Insect youths give in to parasitic mum
Adult children concede to exploitative mums leading to the evolution of insect societies, new research led by the University of St Andrews has found......»»
Apple’s first OLED iPad Air will reportedly launch in 2026
Apple may give the iPad Air a big upgrade in 2026, if a recent report from The Elec is to be believed. Here's what might be coming......»»
Olympic Training Centers Are Using Big Data and AI to Give Team USA an Edge in Paris
"Big data" and artificial intelligence are changing how elite American athletes train for the biggest competition in the world......»»
Sustainable products give manufacturers an edge over competition, suppliers say
Suppliers and automakers increasingly see developing sustainable products not just as a way to check a box on climate targets but to help them save costs and differentiate themselves from competitors......»»
macOS Sequoia adds weekly permission prompt for screenshot and screen recording apps
With macOS Sequoia this fall, using apps that need access to screen recording permissions will become a little bit more tedious. Apple is rolling out a change that will require you to give explicit permission on a weekly basis to these types of apps,.....»»
Ancient poppy seeds and willow wood offer clues to the Greenland ice sheet"s last meltdown
As we focused our microscope on the soil sample for the first time, bits of organic material came into view: a tiny poppy seed, the compound eye of an insect, broken willow twigs and spikemoss spores. Dark-colored spheres produced by soil fungi domin.....»»
Avowed has been delayed to give players time to finish Black Ops 6
Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed has been delayed to February 2025, which Xbox claims was to give players some breathing room......»»
Apple debuts new ‘Distraction Control’ feature for Safari, launching today with iOS 18 beta 5
With today’s release of iOS 18 beta 5 and macOS Sequoia beta 5 developers, Apple is rolling out a new feature for Safari called Distraction Control. This feature is designed to give users more control over their web browsing experience by making it.....»»
Like the hit movie Trap? Then watch these 3 great movies right now
From a chilling Stephen King adaptation to a gruesome thriller, these movies will give you the same thrills that you got out of M. Night Shyamalan's Trap......»»
One-third of Ukrainians would give up land for peace—but it"s not as simple as that
According to a recent opinion poll taken by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, almost one third of Ukrainians are now prepared to make territorial concessions to Russia if this brings the Russian war of aggression to a swift end and prese.....»»
Invasive insect herbivore alters ecosystem services delivered by cycads
A study published in the June 2024 issue of the journal Pedosphere looks at how a non-native armored scale insect alters the leaf litter decomposition dynamics of the novel host cycad species on newly invaded islands. The scale insect, known as cycad.....»»
Researchers develop general framework for designing quantum sensors
Researchers from North Carolina State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a protocol for harnessing the power of quantum sensors. The protocol could give sensor designers the ability to fine-tune quantum systems to.....»»
Grassroots sports clubs give children belonging and strengthen communities, according to new report
A University of Bath study of 12 grassroots sports clubs in Bristol, Manchester and London has found that almost all children who attend them feel a sense of belonging and emotional connection......»»
The right to disconnect is coming to Australia—what does this mean for you?
Next month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the formal right to disconnect from all work communication outside their usual work hours......»»
New study shows that "super spikes" can increase track running speeds by 2%
New research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, like the 800- and 1,500-meter.....»»
iOS 18.1 gives Apple Intelligence a big spotlight, but that’s a double-edged sword
Anticipation has been growing for the debut of Apple Intelligence in the iOS 18 betas. Over the weekend, Mark Gurman reported that the new AI features are being pushed to iOS 18.1 in October. It’s a relatively small delay that will give Apple Intel.....»»
Guest commentary: AI transforming the fleet management world
Fleet management professionals can benefit from tools that will easily give clarity into complex operations......»»
Plants" hidden allies: Root microbiota fight back against leaf-mining flies
Plants encounter various biotic stresses, with insect herbivory being particularly destructive. Traditional chemical insecticides used to combat these pests pose environmental and health risks......»»
Winter breeding offers lifeline for monarch butterflies in Northern California
Monarch butterflies in Northern California are adapting to a changing climate by embracing an unexpected strategy: breeding in the winter. The shift could be key to the survival of the iconic insect, according to a new study published in the Journal.....»»
5 best Ryan Reynolds movies, ranked
As one of the most beloved actors of this generation, how is it even possible to rank the five best Ryan Reynolds movies? We give it a shot......»»
How one car dealership group tackles health care insurance costs
A Carter Myers self-insured plan allows it to manage costs and potentially give leftover money back to help employees cover premiums......»»