How to give gifts with the planet in mind
The holidays can put the eco-conscious in a tricky spot. On one hand, the holidays are synonymous with the gift giving: What would Christmas be without Santa and his overstuffed sleigh? And other faiths, of course, share in different traditions aroun.....»»
NASA Earth scientists take flight, set sail to verify PACE satellite data
From sea to sky to orbit, a range of vantage points allow NASA Earth scientists to collect different types of data to better understand our changing planet. Collecting them together, at the same place and the same time, is an important step used to v.....»»
You now have another reason to use your Apple Watch’s ECG feature
Do you use your Apple Watch's ECG feature? If not, this lifesaving story should change your mind and get you to start using it. Here's what happened......»»
A space oddity—small exoplanet challenges existing theories on planet formation
A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has discovered a small planet that displays peculiar orbital motion. The shimmying planet, located 455 light-years from Earth, shows that planetary systems can be considerably more complex than researc.....»»
REDMAGIC Nova announced, a tablet designed for gamers
REDMAGIC has announced its brand new Nova tablet, which is a tablet designed specifically for gamers in mind with hardware to match. The post REDMAGIC Nova announced, a tablet designed for gamers appeared first on Phandroid. Tablets are gr.....»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 3: Which scandal had more impact? Fugitive Carlos Ghosn or cheating VW?
With auto industry scandals, the ex-Nissan chairman's escape from Japan is top of mind. Now, ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn is on trial over VW's emissions cheating......»»
Everything leaving Hulu in September 2024
Be sure to catch Cosmos, V/H/S, Theater Camp, I Give It a Year, and everything else leaving Hulu in September 2024......»»
Cybersecurity is top of mind for consumers when shopping online, according to Experian
The credit reporting agency surveyed consumers in March and roughly 80 percent said they were somewhat or very concerned about conducting activities online......»»
Human mouth bacteria reproduce through rare form of cell division, research reveals
One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think—right inside your mouth. Your mouth is a thriving ecosystem of more than 500 different species of bacteria living in distinct, structured communities called biofilms. Nearly.....»»
Seismic echoes reveal a mysterious "donut" inside Earth"s core
About 2,890 kilometers beneath our feet lies a gigantic ball of liquid metal: our planet's core. Scientists like me use the seismic waves created by earthquakes as a kind of ultrasound to "see" the shape and structure of the core......»»
"It"s time to give up on normal": What winter"s weird weather in Australia means for the warm months ahead
Heavy winds struck south-east Australia over the weekend as a series of cold fronts moved across the continent. It followed a high fire danger in Sydney and other parts of New South Wales last week, and a fire in south-west Sydney that threatened hom.....»»
Healthy soils are good for your gut, brain and well-being, researcher says
Often overlooked, soil is one of our planet's largest living ecosystems and the foundation of our lives. It provides 95% of our food, supports global biodiversity and helps balance the climate by storing atmospheric carbon......»»
Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal climate history—and how viruses adapt to climate change
As humans alter the planet's climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth's history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature's freezers, archiving detailed recor.....»»
Webb discovers six new "rogue worlds" that provide clues to star formation
Rogue planets, or free-floating planetary-mass objects (FFPMOs), are planet-sized objects that either formed in interstellar space or were part of a planetary system before gravitational perturbations kicked them out......»»
Don’t use your Windows PC without using these security settings
Keep your Windows 11 PC safe and sound by tweaking these security settings. In just a few clicks, you’ll have increased your security and peace of mind......»»
Doughnut-shaped region found inside Earth"s core deepens understanding of planet"s magnetic field
A doughnut-shaped region thousands of kilometers beneath our feet within Earth's liquid core has been discovered by scientists from The Australian National University (ANU), providing new clues about the dynamics of our planet's magnetic field......»»
The Pixel 9 completely changed my mind about Google Pixel phones
I've never been a Google Pixel fan, but that's no longer the case. The Pixel 9 has completely changed my mind about Google Pixel phones......»»
Scientists make plea for greater focus on natural textile fibers
A King's researcher has urged environmental scholars to give greater focus to the environmental sustainability issues associated with natural textile fibers used in fashion, highlighting key areas to address......»»
Does your Duolingo app icon look sick? You’re not alone
Quick, someone give the Duolingo app icon a tissue! Everyone's favorite language learning owl has a case of the sniffles......»»
Researchers create entangled quantum magnets with protected quantum excitations
When different quantum states combine, new collective states of matter can emerge. In the quantum realm, combining components such as atoms that possess quantum effects can give rise to macroscopic quantum states of matter, featuring exotic quantum e.....»»
Scientists discover a long-sought global electric field on Earth
Using observations from a NASA suborbital rocket, an international team of scientists, for the first time, has successfully measured a planet-wide electric field thought to be as fundamental to Earth as its gravity and magnetic fields......»»