Orangutan mothers help offspring to learn
When it comes to motherhood, orangutans are animals of distinction. An orangutan mother will stay in close contact with her baby for up to nine years—longer than almost all mammals other than humans. Much like humans, orangutans rely on their mothe.....»»
Talking about Tinkering with Ryan Jenkins
“Tinkering is a fun way to learn about the world around you,” says Ryan in his new book “The Tinkering Workshop,” which comes out this week. Ryan’s book promotes creativity and playful experimentation with everyday mate.....»»
Lots to learn from at Maker Faire Bay Area
This article first appeared in the MakerEd.org newsletter. Describing what Maker Faire is to people who have never experienced it is difficult. I find pictures do a better job of explaining what it is than I can do with words. The core of Maker Fair.....»»
Researchers develop technique that enables breeding of genetically identical hybrid plants
When different varieties of one plant species are crossed with each other, their hybrid offspring are often more robust and grow more quickly than their parents. However, in the next generation, this effect disappears again......»»
Your doctor’s office could be reading your blood pressure all wrong
54 million US adults may be misdiagnosed with high BP based on bad readings. Many people may be surprised to learn the proper procedure for taking a blood pressure reading—becau.....»»
Thanks to Squarespace Refresh website building has never been more intuitive
With Squarespace Refresh, a series of platform updates and new features, website building has never been more intuitive. Learn about it here......»»
Q&A: Using a new approach to shine a light on hidden plant microbes
Despite there being more microbes on Earth than stars in our galaxy, only a tiny fraction have been discovered. An approach called metagenomics—a type of DNA sequencing—may help scientists learn more about these elusive organisms, according to Pe.....»»
To build a giant sheep, man spends 10 years smuggling, cloning, and inseminating
He takes his hobbies seriously. Readers of a certain age might remember Dolly, a Finn-Dorset sheep born in 1996 to three mothers and some proud Scottish scientists. Dolly generate.....»»
To build a giant sheep, man spends 10 years smuggling, cloning, and inseminating
He takes his hobbies seriously. Enlarge / A male argali sheep in the wild. (credit: Getty Images) Readers of a certain age might remember Dolly, a Finn-Dorset sheep born in 1996 to three mothers and some proud Scottish s.....»»
How to use iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite
Apple’s Emergency SOS iPhone via satellite feature is available in 17 countries. Read on for how to test iPhone Emergency SOS messages via satellite to learn how it works and how to use it in a real emergency when there’s no cellular service or W.....»»
How to install and uninstall Microsoft Edge
There are many ways to get Microsoft Edge on and off of the desktop. Learn how to navigate the Windows browser......»»
Join us in supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Update September 27, 2024: Relay’s St. Jude fundraising is entering its final week! This year’s campaign is nearing $900,000 and we’d love for the 9to5Mac community to help finish strong! You can donate and learn more about corporate matchin.....»»
The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (September 2024)
Toddlers can prep for bathtime, grade schoolers do themed yoga, and older kids learn about human anatomy in the best YouTube videos for kids......»»
Struggling to make decisions at work? Learn how to build confidence
One of the most daunting tasks for new leaders is making decisions that impact others. Although the average person makes thousands of conscious decisions each day—some estimates suggest as many as 35,000—when it comes to making decisions in the w.....»»
New report recommends specialist support to mothers in prison
A new report reveals the challenges mothers face trying to maintain a relationship with their children while in prison, and recommends additional support......»»
The Meta Quest 3S is official, making mixed-reality gaming more affordable
Learn more about Meta's new Quest 3S, a budget-priced mixed reality headset with many of the best features of the $500 Quest 3......»»
Investigating "climate burnout" to learn how people can maintain motivation to fight climate change
As the occurrence of weather extremes continues to escalate, the climate change movement now grapples with a new challenge, "climate burnout.".....»»
Ant queens cannibalize their sick offspring and "recycle" them, new study reveals
Instead of nurturing their sick young, ant queens eat their infected offspring at the first sign of illness then "recycle" them into energy to produce new eggs, a new study led by the University of Oxford has shown. The findings have been published i.....»»
Family-focused interventions key to addressing child maltreatment, says study
About one-third of mothers in California were reported to the Child Protection System (CPS) at least once, but the percentage significantly increased as the number of children grew, finds a new analysis from the Brown School at Washington University.....»»
Study shows artificial light at night changes the behavior of fish, even into the next generation
Scientists have shown that light pollution—especially light in the blue spectrum—can alter the behavior of fish after only a few nights, and have knock-on effects for their offspring. The team from China has studied how female zebrafish responded.....»»
Norway has more EVs than gasoline cars on the road. Why?
According to new reports, Norway now has more electric vehicles on its road than gas-powered cars. But why is that, and what can the U.S. learn from it?.....»»