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.....»»
Getting “forever chemicals” out of drinking water is expensive
Can water utilities meet the EPA's new standard for PFAS? Enlarge (credit: Wachirawit Jenlohakit via Getty) Situated in a former sand and gravel pit just a few hundred feet from the Kennebec River in central Maine, the.....»»
Key elements for a successful cyber risk management strategy
In this Help Net Security interview, Yoav Nathaniel, CEO at Silk Security, discusses the evolution of cyber risk management strategies and practices, uncovering common mistakes and highlighting key components for successful risk resolution. Nathaniel.....»»
Are bugs bugging humans or the other way around? Study reveals a few surprises
Insects and spiders often receive little attention from people, except when we're swatting them away. However, as arthropods—creatures distinguished by a hard exoskeleton and jointed legs— they play an essential role in sustaining the ecosystems.....»»
Picky female sparrows may be more unfaithful
Picky female sparrows may be more unfaithful, new Imperial research suggests. Cheating on social partners is common in birds, and there are clear benefits to males who can raise more offspring without investing in their care. For females, however, th.....»»
How to use Apple Music Collaborative Playlists
With iOS 17.3, Apple is adding Apple Music Collaborative Playlists feature to iPhone users. As the name suggests, you can invite someone to collaborate on … The post How to use Apple Music Collaborative Playlists appeared first on BGR......»»
B&H"s latest discounts slash up to $1,700 off Apple computers
Not to be outdone by other retailers, B&H Photo returns to adding huge discounts to several popular Apple computers during the final day of CES 2024 with savings of up to $1,700.B&H's massive discounts include M3 MacBook Pros.Shoppers in the market f.....»»
7 strategies to help gifted autistic students succeed in college
About 1 out of every 100 students in American public schools has autism. A subset of these students also have academic gifts and talents in a broad range of areas, including math, science, technology, the humanities, and the arts. These students are.....»»
APIs are increasingly becoming attractive targets
APIs, a technology that underpins today’s most used sites and apps, are being leveraged by businesses more than ever—ultimately opening the door to more online threats than seen before, according to Cloudflare. APIs power the digital world—our.....»»
Nafion byproduct 2 found in blood of well users near Fayetteville, N.C.
Researchers from the GenX Exposure Study detected PFAS originating from a fluorochemical manufacturing plant—including Nafion byproduct 2 and GenX—in nearby private wells in Bladen and Cumberland Counties, N.C. PFAS refers to a group of chemicals.....»»
Apple boosts autonomous vehicle testers as Apple Car project remains stalled
After slimming its autonomous vehicle program in early 2023, Apple is adding back test drivers. Here’s how Apple’s self-driving car testing efforts look as it begins 2024 – amid the Apple Car project remaining at a stand-still. more….....»»
Study show dry-cleaning fluid holds promise for sustainable organic synthesis
The widely used dry-cleaning and degreasing solvent perc can be converted to useful chemicals by a new, clean, safe, and inexpensive procedure. The Kobe University discovery using on-demand UV activation may open the path to upcycling perc and thus c.....»»
PFAS flow equally between Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean, study finds
The frigid Arctic Ocean is far removed from the places most people live, but even so, "forever chemicals" reach this remote landscape. Now, research in Environmental Science & Technology Letters suggests that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS.....»»
South Korea"s gender imbalance is bad news for men. Outnumbering women, many face bleak marriage prospects
South Korea's bachelor time bomb is about to really go off. Following a historic 30-year-long imbalance in the male-to-female sex ratio at birth, young men far outnumber young women in the country. As a result, some 700,000 to 800,000 "extra" South K.....»»
Exploring developments and challenges in electrochemical nitrate reduction for ammonia synthesis
Ammonia is a necessary feedstock to produce nitrogen-based fertilizers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and polymers. To date, about 80% of global ammonia is used to produce nitrogen-based fertilizers which relates to 50% of global food production......»»
Is this the best cheap Android tablet of CES 2024?
Lenovo's Tab M11 is a budget Android tablet that serves a high-quality screen at an attractive price, and further sweetens the deal with stylus support......»»
Xcode is officially ready for Apple Vision Pro apps
Apple has released Xcode version 15.2, adding support for creating Apple Vision Pro apps. Apple’s integrated development environment with Vision Pro app support was previously only available in beta. more….....»»
Volkswagen is adding ChatGPT to its infotainment system
VW is using Cerence's Chat Pro, which now incorporates ChatGPT. Enlarge / From mid-2024, ChatGPT is coming to VWs. (credit: Volkswagen) This year's Consumer Electronics Show got underway in Las Vegas today. For nearly a.....»»
BYD"s ambitions in Europe grow with plans for Hungary factory
The Chinese EV giant is targeting a top-five market share and will be adding plug-in hybrids to its full-electric lineup. A planned factory in Europe could make the path easier......»»
How magma and water shaped the iconic Columbia River Gorge
University of Oregon researchers are adding new details to the geological history of the iconic Columbia River Gorge, a wide river canyon that cuts through the volcanic peaks of the Cascades along the border between Oregon and Washington......»»
Researchers develop strategy for adding keystone species to collapsing ecosystems
There are very few animals as important to our world as honeybees. There is, of course, the delicious honey they produce, but they are also essential in maintaining food security and the biodiversity that is threatened by climate change and becoming.....»»