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Large tortoises lived in South Africa long ago: How we recorded their fast-disappearing traces

In 1835 Charles Darwin, the father of the theory of evolution, was exploring an island in the Galápagos archipelago when he encountered "two large tortoises, each of which must have weighed at least two hundred pounds". He had never seen anything li.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 2nd, 2022

Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition

The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News6 hr. 7 min. ago

Menopause is having a moment. How a new generation of women is shaping cultural attitudes

From hot flashes to hysteria, film and TV have long represented menopause as scary, emotional and messy......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News6 hr. 7 min. ago

iPhone Users can Now Use the Gemini App

The app is mostly the same with the Android version, although there are some differences. The post iPhone Users can Now Use the Gemini App appeared first on Phandroid. While Google Gemini has long been available on Android devices for quit.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News7 hr. 6 min. ago

Could we See Exynos Chips from TSMC Soon?

Rumors point to such a possibility. The post Could we See Exynos Chips from TSMC Soon? appeared first on Phandroid. While Samsung has long stood behind its Exynos chipsets, fans and critics alike have noted that there’s somewhat of a.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News7 hr. 6 min. ago

Let African Communities Manage Their Climate Adaptation Plans

Outside groups often offer their solutions for climate adaptation in Africa. But the best people to manage the climate crisis are the people in those communities themselves. For climate adaptation to succeed in Africa, let communities and local leade.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News10 hr. 39 min. ago

The new Level Lock+ includes Matter support, with a free limited-time upgrade available for existing users

has long been known for its unique “invisible” design philosophy, creating smart home locks that blend seamlessly into your home while delivering robust security with deep Apple integration on the software side. Today, Level announced the new Le.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News11 hr. 39 min. ago

Best Motorola Edge (2024) fast chargers

Charge your Motorola Edge 2024 quickly with these fast chargers. The post Best Motorola Edge (2024) fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Motorola Edge (2024) is a smartphone that offers a decent package for the asking price, espe.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News11 hr. 39 min. ago

Six inane arguments about EVs and how to handle them at the dinner table

Need to bust anti-EV myths at the Thanksgiving dinner table? Here's how. The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, all manner of uncomfortable conversations with relati.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News11 hr. 39 min. ago

Poor teacher training partly to blame for stalled engineering diversity goals

Diversifying the science, technology, engineering and math fields has long been a top priority of many universities and tech companies. It's also a goal of the National Science Foundation, the biggest funder of university-led research and development.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 39 min. ago

Here’s how to survive your relatives’ uninformed anti-EV rant this Thanksgiving

Need to bust anti-EV myths at the Thanksgiving dinner table? Here's how. The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, all manner of uncomfortable conversations with relati.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News18 hr. 7 min. ago

OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD offers fast 6GB/s data transfers

OWC has released the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, an external drive that takes advantage of the M4 Pro and M4 Max Mac's connections.OWC Envoy UltraAs part of its M4 Mac upgrades, Apple upgraded some of the ports on its M4 Pro and M4 Max models to u.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated News19 hr. 7 min. ago

Researchers say impact of Trump"s climate policies "recoverable"

US president-elect Donald Trump's expected climate rollbacks will likely have a "small" impact on global warming, as long as other countries resist the temptation to slacken their own carbon-cutting efforts, new research found Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 39 min. ago

Fossil teeth suggest a long childhood is the prelude to the evolution of a large brain

Compared to the great apes, humans have an exceptionally long childhood, during which parents, grandparents and other adults contribute to their physical and cognitive development. This is a key developmental period for acquiring all the cognitive sk.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

CMS develops new AI algorithm to detect anomalies at the Large Hadron Collider

In the quest to uncover the fundamental particles and forces of nature, one of the critical challenges facing high-energy experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is ensuring the quality of the vast amounts of data collected. To do this, data q.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Astronomers defy the zone of avoidance to find hundreds of new galaxies

There is a region of the sky where astronomers fear to look. Filled with dark clouds of dust, it hides an unseen mass. A mass so large it is pulling the Milky Way and other galaxies toward it......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Xbox is testing a handheld device, but it’s a long ways off

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the company is testing handhelds, but don't expect one any time soon......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Nothing’s Special Community Edition Phone has Already Sold Out

Nothing says that the phone sold out from its online store in just under 15 minutes. The post Nothing’s Special Community Edition Phone has Already Sold Out appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long ago, Nothing finally unveiled the.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power

Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.M4 Mac miniI've owned a Mac mini since the very first G4 model. In an era of bulky towers and a G4 Cube just yea.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Amazon ends free ad-supported streaming service after Prime Video with ads debuts

Selling subscriptions to Prime Video with ads is more lucrative for Amazon. Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, as it heigh.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Is South Africa one of the most politically polarized countries in the world? No, it"s not, says sociologist

A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarized society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country's history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and apartheid, and their continuing legacy after 30 years.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024