Lizards and snakes are 35 million years older than we thought
Reanalysis of a fossil finds that reptiles' traits go back earlier than we thought. Lizards are ancient creatures. They were around before the dinosaurs and persisted long after d.....»»
Wildlife commission lowers European wolf protections
Dozens of countries on Tuesday approved downgrading the protection status of the wolf in Europe, a move activists say will upset the recovery made by the species over the past 10 years after near extinction a century ago......»»
A survey of hundreds of vacationers confirms this ancient wisdom: The journey matters as much as the destination
Americans spent more than US$850 billion on domestic leisure travel in 2023, a sum that looks likely to rise in future years. Whether it's a weekend getaway to a Taylor Swift concert, a long-anticipated holiday visit with family, or a monthlong tour.....»»
Study brings to light new picture of intimate relationships among older adults
Living apart together (LAT) is the way to go for U.K. couples over 60, according to new research by Lancaster University and University College London (UCL)......»»
Swelling streams—climate change can cause more sediment in high-mountain rivers
Many high-mountain rivers in Asia transport more sediment downstream compared to a few years ago. Changes in sediment levels have a particularly strong impact on agriculture, water quality, flood management, and hydropower generation......»»
Climate warming is reducing rice quality in East Asia, research reveals
Rice is a food staple for billions of people worldwide, with demand doubling over the past 50 years, and is predominantly grown in Asia before being exported globally. This crop is sensitive to weather conditions and, as such, understanding how yield.....»»
Climate researchers find North Atlantic Ocean has a memory of nearly two decades
A research team led by the University of Liverpool has found that the North Atlantic Ocean has a memory of approximately one to two decades, significantly surpassing previous estimates of a few years......»»
Folding iPhone: Should Apple make a Flip or a Fold? [Poll]
We’ve been hearing reports of a folding iPhone for a great many years now, and the most recent of these suggest that it may finally arrive in late 2026. There are two approaches Apple could take with this product, and so far we haven’t seen a.....»»
I thought I hated Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Now I love it
Dragon Age: The Veilguard may be remembered as a divisive RPG, but it told one of 2024's most vital and misunderstood stories......»»
Two decades after Enron’s bankruptcy, the company is back as a crypto firm?
Enron was bigger than the Theranos scandal, before Theranos existed. Oh, Enron, I thought—hoped and dreamed?—you were long, long gone, confined to the dustbin of history reser.....»»
Japan witnesses warmest autumn on record
Japan has recorded its warmest autumn since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, delaying the country's popular displays of seasonal foliage into December......»»
Plant ecosystems study questions common assumption about biodiversity
Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million datasets on plant communities......»»
Using WhatsApp on an older iPhone? Then take note
An update to WhatsApp will end support for iOS versions prior to 15.1, which could have implications for anyone using an older iPhone......»»
Hurry and save over 35% on this Bwine F7 GPS Drone for Cyber Monday
The Bwine F7 GPS Drone soars up to two miles from your location and can stay in the air for up to 75 minutes. It’s also got a great markdown for Cyber Monday......»»
Best 17-inch laptop deals for Cyber Monday 2024: Up to 35% off HP, Asus, LG, and more
If you need a laptop with a large screen during Cyber Monday, here are your best options from Dell, Lenovo, HP and more, plus our favorite deal of the day......»»
MagSafe Monday: Add these top MagSafe products to your Christmas wishlist
MagSafe gear is usually low-cost enough to make a great gift idea for the Apple user in your life who needs to keep their iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods charged. I’ve tested and used hundreds of MagSafe items over the years, and here are some gre.....»»
The best-selling smartphones in the world are last year’s iPhones
The three best-selling smartphones in the world last quarter were all last year’s iPhones, with two older Samsung models taking 4th and 5th place, according to a new market intelligence report. The world’s best-selling smartphone in Q4 2024 wa.....»»
LumaTouch introduces Creator Pass for Lumafusion
If you’re an iPad editing fan, you’ve likely heard of LumaFusion, the professional-grade, multitrack editing app for iOS, Android, Mac, and ChromeOS. As a LumaFusion user for over six years, I’ve watched it evolve into one of the best editing.....»»
Getting to the bottom of Cenozoic deep-ocean temperatures
Understanding ancient ocean temperatures—particularly from the Cenozoic era (the past 66 million years), in which Earth experienced dramatic climate shifts—helps scientists reveal more about the planet's past climates......»»
Largest oxygen-poor region of ocean is more variable than previously thought
Analysis of nitrogen isotope ratio in coral skeletons shows strong decadal oscillations in the size of the world's largest oxygen-deficient zone (ODZ) over the last 80 years. These findings imply that this ODZ is more dynamic than previously thought.....»»
Experiment realizes quantum advantage in data storage with a photonic quantum processor
In recent years, quantum physicists and engineers have been trying to develop quantum computer processors that perform better than classical computers on some tasks. Yet conclusive demonstrations proving that quantum systems perform better than their.....»»