Swans sacrifice rest to squabble
Swans give up resting time to fight over the best feeding spots, new research shows......»»
Europe’s Sweeping New Rules for Big Tech Are About to Kick In. Here’s What to Know
The first phase of the European Union’s groundbreaking new digital rules will take effect this week. Which platforms are affected? What’s changing? And what about the rest of the world? LONDON — Google, Facebook, TikTok an.....»»
AI-powered brain implants help paralyzed patients communicate faster than ever
New brain-computer interfaces are faster than existing solutions. Enlarge / A researcher connects a pedestal on a study volunteer's head to an external computer. The pedestal is wired to electrodes that rest on the surface of the.....»»
The World Is Going Blind. Taiwan Offers a Warning, and a Cure
So many people are nearsighted on the island nation that they have already glimpsed what could be coming for the rest of us......»»
The World is Going Blind. Taiwan Offers a Warning, and a Cure
So many people are nearsighted on the island nation that they have already glimpsed what could be coming for the rest of us......»»
The View From the Center of the World’s Myopia Epidemic
In Taiwan, so many people are nearsighted that the island nation has already glimpsed what could be coming for the rest of us......»»
New leaf-tailed gecko from Madagascar is a master of disguise
Leaf-tailed geckos are masters of camouflage. Some species have skin flaps around the whole body and head, as well as flattened tails. During the day, they rest head-down on tree trunks with these skin flaps spread out, and blend seamlessly into thei.....»»
Hydra shaker table simulates the vibration forces of a rocket launch for satellite testing
As the earthquake-strength Hydra shaker table simulates the vibration forces of a rocket launch for satellite testing, it is only this concrete block and the dampeners and springs supporting it that prevent the rest of the European Space Agency's EST.....»»
Apple gives in on the End Call button position in latest iOS 17 beta
Apparently it's the very definition of a hot button topic — the latest iOS 17 beta sees the iPhone's End Call moved back from its new position.Apple has moved the End Call button back to the center, but keeps the rest of its call changesIt took two.....»»
Blackbirds found to rest earlier at dusk when sick
A trio of biologists at Lund University in Sweden has found that blackbirds that feel ill tend to rest earlier at dusk than control birds. In their study, reported in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Rosie Lennon, Shivani Ronanki and Arne Hege.....»»
Apple gives in on the End Call button position
Apparently it's the very definition of a hot button topic — the latest iOS 17 beta sees the iPhone's End Call moved back from its new position.Apple has moved the End Call button back to the center, but keeps the rest of its call changesIt took two.....»»
When You Can’t Buy A Nadja Doll From What We Do In The Shadows, But You Really Want One
For fans of the show What We Do In The Shadows, there is very little to explain here. For the rest of you wondering what the heck is going on, don’t worry, I will take care of you. Sometimes a character from a show really speaks to you. In thi.....»»
After slow start, NOAA predicts rest of hurricane season to be “above normal”
El Niño is developing slower than anticipated and the ocean is extremely warm. Enlarge / In Florida, parts of the Sanibel Causeway to Sanibel Island are washed away, along with sections of the bridge to the island, after Hurrica.....»»
Alien invasive species in Australia
Since the break-up of Gondwana, Australia's biodiversity has evolved mostly in isolation from the rest of the world. Many of our species are unique to Australia......»»
Baldur’s Gate 3 includes a poignant Undertale Easter egg and more RPG nods
Baldur's Gate 3 players are already unearthing its best Easter eggs, but this thematically poignant Undertale reference stands out above the rest......»»
The best movies on Hulu right now (August 2023)
This summer is only for Only Lovers Left Alive, Phone Booth, Notting Hill, Labyrinth, and the rest of the best movies on Hulu right now!.....»»
Upcoming Switch games for 2023 and beyond
New Switch games will continue to drop for the rest of the year. Here's the Switch release dates for 2023, and beyond!.....»»
Rest in peace Bram Moolenaar, author of Vim and hero of many developers
The open source software legend left us on August 3 at age 62. Enlarge / Moolenaar in 2007. (credit: Sebastian Bergmann via Creative Commons) Computing as we know it today was built in no small part by individuals who ha.....»»
ESR launches first 15W multi-device MagSafe charging stands alongside new car mount [Deal]
ESR today is expanding its lineup of MagSafe accessories with some of its very first offerings that pack true 15W charging speeds for iPhone 14 and the rest of your Apple kit. Well timed to debut ahead of all the new Apple smartphones next month, the.....»»
The 7 most heroic deaths in horror movies
Death continues to be a core aspect of the horror genre, so have been heroes made the ultimate sacrifice in the battle against overwhelming terrors......»»
iPhone 15 demand will be lower than iPhone 14, says Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple's hardware sales for the rest of the year, including the iPhone 15, are expected to be lower than last year's figures.Render of the forthcoming iPhone 15 ProAhead of Apple's latest earnings call on August 3, 2023,.....»»