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Studies on pigeon-guided missiles, swimming abilities of dead fish among Ig Nobles winners

A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles and one that looks at the swimming abilities of dead fish were among the winners Thursday of this year's Ig Nobels, the prize for comical scientific achievement......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 13th, 2024

Hurricane Milton tornadoes kill four in Florida amid rescue efforts

Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead and millions without power Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Transnational grief: Adding depth to Day of the Dead

Restricted by immigration laws, unauthorized immigrants in the United States face severe challenges, including the inability to visit family members left behind......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

One dead as storm Kirk tears through Spain, Portugal, France

The remnants of Hurricane Kirk swept into western Europe Wednesday, tearing up trees in Portugal and Spain before dumping heavy rains on France that left at least one dead......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Insects from the bodies of illegally hunted rhinoceroses may provide valuable forensic information

New research in Medical and Veterinary Entomology reveals that when rhinoceroses are found dead after being illegally killed by poachers, analyzing insects on the decomposing body aids in estimating the time since death. This information has been use.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Spotted handfish genome sequenced for the first time

Scientists from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have sequenced the first ever full genome of the rare and elusive spotted handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus)—a critically endangered marine fish endemic to Tasmania......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

2025 Swift Student Challenge submissions will open in February

Apple has announced that its next annual Swift Student Challenge will open for submissions in February 2025. You can sign up today to be notified when applications open. As usual, Apple will select 350 winners, and the top 50 of them will be invit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Study finds early STEM success doesn"t boost college enrollment for Black, Latine students

Research studies have consistently identified early academic disparities as the greatest barrier to STEM representation for non-white students. To address the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in STEM, education policies have sought to improve math.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Detecting Planck-scale dark matter by leveraging quantum interference

While various studies have hinted at the existence of dark matter, its nature, composition and underlying physics remain poorly understood......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Environmental protections account for around 10% of fish stocks on coral reefs, global study finds

New research from the University of Sydney shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10% of fish stocks on coral reefs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (October 2024)

The best movies on Netflix include It: Chapter Two, Escape Plan, Evil Dead Rise, American Gangster, Black Mass, The Garfield Movie, Rebel Ridge, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

How Soviet legacy has influenced foreign policy in Georgia and Ukraine

The legacy of the Soviet Union's collapse plays a greater role in the foreign policies of Georgia and Ukraine than previous studies have suggested. Conducting foreign policy in former Soviet countries can be a major challenge as the Russian state doe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Dead Cells follow-up Windblown already feels like a roguelike classic

Dead Cells follow-up Windblown is heading into early access later this month and it's already feeling spectacular......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

The secret to healthy and sustainable fish fingers: An expert explains

I like to eat quintessential fish fingers as a crusty bread sandwich, with lemon juice, mayonnaise and salad. And I'm not the only one. Fish fingers are one of the most commonly bought fish products in the UK, with around 1.5 million eaten each day (.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

The medicines we take to stay healthy are harming nature. Here"s what needs to change

Evidence is mounting that modern medicines present a growing threat to ecosystems around the world. The chemicals humans ingest to stay healthy are harming fish and other animals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Senegal looks to aquaculture as fish stocks dwindle

The Senegalese town of Kayar sits on the doorstep of the vast Atlantic Ocean, but it is a farm located further inland that provides part of its fish production......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Taiwan's south on Thursday, the island's weather agency said, after forcing schools and offices to shut for a second day amid winds and rain that have left two dead and more than 100 injured......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Everything coming to PBS in October 2024

PBS' October 2024 lineup includes The Marlow Murder Club, Velvet, Secrets of the Dead, news and Presidential election specials, documentaries, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

It’s official — Microsoft WordPad is dead after 29 years

Microsoft WordPad is officially deprecated, which means it will disappear as soon as you update to 24H2. There is a workaround, though......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

47 tigers dead in Vietnam zoos due to bird flu: State media

Forty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the H5N1 bird flu virus, state media said Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

New leaks suggest AMD’s RDNA 4-based GPUs will launch early 2025

AMD’s next-gen lineup of RDNA 4-based graphics cards are now expected to launch in 2025, according to sources close to YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024