It wasn"t just a tree: Why it feels so bad to lose the iconic Sycamore Gap tree and others like it
The famous Sycamore Gap tree was felled last week, prompting global expressions of sorrow, anger and horror. For some, the reaction was puzzling. Wasn't it just a single tree in northern England? But for many, the tree felt profoundly important. Its.....»»
When expressing gratitude, it"s all in the timing, says study
Thanks so much for reading this article all the way to the end! No, that wasn't an editorial error. It's a savvy managerial motivation strategy lurking somewhere in almost every employee's inbox or Slack channel......»»
Twelve South launches USB-C charger with Apple Find My support
Never lose your power brick at your friend’s house or a hotel thanks to built-in Find My capabilities in Twelve South’s latest USB-C charger. During … The post Twelve South launches USB-C charger with Apple Find My support appeared.....»»
Column: Digital retailing transformation means some will lose, disappear as efficiencies grow
St. Charles Toyota is all in on Toyota's SmartPath digital retailing system, and it's transforming the dealership's relations with outside vendors......»»
M4 Mac mini likely to lose support for USB-A, keep internal power supply
According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s newsletter, Apple is planning to completely drop support for USB-A on the next . more….....»»
As wolves swoop, Austrians grab guns for contested cull
After wolves swooped from the forest and savaged her lambs, Austrian sheep farmer Renate Pilz feels like giving up. Others, to the anger of conservationists, are reaching for their rifles......»»
Chrysler heir to Stellantis: Sell iconic brands to me
Walter P. Chrysler's great-grandson, in an open letter to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, proposes a "graceful and profitable exit" for the Chrysler and Dodge brands......»»
Verdy launches limited edition ‘Vear Toy’ bear that holds the new Beats Pill
Apple recently relaunched the with a lot of improvements compared to the original model, and the company has been using the iconic Beats Pill Dudes characters to promote the speaker. Unfortunately, the Dude-shaped holders have remained in the past,.....»»
Musicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 years
Mac and Windows notation app Finale has been used by musicians since Macs had nine-inch black and white screens, but now its developer is shutting it down and directing users to alternatives.Finale music notation softwareNo app for writing music scor.....»»
Project 007: everything we know so far
The most iconic secret agent is coming back in a game known by the code name Project 007 and made by IO Interactive. This is everything we know so far......»»
Dumb idea? $1,700 “smart” bassinet loses features if you buy it used
Non-new Snoos now lose some use. Enlarge / The Snoo, a "smart" bassinet. Owners of the $1,695 Snoo "smart" bassinet like to gather in forums like Reddit's r/snoolife to swap tracking graphs of their children's sleep pat.....»»
Environmental laws failing to slow deforestation, researchers say
Australia's environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of tree clearing to make way for agriculture, development and mining, according to University of Queensland research......»»
Ancient tree resin artifacts provide earliest-known evidence of humans dispersing through the Pacific
Exactly when and how humans dispersed into and through the Pacific remains an intensely debated topic. Previous studies have been hampered by imprecise chronometric dating, making the exact timing and movement of people into the Pacific difficult to.....»»
The best skills to get first in Black Myth: Wukong
The Destined One has a large skill tree to climb in Black Myth: Wukong. The early skills are the most important for, so we'll guide you on the best ones to get......»»
The application of Sapindus mukurossi extract in sebum-control shampoos
Sapindus mukurossi, a fruit from a deciduous tree in the Sapindaceae family, is widely cultivated in Southern China. Before the advent of modern synthetic detergents, its peel was commonly used to make soap due to its high saponin content......»»
How "winner and loser effects" impact social rank in animals—and humans
Research has shown that in many animals, the winners of a fight are more likely to win subsequent contests, while the losers tend to lose their following fights. In experiments where male stickleback fish were randomly introduced to another fish, 65%.....»»
This chill music-making tool feels like a lost Nintendo DS game
If you miss the days of tactile Nintendo DS games like Electroplankton, Oddada is the music-making game for you......»»
35 years ago, this underrated sequel radically changed an iconic horror series
In 1989, this horror sequel was vastly different than the movies that came before, which repelled audiences. Here's why it's worth another look in 2024......»»
AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem
AMD has been on a tear since the release of its original Ryzen CPUs, but its latest Ryzen 9000 chips are an odd bump in the road......»»
Explosion of cicada-eating mites has the state of Illinois scratching
The good news: There's little risk beyond the rash. The bad: The rash is awful. Enlarge / A cicada from a 17-year cicada brood clings to a tree on May 29, 2024, in Park Ridge, Illinois. The state experienced an emergence of cicad.....»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (August 16-18)
From August 16-18, stream these great movies for free, including a shark thriller, an iconic adventure saga, and a music biopic......»»