Russians are panic-buying medicines amid Western sanctions, boycotts
Pharmas have largely refrained from cutting Russians off, but not everyone agrees. Enlarge / A woman wearing a face mask leaves a pharmacy in the town of Podolsk some 40 kilometers outside Moscow on November 12, 2021. (credit: Getty |.....»»
Are any of Apple’s official MagSafe accessories worth buying?
When MagSafe was introduced, it promised an accessories revolution. Meh. When Apple introduced what it currently calls MagSafe in 2020, its marketing messaging suggested that the.....»»
Study finds opposing effects of short-term and continuous noise on western bluebird parental care
Research led by Kerstin Ozkan and published in PeerJ has uncovered the complex and contrasting effects of human-generated noise on Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) parental behavior, raising critical questions about how anthropogenic noise affects.....»»
Companies that self-regulate to curb harmful practices increase profits, finds study
Companies in China that self-regulate to reduce harmful social practices—an increasingly prevalent strategy—are more likely to attract reputation-sensitive buyers and increase their exports to the Western world, new Cornell research finds......»»
Black Friday portable monitor deals 2024: Options under $100
We've tracked down all the best Black Friday portable monitor deals including offers on LG, Asus, and Lenovo. We have buying advice too if you're unsure......»»
Australia in a baby bust? It"s not that simple—and a panic won"t help
There is a seemingly endless stream of news headlines about plummeting birth rates. Many have alarmist narratives about the perils of "baby busts" and "population decline." This reflects a deep-seated anxiety about what declining birth rates mean for.....»»
Herodotus" theory on Armenian origins debunked by first whole-genome study
Armenians, a population in Western Asia historically inhabiting the Armenian highlands, were long believed to be descendants of Phrygian settlers from the Balkans. This theory originated largely from the accounts of the Greek historian Herodotus, who.....»»
Black Friday Dyson deals live: the best deals we"ve found so far
Black Friday Dyson deals are heating up, and we're here live with all the biggest discounts and best buying advice......»»
Slender-billed Curlew may be extinct, marking the disappearance of a third bird species from the Western Palaearctic
A small team of conservationists, biodiversity specialists and bird researchers has found that it is likely a third species of bird has gone extinct in the Western Palaearctic—a large area of land spanning parts of North Africa all the way up to po.....»»
The PlayStation Portal is finally worth buying
With its new ability to cloud stream games without needing to own a console, the PlayStation Portal just became the best way to enter the PlayStation ecosystem......»»
If you’ve been planning on buying an EV, now might be the time
Planning on buying an EV? You may want to consider doing so sooner, as President-elect Donald Trump's team may be considering killing the EV tax credit......»»
Niagara fireball event leads to discovery of tiniest known asteroid
In an international study led by Western University and Lowell Observatory, scientists describe a pioneering, integrative approach for studying near-Earth asteroids based largely on a November 2022 fireball event that dropped meteorites in the Niagar.....»»
Humpback whale nursery hotspot detected in Australian waters
Marine biologists from The University of Western Australia have recommended protection measures for a humpback whale nursery ground in the Exmouth Gulf in Western Australia's Pilbara region......»»
Reddit is down – live updates on the huge outage
Reddit is not loading – everybody panic!.....»»
Apple Watch 2024 holiday shopping guide: Series 10, Ultra 2, SE, and more
Holiday shopping for an Apple Watch and don’t know where to start? Look no further than our Apple Watch 2024 holiday shopping guide as we take you through every option, key differences, and buying tips. more….....»»
Report shows disparity in views of child participation in community services
Western Sydney University is highlighting a report titled "Did you hear me? Children and Young People's Experiences of Participation in Community Services," developed by The Practice Project, this UNICEF's World Children's Day, Wednesday, 20 November.....»»
I’ve had the Apple Watch Series 10 for months. Here are 5 things you should know before buying
The Apple Watch Series 10 got rave reviews when it launched. A couple of months later, is it holding up OK? Here's what you need to know......»»
Early Black Friday microwave deals 2024: LG, Samsung, and more
We've tracked down all the best Black Friday microwave deals featuring many of the best brands around. We also have some great buying advice......»»
Apple drops the Lightning adapter that still let iPhones use wired headphones
Users who haven't got around to buying Apple's short Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter after eight years are now out of luck, as the iPhone 7 accessory appears to be discontinued.Apple's Lightning EarPods and (top) the adapter for users of ol.....»»
5 laptops to buy instead of the M4 MacBook Pro
The M4 MacBook Pro is a fantastic laptop, but here are five laptops you should consider buying instead......»»
Tata takes control of Pegatron"s sole iPhone plant in India
India's Tata Electronics is reportedly buying a 60 percent stake in Taiwan-based Pegatron's only India iPhone facility, strengthening Tata's position as Apple's main supplier partner in the country.Tata has reportedly bought a controlling stake in a.....»»