian desert. Mars is collecting artifacts.Without the large, powerful camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter,.....»»
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