Prescribed burns encourage foul-smelling invaders
Though prescribed burns reduce wildfire threats and even improve habitat for some animals, new research shows these fires also spread stinknet, an aptly named weed currently invading superblooms across the Southwestern U.S......»»
Fallout 76 2022 Roadmap Detailed, Kicks Off With Invaders From Beyond In Spring
The Fallout 76 2022 roadmap has been announced by Bethesda. Find out what's in store for the post-apocalyptic RPG right here. The post Fallout 76 2022 Roadmap Detailed, Kicks Off With Invaders From Beyond In Spring appeared first on PlayStation Unive.....»»
The secret ultraviolet colors of sunflowers attract pollinators and preserve water
Flowers are one of the most striking examples of diversity in nature, displaying myriad combinations of colors, patterns, shapes and scents. They range from colorful tulips and daisies, to fragrant frangipani and giant, putrid-smelling corpse flowers.....»»
Zuckerberg"s Facebook Burns $500 Billion Becoming "Meta". Are They In Trouble?
Slashdot reader McGruber shares a scathing column from New York magazine arguing that "There has never been a self-immolation quite like Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg's social-media company has lost more than half a.....»»
When nothing is enough: Constant dissatisfaction burns out the perfectionist student
Professor of Educational Sciences Markku Niemivirta is excited. He gives unreserved praise to his MoLeWe research collective, with which he has had the opportunity to explore important current themes from a variety of perspectives. Recently, the mult.....»»
Pleasant-smelling wood oil not so pleasant for biting ticks, other pests
Cedarwood oil can be found in many consumer products—perfumes, soaps and deodorants among them. In addition to its pleasing scent, cedarwood oil also is prized for its insect-repelling and anti-fungal properties......»»
Timex’s cool Space Invaders watch is dripping with nostalgia
How do you up the nostalgia around an already classic watch like the Timex T80? By making a special edition celebrating the Space Invaders video game......»»
35 Different Types Of Paper And Their Properties
With the advancement in technology, we have replaced paper in many of our educational and official work. However, nothing beats the satisfaction of smelling a new book, the emotions enclosed in a heartfelt letter, and well… the role of toilet paper.....»»
Tumblr adds yet another way to pay creators
Tumblr is trying once again to keep creators on the platform — and encourage more bloggers to sign up — by launching its second monetization feature in eight months.The new tip jar feature allows users to tip their favorite creators on th.....»»
Peter Thiel is backing a new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans
Peter Thiel, the controversial billionaire tech founder and investor, has used his fortune to encourage kids to skip college, to back a lawsuit that bankrupted Gawker Media and to donate to the presidential campaign of Donald Trump when many in Silic.....»»
A proposal to use electric charges to encourage raindrops to form in clouds
A quartet of researchers, three with the University of Reading, the other with the University of Oxford, reports evidence that sending an electric charge into a rain-free cloud could result in the formation of raindrops. In their paper published in P.....»»
Peter Thiel"s Facebook exit clears the way for his Republican ambitions
Peter Thiel, the controversial billionaire tech founder and investor, has used his fortune to encourage kids to skip college, to back a lawsuit that bankrupted Gawker Media and to donate to the presidential campaign of Donald Trump when many in Silic.....»»
Study finds Georgia abortion ban opponents shed "clicktivism" critique, encouraged action
When controversial laws are passed, people take to social media to share their thoughts, vent frustrations and encourage action. And just as often, people criticize those making such posts as "clicktivists," or simply being all talk without actively.....»»
How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter"s wings
Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media......»»
Rice production depends on TAB1 gene, researchers find
Rice has long been a staple food for more than half the global population. The United Nations even declared 2004 the International Year of Rice to raise awareness and encourage action to protect and advance the crop for a rapidly growing population......»»
The best dating apps and sites in February 2022
Dating is a competitive game, and you should do everything you can to give yourself a chance of success. Looking your best and smelling fresh is a good place to start, but nothing shortens your odds of success like signing up to a dating site. The pr.....»»
Senate Republicans: Don’t let states choose where to spend broadband money
Treasury rule lets states use funds in areas that already have 25Mbps/3Mbps speeds. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | metamorworks) Senate Republicans are crying foul over a Biden administration plan to fund broadband deployment.....»»
Secrets of "Space Invaders" -- and One Very Tiny Homegrown Cabinet
IEEE Spectrum has republished an article from nearly 40 years ago remembering one of the long-forgotten secrets of the classic video game Space Invaders. It's about that iconic descending musical notes accompanying the onslaught of the aliens... T.....»»
Shanghai incentivizes development of IC equipment, EDA tools
The Shanghai municipal government has newly released a package of generous incentives to encourage investments in the development and production of semiconductor materials and equipment, as well as chip design software solutions, as part of its effor.....»»
Celebrate Burns Night with the best whiskies from across the web
TL;DR: Burns Night takes place on Jan. 25 this year. Looking to celebrate? We've lined up all the best whiskies to help you mark the occasion.Burns Night is a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns, and that means eating haggis, reciting.....»»
AUSTRIA ADDS A LOTTERY TO COVID VACCINE MANDATE
A doctor vaccinates a person with a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Vienna, Austria April 26, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi NiesnerAustria's conservative government said Thursday it was launching a national lottery to encourage holdouts to.....»»