Most Americans have heard about cryptocurrencies, but far fewer have ever invested in or used them
Furthermore, a full 16 percent of those questioned say they have personally invested in, traded or otherwise used cryptocurrency at some point......»»
The secret world of rhododendrons: A plant more ancient than the Himalayas
If you have a rhododendron in your garden or pass one by on an afternoon walk perhaps you think of it as just a colorful and pretty shrub. You may have heard that they come from the Himalayas, and that they are invasive plants that destroy ecosystems.....»»
5 true crime shows you should watch in October
From the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial to the Bernie Madoff scandal, these five true crime shows are ones to watch in October......»»
Never use your master password as a password on other accounts
One in three Americans now use password managers, up from one in five in 2022, according to an online poll by Security.org that quizzed 1,051 American adults on how they use passwords and password managers. How users choose and use password managers.....»»
More than half of Americans plan to get updated COVID shot
There's a sharp partisan divide, but interest blows away uptake of the last booster. Enlarge / A vial of the updated 2023-2024 formula of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock, California, on September 14, 202.....»»
New nanotech weapon takes aim at hard-to-treat breast cancer
Breast cancer in its various forms affects more than 250,000 Americans a year. One particularly aggressive and hard-to-treat type is triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), which lacks specific receptors targeted by existing treatments. The rapid growt.....»»
Many don"t know key facts about US Constitution, study finds
Many Americans do not know what rights are protected under the First Amendment and a substantial number cannot name all three branches of government, according to the 2023 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey......»»
Researchers publish first full DNA map of the endangered butternut
Butternuts are soft and oily, with a light walnut flavor that lingers on the tongue. But few Americans have tasted this endangered native. Now, UConn undergraduates have published the first full map of the unusual tree's DNA in G3 . It has been accep.....»»
Judge in US v. Google trial didn’t know if Firefox is a browser or search engine
Google accused DOJ of aiming to force people to use “inferior” search products. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Today, US District Judge Amit Mehta heard opening statements in the Department of Ju.....»»
Hermès removes all Apple Watches and bands from its website ahead of ‘Wonderlust’ event
Last week, we heard from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that Apple is going to start moving away from leather for its Apple Watch bands to match the same effort for its iPhone 15 cases. Now ahead of Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch event on September 12,.....»»
What the wealthy consider "fair" may not be equal to others
Wealthy Americans have distinct preferences regarding fairness, with a greater willingness to accept inequalities relative to the general public, according to a new University of Michigan study......»»
Not religious, not voting? The "nones" are a powerful force in politics, but are not yet a coalition
Nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation. Today the so-called "nones" represent about 30% of Democrats and 12% of Republicans—and they are making their voices heard. Organizations lobby on behalf of atheists, agnostics, secula.....»»
This kid-friendly electric scooter is $175
Save on the Kimi 3-Wheel Electric Kids Scooter at the Mashable Shop. TL;DR: As of Sept. 7, the Kimi 3-Wheel Electric Scooter is on sale for just $174.99 instead of $189. That's a savings of 7% for a limited time.If you’ve heard the term &.....»»
Nashville police use AirTag to track down stolen car, drugs, and more
We’ve heard time and time again that AirTag can be used to find lost luggage, stolen bikes, stolen potted plants, and more. Now, police in Nashville say they were able to track down a stolen car using an AirTag, proving the versatility of once mor.....»»
US graduates brace for return of student loan repayments
After a three-and-a-half year pandemic-era pause, US federal student loans start accumulating interest again from Friday, with repayments set to cut the monthly take-home pay of millions of Americans by hundreds, and in some cases thousands, of dolla.....»»
How a mere 12% of Americans eat half the nation"s beef, creating significant health and environmental impacts
A new study has found that 12% of Americans are responsible for eating half of all beef consumed on a given day, a finding that may help consumer groups and government agencies craft educational messaging around the negative health and environmental.....»»
Bing-related backlash: Microsoft pulls advertising after complaints
Users of non-Microsoft products met with targeted ads begging them to switch, and it seems Microsoft has heard their pleas to be uninterrupted (for now)......»»
Can AC protect against wildfire smoke?
As climate change increases the severity and frequency of wildfires in North America, experts say many Americans are at risk of experiencing one in their lifetime. But even more may be affected by the unhealthy air quality from the smoke the fires pr.....»»
Poll: Which rumored iPhone 15 Pro color would you choose?
Over the last few days, we’ve heard a lot of rumors when it comes to the colors of the iPhone 15 Pro. Since Apple is replacing the stainless steel frame with a new one made of titanium, the company is also expected to introduce new colors to match.....»»
Major iPad Pro overhaul planned for 2024, including new Magic Keyboard with bigger trackpad
We’ve heard before that Apple is planning a major update to the iPad Pro for next year. Now, a new report from Bloomberg sheds new light on what to expect from the new iPad Pro, including slightly larger displays that use OLED and a revamped Magic.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: what we want to see
Our wish list and what we've heard so far about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6......»»