Misinformation Really Does Spread like a Virus, Epidemiology Shows
“Going viral” appears to be more than just a catchphrase when it comes to the rampant spread of misinformation.....»»
News consumers are more influenced by political alignment than by truth, study shows
For many years, the conventional wisdom was that only highly biased, less educated media consumers would put partisanship over truth—in other words, they would believe news that confirmed their worldview, regardless of whether it was true......»»
The 50 best shows on Netflix in November 2024
The best shows on Netflix include The Diplomat, Territory, Escape at Dannemora, This is the Zodiac Speaking, The Lincoln Lawyer, Starting 5, and more......»»
The iPhone is a freight train and shows no signs of slowing down
Every single year, a familiar pattern emerges. Apple every fall introduces a brand new iPhone and critics yawn. “There’s not enough there to move the … The post The iPhone is a freight train and shows no signs of slowing down appeared first.....»»
Rocket Report: New Glenn shows out; ULA acknowledges some fairing issues
"We have integrated some corrective actions and additional inspections." Welcome to Edition 7.18 of the Rocket Report! One of the most intriguing bits of news this week is the rol.....»»
5 must-watch new shows and movies next week from Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Paramount+
Netflix is the biggest game in town when it comes to new streaming options from week to week, but it’s certainly not the only one. … The post 5 must-watch new shows and movies next week from Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Paramount+ appeared fir.....»»
Observatory finds local 1.1 ºC increase in 20 years, twice as much as predicted by climate models
The meteorological data recorded over the past two decades by sensors of the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical observatory facilities point to a rise of 1.1ºC in the average temperature. The analysis, led by UAB researchers, shows more than double.....»»
Study shows bats have acoustic cognitive maps
Echolocating bats have been found to possess an acoustic cognitive map of their home range, enabling them to navigate over kilometer-scale distances using echolocation alone......»»
Destructive weed, found in New York state, resists common herbicides
The invasive pigweed Palmer amaranth, first found in New York soybean fields in 2019, has been dubbed the "spotted lanternfly of weeds" for its ability to spread quickly and wreak havoc on crops. Now a new study sheds light on how formidable an oppon.....»»
5 best Netflix TV shows to stream this Halloween
Looking for Halloween content? Check out Netflix for a a haunted house horror series, a 1980s-inspired saga, and a spinoff of a popular cable drama......»»
Research shows decline in out-of-home activities since pandemic
Compared with just before the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending nearly an hour less a day doing activities outside the home, behavior that researchers say is a lasting consequence of the pandemic......»»
The best shows on Peacock right now (November 2024)
On the list of the best shows on Peacock is Yellowstone, which concludes with the second part of season 5 beginning in November. .....»»
The best shows on Hulu right now (November 2024)
It's time to binge. The first 11 seasons of NCIS and all five seasons of Ally McBeal are some of the best shows on Hulu right now......»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (November 2024)
Two of Apple's biggest shows, Silo and Bad Sisters, are back with new seasons, retaining their status among the best shows on Apple TV+ right now......»»
Disney+ app finally gets its own top 10 list of movies and shows
If you’re struggling to decide what to watch on Disney+, this new feature is about to make your decision much easier. This week, Disney+ launched … The post Disney+ app finally gets its own top 10 list of movies and shows appeared first o.....»»
South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»
12 best TV shows to stream this Halloween
Halloween is a prime time to binge-watch scary shows, and horror fans can stream these ten exciting and terrifying TV shows to celebrate All Hallows' Eve......»»
A Bird Flu Vaccine Might Come Too Late to Save Us from H5N1
If the influenza virus infecting cattle workers starts a pandemic, help in the form of a vaccine is months away.....»»
Apple shows off new M4 MacBook Pro lineup in final announcement video of the week
In the final instalment of this week’s announcements, Apple has posted a 17-minute event video unveiling the new M4 MacBook Pro lineup. The MacBook Pro lineup spans an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4, as well as higher-end 14-inch and 16.....»»
Changing climate could increase mobility of toxic metals in soils, experimental study shows
The changes scientists expect in the climate could cause toxic metals naturally occurring in soils to become more mobile, destabilize ecosystems and increasingly enter the human food chain via agriculture. Such scenarios are particularly likely to oc.....»»
30 years ago, this sci-fi movie became a minor hit — and spawned an even better TV franchise
In 1994, a small sci-fi movie became a minor hit and planted the seed for not one but three successful shows that expanded and explored its universe......»»