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.....»»
This Tom Cruise action sequel is No. 1 on Netflix right now. Is it worth watching?
Tom Cruise has the topped the Netflix movie charts with this 2016 action sequel. But is it worth watching? Or is it best ignored like Cocktail or Rock of Ages?.....»»
Planning the urban climate of the future
What a tree needs to grow and how it affects its surroundings vary from species to species. This makes it increasingly important for cities to adapt the urban tree cover to local conditions......»»
Balancing fairness and welfare in the face of uncertainty: Investigating Miami"s stormwater infrastructure improvement
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was enacted in 2021 to inject $1.25 trillion into the country's aging infrastructure to help cities protect and prepare themselves from future occurrences of extreme weather effects which, in 2023, caused al.....»»
Our pick for the best laptop under $700 just got even cheaper
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i, a dependable laptop with an original price of $660, is down to a more affordable $475 from Lenovo, but we're not sure for how long......»»
EVs are holding strong, but U.S. elections may rock the boat, report finds
The midyear Market Outlook Report from Dave Cantin Group and Kaiser Associates found that EV sales are starting to drive steady growth. Meanwhile, a volatile political landscape and Supreme Court decisions complicate auto industry plans......»»
Extreme heat in India: A crisis on the rise
As global temperatures continue to rise, India is grappling with increasingly severe heat waves. As early as April, many Indian cities, including New Delhi, the capital, have experienced record temperatures above 115 degrees Fahrenheit......»»
Texans vs Bears live stream: Watch the NFL Hall of Fame Game for free
Real, live football is back tonight, as the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears meet in the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game. You’re unlikely to see many starters on either side of the field — that includes No. 1 pick Caleb Williams, who won’.....»»
Peregrine falcons mount a comeback in Yosemite, thanks to rock climbers
Four decades ago, fragile falcon eggs were saved from certain death by Ken Yager and a small team of expert climbers from a nest on Yosemite's El Capitan sheer granite wall, as protective parents dive-bombed from the sky......»»
As workers return to the office, residents are moving back to Chicago and other cities, driving up home prices
As workers return to the office, residents are moving back to Chicago and other cities, driving up home prices.....»»
Apple AirPods drop to all-time low price of $69.99 at Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 dip to $179.99
Amazon's month-end AirPods deals deliver the lowest prices on the earbuds, with discounts of up to 46% off.Grab AirPods at the all-time low price.If you're looking to pick up a new pair of AirPods or are just jumping into the AirPods scene, Amazon ha.....»»
I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City—here"s what people using this technology should know
Like many large cities in the U.S., Detroit's gun violence rate has fluctuated since the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrest after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The city's murder rate increased nearly 20% that year, meaning the city had the second.....»»
The major Atlantic current that keeps Northern Europe warm could have new variations and tipping points
Northern Europe is relatively warm given its place on the globe. For example, although north of most major Canadian cities, London is warmer than all of them (even Vancouver in British Columbia). But this warmth could disappear by the turn of the cen.....»»
The three cybersecurity blind spots affecting today’s CISOs
The three cybersecurity blind spots affecting today’s CISOs.....»»
Has NASA found evidence of ancient life of Mars? An expert examines the latest discovery
NASA has announced the first detection of possible biosignatures in a rock on the surface of Mars. The rock contains the first martian organic matter to be detected by the Perseverance rover, as well as curious discolored spots that could indicate th.....»»
Would you send your child to school in a skyscraper? Vertical schools could revitalize our cities
When we think of what Australian schools look like, we probably think of large grounds with single or double-story buildings. They're usually in suburban areas on relatively flat blocks......»»
The Galapagos Islands and many of their unique creatures are at risk from warming waters
Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, thousands of creatures—fish, hammerhead sharks, marine iguanas—move in search of f.....»»
Wind, temperatures pick up as fire scorches northern California
Crews continued to fight a massive fire in northern California on Sunday, as authorities in the western US state warned of increasing winds and rising daytime temperatures......»»
NASA Mars rover captures rock that could hold fossilized microbes
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has made what could be its most astonishing discovery to date: possible signs of ancient life on the Red Planet......»»
Keychron K10 Pro review: All-rounder and affordable keyboard
The Keychron K10 Pro mechanical keyboard is a great pick for Apple users who want a 100% layout that doesn't break the bank.Keychron K10 Pro reviewKeychron makes mechanical keyboards in all sizes and price ranges. The K10 falls in the middle of the r.....»»
No, NASA hasn’t found life on Mars yet, but the latest discovery is intriguing
"These spots are a big surprise." Enlarge / NASA’s Perseverance rover discovered “leopard spots” on a reddish rock nicknamed “Cheyava Falls” in Mars’ Jezero Crater in July 2024. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS).....»»