Marine heat waves found to trigger shift in hatch dates and early growth of Pacific cod
Marine heat waves appear to trigger earlier reproduction, high mortality in early life stages and fewer surviving juvenile Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska, a new study from Oregon State University shows......»»
Beach kindergarten helps kids grasp early STEM concepts
Deakin University research has for the first time observed the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning benefits of 'blue space' education settings for pre-school aged children......»»
Team reveals how current sheets in turbulent plasma form in Earth"s magnetosheath
Magnetic reconnection is a fundamental physical process in plasmas, through which the magnetic energy is converted into plasma kinetic energy and thermal energy rapidly. Current sheets in turbulent plasma are the key trigger for magnetic reconnection.....»»
Trump tariffs will raise prices, but Apple could avoid harsher taxes
Proposed tariffs under the Trump administration could trigger considerable price increases for consumer electronics in the United States, though Apple may be able to weather the storm.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right]During his firs.....»»
MacBook Air 16GB models are on sale from $749.99 right now on Amazon
The lowest prices of the year are here well before Black Friday, with MacBook Air models with 16GB RAM dropping to as low as $749.99.MacBook Air models with 16GB RAM are priced as low as $749 - Image credit: AppleAmazon's aggressive early Black Frida.....»»
Elephant seal numbers drop after avian flu outbreak: First report of transmission between marine mammals
The sounds of barking elephant seals are again in the air along the breeding grounds of Península Valdés, Argentina—but it's quieter. Almost exactly a year after a massive outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza killed more than 17,000.....»»
An AI robot’s painting just auctioned for more than $1 million
Sotheby's said the sale puts the artwork among those of famed artists past and present, and marks a shift where machines are now part of the creative process......»»
November 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: New servers arrive early
Microsoft followed their October precedent set with Windows 11 24H2 and announced Microsoft Server 2025 on the first of November. We were expecting the official announcement at Microsoft Ignite near the end of the month, but with the early release, e.....»»
Amazon drops early Black Friday deals on M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Air 16GB
Apple's 1TB M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is eligible for a material early Black Friday discount at Amazon, along with savings on the 2024 Mac mini M4 and a record low price on the 13-inch MacBook Air 16GB.Amazon slashed prices on Apple's current Macs - Ima.....»»
Apple’s upgraded Vision Pro headset might arrive sooner than expected
According to a Bloomberg report, a second-gen Vision Pro headset supercharged by the Apple M5 silicon could hit the shelves in late 2025, or early 2026......»»
New insights into the Denisovans—the hominin group that interbred with modern day humans
Scientists believe individuals of the most recently discovered hominin group (the Denisovans) that interbred with modern day humans passed on some of their genes via multiple, distinct interbreeding events that helped shape early human history......»»
Heat hardiness: Scientists identify key phase for tomato heat tolerance
By studying tomato varieties that produce fruit in exceptionally hot growing seasons, biologists at Brown University identified the growth cycle phase when tomatoes are most vulnerable to extreme heat, as well as the molecular mechanisms that make th.....»»
Everything you need to know before buying a space heater
Space heaters are a popular way to heat up your home, but they come with serious risks. Here's what to know before adding one to your home......»»
Chemists find easier way to produce biodiesel from waste oil
UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the alternative fuel source much more appealing to the m.....»»
M4 Mac mini offers modular SSD storage, faster base model speeds
Along with the dramatic external design, the new M4 Mac mini also features multiple internal changes. According to early teardowns and user reports, the new Mac mini features a removable SSD. This doesn’t mean, however, that you can buy a new Mac m.....»»
Deals: M4 Mac mini all-time low, M4 iMac up to $120 off, AirPods Pro 2 $170 via Amazon, Watch bands, more
Alongside the now live Best Buy early Black Friday Doorbuster deals, it’s now time for your Friday edition of our daily 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals on Apple gear and accessories. Alongside an ongoing deal on the brand new AirPods 4, Amazon is now ta.....»»
Check out these early Samsung Galaxy S24 Black Friday deals!
Samsung is running several Black Friday deals for its Galaxy S24 series of phones, so if you’re looking to save big, check these out! The post Check out these early Samsung Galaxy S24 Black Friday deals! appeared first on Phandroid. The.....»»
Early Black Friday deals: save up to $150 on every M4 iMac
You can score up to $150 off Apple's brand-new 2024 M4 iMac and get your hands on one of the best all-in-one desktops. Plus, AppleCare is discounted too.Save on every 2024 iMac M4 config - Image credit: AppleApple announced the updated M4 iMac in lat.....»»
We just got our first hint of the RTX 6090, but it’s not what you think
Nvidia's upcoming GPUs, including the RTX 5090 and the RTX 6090, just appeared in a filing -- but it's much too early to get excited......»»
Early Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2024: Asus, Alienware, Lenovo, more on sale
If you want to grab a new gaming laptop, these Black Friday gaming laptop deals are your best bet......»»
Best Buy’s early Black Friday already has discounts up to 53% off
Best Buy has a lot of excellent early Black Friday deals going on, and we've collected some of our favorites for you......»»