Take up to 73% off a set of bamboo sheets with actual pockets
TL;DR: These Bamboo Smart Pocket Sheets are on sale as of Feb. 3 — get twin, full, queen, or king sets for up to 73% off.Your sheets might be past their prime. If you don’t notice visible signs of wear-and-tear — thinning, fadi.....»»
The accuracy of self-estimation in evaluating technology use
In a recent study examining the accuracy of self-estimation in evaluating technology use, researchers analyzed data from more than 300 iPhone users in China. The findings indicate a moderate correlation between self-reported usage and actual screen t.....»»
What to do if your iPhone 15 is peeling on the edge of the back glass
There are spotty reports that back-glass coating is peeling off some iPhone 15 units — but the actual issue is slightly less dramatic than that. Here's what to do if you see it on yours.iPhone 15 pro peeling - image credit mr_rakue on RedditReports.....»»
Antarctic octopus DNA reveals ice sheet collapse closer than thought
Scientists investigating how Antarctica's ice sheets retreated in the deep past have turned to an innovative approach: studying the genes of octopuses that live in its chilly waters......»»
Dark matter might be keeping an even darker secret
Researchers compare a theorized behavior of dark matter to actual galaxies. Enlarge / A compact dwarf galaxy, which may have features that are difficult to explain with standard models of dark matter. (credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA).....»»
COP28 assessment: Impact will depend on actual implementation
About a day later than planned, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) closed on 13 December 2023. After much contestation, the conference adopted a decision that effectively signals the.....»»
North America"s first people may have arrived by sea ice highway as early as 24,000 years ago
One of the hottest debates in archaeology is how and when humans first arrived in North America. Archaeologists have traditionally argued that people walked through an ice-free corridor that briefly opened between ice sheets an estimated 13,000 years.....»»
Jurors recommend death penalty based on certain looks, but new training can correct the bias
Certain facial features—like downturned lips and a heavy brow—are known to make someone appear untrustworthy to others, even though these do not indicate a person's actual character. Such facial biases influence our everyday social interactions a.....»»
ESR’s new 6-in-1 15W MagSafe Charging Stand is finally available for purchase [Deal]
ESR announced its first lineup of 15W MagSafe chargers back in August, with the actual launch of its new flagship charging station looming over the past few months. Now, it’s . The new ESR 100W 6-in-1 MagSafe charger debuts on Amazon alongside a la.....»»
Apple Vision Pro launch expected as soon as January
As Apple's retail operation prepares for the introduction of the Apple Vision Pro headset, the actual release of "early 2024" could be as soon as January, and rumored to be before March.Apple Vision ProApple has repeatedly stated that its release of.....»»
Worm’s rear end develops its own head, wanders off to mate
The butt even grows its own eyes, antennae, and brain. Enlarge / From left to right, the head of an actual worm, and the stolon of a male and female. (credit: Nakamura et. al.) Some do it horizontally, some do it vertica.....»»
The 2023 Game Awards delivered big game trailers and bigger double standards
The 2023 Game Awards delivered tons of blockbuster game trailers, but failed to celebrate the actual creators who make them possible......»»
Understanding climate tipping points
As the planet warms, many parts of the Earth system are undergoing large-scale changes. Ice sheets are shrinking, sea levels are rising and coral reefs are dying off......»»
Singing in the rain: Why the bundengan sounds better wet
A bundengan wears many hats—and is one too. This portable shelter woven from bamboo has protected Indonesian duck herders from the sun and rain for centuries. Able to comfortably balance on the wearer's head, a bundengan is equipped with a visor th.....»»
Thieves return stolen Android phone after realizing it’s not an iPhone: ‘We don’t want this’
A man in Washington, D.C. last month was the victim of an armed robbery in which the thieves stole “everything he had in his pockets,” including his car keys and smartphone. The one bit of good news? It was an Android phone, and the thieves wante.....»»
No further investments in Virgin Galactic, says Richard Branson
Branson's business empire "no longer has the deepest pockets." Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson. (credit: Eric Berger) Sir Richard Branson has ruled out putting more money into his lossmaking space travel company.....»»
Research team introduces a spectrum of potential vaccine adjuvants
To ensure that vaccines provide strong and lasting immunization, it is often necessary to supplement the actual vaccine (antigen) with additives that stimulate the immune system: adjuvants. Today, only a few substances have been approved for use as a.....»»
Antarctica"s ancient ice sheets foreshadow dynamic changes in Earth"s future
Nineteen million years ago, during a time known as the early Miocene, massive ice sheets in Antarctica rapidly and repeatedly grew and receded. The Miocene is widely considered a potential analog for Earth's climate in the coming century, should huma.....»»
Night study of native plant survival
With land clearance, bushfires, weeds and climate change, small pockets of native vegetation are important for future plant and animal conservation—but do plants in small reserves struggle with reduced habitat for both plants and their pollinators?.....»»
Q&A: New report examines myths hampering advancement of women in workplace, actual barriers and possible solutions
Pervasive myths that paint an overall picture of women having a lesser commitment to their jobs are hampering their career advancement, according to a new report on women in the workplace by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, a nonprofit founded and.....»»
Can bamboo be big in construction?
Bamboo is strong, light and sustainable, so why is it rarely used as a construction material in the West?.....»»