Scotland"s first farmers didn"t need manure
Early farming in Scotland was a less smelly affair than elsewhere, as new research shows they did not need to use manure to fertilize their fields—unlike their counterparts in other parts of the British Isles and on mainland Europe......»»
Scandinavia"s first farmers slaughtered the hunter-gatherer population, DNA analysis suggests
Following the arrival of the first farmers in Scandinavia 5,900 years ago, the hunter-gatherer population was wiped out within a few generations, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden, among others. The results, which are contrary t.....»»
I was wrong to ignore Zigbee and Z-Wave. They’re the best part of my smart home.
There's plenty of room for this early-aughts tech in a modern connected space. Enlarge / Where it all started for the author, even if he didn't know it at the time. (credit: Getty Images) I've set up dozens of smart home.....»»
Why we fall for fake news and how can we change that?
Have you ever been swept away by an enticing headline and didn’t bother to probe the news in-depth? You might have shared an eye-catching news story or engaged with a compelling post, only to realize later that what appeared to be truth was, in.....»»
Andean farmers use age-old technique amid climate change
From the sky, they look like huge, circular patterns made by aliens—but in fact, they are an age-old technique farmers have brought back to fight the climate crisis on the Andean plateaus of Puno......»»
Saturday Citations: Dark matter, a bug, and the marriageability of baritones
"Oh, hello. I didn't see you there. I was just editing a weekly roundup of science news stories for Saturday morning." This is the first line from my autobiographical one-man play about having multiple Firefox tabs open......»»
A sleuthing enthusiast says he found the US military’s X-37B spaceplane
Officials didn't disclose details about the X-37B's orbit after its December launch. Enlarge / File photo of an X-37B spaceplane. (credit: Boeing) It turns out some of the informed speculation about the US military's lat.....»»
3 underrated 2023 movies on Paramount+ you need to watch in 2024
Though some films didn't quite get enough success in theaters in 2023, audiences can now check out these three underrated films from last year on Paramount+......»»
Professor explains what the UK/Canada trade disagreement means for UK farmers
With talks between the UK and Canada breaking down over the trade of agriculture products such as beef and cheese, what does it mean for the farming industry and domestic trading in the UK?.....»»
Trees can make farms more sustainable—here"s how to help farmers plant more
Imagine making one change to a farm field so that as well as producing food, it also generated building materials, fuel and fodder. At the same time, this change would nourish the health of the soil, regulate the micro-climate and support pest-contro.....»»
Here’s the Nothing Phone (2a)
Last week, Nothing made its upcoming budget-friendly device, the Nothing Phone (2a), official via a community update. However, in solid Nothing brand fashion, they didn’t actually show the device. They gave us nothing. Thanks to the internet, w.....»»
Why drivers in Scotland are crashing because of bad Apple Maps data
Drivers in Scotland keep crashing because Apple Maps has not been updated properly. Here's how to make sure a map change gets done.Car stuck after following GPS maps in Edinburgh (Source: "Kiddy" on Twitter/XApple Maps is no longer the mess it was wh.....»»
How to unsubscribe from unwanted emails and newsletters
Is your inbox filling up with emails you didn't ask for? Here’s how to unsubscribe from emails with your service’s tool or another method......»»
Report finds that four people die in custody every week in Scotland
A new report led by the University of Glasgow has revealed 244 people have died while detained in custody or under the control of the state in a one-year period in Scotland—an average of four every week......»»
8 Reasons to Wait for the 2024 iPad Pro & 5 Reasons Not To
We didn’t see any changes to the iPad lineup in 2023, but that won’t be the case in 2024. Apple’s reportedly working on new iPad Pro models and the devices are rumored to have significant changes on board. If you’re in the market.....»»
New species of Jurassic pterosaur discovered on the Isle of Skye
A new species of pterosaur from specimens found on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has been announced by scientists from the Natural History Museum, University of Bristol, University of Leicester, and University of Liverpool......»»
Andretti Cadillac didn’t snub Formula 1—F1’s email went to spam folder
Formula 1 emailed the prospective team but never followed up when it got no reply. Enlarge / Don't you hate it when an important email ends up here? (credit: Getty Images) Last week, Formula 1 formally rejected a bid by.....»»
A puzzling illness paralyzed US kids every other year—until it didn’t
Researchers braced for a surge in 2022 that never came—and no one knows why. Enlarge / This thin section transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image reveals numerous spheroid-shaped Enterovirus-D68 (EV-D68) virions. (credit:.....»»
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 Watch Ultra 2 deals land at $738, transparent Beats Studio Buds+ $130, more
Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this morning, which means spring is hopefully right around the corner. Amazon happens to have just the perfect discounts ahead of winter’s end, as Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals land at $738. It comes joined by.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg explains why there will be no Meta app store for iPhone in the EU
Many developers and tech companies didn’t react well to the changes proposed by Apple last month to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation, and Mark Zuckerberg is on that team. The Meta CEO said on Thursd.....»»