I keep my PC on the floor, and you can’t convince me otherwise
Should you mount your PC on your desk or put it on the floor? What about hiding it inside a desk cupboard? They all work, but some may work better than others......»»
Marine biologist finds unexpected biodiversity on the ocean floor
Hydrothermal vents and manganese nodule fields in the deep oceans contain more biodiversity than expected, according to the thesis that NIOZ-marine biologist Coral Diaz-Recio Lorenzo will defend at Utrecht University on January 26......»»
With deep roots and expanding collection, herbarium offers window into plant history
The offices on the perimeter of the third floor of Bessey Hall on the Iowa State University campus have windows. A complex of four adjacent interior rooms across the hallway from those offices is a window, albeit a figurative one......»»
The palm tree that lives beneath the rainforest floor
In the heart of western Borneo's vibrant jungles, the edible fruits of the underground palm are well-known to the local people who snack on them. But this botanical marvel has remained unnoticed by the scientific community for so long because it flow.....»»
Netflix will pull cheapest ad-free plan after latest price increases
Netflix raised the ceiling on how much you could spend on a monthly subscription in October. The new high? $23. Now it plans to raise the floor on how much an ad-free plan will cost you. more….....»»
Dark black eggs found on ocean floor represent deepest free-living flatworms ever observed
A pair of marine scientists at Hokkaido University, in Japan, has found evidence of the deepest free-living flatworms ever observed. In their study, published in the journal Biology Letters, Keiichi Kakui and Aoi Tsuyuki, identified flatworm eggs fou.....»»
Best Valentine"s Day gifts for her
We're picking the bar up off the floor for Valentine's Day 2024 with Valentine's Day gift ideas for women that are sure to please. Thoughtful, practical, and even romantic, these gifts will help you wow her this Valentine's Day. Real romance is.....»»
If this is what an Apple smart ring could look like, I need it right now
Here's a new concept that might convince you the time has come for an Apple smart ring to find its way on the market. Will it happen?.....»»
Study says ice age could help predict oceans" response to global warming
A team of scientists led by a Tulane University oceanographer has found that deposits deep under the ocean floor reveal a way to measure the ocean oxygen level and its connections with carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere during the last ice age,.....»»
New details of the history of the Melanesian Border Plateau revealed by undersea rocks
A team of oceanographers, geologists and Earth scientists affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and Germany has learned more about the history of the Melanesian Border Plateau by studying rocks they retrieved from the ocean floor in 2013.....»»
A bride and groom spent their wedding night in hospital after the venue floor collapsed, sending them plummeting 13 feet
A bride and groom spent their wedding night in hospital after the venue floor collapsed, sending them plummeting 13 feet.....»»
Magnetic cables were a sleeper hit at CES 2024
While everyone is jazzed about the use of AI, self-stabilizing robots, and flashy mixed-reality glasses, on the show floor, we saw hordes of people excited over a new wave of magnetic cables that are preparing to launch.Magnetic cables are looking a.....»»
Check out the weirdest tech from CES 2024
It wouldn't be CES if there weren't companies on the show floor overcomplicating basic human needs or scaring us with freakish robots. Here's what is weird at CES 2024.Weird CES 2024The annual Consumer Electronics Show is filled with glimpses of the.....»»
CES 2024 Day 2: The best gear for Apple users from the show floor
CES is still underway, and we've been to a lot of events and spent time scouring the show floor. Here's a roundup of some of our favorite gear for Apple users that we've seen in presentations and behind closed-doors.CES is always packed with a lot of.....»»
Protecting coral "nurseries" is as important as safeguarding established coral reefs, new study shows
When imagining corals, the picture that comes to mind is usually a stationary one: a garden of rock-like structures covering sections of the ocean floor. Reef conservation efforts typically focus on preserving established coral and protecting them fr.....»»
Bangladesh"s "tiny houses" tackle giant flood challenge
An award-winning architect in Bangladesh, one of the nations most at risk from flooding driven by climate change, has developed an ingenious two-floor housing solution to help people survive what scientists warn is a growing threat......»»
Study shows how vertebrates shape the North Sea seafloor
The world's oceans are a vast habitat for countless creatures that settle, spawn, dig or feed on the seafloor. They also influence the shape of the ocean floor. How exactly this takes place has scarcely been investigated......»»
E3 memory lane: Ars’ favorite moments from the show’s over-the-top past
The people, scenery, and oddities that made E3 part trade show, part theme park. Enlarge / This photo is exactly what it was like to be on the E3 show floor. Exactly. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Today's news t.....»»
Sizing up Tim Cook"s vision for an immersive wearable
Apple demonstrated its Vision Pro at WWDC 2023, and a lot of concerned talk immediately developed centered on how well the company could deliver this ambitious product, and convince the public to buy it. Tim Cook has a vision, and as always, looking.....»»
UN climate talks home in on fossil fuel deal
UN climate talks enter their endgame on Monday as negotiators seek to convince an increasingly isolated Saudi Arabia and other holdouts to give up their opposition to a historic phase-out of fossil fuels......»»
Bosch, the world"s largest auto parts supplier, is moving into auto repair
The German company has rolled out a marketing push that aims to convince the owners of independent repair shops with at least 5 bays to morph their businesses into a Bosch Auto Service facility......»»