Illegal ritualistic hunts in West Bengal kill thousands of animals each year
A new study in the journal Nature Conservation highlights the grave impacts of illegal ritualistic hunts in West Bengal, India, where thousands of hunters gather during cultural or religious festivals to kill wildlife using traditional weapons such.....»»
20-year study in Congo"s largest protected park confirms that rangers are effective in preserving endangered bonobos
Scientists now know how many bonobos live in one of the largest pristine tropical forests, a place believed to be the world's stronghold for the endangered species......»»
The 15 best gifts you can still buy at a Cyber Monday discount
What should you get your friends, family, and S.O. this year? If you don't know, take a look at this guide. Its got everything from vinyl albums to tablets......»»
Duolingo Year in Review 2024: how to find yours right now
It's that time of year once again. Ready to recap your year with Duo? Here's how to find your Duolingo Year in Review 2024!.....»»
"Forever chemicals" are polluting African waters
Every week seems to bring a new report about where "forever chemicals" have been found: in soil, drinking water, our bodies and marine animals. Their proper scientific name is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But they're more com.....»»
AI was everywhere in 2024"s elections, but deepfakes and misinformation were only part of the picture
It's been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a "super-cycle" year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the first AI elections, where many feared that deepfakes and a.....»»
I found the one GPU deal worth buying on Cyber Monday
Most GPU deals are terrible on Cyber Monday, but this RX 7800 XT sale is one of the best I've seen all year......»»
Fruit trees and "generational learning" turn El Cajon into a parrot paradise as temperatures drop
The squawking usually begins just past 4:30 p.m. this time of year, when the sun begins to hang low in the sky......»»
Cyber Monday Samsung phone deals: Up to 28% off
Samsung S series, A series, and Flip/Fold series phones are all on sale this year for the Cyber Monday shopping event — these are the best deals!.....»»
Cyber Monday Google Pixel deals to upgrade today
If you've always wanted a Google Pixel device, you wouldn't want to miss this year's Cyber Monday, which includes a discount for the new Google Pixel 9......»»
Norway suspends deep-sea mining projects: govt allies
Norway has suspended plans to start giving licenses for deep-sea mining next year that had faced opposition from environment groups and international institutions, a party allied with the center-left government said on Sunday......»»
Six years on, has Screen Time made a difference to you and your family? [Poll]
It’s been six years since Apple first introduced Screen Time in iOS 12, allowing us to see just how much time we spend using our phones, while also allowing parents to set limits for their kids. The feature was extended to Macs a year later. App.....»»
GRID slashes prices on iconic tech frames for Black Friday 2024
Following pre-Black Friday sales, GRID – the company known for transforming gadgets into wall art – has unveiled its Black Friday 2024 deals. This year’s Black Friday deals feature significant discounts on some of GRID’s most popular frames,.....»»
Bluesky’s rampant growth has once again proven that competition is a good thing
In recent past, Bluesky has been growing substantially. It quickly ballooned to over 20 million users, and at a point, the service was adding over a million users a day. Between the ban on X in Brazil earlier this year, as well as the results of the.....»»
Here’s when you can expect 2nm chips to come to iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Although Apple typically follows a two year cycle with process nodes, with the 7nm and 5nm processes lasting two years each – it seems highly likely that Apple is about to use the 3nm process for a third year in a row with the upcoming iPhone 17 li.....»»
Peacock subscriptions are still 75% off for Cyber Monday — just $20 per year!
A Peacock subscription is extremely affordable with this Cyber Monday deal -- $20 instead of $80 for one year, and $2 per month instead of $8 for six months......»»
I’m a laptop reviewer, and my daily carry from 2024 is $200 off today
I've reviewed many of the best laptops this year, and the Surface Laptop 7th Edition has remained my favorite. For Cyber Monday, it's up to $200 off......»»
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is this year’s can’t-miss Cyber Monday game deal
Lots of great games are discounted for Cyber Monday, but Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero might be this year's can't-miss deal......»»
Get 78% off lifetime access to Babbel & learn languages on your iPhone
Start your New Year's resolution to learn a language with this incredible 78% discount on Babbel's lifetime subscription for Cyber Monday.BabbelLearning a second language can open doors to new experiences, and anyone can do it. With this StackSocial.....»»
New approach uses observed local supervoid to give expansion of the universe an extra push and solve the Hubble tension
Astronomers have known for a century that the universe is expanding. We can now trace this expansion over much of its almost 14 billion year history, with important constraints going back to just one second after the Big Bang! The expansion rate toda.....»»
The farm fires helping to fuel India"s deadly air
Blazing flames light the sky as Indian farmer Ali Sher burns his fields to clear them for new crops, a common but illegal practice that is fueling deadly pollution killing millions......»»