Startup valuations have recovered from summer lows
2020 is ending better than we might have hoped. As 2020 comes to a close, some parts of the startup world are completing a loop, ending the year where they began. Startup valuations, for example, as seen in the Silicon Valley area are effec.....»»
Death Valley, the Earth"s hottest place, just had its hottest summer ever, rangers confirm
The hottest place on Earth has officially made it through its hottest summer ever, Death Valley National Park rangers said on Sept 05......»»
Feeling the heat as Earth breaks yet another record for hottest summer
Summer 2024 sweltered to Earth's hottest on record, making it even more likely that this year will end up as the warmest humanity has measured, European climate service Copernicus reported Friday......»»
Here’s when we’ll learn the fates of Marvel’s Blade and Armor Wars movies
Marvel has had a great summer so far, enjoying the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine in theaters while stunning fans with its Comic-Con and … The post Here’s when we’ll learn the fates of Marvel’s Blade and Armor Wars mo.....»»
5 most popular Netflix shows of summer 2024, ranked
From a true crime series to a period costume drama, these Netflix shows earned the most viewers over the course of the summer......»»
South Korea sees highest average summer temperature on record
South Korea experienced its highest average summertime temperature since such records began half a century ago, nearly two degrees higher than the historic average, the weather agency said Thursday......»»
Researchers say 40% of UK seabird species are in trouble—bird flu, climate change, overfishing to blame
A visit to a seabird colony in summer is an assault on the senses. First there's the noise, then the overwhelming ammonia smell that stains the memory, and then the swirl of color and activity on the white-washed cliffs......»»
5 underrated summer 2024 movies, ranked
Which films were the unsung heroes of the summer? Find out as we count down the five underrated summer 2024 movies......»»
5 worst summer 2024 movies, ranked
What are the biggest turkeys that hit theaters this summer? We're sharing our list of the five worst summer 2024 movies!.....»»
Unlocking exotic new beer flavors using genetics
One of my favorite summer pastimes is enjoying a cold beer in a bar with friends after work. But not just any beer—it has to be a lager. And I am not alone. With its crisp and refreshing profile, lager accounts for more than 90% of the global beer.....»»
Why seagulls don"t want your chips as much as you might think
Have you been to the beach this summer? I took my daughter there the other day and got her a pasty for lunch. She was happily munching it while staring out to sea, back turned to the café where we bought the pasty. Suddenly, there was a flapping of.....»»
5 best kids movies to stream this Labor Day weekend
Depending on where you live, Labor Day either represents the last real summer time before kids go back to school, or their first break after they returned a few weeks ago. Regardless, long weekends often mean that parents have to find a way to entert.....»»
Changing this one setting made my Apple Watch better than ever
I've worn an Apple Watch for years, and I love it. This summer, I enabled a feature I've long ignored, and it immediately made my Apple Watch so much better......»»
Newborn rattlesnakes at a Colorado "mega den" are making their live debut
A "mega den" of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting even bigger now that late summer is here and babies are being born......»»
During a heat wave, "stay indoors" can bring hazards, too
With Chicago and much of the Midwest facing what may be the hottest days of the summer this week, many are cranking up the air conditioning and heeding the advice of officials to stay inside......»»
Mathematicians debunk GPS assumptions to offer improvements
The summer holidays are ending, which for many concludes with a long drive home and reliance on GPS devices to get safely home. But every now and then, GPS devices can suggest strange directions or get briefly confused about your location. But until.....»»
Sweaty corn is making it even more humid
Barb Boustead remembers learning about corn sweat when she moved to Nebraska about 20 years ago to work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and found herself plunked down in an ocean of corn. The term for the late-summer spike in.....»»
5 best summer 2024 movies, ranked
What are the films that ruled this summer? Find out with our list of the five best summer 2024 movies!.....»»
Deals: MacBook Pro $1,300, iMac $200 off, iPhone 15 Pro Max up to $300 off, charging gear, and more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch break is now ready to go with deals waiting on M3 MacBook Pro, the return of all-time lows on the latest 24-inch iMac, more than $300 in savings on unlocked iPhone 15 Pro Max listings, Apple Pencil alternatives, and more. Fir.....»»
Record-breaking drought in southern China linked to Eurasian warming and tropical sea surface temperature
Southern China experienced an extreme drought that persisted from summer to autumn in 2022, ranking as the most severe drought since 1980. The reason for the occurrence of this extreme drought event was investigated. It shows that both the Eurasian w.....»»
Q&A: Expert explains how recent Supreme Court decisions and a shift in judicial tactics are reshaping US politics
In the wake of recent Supreme Court terms with controversial decisions on presidential immunity, abortion and other hot-button issues, public trust in the court sits at historic lows......»»