Showing off: Wild chimpanzees show others objects simply to share attention
Researchers have observed a wild chimpanzee showing an object to its mother simply for sharing's sake—social behavior previously thought to be unique to humans......»»
The Rings of Power creators respond to controversial Dark Wizard theory
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power showrunners have shared their thoughts on one popular fan theory regarding the show's mysterious Dark Wizard......»»
NASA can now talk to its spacecraft using lasers
NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications test has completed its first phase, showing that laser communications in space are possible and faster than radio......»»
NASA can talk to its spacecraft using lasers now
NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications test has completed its first phase, showing that laser communications in space are possible and faster than radio......»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 4: Rough times for EV makers, but future looks good
EV maker Rivian reported disappointing Q3 sales, but electrification news should improve next week as The Battery Show highlights the latest technologies......»»
Apple showcases all the things Camera Control can do in new iPhone 16 video
Apple has a new video out promoting the iPhone 16. While previous ads have spotlighted the forthcoming Apple Intelligence features, this latest video is all about Camera Control. And if you pay close attention, you’ll notice a key detail about Appl.....»»
This special case adds a USB-C port to AirPods with Lightning
Apple recently AirPods Max. However, there are still a lot of people who have old AirPods and simply don’t want to buy new headphones just to get the new port. Luckily, someone came up with a clever accessory that brings USB-C to AirPods with Light.....»»
New Kuiper Belt objects lurk farther away than we ever thought
Earth's Kuiper Belt appears to be substantially larger than we thought. In the outer reaches of the Solar System, beyond the ice giant Neptune, lies a ring of comets and dwarf pla.....»»
NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 4
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about fin.....»»
Every book in "Heartstopper" Season 3
Every book in "Heartstopper" Season 3, from Maia Kobabe's "Gender Queer" to '"This Is How You Lose the Time War". Being a show adapted from a graphic novel, Heartstopper sure has a lot of books in it. Each season of Alice Oseman's Netflix adapt.....»»
"The Outrun" review: Saoirse Ronan leads a tender and poetic addiction drama
"The Outrun," directed by Nora Fingscheidt and starring Saoirse Ronan, is a must-see drama featuring folklore, flashbacks, and a bold vision. Have you ever felt so alienated from your world that only the folklore of wild things could soothe you.....»»
Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don’t believe
Some just want to promote conflict, cause chaos, or even just get attention. There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their rea.....»»
Stellantis, Renault CEOs dismiss reports of merger
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said a potential tie-up was 'speculation," while Renault CEO Luca de Meo said they were 'rumors." The French government holds a share in each company......»»
What"s coming up at The Battery Show next week
More than a thousand battery and technology suppliers will show their technology at sprawling Huntington Place, home of the Detroit auto show......»»
Antarctic "greening" at dramatic rate, satellite data show
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than 10-fold over the last four decades, new research shows......»»
There were more black holes in the early universe than we thought, research finds
Supermassive black holes are some of the most impressive (and scary) objects in the universe—with masses around 1 billion times more than that of the sun. And we know they've been around for a long time......»»
Tim Cook sells $50M worth of AAPL shares, but the timing is coincidental
Apple CEO Tim Cook has sold AAPL shares worth more than $50M at a time when the stock is close to an all-time high – but the timing is coincidental. The stock value broke $200 per share back in June, hitting a record $236 in July. There’s been.....»»
iPhone 16 designers share the thinking behind the Camera Control button
Two of the iPhone 16 designers have spoken on the Cool Hunting Design Tangents podcast, sharing some of the thinking behind the development of the new Camera Control button. Senior product designer Rich Dinh said that he’s worked on the iPhone s.....»»
Doctor suggests regulating phones like smoking to curb addiction
As attention around smartphone and social media addiction grows, so does the need to do something about it. One doctor has suggested an extreme action......»»
Wildlife care varies by species, Finnish study finds
A joint study carried out at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, and SEY Animal Welfare Finland investigated the treatment of injured and sick wildlife as well as associated factors. The care of wild animals is a significant e.....»»
New materials and techniques show promise for microelectronics and quantum technologies
As phones and computers shrink in size, our need for data storage and transfer is growing. Electronic devices have been powered by semiconductors for decades, but as the push to miniaturize continues, there's a limit to how small semiconductors can b.....»»