Lake Michigan"s November surface temperature—hovering around 50 degrees—"really warm for this time of year"
Weeks before the official start of the winter season, Great Lakes surface temperatures are still trending above average, following summer and fall evenings that didn't cool down—a feature of climate change in Illinois......»»
Making iPadOS finally live up to the iPad’s overachieving hardware
Every time a new iPad Pro is released, the reviews repeat the same narrative: powerful hardware, hamstrung software. The M4 reviews have been no exception. This gap isn’t because of a lack of effort on Apple’s part. The company has continually.....»»
How to clear cookies
Have you noticed your computer is running slower than normal? It might be time to clear the cookies from your browsing history. Here’s how......»»
Volvo"s Q1 EV sales plunge: A momentary blip or a sign its 2030 plan is in jeopardy?
Volvo EV sales in the U.S. plummeted 65 percent in the first quarter. According to Cox Automotive estimates, it was the largest year-over-year percentage decline in the luxury segment......»»
"Free" delivery plans can profit both retailers and customers
In March, Target became the latest mega-retailer to offer "free" delivery—for a price. For $99 a year, subscribers to Target Circle 360 can place unlimited orders without having to worry about shipping costs. Target competes with similar plans offe.....»»
Preventable loss: A billion birds die each year from window strikes
University of Cincinnati ornithologist Ron Canterbury displayed dozens of birds that died from striking glass windows in the city......»»
Fine roots make the difference in metabolomes and microbiomes
Bacteria and fungi live together on the surface of plant roots, which can promote symbiotic interactions with the plant. Plant roots that are especially fine can support various niches for their microbial proliferations, but traditionally, microbiome.....»»
Everything announced at Google I/O 2024
Google I/O is the biggest event of the year for updates on Android, Wear OS, and more. Here's everything announced at Google I/O 2024......»»
Joe Biden imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, microchips, batteries, minerals; China vows retaliation
The biggest jump is for EVs, with the tariff rate quadrupling, while other imports are seeing levies doubled or being imposed for the first time......»»
Finding the chink in coronavirus"s armor—experiment reveals how the main protease of SARS-CoV-2 protects itself
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in millions of deaths. Despite an unparalleled collaborative research effort that led to effective vaccines and therapies being produced in record-breaking time, a complete understanding of the structure and lifecycle o.....»»
Here’s how you can watch Google IO with Us!
Google is streaming the event live as it unfolds. The post Here’s how you can watch Google IO with Us! appeared first on Phandroid. It’s finally time for Google I/O, and Android fans as well as tech enthusiasts can look forward.....»»
Apple wants iPhone-like touch surfaces to be able to wrap around spheres
A flat touch surface isn't enough — thirty years after it retired the trackball in favor of touch-sensitive trackpads on PowerBooks, Apple could be planning to combine the two ideas into a new input device for the MacBook Pro.If Apple did make a tr.....»»
Raw-milk fans plan to drink up as experts warn of high levels of H5N1 virus
Raw milk fans called warnings "fear mongering," despite 52% fatality rate in humans. Enlarge / A glass of fresh raw milk in the hand of a farmer. (credit: Getty | Pierre Crom) To drink raw milk at any time is to flirt wi.....»»
National Geographic launches Take Your Time campaign for mental health awareness
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, National Geographic announced Take Your Time, a campaign about how to slow down and find time for yourself......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 may fix my biggest issue with the Z Fold 5
My time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 assuaged a lot of my fears, but it also highlighted some odd issues. Thankfully, it seems the Z Fold 6 will fix them......»»
Hydrogen, battery startups had big plans in Michigan. What"s holding them back?
The fundamental question of demand — who will buy the products and when — has only become murkier in recent months as investors rein in their bets on unproven technologies, even as the federal and state dollars begin to flow more freely......»»
Joe Biden imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, microchips, batteries, minerals, other imports
The biggest jump is for EVs, with the tariff rate quadrupling, while other imports are seeing levies doubled or being imposed for the first time......»»
Here’s how the new Cross-Platform Tracking Detection works in iOS 17.5
Apple on Monday released iOS 17.5 to iPhone users. The update brings some new features to Apple News+ and also introduces Cross-Platform Tracking Detection – an anti-stalking feature announced last year in partnership with Google. Read on as we det.....»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Monterey 12.7.5 Update Takes
Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.7.5 update is a minor upgrade, but it could still take quite a bit of time to install on your Mac. The company’s latest macOS Monterey software includes important security patches. It doesn’t have any outward f.....»»
Raw milk fans plan to drink up as experts warn of high levels of H5N1 virus
Raw milk fans called warnings "fear mongering," despite 52% fatality rate in humans. Enlarge / A glass of fresh raw milk in the hand of a farmer. (credit: Getty | Pierre Crom) To drink raw milk at any time is to flirt wi.....»»
Persistent strain of cholera defends itself against forces of change, scientists find
A deadly strain of cholera bacteria that emerged in Indonesia back in 1961 continues to spread widely to this day, claiming thousands of lives around the world every year, sickening millions, and with its persistence, baffling scientists......»»