Long-run decline in US poverty continued in recent years despite pandemic, new report shows
Poverty has fallen by 27 percentage points since 1980, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame, the University of Chicago and Baylor University. This change is in sharp contrast with official U.S. Census Bureau numbers indicating.....»»
Astronomers discover an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a nearby ultracool dwarf star
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new Earth-sized exoplanet that orbits an ultracool dwarf star located just 54.6 light years away. The newfound alien world, designated SPECULOOS-3 b, is slightly smaller but much hotter.....»»
Land management and climate change affect ecosystems" ability to provide multiple services simultaneously, study shows
A novel study published in Nature Communications found that agroecosystems in Central Germany, specifically grasslands and croplands, may have an enhanced capacity to provide multiple goods and services simultaneously when land management reduces the.....»»
I’ve never been more excited to wear an Apple Watch
I love wearing an Apple Watch, and I have for years. But thanks to watchOS 11, it's about to get better than ever......»»
Don’t let these 3 hidden June streaming TV shows fly under your radar
From an oddball comedy to a crime thriller from the Narcos co-creator, don't let these three hidden June 2024 streaming TV shows fly under your radar......»»
3 BritBox shows you should watch in June 2024
From a classic miniseries to a reality TV hit, these series prove that BritBox has a wealth of great shows worth watching......»»
You can help name LA"s newest dinosaur fossil?
The Los Angeles County Natural History Museum is seeking the public's help in naming a 70-foot-long sauropod skeleton unearthed by the museum's paleontologists......»»
Shackleton died on board the Quest; ship’s wreckage has just been found
"His final voyage kind of ended that Heroic Age of Exploration." Enlarge / Ernest Shackleton died on board the Quest in 1922. Forty years later, the ship sank off Canada's Atlantic Coast. (credit: Tore Topp/Royal Canadian Geograp.....»»
Survey shows decline in North Dakota breeding duck numbers
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's 77th annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of about 2.9 million birds, down from 3.4 million last year......»»
3 underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in June 2024
Here are three underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in June, including a touching family drama and a cat-and-mouse thriller......»»
The best free TV shows on YouTube
Are you looking to stream television programs for free? Here is a list of the best free TV shows to watch on YouTube......»»
U.S. vehicle inventory has now been under 3 million for 4 years
New-vehicle inventory has stayed between 2.5 million and 2.89 million since January......»»
Ancient Maya DNA shows male kids were sacrificed in pairs at Chichén Itzá
Twins play an auspicious role in Maya mythology, most notably in the Popol Vuh. Enlarge / Detail from the reconstructed stone tzompantli, or skull rack, at Chichén Itzá, evidence of ritual human sacrifice. (credit: Christina Wa.....»»
Google’s abuse of Fitbit continues with web app shutdown
Users say the app, which is now the only Fitbit interface, lacks matching features. Enlarge (credit: Fitbit) Google's continued abuse of the Fitbit brand is continuing with the shutdown of the web dashboard. Fitbit.com.....»»
Roku owners face the grimmest indignity yet: Stuck-on motion smoothing
Software updates strike again, leaving interpolated frames in unwanted places. Enlarge / Motion smoothing was making images uncanny and weird long before AI got here. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images | Roku) Roku TV.....»»
Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to govern by AI bot
VIC, the bot, will make decisions for the "meat puppet" who shows up at meetings. Enlarge (credit: dakuq via Getty) Victor Miller is running for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, with an unusual campaign promise: If elected, h.....»»
Report: Apple isn’t paying OpenAI for ChatGPT integration into OSes
Apple thinks pushing OpenAI’s brand to hundreds of millions is worth more than money. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Apple / Benj Edwards) On Monday, Apple announced it would be integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT AI assistant int.....»»
Rent assistance is insufficient in expensive rental market, finds Australian report
Governments are failing to provide a secure alternative for households unable to access social housing, new research suggests......»»
Popular Virginia lake being tested after swimmers report E. coli infections and hospitalizations
Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections......»»
Physicists report optical analog of Kármán vortex street
In a study published in Nature Communications, collaborating physicists from Singapore and the UK have reported an optical analog of the Kármán vortex street (KVS). This optical KVS pulse reveals fascinating parallels between fluid transport and en.....»»
Watery planets orbiting dead stars may be good candidates for studying life—if they can survive long enough
The small footprint and dim light of white dwarfs, remnants of stars that have burned through their fuel, may make excellent backdrops for studying planets with enough water to harbor life......»»