Reading Lord of the Rings aloud: Yes, I sang all the songs
It's not easy, but you really can sing in Elvish if you try! Like Frodo himself, I wasn't sure we were going to make it all the way to the end of our quest. But this week, my fami.....»»
Tree rings reveal a new kind of earthquake threat to the Pacific Northwest
In February, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Turkey-Syria border, followed by one nearly as large nine hours later. Shallow faults less than 18 miles beneath the surface buckled and ruptured, causing violent focused quakes that leveled thousands.....»»
Why ecological restoration without Indigenous leadership won"t last
Imagine you're sitting in your living room on a quiet evening with your family reading a book, when suddenly, complete strangers let themselves in your front door. If that wasn't enough of a shock, before you can even find your voice to ask who they.....»»
Now you can speak to ChatGPT — and it will talk back
You can now speak aloud to ChatGPT and hear the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot talk back......»»
Deciphering the enigmatic global distribution of fairy circles
One of the most impressive and mysterious natural formations that we can observe in the arid areas of our planet are fairy circles. These are enigmatic circular patterns of bare soil surrounded by plants generating rings of vegetation, which until no.....»»
Apple weaved itself into a fine mess with the awful iPhone 15 FineWoven case
Apple’s new FineWoven cases for iPhone 15 are a huge swing and miss. They suck. Apple should remove them from sale and refund everyone who’s already bought one. You could pretty much stop reading the story at this point, but I’ll offer a few pi.....»»
Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC: where to find the Lord of the Waterway in Chapter 5
This merchant request will send you after a rather large fish. We'll tell you where to find the Lord of the Waterway in the Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC......»»
Irish secondary schools among the most socio-economically equal for reading literacy
Irish secondary schools are among the most socially integrated in Europe when it comes to reading literacy, according to a new cross-country comparative study led by a sociologist at Trinity College Dublin......»»
Vocal learning in starlings linked to problem solving skills and brain size
The European starling boasts a remarkable repertoire. Versatile songbirds that learn warbles, whistles, calls, and songs throughout their lives, starlings rank among the most advanced avian vocal learners. Now a new study published in Science finds t.....»»
Scientists probe the source of key hydrocarbons on Earth—and in space
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a type of organic molecule that carry fused rings made of the chemical benzene. Scientists believe that PAHs are responsible for chemical processes that eventually lead to soot and other carbonaceous nanopa.....»»
Whether Saturn"s rings are young or old, its moons may be as ancient as the planet itself
Saturn is best known for two things: its iconic ring structures and its large system of natural satellites. Currently, 146 moons and moonlets have been discovered orbiting the ringed giant, 24 of which are regular satellites. These include the seven.....»»
Great for reading and browsing: Apple iPad is 15% off at Amazon
The Apple iPad 9th generation isn't the latest iPad any more, but it's still a good bet for anyone seeking a tablet. It's on sale now at Amazon......»»
The "science of reading" swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math?
For much of her teaching career, Carrie Stark relied on math games to engage her students, assuming they would pick up concepts like multiplication by seeing them in action. The kids had fun, but the lessons never stuck......»»
What"s love got to do with it? An exception to the recognition of musical themes
Music can take on many forms in cultures across the globe, but Yale researchers have found in a new study that some themes are universally recognizable by people everywhere with one notable exception—love songs......»»
Medieval French narrative reveals that the complexity of gender identity spans centuries
Gender and gender identity may seem like more recent headline-grabbing topics, but societies have discussed the subjects for centuries. A new approach to reading a medieval French narrative text suggests that gender identity 600 years ago was just as.....»»
ACE Shuts Down Three Piracy Rings in Egyptian Whack-a-Mole
Anti-piracy coalition ACE reports that Egyptian law enforcement authorities have shut down three anti-piracy rings, which operated sports, TV, and movie piracy sites. These successes are the result of close cooperation between rightsholders and the l.....»»
Samsung’s biggest Neo QLED 8K TV comes with an equally huge price
Samsung's wild, 98-inch Neo QLED QN990C 8K TV rings in at an eye-watering $40,000......»»
Perfect for reading and browsing, this 7-inch tablet is discounted to $49
The Android 11 Go-powered Onn 7-inch tablet, which is already affordable at its original price of $59, is even cheaper from Walmart following a $10 discount......»»
New study shows parents" concerns about children"s reading should not be ignored
If you have concerns your child is having trouble reading, new research shows it's likely something that needs attention. As children across the country head back to class this week, a new study from Western University researchers shows parental conc.....»»
Are self-driving cars already safer than human drivers?
I learned a lot by reading dozens of Waymo and Cruise crash reports. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) August was an eventful month for driverless taxis in San Francisco. On August 10, the California Public Utilitie.....»»
Everything leaving Hulu in September 2023
Start making your streaming plans now because The Descendants, The Lord of the Rings, Aliens, and more movies are leaving Hulu at the end of September......»»