New species of ultrasmall microalgae found in home aquarium could have multiple useful applications
A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered a DNA sequence that didn't match any on record. This new species is the smalles.....»»
Get up to 32% off Aqara smart locks for the holidays
Thanks to these holiday deals, you can get up to 32% of Aqara smart locks to liven up your home and gain entry to it easier than ever......»»
iOS 18.3 adding Home app support for robot vacuums, per beta
Apple released iOS 18.3 beta 1 today for developers, five days after shipping iOS 18.2 to the public. One change in the new update is Home app support coming for a key new device category. more….....»»
New Aqara devices leak, Apple"s smart home progress continues, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts break down the latest Apple smart home news and several leaked devices ahead of CES 2025.HomeKit Insider PodcastApple continues its work on new smart home devices with several rumors coming o.....»»
A biochip for fish detection using eDNA
Dolly Varden is a rare species of fish found in the Nooksack River basin of northwestern Washington state. Although they have flyrods in tow, Trout Unlimited volunteers' primary tool of choice is an environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling kit. This tool en.....»»
Closest relative of "magic mushroom" discovered in Africa
A team of biologists, mycologists and microbiologists in the U.S., South Africa and Zimbabwe reports that a species of mushroom growing in parts of Africa is the closest relative of Psilocybe cubensis, the most widespread hallucinogenic mushroom know.....»»
Review: Netgear RS600 router, testing WiFi 7 performance on iPhone 16
The is one of the first wave of WiFi 7 home routers on the market. While the RS600 is technically marketed as the mid-tier option in Netgear’s lineup, it is more than capable at delivering fast wireless internet across your home. For Apple us.....»»
Completing the "timetree" of primates: A new way to map the evolutionary history of life on Earth
In a new article published in Frontiers in Bioinformatics, biologists Dr. Jack M Craig, Dr. Blair Hedges, and Dr. Sudhir Kumar, all at Temple University, have built an evolutionary tree that encompasses 455 primates, every species for which genetic d.....»»
We might have just gotten our best look at the Nintendo Switch 2 yet
We've just gotten a fantastic new look at the Nintendo Switch 2, courtesy of multiple leaks — including one from Dbrand......»»
Save up to 20% on the Google Nest Indoor Camera!
Boost your home security setup for less. The post Save up to 20% on the Google Nest Indoor Camera! appeared first on Phandroid. If you were looking to add a bit of muscle to your smart home security system, then you might want to check out.....»»
Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish—one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world—were caught and released recently in Cambodia, reviving hopes for the survival of the species......»»
These buttons and dials offer a unique way to access your smart home
The Flic Twist and Smart Buttons are a great addition to most smart homes, even if they lack some functionality......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Lockly Zeno Series offers full compatibility with Home Key and HomeKit
Lockly recently released its latest Zeno Series smart door locks, which include some fantastic features that Apple fans will love. Unveiled at CES 2024 and now available at The Home Depot, the new series features a redesigned, smaller footprint and s.....»»
AI tool enhances wildlife image analysis for climate change insights
A new AI image tool could aid the development of algorithms to analyze wildlife images to help improve understanding of how species around the world are responding to climate change, a study suggests......»»
Apple is about to stop selling multiple iPhones in Europe. Here’s why
Apple will pull the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series from sale in Europe at the end of the year to comply with EU charging regulations......»»
Climate change and land use practices threaten traditional food sources in Russia"s Far East
Climate change and land-use practices could significantly alter the make-up and availability of wild traditional foods in the vast Russian Far East, a region that is home to many Indigenous Peoples who depend on those native foods......»»
Tilted magnetic materials offer fresh path for thermoelectric applications
A research team from NIMS and UTokyo has proposed and demonstrated that the transverse magneto-thermoelectric conversion in magnetic materials can be utilized with much higher performance than previously by developing artificial materials comprising.....»»
Northern California earthquake prompts an endangered Death Valley fish species to get busy
Powerful earthquakes like the one felt last week across Northern California are stark reminders for people to plan—perhaps to fortify their home or business or, at minimum, finally build that earthquake kit......»»
Rumor Replay: Cellular Macs, Vision Pro gaming, Apple home launches, more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: new home devices, cellular Macs, gaming controllers for Vision Pro, and more. Here are thi.....»»
Get some fresh air in your home for the holidays with Blueair
With lots of people headed your way for the holidays, a Blueair air purifier might be just what you need to get fresh air back in your home or apartment......»»
Dogs walked off-leash cause 20% more disturbance to protected lowland heaths, UK study finds
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have used GPS trackers to measure where dogs roamed during walks in lowland heaths in South-East England, home to several protected birds like the European nightjar and Dartford Warbler. They found t.....»»