Rising knife crime in London is linked to austerity cuts to youth services—here"s the evidence
New data released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows knife and gun crime in London rose sharply in the 12 months before December 2023......»»
Soybean domestication linked to higher mesophyll conductance for increased photosynthesis
In a new study conducted by the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looked back in time at soybean growth and discovered that modern plants have increased mesophyll.....»»
How Harris’s Medicare Plan Could Make At-Home Care for Older Adults Easier
Harris recently proposed a Medicare plan that would cover at-home health aides and other long-term care services, which could provide much needed relief to older adults and caregivers.....»»
A smaller Mac mini brings big problems for server farms and accessory makers
The greatly reduced size of the new M4 Mac mini is fantastic, but will be trouble for colocation services, rack mounters, and folks with hubs that will no longer fit neatly under the computer.The smaller size of the M4 Mac mini (right) means certain.....»»
Coral exudates, not algae, linked to bacterial growth that threaten reefs
A study led by the University of Bremen suggests that on algae-dominated coral reefs, it is not the algae but the corals themselves that may contribute to the growth of harmful bacteria. This discovery suggests that a disturbance in the natural compo.....»»
Scientists provide direct evidence of breakdown of spin statistics in ion-atom charge exchange collisions
Since the first X-ray image of a comet was reported using an X-ray telescope in 1996, the investigation of charge exchange in collisions between highly charged ions and atoms or molecules has emerged as a hot research topic......»»
Rising vet fees in the UK leave pet owners facing tough choices—and vets often bear the brunt
If you're a pet owner, you may have noticed increases in your vet bills in recent years. The average cost of pet booster injections increased by 48% in the UK between 2020 and early 2024, while pet insurance prices rose by 21% in the year to March. M.....»»
Phishers reach targets via Eventbrite services
Crooks are leveraging the event management and ticketing website Eventbrite to deliver their phishing emails to potential targets. “Since July, these attacks have increased 25% week over week, resulting in a total growth rate of 900%,” Pe.....»»
From fish to clean water, the ocean matters—how to quantify the benefits
Nature protection, conservation and restoration is "not a trivial matter but key to human survival," according to scientists quoted in a 2005 UN report. To demonstrate this, they developed the concept of "ecosystem services"—the benefits that peopl.....»»
Why Does the Moon Look Bigger Near the Horizon?
The rising moon looks huge on the horizon, but it’s all in your head.....»»
Shaken Baby Syndrome Has Been Discredited. Why Is Robert Roberson Still on Death Row?
Convicted of a crime that never happened, Roberson’s case is a prime example of how the U.S. legal system often fails to recognize advances in scientific knowledge.....»»
Month-end iPad sale: $199 9th Gen, M4 iPad Pro $899, iPad mini 7 deals
Amazon's weekend deals see price cuts on the brand-new iPad mini 7, along with discounts on the 10th Gen, M4 iPad Pro and 2024 iPad Air.New discounts hit Apple iPads, even the new mini 7 - Image credit: AppleSelect models from Apple's entire iPad ran.....»»
North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts
North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts.....»»
2024 iPad mini teardown reveals minimal internal changes
A new teardown of the seventh-generation iPad mini has revealed very little in the way of changes, and no apparent physical change to reduce jelly scrolling despite evidence that the effect is minimized.The seventh-generation iPad mini sports an A17.....»»
Crime blotter: NFL player robbed, SEC hacked, and iPhone thieves being arrested around the US
An SEC hack involved spoofing an iPhone, an NFL player's iPad is stolen from his car, and "porch pirates" are being caught.A man in handcuffs (Pixabay) The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the latest in Apple-related crime. Con.....»»
10 best true crime shows on Netflix right now (October 2024)
An inmate, a chair, and an empty room is all that's needed to make I Am A Killer one of the best true crime shows on Netflix right now......»»
Month-end iPad sale: $298 10th Gen, M4 iPad Pro $899, iPad mini 7 deals
Amazon's weekend deals see price cuts on the brand-new iPad mini 7, along with discounts on the 10th Gen, M4 iPad Pro and 2024 iPad Air.New discounts hit Apple iPads, even the new mini 7 - Image credit: AppleSelect models from Apple's entire iPad ran.....»»
These are the only shows that matter right now on Apple TV+, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Netflix, and more
Apple TV+ may be small in relation to the other major streaming services, but thanks to TV shows like Disclaimer, it’s increasingly able to stockpile … The post These are the only shows that matter right now on Apple TV+, Hulu, Disney+, P.....»»
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak grows by 50% in 3 days as lawsuits mount
The CDC believes the risk is now low, but cases could continue to rise. Twenty-six more cases have been identified in a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to McDonald's Qu.....»»
Destiny: Rising: release speculation, platforms, trailers, gameplay, and more
It isn't quite Destiny 3, but Destiny: Rising is a new official chapter in the Destiny universe. This is everything we know about playing Destiny on mobile......»»
Hourglass model of complex multicellularity found in brown algae
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology, Germany, have discovered a conserved developmental pattern known as the hourglass model in brown algae, providing more evidence that the phenomenon may be a universal feature of complex multicellul.....»»