Job postings hint at winners of NYC and London e-scooter pilots
A batch of job listings along with some Twitter whisperings suggests that scooter companies such as Lime and Superpedestrian are gearing up to operate in London and New York City — two of the last remaining frontiers of shared scooter services. A r.....»»
The major Atlantic current that keeps Northern Europe warm could have new variations and tipping points
Northern Europe is relatively warm given its place on the globe. For example, although north of most major Canadian cities, London is warmer than all of them (even Vancouver in British Columbia). But this warmth could disappear by the turn of the cen.....»»
Crime blotter: Arrest made in theft of 280 iPhones
Apple products are attractive crime targets, and their ubiquity makes them ever-present in other crimes. In this week's roundup, the mastermind of a massive iPhone theft ring has been arrested, a London man filmed and published an attempted iPhone th.....»»
Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart their prey, researchers find
Scientists have discovered that the serrated edges of Komodo dragons' teeth are tipped with iron. Led by researchers from King's College London, the study gives new insight into how Komodo dragons keep their teeth razor-sharp and may provide clues to.....»»
Enormous Fallout: London mod is out now, and it’s totally free
Fallout: London, the DLC-sized mod for Fallout 4, is now available for free after around five years of development......»»
Air pollution falls after London vehicle curbs: Mayor
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday claimed success for his expanded pollution toll zone for motor vehicles, pointing to a drop in levels of a harmful air pollutant since its controversial introduction......»»
Scientists assess how large dinosaurs could really get
A new study by Dr. Jordan Mallon of the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, Canada and Dr. David Hone of Queen Mary University of London, U.K., looks at the maximum possible sizes of dinosaurs. It is published in the journal Ecology and Evolution......»»
One elephant can sustain more than 2 million dung beetles in east African savannas, study finds
How many dung beetles are there in East Africa? That question inspired a research project more than 20 years ago when Frank Krell was a research entomologist with the Natural History Museum London. Throughout a three-year-long project along with his.....»»
Jaguar"s push upmarket to include "boutique stores"
The first high-end location will be in Paris, with Miami, London, Shanghai and Tokyo to follow......»»
Smallholder farmers, efficient ranching practices critical to meet restoration targets in Brazil"s Atlantic Forest
A new study led by King's College London simulated the effects of various restoration policies to assess their impact on biodiversity and agricultural production......»»
Scientists replicate enzyme that captures carbon
Scientists from King's College London have recreated the active site of Acetyl-CoA Synthase, an enzyme involved in capturing carbon from the atmosphere. The research, carried out in collaboration with Imperial College London, advances our understandi.....»»
Craig Wright’s claim of inventing bitcoin may get him arrested for perjury
UK judge refers Wright to prosecutors, suggests arrest warrant and extradition. Enlarge / Dr. Craig Wright arrives at the Rolls Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice, on February 6, 2024, in London, England. (credit: Dan.....»»
Ancient microbes offer clues to how complex life evolved
A new study published in Science Advances reveals a surprising twist in the evolutionary history of complex life. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have discovered that a single-celled organism, a close relative of animals, harbors the r.....»»
The current international poverty line is a "misleading shortcut method," say experts
Billions of dollars in foreign aid could be spent more effectively if international poverty statistics were more accurate, according to new research led by King's College London......»»
Apple Vision Pro launches in UK, Australia, and more
The overseas rollout of Apple Vision Pro has continued with it now being available in Apple Stores in five more countries.An early buyer of the Apple Vision Pro in London. (Source: BBC's Zoe Kleinman on Twitter)Two weeks after it had its first releas.....»»
Q&A: Researcher discusses how gravitational waves hint at dark matter and Big Bang mysteries
Gravitational waves, ripples in space-time predicted by Einstein almost a century ago, were detected for the first time in 2015. A new study led by Yanou Cui, an associate professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Riverside,.....»»
The Wild History of Hurricane Forecasting
Scientists, pilots and even a Jesuit priest have tried over decades to understand some of the most ferocious storms on Earth, but climate change is making such efforts to avert damage more difficult.....»»
Looking for an "outside the box" hire? You might rule-bending narcissist
Employers and recruiting firms aiming for high-performing self-starters frequently sprinkle job postings with terms like "ambitious," "thinks outside the box," "communicates persuasively" and "thinks strategically.".....»»
Fallout: London devs will “downgrade” Fallout 4 to save their massive mod
The game's "next-gen update" threatened to upend years of work on the "DLC-sized" mod. Fallout: London as it looked back in December, when its planned April 23 release was announced. After years of work, the third-party modders at T.....»»
Grab an electric scooter for $198 in the Walmart Deals sale
The Gotrax Rival Electric Scooter is a solid electric scooter with a 15.5 mph max speed and a 12 mile range, and this deal will let you snag it for just $198......»»
Color of mother hen impacts chick learning efficiency, study shows
In a study published in iScience, researchers at Queen Mary University of London have taken major steps in better understanding some key questions about learning and intelligence. Led by Dr. Elisabetta Versace, the team used chicks to try and answer.....»»