Putting Aotearoa on the map: New Zealand has changed its name before, why not again?
Our names are a critical part of our identity. They are a personal and social anchor tying us to our families, our culture, our history and place in the world......»»
Upgrade to iPhone 15? You’ll need this cable for CarPlay
Apple changed the charging port from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15. A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders may need to purchase a separate cable to continue using CarPlay. more….....»»
Stop using rice to save your wet phone, Apple warns. What to do instead.
Stop putting wet phones in rice, Apple warns. Here’s why. As it turns out, the decades-old method of saving one's wet phone in rice isn't a good idea, according to Apple. A recent support document states that this hack actually makes things w.....»»
How global warming is reshaping winter life in Canada
As we begin to emerge out of yet another mild winter, Canadians are once again being reminded of just how acutely global warming has changed Canada's winter climate......»»
Antibiotic use on Kenya"s dairy farms is putting consumers and animals at risk
Farmers often use antibiotics to keep their livestock healthy. They're sometimes used as "quick fixes", to avoid more costly management measures like regular disinfection, waste management, routine vaccination or provision of clean drinking water......»»
Apple changing the leadership of its audio team ahead of major updates to AirPods
Although the iPhone is Apple’s flagship product, accessories such as AirPods have become extremely important to the company in recent years. And as Apple works on new products in this segment, it has now changed the leadership of its team responsib.....»»
Stop putting your wet iPhone in rice — seriously
Experts have been warning users against the rice bag technique for over a decade. Now, Apple also advices against putting a wet iPhone inside dry rice......»»
TikTok under investigation in Europe for failing to protect children, and more
Popular short-form video app TikTok is under investigation in Europe for a range of potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA), including failing to protect the privacy and safety of children. The company is also accused of putting the m.....»»
Q&A: Machine-learning model tracks trends in public finance research
What are the leading topics in public finance and budgeting, how have they changed, and what future topics should be more closely researched by professionals and practitioners?.....»»
Climate change has brought forward the flowering period in Doñana National Park by 22 days, finds study
Researchers from the University of Seville have investigated how the flowering of 51 species of shrubs, bushes and trees has changed over the last 35 years in Doñana National Park so as to understand how plant communities are responding to climate c.....»»
New study describes how chemical composition of US air pollution has changed over time
A new study published in Atmospheric Environment by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has analyzed space and time trends for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the continental United States to track the progress of regula.....»»
Ford CEO Jim Farley: Smaller, profitable EVs are nonnegotiable; UAW "relationship has changed"
The CEO said the automaker is pivoting its EV strategy to focus on a cheaper platform that can make money sooner after launch......»»
Scientists discover microbe unique to New Zealand
Professor Matthew Stott co-leads a team of researchers from Canterbury and Waikato universities that has identified an endemic genus of geothermal microorganisms—a discovery believed to be a world-first......»»
Leading Lab-Grown Meat Company Upside Foods Just Paused a Major Expansion
Upside Foods is putting plans for its Illinois-based cultivated meat factory on hold and laying off staff to focus on its existing plant......»»
I used to hate screen protectors, but this one changed my mind
Are screen protectors really necessary on our smartphones? I used to not think so. However, one screen protector changed my mind......»»
Digital technologies have made ancient manuscripts more accessible than ever, but there are risks and losses, too
Near the end of the 18th century, a Greek monk named Nikodemos was putting together a massive anthology of Byzantine texts on prayer and spirituality, which he would call The Philokalia......»»
Lunar science is entering a new active phase
For the first time since 1972, NASA is putting science experiments on the moon in 2024. And thanks to new technologies and public-private partnerships, these projects will open up new realms of scientific possibility. As parts of several projects lau.....»»
After prison, perpetrators of genocide say they"ve changed
After serving decades in prison, Rwandans convicted of crimes of genocide returned to their communities, articulating a "narrative of redemption," saying they were good people, despite their past crimes......»»
NYC"s community composting cuts are putting its curbside plan at risk
On a chilly day in December, a crowd gathered in the shadow of City Hall in lower Manhattan to chant, listen to speeches and wave signs crafted for the occasion. "No cuts to compost!" read one held by a man with shoulder-length gray hair. "Compost Ad.....»»
French govt under fire for putting pesticide phase-out on hold
France's government was on the defensive on Friday after environmental campaigners and opposition politicians accused it of having scrapped a key green policy to appease protesting farmers......»»
Apple is putting a giant Vision Pro on top of the cube for launch [Gallery]
Update February 1, 2024: Above is the final product, via Tim Cook on Twitter Ahead of Vision Pro’s launch on Friday, Apple has started preparing its retail stores for the festivities. In particular, Apple appears to be working a dramatic ove.....»»