Hummingbirds may struggle to go any further uphill
Any animal ascending a mountain experiences a double whammy of impediments: The air gets thinner as it also becomes colder, which is particularly problematic for creatures struggling to keep warm when less oxygen is available. For tiny animals with t.....»»
How to descale a Keurig
When scale builds up inside a Keurig, it might start more slowly and struggle to pour a cup of coffee. Use these easy steps to descale your coffee machine......»»
Saas security: How to avoid “death by 1000 apps”
SaaS applications have become synonymous with modern business environments, and CISOs and security teams struggle to find a happy medium between ensuring the security of their SaaS portfolio and empowering the organization’s streamlined business wo.....»»
E3 2023 has been announced – I’ll believe it when I see it
The ESA has reaffirmed that it intends to run E3 2023, but with companies now having moved on, it's going to be an uphill battle to get people interested again......»»
The gamified Aviron rower lets you blast monsters while you work out
For some of us, squeezing in a workout is a constant struggle — especially since so many workouts are just plain boring. Aviron is seeking to change that with their gamified rowing machines — which offer challenging full-body workout.....»»
Amazon To Shut China Kindle Store After Years-Long Struggle
Amazon will shut its Chinese ebook store next year, pulling a small but prominent business from a market where it's failed to make major inroads against local rivals. From a report: The e-commerce giant will discontinue the Kindle eBook store on June.....»»
Teachers often struggle to address mass traumatic events in class
After the Paris attacks of 2015—a series of attacks in which gunmen opened fire on nightspots and a concert hall in Paris—a U.S.-based high school teacher of French described her failure to discuss the attacks in class as a "lost opportunity.".....»»
Safari hits milestone in uphill battle against Chrome
Apple's Safari browser is now used by over 1 billion people, but its milestone is still overshadowed by Google's meticulous service strategy......»»
How artificial intelligence "blew up" tennis
Coaches now have powerful tools which can find patterns in play that humans would struggle to see......»»
Which is worse for the soil—combines or dinosaurs?
Both harvesters and dinosaurs may damage the zone where roots grow. Enlarge / Having this guy stomp through might mean that things would struggle to grow there afterwards. (credit: Roger Harris) Words I did not expect to read.....»»
Hummingbirds may struggle to go any further uphill
Any animal ascending a mountain experiences a double whammy of impediments: The air gets thinner as it also becomes colder, which is particularly problematic for creatures struggling to keep warm when less oxygen is available. For tiny animals with t.....»»
Humming birds suffer if they move uphill to escape the warming climate
Heights hinder hummingbird hovering—this could be bad news as the Earth warms. Enlarge (credit: Dan Ripplinger / 500px) As the Earth’s climate warms, some animals may seek a reprieve from the heat in colder, northern clima.....»»
The Many Social Benefits of Playing Forza Horizon
Are there any social benefits to playing Forza Horizon? This is a common question that gaming enthusiasts and non-gamers struggle with. It’s a fact that many video games have health benefits. For example, they are suitable for the brain. I.....»»
Ask Slashdot: What"s the Best Alternative to Google"s Search Results?
"I first heard about Google here on Slashdot," writes Captain Chad (Slashdot reader #102,831). "At the time I was using AltaVista for web searches, but Google immediately proved its superiority." Now 20+ years later I struggle with Google's latest.....»»
Copying others can lead to greater comfort with riskier behavior
The best things in life are unlikely to occur. In many situations, taking at least moderate risks yields higher expected rewards. Yet many people struggle with taking such risks: they are overly cautious and forego high payoffs. "However, we are not.....»»
Delivery of 360 Lucid Airs in Q1 is an improvement
California EV startup Lucid continues to struggle with parts shortages and rising costs. One silver lining: April deliveries of more than 300 Air sedans showed marked improvement......»»
Thirsty birds struggle to survive in scorching Indian heat
A volunteer scoops up a fledgling kite lying nearly immobile on a scorching Indian sidewalk as the relentless sun beats down on its feathers—one of countless birds struggling to endure an unbearable heatwave......»»
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Lucid delivers just 360 EVs in Q1; price hikes loom after $598M operating loss
The California EV startup continues to struggle with parts shortages and rising costs. One silver lining: April deliveries of 300 Air sedans showed marked improvement......»»
How mobile users in authoritarian countries evade government controls
There's a growing struggle between many governments and their citizens to control information flowing through the internet......»»
Flood and Cyclone-Prone Areas in Eastern Australia May Be "Uninsurable" by 2030, Report Suggests
Extreme weather due to the climate crisis is expected to increasingly make some Australian homes "uninsurable," with a new report suggesting up to one in 25 households will struggle to be covered by 2030. From a report: The analysis by the Climate Co.....»»