Losing amphibian diversity also means losing poison diversity
While frog and salamander declines worldwide have made scientists outspoken about the need to preserve amphibian genetic diversity, two University of California, Berkeley, biologists emphasize another important reason for conserving these animals: Th.....»»
Insecticides contribute to drop in butterfly species across US MidWest: Study
Insecticide use is a major factor causing a decrease in the size and diversity of butterfly populations across the US Midwest, reports Braeden Van Deynze of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and colleagues in a study published June 20 in.....»»
Summer solstice is around the corner: Here"s how, when we"ll start losing daylight
The official start of summer is around the corner. Parts of the West have already experienced triple-digit heat and wildfires......»»
High winds delay SpaceX launch after a switch to Cape Canaveral
A late scrub due to weather on June 18 means it will have been at least 12 days since SpaceX last lit up the Space Coast sky with a rocket launch, the longest run between launches in more than a year......»»
New HomePod coming soon? What Apple Intelligence means for the smart speaker’s future
The biggest star of WWDC this year was undoubtedly Apple Intelligence. Apple spent nearly half its presentation explaining the philosophy behind its own spin on AI, the features it would make possible, and the bright future ahead thanks to AI’s cap.....»»
Roughly a third of car buyers say absence of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto would be a deal-breaker, survey finds
Automakers are losing the battle for the dashboard. A third of consumers say they refuse to buy a car lacking smartphone integration and a majority don't want a native system as a replacement, McKinsey & Co. found in a new consumer survey......»»
When Will Apple Release iOS 17.6 for iPhone?
Apple’s finally put an iOS 17.6 update into beta testing which means iPhone owners, particularly those dealing with problems, want to know when it will be released. On the heels of WWDC 2024 and iOS 18’s initial arrival, Apple’s sta.....»»
Researchers argue for standardizing terminology to stop the spread of disease
Researchers writing in the International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management explain how the U.S. is a major importer of wildlife, bringing into the states a great diversity and quantity of different species. This trade, they caution, has the p.....»»
Respectful canoeing means acknowledging Indigenous authority over the land and water
In a satirical look at canoeing in Canada, Ojibway comedian and author Drew Hayden Taylor once joked that "every time a non-native person whitewater canoes down the Madawaska River, or goes kayaking off Tobermory, they should first take an Aboriginal.....»»
Extended maternal care is a central factor to animal and human longevity, modeling study suggests
The relationship between mother and child may offer clues to the mystery of why humans live longer lives than expected for their size—and shed new light on what it means to be human......»»
5 Things to Know About the iOS 17.6 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new iOS 17.6 update for iPhone and the software is now in beta testing ahead of its release later this year. iOS 17.6 is a milestone upgrade, the sixth for iOS 17. This means it should bring more than just bug fixes and security.....»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Sonoma 14.6 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.6 update for Mac and the software is in testing ahead of its release later this year. macOS Sonoma 14.6 is a milestone release. This means it should bring a mix of features, bug fixes, and security patches to.....»»
macOS Sequoia Beta Problems: 5 Things to Know
The macOS Sequoia beta is causing problems for testers which means Mac users weighing a move to the pre-release software should proceed with caution. Apple’s pushed its next macOS operating system into beta testing and macOS Sequoia, also known as.....»»
Shadow of the Erdtree: Pre-Load & Download Size Info & Tips
Shadow of the Erdtree’s release is close and that means Xbox, PlayStation, and PC users will soon able to download the DLC. As expected, the game requires a very sizable chunk of free space. FromSoftware’s first, and potentially last, Eld.....»»
Fans of long-running TV show experienced grief similar to losing a close friend when show ended, study finds
A psychologist at CQUniversity, in Australia, has found that some fans of the long-running TV show "Neighbours" have been experiencing grief similar to the experience of losing a close friend. In his study, published on the open-access site PLOS ONE,.....»»
The US is losing wetlands at an accelerating rate—how the private sector can help protect these valuable resources
Wetlands aren't the most eye-catching ecosystems. They include swamps, bogs, fens and other places where soil is covered by water most of the time. But they perform a huge range of valuable services, from soaking up floodwaters to filtering out pollu.....»»
Everything new in iOS 18 coming this fall
Apple's keynote showcases the key features of iOS 18 in a convenient, single image. Here's what each cell of the graphic means for iPhone users in the fall.Apple's iOS 18 bentoApple's presentation of operating system updates is usually summed up thro.....»»
New visionOS 2 updates are more significant than Apple initially implied
Apple's unveiling of visionOS 2 ended with its bento image summarizing its features. Here's what that graphic said, and what it means for the Apple Vision Pro.An Apple Vision Pro user in front of the visionOS bento graphicLike its other operating sys.....»»
Everything Apple wants you to know that is coming to iOS 18
Apple's keynote showcases the key features of iOS 18 in a convenient, single image. Here's what each cell of the graphic means for iPhone users in the fall.Apple's iOS 18 bentoApple's presentation of operating system updates is usually summed up thro.....»»
iOS 18 Release Date & Time: What You Need to Know
With iOS 18 in testing, iPhone users are curious about the official release later this year. Here’s what we know and what we think we know. iOS 18 is coming to all iOS 17-powered iPhones which means older devices like the iPhone XS, iPhone XS M.....»»
Bento breakdown: What"s new in macOS Sequoia
Apple's now-traditional bento image shows off the highlights of macOS Sequoia. This is what each cell of that graphic means for Mac users this fall.Apple's macOS bento graphic on an iMac. Apple's presentation of operating system updates are usually s.....»»