Planet Coaster 2: tips and tricks for beginners
Anyone jumping into Planet Coaster 2 for the first time may be overwhelmed by the task of running a successful park, so here are some tips for beginners......»»
Giant meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago may have aided early life
Billions of years ago, long before anything resembling life as we know it existed, meteorites frequently pummeled the planet. One such space rock crashed down about 3.26 billion years ago, and even today, it's revealing secrets about Earth's past......»»
iPhone 17 “Slim” leak tips a focus on sharp looks but modest specs
As per an analyst, the upcoming “slim” model in the iPhone 17 series will take a rather modest approach to internal hardware and will bank more on the looks......»»
Could injecting diamond dust into the atmosphere help cool the planet?
A multi-institutional team of climatologists, meteorologists and Earth scientists has found evidence that dropping diamond dust from an airplane into the atmosphere could cool the planet. In their study published in the journal Geophysical Research L.....»»
Forest fires are shifting north and intensifying—here"s what that means for the planet
Fires have long been a natural part of forest ecosystems, but something is changing. Our new study shows that forest fires have become more widespread and severe amid global heating, particularly in the high northern latitudes such as Canada and Sibe.....»»
Tech can help kids connect with nature and go outdoors—here are tips to make it work
Young children's lives are increasingly spent indoors. They have less access to green spaces, their parents are concerned about safety, and there's also the draw of digital entertainment. This shift away from the natural world has been evocatively na.....»»
Scientists identify potential deep-ocean greenhouse gas storage solution
As the planet continues to warm and the ramifications of human-driven climate change continue to amplify, the need to find ways to mitigate climate change is growing. In Nature Communications, University of California, Irvine scientists describe a ne.....»»
Scientists create new overwintering sites for monarch butterflies on a warming planet
The migration of the monarch butterfly is one of the wonders of the natural world. Each autumn, a new generation of monarch butterflies is born in the northern United States and southern Canada. Hundreds of millions of these butterflies then fly to t.....»»
We splashed around for 250+ hours to find the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers
Bluetooth speakers are as popular now as they have ever been, and it seems like every tech company on the planet sells a wide range … The post We splashed around for 250+ hours to find the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers appeared first on BG.....»»
Identifying the genes that viruses "steal" from ocean microbes
The microbes that cycle nutrients in the ocean don't do the work on their own—the viruses that infect them also influence the process. It's a vital job for the rest of the planet, enabling oceans to absorb half of the human-generated carbon in the.....»»
Could life exist below Mars ice? Study proposes possibilities
While actual evidence for life on Mars has never been found, a new NASA study proposes microbes could find a potential home beneath frozen water on the planet's surface......»»
Book Review: The Big Costs of Mining the Planet for Electric Power
Vince Beiser’s tour of the “Electro-Digital Age” puts resource extraction at the center.....»»
Google’s October Feature Drop Includes a Ton of New Tricks for Pixel Phones
Android 15 comes with a massive feature drop for Pixel devices. The post Google’s October Feature Drop Includes a Ton of New Tricks for Pixel Phones appeared first on Phandroid. With Android 15 now out in the wild, Google has also ro.....»»
What do planet formation and badminton have in common?
Dust grains in protoplanetary disks align via the same aerodynamics as the sport. The birth of a planet starts with a microscopic grain floating in a protoplanetary disk, a swirli.....»»
The science of happier dogs: Five tips to help your canine friends live their best life
When you hear about "science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us" it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of animal welfare science is real and influential......»»
You Asked: Laser TV vs. UX, speaker break-in tips, and re-boxing tales
On today’s You Asked: Laser TV versus a huge mini-LED TV. What happens to the TVs after we test them? And breaking in TV speakers — is that even a thing?.....»»
22 of the best Netflix hacks, tips, and tricks
Netflix's tried-and-true formula hardly begs for improvement, but you can get even more out of your subscription with these tips and tricks for all users......»»
Full moon hazard: 50% rise in wildlife vehicle collisions during moonlit nights
The moon's impact on our planet, culture, and society goes beyond just affecting tides. Recent research by Texas A&M University, published in the journal Transportation Research Part D, indicates a 45.8% increase in wildlife vehicle collisions during.....»»
Google Pixel 9: 10 Useful Tips and Tricks for You!
If you're a first-time Pixel owner or a newcomer to Android, then we've put together this list of handy tips and tricks. The post Google Pixel 9: 10 Useful Tips and Tricks for You! appeared first on Phandroid. While it’s a bit more &.....»»
Wildlife loss is taking ecosystems nearer to collapse, new report suggests
Even for a conservation biologist numbed to bad news about nature, the biennial Living Planet report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a stark reminder of our failure to arrest the loss of biodiversity—the variety of living things and the ecosy.....»»
Claustrophobic cells slow their own growth, forming beautiful patterns of concentric circles
Like so many organisms on the planet, when cells experience mosh-pit-level crowding, they may just become stressed. Yet unlike most other life forms, cells subject to physical stress from crowding by neighbors can find some relief by dramatically slo.....»»