Monkeys, like humans, persist at tasks they"ve already invested in—even when they don"t succeed
If you've ever stayed in a relationship too long or stuck with a project that was going nowhere, you're not alone. Humans are generally reluctant to give up on something they've already committed time and effort to. It's called the "sunk costs" pheno.....»»
The 6 best earbuds to buy in 2024, just in time for Prime Big Deal Days
We've selected the best earbuds at every price point, all tested and approved by Mashable audio experts. Plus, stay tuned for Prime Big Deal Days discounts on earbuds. Best earbuds for 2024.....»»
"V/H/S/Beyond" review: Should you watch if you"re new to the franchise?
"V/H/S/Beyond", the seventh instalment in Brad Miska's horror anthology, features segments from Justin Long and Kate Siegel. Review. Fair warning: This is the first V/H/S movie I've watched.I've been familiar with Brad Miska's horror anthology.....»»
Moo Deng sucks, actually
Moo Deng is a viral hippo, and I don't like her. You probably clicked this article to find out why I hate Moo Deng, the actual hippo. So to get this out of the way, no, I'm not deranged enough to hate an animal. But I do hate Moo Deng the viral.....»»
The scariest horror movies on Shudder to keep you up at night
A roundup of the scariest movies available on horror streaming platform Shudder. Horror movies come in all shapes and sizes.You've got your comedy horrors, your psychological horrors, your tense thriller-y horrors — and, of course, your g.....»»
Snag a pair of Bose Ultra Open Earbuds for their lowest price yet
As of Oct. 4, get the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds for $249 at Amazon, their lowest price yet. SAVE $50: As of October 4, get a pair of Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at Amazon for $249. That's a discount of 17% and the lowest price we've seen......»»
Does limiting iPhone charging to 80% extend battery life?
Both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 before it offer the option to limit charging to 80% rather than 100%. The thinking is that many people don’t need the full battery capacity of the device in a typical day, and it reduces wear on the battery, ext.....»»
The Oura Ring 3 is currently enjoying a $50 discount you don’t want to miss!
The Oura Ring 4 is here, but if you think that’s too expensive, grab the Oura Ring 3 at a $50 discount today on Amazon! The post The Oura Ring 3 is currently enjoying a $50 discount you don’t want to miss! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is 15% off in this AMAZING DEAL!
If you’re looking for a new smartwatch, don’t miss this CRAZY DEAL for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and save 15%! The post The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is 15% off in this AMAZING DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid. The Apple Watch U.....»»
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 second stage stumbles; Japanese rocket nears the end
"I’m pretty darn confident I’m going to have a good day on Friday." Welcome to Edition 7.14 of the Rocket Report! For readers who don't know, my second book was published last.....»»
Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don’t believe
Some just want to promote conflict, cause chaos, or even just get attention. There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their rea.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, October 4
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Friday, October 4
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for October 4
Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive......»»
Have one of these Samsung phones? Don’t update it right now
Have a Samsung Galaxy S10 or Note 10 device? Make sure you don't update it right now if you want it to keep working......»»
The true global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected, study reveals
The extinction of hundreds of bird species caused by humans over the last 130,000 years has led to substantial reductions in avian functional diversity—a measure of the range of different roles and functions that birds undertake within the environm.....»»
Genetic database shows some fungal crops became completely reliant on ants 27 million years ago
When humans began farming crops thousands of years ago, agriculture had already been around for millions of years. In fact, several animal lineages have been growing their own food since long before humans evolved as a species......»»
The darker side of human rights for great apes
The Spanish government has announced plans to ban harmful experiments on great apes as part of a wider initiative to give them increased rights closer to the ones humans enjoy......»»
The medicines we take to stay healthy are harming nature. Here"s what needs to change
Evidence is mounting that modern medicines present a growing threat to ecosystems around the world. The chemicals humans ingest to stay healthy are harming fish and other animals......»»
There were more black holes in the early universe than we thought, research finds
Supermassive black holes are some of the most impressive (and scary) objects in the universe—with masses around 1 billion times more than that of the sun. And we know they've been around for a long time......»»
This Apple Watch feature was driving me crazy. Here’s how I fixed it
Since I've been wearing the Apple Watch Series 10, one feature has been annoying me. It's to do with Live Activities, and I've finally solved it......»»