Oh Good, Now There"s an Outbreak of Wildfire Thunderclouds
Huge pyrocumulonimbus clouds just formed over fires in the West. Here’s why they could become more common on a warmer planet......»»
Innovative microscopy reveals amyloid architecture, may give insights into neurodegenerative disease
Amyloid-beta (A-beta) aggregates are tangles of proteins most notably associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. Despite its constant stint in the limelight, however, researchers have been unable to get a good understanding of ho.....»»
Beach cleans aren"t just good for the sea—they can boost mental health and encourage better behavior
I love exploring the shoreline. I wander along my local Devon beach at least once a week, and my curiosity is naturally pulled to the high water line. I enjoy discovering pretty shells but also the rubbish that the sea has washed in. The colors, shap.....»»
Working to strengthen Pacific Northwest defenses against wildfires and wildfire smoke
In the summer of 2020, wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Portland, Oregon, leading to a prolonged period of poor air quality and health concerns for residents. Subsequently, in 2021 the city experienced a heat wave with temperatures reaching as hi.....»»
Aventon, a major e-bike maker, tries its hand with a hardtail
Aventon's entry into the mountain bike market is good, but not quite low-budget. Enlarge / Aventon's Ramblas hardtail mountain bike. (credit: John TImmer) Full suspension mountain bikes are complicated beasts, with secti.....»»
What is sexual "aftercare" and what does it mean for consent education?
Sexual consent is about good communication between sexual partners before and during sex. Far from being a simple act of saying "yes" or "no" prior to sex, affirmative consent involves checking in with a sexual partner throughout a sexual encounter,.....»»
Warning: Refurbished Apple products costly again in just a few hours
What good refurbished Apple Prime Day deals there are are about to vanish. Check these out......»»
Real, actual Markdown support is arriving in Google Docs, not a moment too soon
It's a big day for typing in an archaic fashion for the good of syntax. Enlarge / In goes the sensible characters, out goes a document for which you almost always have to adjust the sharing permissions. (credit: Aurich Lawson | G.....»»
Leafy greens grown by night prove cheaper and just as good
Utility companies offer flexible electricity rates depending on the time of day to reduce demand at peak hours. That way, consumers can save some money, say, by using the dishwasher or tumble dryer at night. And the utilities avoid the need for massi.....»»
The Google Pixel Watch 3 price leaked, and it’s bad
The Google Pixel Watch 3 is coming soon, and thanks to a new leak, we now know how much it will cost. Unfortunately, it doesn't look good......»»
The best summer Prime Day deals we could find for Ars readers
On day two of Amazon's summer sale extravaganza, here are the deals we liked. Enlarge / It's Prime Day—again—which means a whole bunch of these boxes. (credit: NurPhoto / Getty Images) Good morning, Ars readers! I'll.....»»
Turning the HomePod mini into a portable AirPlay speaker
When I reviewed the new Beats Pill last month, I lamented its lack of AirPlay support. After all, AirPlay offers some nice benefits and better stability compared to Bluetooth. Instead of waiting on Beats to make good on its promise from 2017 to ma.....»»
How sustainable is your weekly grocery shop? These small changes can have big benefits
You might think eating more sustainably requires drastic changes, such as shifting to a vegan diet. While a plant-based diet is undeniably good for the Earth, our new research shows modest changes to your eating habits can also have significant envir.....»»
Walmart brings beloved WH-1000XM5 to $298, no Prime membership required
The Sony WH-1000XM5 are incredible headphones. Now, you can get a good Prime Day deal on them... without Prime......»»
My all-time favorite Kindle just got a huge Prime Day discount. Here’s why you should buy it
If you want a good e-reader, you can't go wrong with a Kindle. My favorite Kindle has received a huge discount during Prime Day 2024 and you should buy one......»»
How a "social good" firm is defined can impact its value creation and value capital
Ventures that pursue both commercial and social value creation have grown in popularity in recent years, but a study published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal better defines four distinct types of social ventures. By training a business mod.....»»
Kenyan crop contamination outbreak inspires grad student to improve rice storage
While half the global population relies on rice as a staple, about 15% of rice produced each year is contaminated by potentially fatal aflatoxins. Seeing this threaten lives in her home country of Kenya prompted a graduate research assistant to focus.....»»
Sling TV begins some limited streaming in 4K resolution
Sling TV will show a good bit of sports in 4K resolution — if you have the right plan, the right hardware, and live in the right city......»»
Watching sports can be good for you—thanks to its social bonding effects
Being a sports fan, whether you're watching top flight football, the Olympic games or your favorite local team, can be a rollercoaster ride. Incredible highs if you win, depressing lows if you don't, and lots of stressful feelings in between......»»
Wildfire smoke has a silver lining: It can protect vulnerable tree seedlings
Forest scientists at Oregon State University studying tree regeneration have found that wildfire smoke comes with an unexpected benefit: It has a cooling capacity that can make life easier for vulnerable seedlings......»»
Mortal Kombat 1’s newest fighter returns to series for first time in 9 years
Warner Bros. Games announced the latest addition to its Kombat Pack of DLC characters, and his serrated whips make for a bloody good time......»»