Is the Alpha Wolf Idea a Myth?
The idea that wolf packs are led by a merciless dictator, or alpha wolf, comes from old studies of captive wolves. In the wild, wolf packs are simply families.....»»
"Saint or devil": return of wolf stirs debate in Europe
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Well, quite a few European governments, it seems......»»
Criminalizing coercive control may seem like a good idea, but could it further victimize women?
As of June 2024, Bill C-332 is at its second reading in Canada's Senate, following its third reading in the House of Commons. Introduced by NDP MP Laurel Collins, Bill C-332 is an amendment to the Criminal Code that would criminalize coercive control.....»»
Report: Apple’s confidence in AI is leading Android makers to stockpile chips, prioritize AI features
For months leading up to the introduction of Apple Intelligence features at WWDC, the idea was commonly thrown around that Apple was “behind” in AI. It turns out, according to a new report, that some Android makers were even further behind, wa.....»»
Researchers demonstrate how to build "time-traveling" quantum sensors
The idea of time travel has dazzled sci-fi enthusiasts for years. Science tells us that traveling to the future is technically feasible, at least if you're willing to go near the speed of light, but going back in time is a no-go. But what if scientis.....»»
How to refurbish and restore the original Apple TV
Apple first released the Apple TV set-top box in 2006. Here's how to refurbish and restore one of the original units, to make the set-top box as good as new.Apple TV 1st generation.All through the 1990s, Apple had been toying with the idea of making.....»»
Study shows entrepreneurs should tweak their pitches based on how innovative their idea is
In a study examining styles of pitching ideas to audiences, researchers found that pitches promoting radical ideas are better received when framed in concrete and explanatory "how" terms, while progressive ideas do better with abstract "why" style of.....»»
Opinion: Southern Africa is seen as a leader in wildlife conservation, but its market-driven approach is deeply flawed
Southern Africa's wildlife economy is often hailed as a successful model. The idea behind this model is that biodiversity and wildlife are used as the basis of sustainable economic growth, through an increase in wildlife numbers and in a country's re.....»»
Disease has killed most of UK"s elm trees since the 1960s—but there are signs they may be making a comeback
Elm trees were once stalwarts of the UK countryside that towered out of hedgerows, lined fields and woodlands. Glance at the landscape paintings of John Constable for a vague idea of what has been lost. Elm timber made ships, chairs and even water pi.....»»
New study reevaluates the fight-or-flight concept in the context of human conflict
Research published in the International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy has looked at the concept of "fight-or-flight", a behavioral theory that was first proposed by American physiologist Walter Bradford Cannon in 1915. The idea is als.....»»
Here’s NASCAR’s idea for a fully electric stock car
The prototype is here to gauge interest and promote NASCAR's sustainability push. Enlarge / After developing the Next Gen stock car and then the Garage 56 car, NASCAR's tech team has now created a battery-electric race car protot.....»»
Rocket Report: Firefly delivers for NASA; Polaris Dawn launching this month
The all-private Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission is set for launch no earlier than July 31. Enlarge / Four kerosene-fueled Reaver engines power Firefly's Alpha rocket off the pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. (credit:.....»»
Eight CubeSats lift off for NASA on Firefly Aerospace rocket
As part of NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative, Firefly Aerospace launched eight small satellites on July 3 aboard the company's Alpha rocket. Named "Noise of Summer," the rocket successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Forc.....»»
Well-performing pupils don"t need to attend academically selective schools to thrive, study finds
Findings published in a new paper in the British Journal of Educational Studies challenge the idea that academically selective schools are necessary for clever pupils to achieve good outcomes......»»
iPhone 16 Pro display brightness to be boosted by new OLED tech – report
The idea that iPhone 16 Pro display brightness will further improve on last year’s models is gaining ground, with a third report emerging today. Specifically, it says that leading display supplier Samsung will be providing its most advanced OLED.....»»
Does a job listing mean Apple TV is getting an Android phone app?
A new job listing from Apple has folks convinced a proper Apple TV app for Android phones is on the way. Problem is, they really have no idea......»»
Grit and Valor 1949 takes Into the Breach to World War II
Grit and Valor 1949 is a new alternate history tactics game that takes the idea of Into the Breach to World War II......»»
Japan’s Individual Number Card coming to Apple Wallet; first official ID outside US
Japan’s Individual Number Card – also known as My Number Card – is coming to Apple Wallet, a first for official identity documents outside of the US. The country clearly expects residents to take some time to get used to the idea: It’s bei.....»»
These microLED monitors can stack together like Legos
HP's new modular monitor idea has customers sticking magnetic bits of monitor together in different configurations, Could it work?.....»»
Wildlife officials confirm another gray wolf livestock attack in Colorado´s Jackson County
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed another gray wolf attack on livestock in Jackson County on Saturday, according to the agency's list of confirmed gray wolf depredations......»»
Glen Powell as Batman? The Twisters star teases his ‘wild take’ on Bruce Wayne
In an interview with GQ, Glen Powell toyed with the idea of playing Batman, and compared his ideal version to a famous actor's interpretation of Bruce Wayne......»»