Songbird species work together to mob predator owls, but only strike when the time is right
Fleeing isn't the only way by which songbirds can protect themselves against predators. Many songbird species are known to engage in mobbing, where they gather aggressively around a bird of prey, flying rapidly while making stereotypic movements and.....»»
Shared modeling can help schools predict, avert dropouts
A research team co-led by Cornell found that for schools without the resources to conduct learning analytics to help students succeed, modeling based on data from other institutions can work as well as local modeling, without sacrificing fairness......»»
Think you"re good at saying no? Actually, you could probably use a few pointers
About a decade ago while researching the practice of empowered refusal, Vanessa Patrick spotted something: When it comes to turning down requests for their time, energy or money, people can be surprisingly inept......»»
Climate change forces a rethinking of mammoth Everglades restoration plan
In 1948, work got underway in the Florida Everglades on a public works project hailed as the nation's largest, aimed at reigning in once and for all the mighty river of grass that once spanned much of the peninsula......»»
Researchers show mobile elements monkeying around the genome
Baboons (Papio) are found across the continent of Africa, from the west to the east and all the way south. They have doglike noses, impressive teeth and thick fur that ranges widely in color between the six species, which are olive, yellow, chacma, K.....»»
free McChicken with $1 Apple Cash purchase, here’s how
Earlier this spring we saw Apple and McDonald’s team up to offer free McNuggets with an Apple Pay promo. Now the pair are back this time with a slight tweak – use Apple Cash via Apple Pay for at least a $1 purchase and get a free McChicken sandw.....»»
Anker launches new and more affordable 100W USB-C Charger alongside 30W adapter [Deal]
Anker today is launching a new pair of USB-C chargers at the lower end of its lineup. Both the new and 30W wall adapters arrive with designs that strike a better balance between must-have features and than many of its other higher-end solutions. N.....»»
Nomad Atlantic Blue sport strap review: A new limited color for sunny days
Nomad is out with its latest limited edition colorway for its Apple Watch strap, this time it's Atlantic Blue and is inspired by the colors of the ocean.Nomad's Sport Strap in Atlantic BlueJoining the previously-released High Volta and Electric Blue.....»»
Diablo 4 release time, file size and preload options
Thankfully you can cut down on that wait by preloading the game so you can start building your character and hunting down Lilith to save Sanctuary the moment the game goes live......»»
Nobody wants to budge at UAW strikes in Ohio, Michigan
UAW workers at two auto parts supplier plants remain on strike in suburban Toledo and suburban Detroit. The UAW is in talks with the company in Detroit but no negotiations are scheduled in Toledo......»»
How to free McChicken sandwich with Apple Cash
Apple and McDonald's are offering a free McChicken sandwich for anyone who uses Apple Cash through Apple Pay in the official McDonald's app for a limited time. Here's how to get it.McDonald's latest Apple Pay promoThe latest Apple Pay promotion offer.....»»
Oculus Quest 2 gets a big price cut thanks to the Quest 3 reveal
The Oculus Quest 2 is back down to its lowest-ever price following the Quest 3's announcement, so it's a great time to buy one......»»
Venture Deals Summer 2023 Course
The Venture Deals course is free and starts on June 20, 2023. This is the fourth time we are running the new version of the course (v2!) that was co-created with Techstars and Kauffman Fellows. If interested, sign up now. I hope to see.....»»
Save $899 on Apple’s 32GB 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro in Thursday’s best deals, Spigen 15W MagSafe gear, more
All of Thursday’s best deals are now live courtesy of 9to5Toys to start off the new month. On tap today, you can save $899 on Apple’s upgraded 32GB 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro while also locking in much of the same all-time low savings on the M1.....»»
Players replace Tears of the Kingdom’s patched-out item-dupe glitches
Please, Nintendo, just leave them alone this time. A guide for watching "memories" to perfectly time a new item-duplication glitch. It has been only a week since Nintendo removed a number of popular The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the.....»»
A not-so-selfish "genetic parasite" helps to preserve fertility
Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) sequences are essential parts of many species' genomes. The highly repetitive nature of these DNA sequences makes them susceptible to shrinkage over time—and if they shrink too much, cells die. If rDNA shrinks too much in germ.....»»
Google’s Pixel 7a has Some Serious Issues
Terrific camera and software aside, what exactly does the Pixel 7a need to work on? Let's take a look. A few days back, we published our review of the Pixel 7a, Google’s newest mid-range Android entry. As far as “affordable̶.....»»
Don"t compromise on cleanliness: Roborock S7 Max Ultra robot vacuum and mop makes a home sparkle
Our modern lives are busier than ever, which means sometimes choosing between a well-cleaned home and family time. With the Roborock S7 Max Ultra, you'll be able to choose both thanks to this intelligent, hands-free robot vacuum and mop.The S7 Max Ul.....»»
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is now underway. Here"s what to know.
It's time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday......»»
Study examines how DNA damage is repaired by antioxidant enzymes
A typical human cell is metabolically active, roaring with chemical reactions that convert nutrients into energy and useful products that sustain life. These reactions also create reactive oxygen species, dangerous by-products like hydrogen peroxide.....»»
"How do we know what we don"t know?": Scientists completely define the process of methylation
UNSW Sydney researchers, for the first time, have completely defined the essential cellular process known as methylation. In a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the landmark study emphasizes the essential role me.....»»