Mosquitos more resilient to saltwater than previously thought
Dutch mosquitos are more resilient to saltwater than previously thought. Environmental scientist Sam Boerlijst discovered this during his Ph.D. research at the Hortus botanicus. This knowledge is crucial for understanding how mosquito-borne disease t.....»»
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor finally coming to PS4 and Xbox One in September
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which was previously only on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, is getting ports for PS4 and Xbox One next month......»»
New bean varieties resist aphids and nematodes
Climate resilient, nutritious long beans are unfortunately susceptible to aphids and nematodes. By creating four new pest-resistant varieties of the beans, scientists aim to reduce farmers' reliance on pesticides......»»
Groundwater reserves in southwestern Europe more stable overall than previously thought
Groundwater is a vital resource, sustaining plants and ecosystems, ensuring agricultural production and serving as a core component of drinking water supplies. However, climate change and anthropogenic pressures can threaten groundwater availability,.....»»
Basketball legend credits Apple Watch"s persistence for making him see a heart doctor
It was only after repeated warnings of atrial fibrilliation from his Apple Watch that basketball legend Sean Elliott sought help and had essential treatment.Apple Watch health monitoringThe heart rate sensors in Apple Watch have previously helped peo.....»»
Basketball"s legend credits Apple Watch"s persistence for making him see a heart doctor
It was only after repeated warnings of atrial fibrilliation from his Apple Watch that basketball legend Sean Elliott sought help and had essential treatment.Apple Watch health monitoringThe heart rate sensors in Apple Watch have previously helped peo.....»»
macOS Sequoia beta 5 adds a new wallpaper – and you can download it here
Apple on Monday released the fifth beta of macOS Sequoia 15.0 to developers. As we previously covered, the update adds Distraction Control for Safari – a new feature that lets users hide parts of a webpage, such as banners and popups. However, macO.....»»
How iOS 18"s Web Eraser content-blocker morphed into a distraction-hiding tool
Apple has finally released its Web Eraser content blocker for Safari 18, albeit under the new name Distraction Control. Here's how the feature changed during development and why.Apple has renamed its previously-unannounced Web Eraser content blocker.....»»
Hubble images a pair of tiny dwarf galaxies
A pair of new Hubble images show small dwarf galaxies, one of which is thought to be the result of a historical merger......»»
How to turn off Home Switching in the iOS 17.6 Home app
Apple's update to iOS 17.6 is turning Home Switching on, when it was previously off, for some users. Here's how to turn that Home setting back off.The Home Switching option in the Home appSmart home owners may have discovered a problem with their Hom.....»»
From aviation to orthopedics: Polymer patch made from dynamic polymer networks
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM have developed a new polymer patch that can significantly accelerate and simplify previously laborious, expensive, and time-consuming repair processes on.....»»
Conservationists need to pay more attention to "degraded" tropical forests
Conservationists have typically focused on pristine tropical rainforests, or those thought to have been relatively untouched by human disturbance......»»
I thought this $250 Android phone would be a disaster. It wasn’t
How good can a $250 Android phone really be? I tried the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G to find out — and it genuinely surprised me......»»
iPhone 16 Pro colors could include bronze – but likely rose by another name
This year’s iPhone 16 Pro colors will include bronze, according to a Weibo post. However, it’s likely this is just another way of labelling a color previously described as “rose.” The post follows a look at the base model iPhone 16 colors.....»»
All of the iPhone 16 colors & camera layouts just got leaked
Backing up previous rumors about the forthcoming iPhone 16, a new leak shows dummy units in different colors — and the revised camera system.Purported dummy iPhone 16 unitsThe iPhone 16 and its larger version, the iPhone 16 Plus, have previously be.....»»
Researchers discover high levels of non-coding RNAs in testes, suggesting new roles in sperm function and evolution
Researchers at the University of Toronto have mapped the spatial distribution of around 700 long non-coding RNAs, otherwise known as lncRNAs, in the testes. The team discovered much higher levels of lncRNAs in the testes than had been previously esti.....»»
Study finds friendships in America may be in less peril than previously thought
American adults may typically have more friends than indicated by other recent surveys, with fewer Americans having no friends at all—though many would like closer friendships. Natalie Pennington of Colorado State University, US, and colleagues pre.....»»
An Apple Vision Pro has been controlled for the first time by a brain computer interface
Synchron, known for its brain-computer interface technology, has set its sights on the Apple Vision Pro after previously testing out similar technology with the iPad and iPhone.A stentrode brain implant | Credit: SynchronSynchron has successfully imp.....»»
Hybrids between two species can produce “swarms” that flourish
Humans may be part of a hybrid swarm. And we’re making more of them. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) There are no wild ligers. Indeed, hybrids were once thought to be rare in nature—and of little conse.....»»
From genes to jeans: New genetic insights may lead to drought-resilient cotton
Cotton is woven into the very fabric of our lives, from soft T-shirts to comfortable jeans and cozy bedsheets. It's the world's leading renewable textile fiber and the backbone of a global industry worth billions......»»
MagSafe Monday: AnkerWork S600 is one of the best MagSafe products on the market
If you’d asked me what I thought about a product that included a speaker, microphone, and MagSafe charger, I’d have thought it was a weird combination. But that is just what the is, and it’s turned out to be a really useful product on my desk......»»