Male nursery web spiders may be adding chemicals to silk to make nuptial gifts more attractive to females
A trio of researchers with Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, has found that male nursery web spiders may add chemicals to their silk to make their nuptial gifts more attractive to prospective female mates. In their paper published in the journ.....»»
PFAS "forever chemicals" being spread on world"s ski slopes, study reveals
Skiers keen for slick runs are leaving toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" behind on ski slopes, research by The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen and the University of Graz in Austria has revealed......»»
Teaching nature to break man-made chemical bonds
For the first time, scientists have engineered an enzyme that can break stubborn man-made bonds between silicon and carbon that exist in widely-used chemicals known as siloxanes, or silicones. The discovery is a first step toward rendering the chemic.....»»
Reynolds and Reynolds, Carfax simplify service history upload process
Collaboration aims to help consumers as well as free up time dealerships spend manually adding data......»»
James Webb snaps a stunning stellar nursery in a nearby satellite galaxy
A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a star-forming region in the nearby galaxy of the Large Magellanic Cloud......»»
The 40+ best gift ideas for the woman in your life
Shop home, tech, and beauty gifts for the lucky lady in your life. Buying gifts for the special women in your life can be tricky. What do you buy a person who has everything? What should you gift to someone who's picky about their products? Our.....»»
The best gifts for men: 63 awesome options for every type of guy
Whether he likes camping, the latest tech, comfy athleisure, or sparkly jewelry, we've got gifts for men he's sure to love. Remember: The best gifts for men should make the guy you're buying a gift for feel seen. They should make him feel like.....»»
T-Mobile Customers, You Can Now Claim Your Free Hulu Subscription
Earlier this month, T-Mobile announced that it would be adding a free Hulu subscription to its list of perks for select plan subscribers. That perk is now live, with Go5G Next plan subscribers now able to redeem the offer. This perk has an annual val.....»»
Scientists identify potential new method for diagnosing male infertility
Researchers have discovered a new phenomenon where sperm from mice can induce non-reproductive cells from hamsters to fuse and form a syncytia—a cell with multiple nuclei......»»
Talking tomatoes: How their communication is influenced by enemies and friends
Plants produce a range of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds that influence their interactions with the world around them. In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have investigated how the type and amount.....»»
Researchers engineer bacteria that eat plastic, make multipurpose spider silk
Move over Spider-Man: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a strain of bacteria that can turn plastic waste into a biodegradable spider silk with multiple uses......»»
Here are Apple’s secret plans for adding AI to your iPhone
The likes of Google Assistant are quickly racing ahead by adopting generative AI smarts, so are iPhone rivals. 2024 could finally see Siri getting the AI boost......»»
Landscape Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education and Ethics
Landscape architects specialize in designing outdoor spaces and landscapes, ranging from public parks and gardens to college campuses and private residences. The primary responsibilities of landscape architects involve creating attractive, functional.....»»
Gmail: Google is reportedly adding an AI voice feature
Gmail's Help Me Write feature might soon have voice support according to a user who discovered the beta test. Google's AI-assisted email drafting feature might soon come with voice support. "Help Me Write" is a new Gmail feature that uses gener.....»»
Best Valentine"s Day gifts for her
We're picking the bar up off the floor for Valentine's Day 2024 with Valentine's Day gift ideas for women that are sure to please. Thoughtful, practical, and even romantic, these gifts will help you wow her this Valentine's Day. Real romance is.....»»
Chrome 121 adding gen AI-powered Tab Organizer and theme maker
Google is rolling out Chrome 121 today with “experimental” generative AI features like “Tab Organizer” and a theme maker. more….....»»
Trophy fishing, what"s the catch? Research finds declines in threatened fish and shark species
New research mapping long-term international trends in trophy fishing has found declines in records for threatened species, adding to a growing body of evidence that these types of fish and sharks are becoming increasingly scarce......»»
"Forever chemicals" in German drinking water: A hidden threat unveiled
In a study published in Eco-Environment & Health, researchers screened German drinking water for 26 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This effort, notably supported by residents, marks a significant step in understanding the presence of PFA.....»»
New sensor detects chemicals that impair thyroid gland
In a study conducted at the University of Twente, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and the Open University of Israel, researchers have developed a novel approach to address the environmental challenges posed by perchlorate salts, which have be.....»»
Shallow soda lakes show promise as cradles of life on Earth
Charles Darwin proposed that life could have emerged in a "warm little pond" with the right cocktail of chemicals and energy. A study from the University of Washington, published this month in Communications Earth & Environment, reports that a shallo.....»»
Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to help with R2, R3 EV platform rollout
Rivian (RIVN) is adding an industry vet to its team with the launch of its next-gen electric models coming up. With experience at Apple and Porsche, Jonas Reinke joins Rivian to help launch its new EV platforms, including R2 and R3. more….....»»