No sea serpents, mobsters but Tahoe trash divers strike gold
They found no trace of a mythical sea monster, no sign of mobsters in cement shoes or long-lost treasure chests......»»
Flagship smartphone showdown - Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google's latest smartphone, announced on August 13, was a pre-emptive strike on the iPhone 16 Pro. Here's how the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL fare against Apple's existing iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max [left], Google Pixel 9 Pro and.....»»
Australian gold mining company hit with ransomware
Australian gold mining firm Evolution Mining has announced on Monday that it became aware on 8 August 2024 of a ransomware attack impacting its IT systems, and has been working with its external cyber forensic experts to investigate the incident. .....»»
In Colombia, hungry beetle larvae combat trash buildup
In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon in an innovative project to combat the ever-growing problem of trash buildup......»»
Waste into gold: Oyster shells repurposed as magic "Seawool"
Growing up on Taiwan's west coast where mollusk farming is popular, Eddie Wang saw discarded oyster shells transformed from waste to function—a memory that inspired him to create a unique and environmentally friendly fabric called "Seawool"......»»
Liked to death? The social media race for nature photos can trash ecosystems—or trigger rapid extinction
Have you ever liked or shared a social media post about nature? It could have been a photo of a rare orchid or an unusual bird. Or you might share a stunning photo of an "undiscovered" natural place......»»
How to watch the Men’s Marathon at the Olympics
The men’s marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to take place today. The legendary Eliud Kipchoge seeks a record third consecutive gold in the event, but he’ll face stiff challenges from three-time Olympic gold medalist (in the 5,000.....»»
How to watch the women’s soccer Olympic finals: USA vs Brazil
Looking to secure gold for the first time in 12 years, the United States women’s national soccer team takes on Marta and Brazil in the 2024 Olympic final today at the Parc de Princes. This marks the first time these countries have met in women&.....»»
Indian female wrestler is disqualified from gold medal match after making Olympic history
Indian female wrestler is disqualified from gold medal match after making Olympic history.....»»
Moving out: Mix of factors prompt owl monkeys to leave their parents
There comes a point in the lives of young owl monkeys when they leave their parents and strike out on their own to find a mate......»»
Coupling excitons to polaritons for better solar cells and higher intensity LEDs
In solar cells and light-emitting diodes, maintaining the excited state kinetics of molecules against annihilation is a race against time. These systems need to strike a careful balance between different processes that lead to loss of energy and thos.....»»
How to watch Men’s Golf in the Olympics: Full schedule
Le Golf National will be the host of the men’s golf tournament at the 2024 Olympics, which get underway today. Xander Schauffele takes aim at back-to-back gold medals after winning in Tokyo, and with compatriots Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark.....»»
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation.....»»
Israel says it targets senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut
Israel says it targets senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut.....»»
The New Gods of Weather Can Make Rain on Demand—or So They Want You to Believe
In a gold-trimmed command center on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, scientists are seeking to wring moisture from desert skies. But will all their extravagant cloud-seeding tech—planes that sprinkle nanomaterials, lasers that scramble the atmosphere—.....»»
From tree holes to trash—the breeding behavior of a frog endemic to the Andman Islands of India
A team of biologists from the University of Delhi and Zoological Survey of India, Harvard University, and the University of Minnesota has discovered a unique breeding behavior in a species of frog endemic to the Andaman Islands of India. In a new stu.....»»
Union game performers strike over AI voice and motion-capture training
Use of motion-capture actors' performances for AI training is a sticking point. Enlarge / One day, using pixellated fonts and images to represent that something is a video game will not be a trope. Today is not that day......»»
Avast One Gold review: the easy-to-use antivirus software
I reviewed Avast One's free and paid antivirus software plans to find out how much more you get when you subscribe......»»
Grand Theft Auto 6 is unaffected by the video game voice actors strike
A lot of games could be affected by the SAG-AFTRA video game actors strike, but Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't one of them......»»
Video game actors are going on strike over AI protections
SAG-AFTRA members are going on strike against video game companies, seeking stronger AI protections in its next Interactive Media Agreement......»»
Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of Trash
Platforms combining plants and recycled garbage could offer a cut-price solution for reviving polluted bodies of water......»»