How we turned a golf course into a haven for rare newts, frogs and toads
Around two in five amphibian species are threatened with extinction around the world. In Britain, all of our native frog, toad and newt species have declined since 1945, with one species – the pool frog – dying out in the 1990s. Climate change, d.....»»
Golf, tennis and EVs — a new love affair?
Facing lackluster growth in EV sales, luxury marques are leaning heavier than ever on upscale golf and tennis events to promote the pricey vehicles......»»
Walmart is selling this curved gaming monitor for only $200 today
While it's pretty rare to see a 32-inch monitor that runs an FHD resolution, the MSI Optix is a great option if you want a high refresh rate you can hit......»»
Man suffers rare bee sting directly to the eyeball—it didn’t go well
He did recover. No disturbing images in the article, but a link for those who dare. Enlarge / Bees fly to their hive. (credit: Getty | Federico Gambarini) In what may be the biological equivalent to getting struck by lig.....»»
Rare aircraft designed for bulky loads touches down at Denver airport
Rare aircraft designed for bulky loads touches down at Denver airport.....»»
Microsoft just recalled the latest Windows 11 update
It looks like the latest non-security Windows Update turned out to be one to avoid. Those who downloaded it reported serious issues with their PCs......»»
Richard Gadd, who made Baby Reindeer one of Netflix’s biggest shows ever, moves to HBO next
Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd has a thing for intense relationship dramas. Now that he’s turned Baby Reindeer into one of the biggest Netflix series … The post Richard Gadd, who made Baby Reindeer one of Netflix’s biggest shows.....»»
The worm has turned: DIY lab platform evaluates new molecules in minutes
Plants are powerhouses of molecular manufacturing. Over the eons, they have evolved to produce a plethora of small molecules—some are beneficial and valuable to humans, while others can be deadly. For years, a good way for scientists looking for ne.....»»
Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone and reveal its name: Wakan Gli
Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone and reveal its name: Wakan Gli.....»»
Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large
Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas. In June, 2024, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple. Even larger hailstones have been documented in South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. Hail has damaged.....»»
People Who Are Fat and Healthy May Hold Keys to Understanding Obesity
“Heavy and healthy” can be a rare or common condition. But either way it may signal that some excess weight is just fine.....»»
King Charles Makes Rare Public Comment About His Grandchildren During State Banquet
King Charles Makes Rare Public Comment About His Grandchildren During State Banquet.....»»
Wolves reintroduced to Isle Royale temporarily affect other carnivores, humans have influence as well
In a rare opportunity to study carnivores before and after wolves were reintroduced to their ranges, researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that the effects of wolves on Isle Royale have been only temporary. And even in the leas.....»»
Frog "saunas" help endangered frogs survive the devastating impacts of a deadly fungal disease
Macquarie University researchers have used heat to develop a simple and effective way to help endangered frogs survive the devastating impacts of a pandemic sweeping multiple species......»»
A rare blue-eyed cicada was found in Niles, Illinois: Thousands more could exist, professor says
Carole Will McDonald didn't think she would find a blue-eyed cicada when she went looking for one in her front yard in Niles. It was a one-in-a-million shot, she understood, to find one amidst its red-eyed brethren in a sea of cicadas that have taken.....»»
New study unveils formation secrets of tiny rare earth elements
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin's School of Natural Sciences have revealed a novel route to the formation of bastnäsite, a crucial mineral for the extraction of rare earth elements (REEs). Their work offers promise in one day making the extr.....»»
Rare game sale on Mac App Store includes AAA titles and Apple Design Award winner
Apple Silicon has ushered in a new era for Mac gaming, with more AAA titles coming to the platform than before. Mac gaming has a long way to go, but progress is being made. Today, the Mac App Store is featuring some of its recent AAA titles as par.....»»
These new chips could be good news for Copilot+ PCs
Although Copilot+ PCs based on Arm appear to have had a rocky start, it seems we haven't seen everything yet......»»
Nigeria"s mountain streams are a haven for special creatures—they need protection
Nigeria has many freshwater ecotourism attractions. Among them are the Ikogosi warm spring, the Osun-Osogbo river, and the Olumirin, Owu, Arinta and Ekor waterfalls......»»
Rare bone marrow cells revealed in new comprehensive atlas
While research has uncovered many details about how blood cells function within bone marrow, the work of other cells existing in that space has remained a relative mystery. Now, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pe.....»»
New research casts doubt over cryptocurrencies" "safe haven" properties
New research published in the International Review of Financial Analysis suggests that claims cryptocurrencies are immune to economic risks should be taken with caution......»»