Rocks on Rapa Nui tell the story of a small, resilient population—not a doomed, overpopulated island
Conventional wisdom holds that the island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, once had a large population that crashed after living beyond its means and stripping the island of resources. A new research study my colleagues and I conducted has s.....»»
Is Washington Crossing Bridge doomed? When we"ll likely know whether it will stay or go
Is Washington Crossing Bridge doomed? When we"ll likely know whether it will stay or go.....»»
UGreen Nexode Pro Charger review roundup: Small fast-charging companions
UGreen's Nexode Pro series of GaN chargers is compact, efficient, and helps keep all your devices fully charged.UGreen GAN Charger RoundupChoosing a charger that meets your needs can be challenging as you have to consider port types, charging time, a.....»»
Second set of dealerships, public retailer brought back online after CDK cyberattacks
CDK Global said it brought a second small set of dealer customers back online as well as one of its large public dealership groups late June 27......»»
This Alienware gaming laptop just got a $650 price cut at Dell
The Alienware x14 R2 is a small and portable gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 under the hood, and this deal will let you grab it for just $1,500......»»
Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents
A female capybara has arrived at a Florida zoo as part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the large South American rodents......»»
The worm has turned: DIY lab platform evaluates new molecules in minutes
Plants are powerhouses of molecular manufacturing. Over the eons, they have evolved to produce a plethora of small molecules—some are beneficial and valuable to humans, while others can be deadly. For years, a good way for scientists looking for ne.....»»
Hurry! Apple AirTag bundles are on sale at Amazon
Tired of losing your car keys and other small must-haves? Right now, you can get a four-pack of Apple AirTags on Amazon for only $79!.....»»
Last surviving woolly mammoths were inbred but not doomed to extinction, genomic analysis suggests
The last population of woolly mammoths was isolated on Wrangel Island off the coast of Siberia 10,000 years ago, when sea levels rose and cut the mountainous island off from the mainland......»»
Three new extinct walnut species discovered in high Arctic mummified forest
In a new study, scientists describe three new, but long-extinct, walnut species on an island above the Arctic Circle. The fossils were discovered further north than any known walnut species, living or extinct, and represent some of the oldest-known r.....»»
5 most scientifically accurate sci-fi movies, ranked
Scientifically accurate sci-fi movies use realistic concepts to create plausible stories, from the survival story in The Martian to the familiar future in Her......»»
Lastwall Quantum Shield delivers protection against Q-Day threats
Lastwall launched Quantum Shield, a quantum resilient product that protects conventional network infrastructures with the latest quantum cryptographic standards. Lastwall is backed by Blue Bear Capital, BlueWing Ventures, and 18 West Capital Partners.....»»
CDK says ‘small initial test group" of dealers back on DMS, 1 week after cyberattack
The news comes after CDK told dealers the DMS outage was unlikely to end before June 30......»»
Scientists develop the next generation of highly efficient memory materials with atom-level control
Like the flutter of a butterfly's wings, sometimes small and minute changes can lead to big and unexpected results and changes in our lives. A team of researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) has made a very small change t.....»»
Do vertebrate populations really decline so much? Calculations indicating severe declines might be wrong, says study
A widely-used Living Planet Index (LPI) characterizes the average change in population sizes of vertebrates and is considered one of the main indicators of the state of the planet......»»
Divers turn conservationists as corals bleach worldwide
A diver glides over an expanse of bone-white coral branches, recording the fish that dart between the ghostly arms extending from the sea floor off the Thai island of Koh Tao......»»
CDK says ‘small initial test group" of dealers back on DMS, 8 days after cyberattack
The news comes after CDK told dealers the DMS outage was unlikely to end before June 30......»»
Looking for atmospheres in the ultimate quest for extraterrestrial life
To look for atmospheres around planets outside our solar system is to look for extraterrestrial life. Astronomist Sebastian Zieba has used data from the James Webb Space Telescope to study small rocky exoplanets but found no aliens yet. However, his.....»»
The Hidden Story of Trailblazing Black Astronauts at NASA
A new film details the history of Ed Dwight and NASA’s first Black astronaut candidates.....»»
Japan found enough minerals off a remote Pacific island to fuel its EV plans for over a decade
Japan found enough minerals off a remote Pacific island to fuel its EV plans for over a decade.....»»
How to use CarPlay"s handy new features in iOS 18
In the new iOS 18, CarPlay gets extra accessibility options, plus little new touches that while small, are particularly welcome. Here's how to use them.CarPlay has added features such as listening out for police sirens when you're playing music too l.....»»