Tasmanian devil whiskers may hold the key to protecting these super-scavengers
Despite the damage humans cause to the planet, in some cases wildlife can benefit from the presence of people. The Tasmanian devil, for example, frequently feeds on roadkill left by humans......»»
San Francisco to ban software that “enables price collusion” by landlords
Software helps landlords "indirectly coordinate" by sharing nonpublic information. Enlarge / View of San Francisco with Russian Hill in the background. (credit: Getty Images | Terraxplorer) San Francisco's Board of Super.....»»
Best back to school MacBook deals: new and renewed for cheap
We've picked out all the best MacBook deals going on in time for the back to school rush. That includes some super cheap renewed models and the latest MacBooks......»»
This mini projector deal could replace your dorm room TV
Snap up a super cheap Vankyo 470 1080p mini projector for under $150 at Best Buy right now and enjoy a big screen experience for less......»»
How to hold the temperature on the Nest Thermostat
Here's how to hold a temperature on the Nest Thermostat and override any existing schedules or routines......»»
Grab a JBL Bluetooth speaker while this summer deal lasts
The JBL Flip 6 is super rugged, stylish, and easy to use. It's on sale now at Crutchfield for a great discount. Here's why it's worth it......»»
You Asked: Best TV under $1,000; wherefore art thou, 8K?
On a very special You Asked: Some folks still hold out hope for 8K TVs, and we look at the best 65-inch sets for less than $1,000......»»
New streaming super-bundle for NFL, NBA, and more will cost $42.99/month
Venu Sports, the new sports streaming service debuting this fall, has announced its launch pricing. It’s a lot higher than what you pay for Apple TV+ or Netflix, but lower than many alternative sports options. more….....»»
Novel nanosensing technique for quality control of viral vectors in gene therapy
Viral vectors hold much potential for gene editing and gene therapy, but there is a pressing need to develop quality control methods to minimize potential side effects on patients. Addressing this, researchers from Japan developed a nanosensing-based.....»»
Apple introduces revolutionary privacy technique for protecting sensitive data
Apple is finally introducing homomorphic encryption into its products. This cryptographic technique is new for the tech giant but will be a massive revolution for … The post Apple introduces revolutionary privacy technique for protecting sensit.....»»
My favorite Switch game of the year is already 25% off
If you've yet to try the excellent Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble, now's the right time to grab it......»»
Newly created super-black wood can improve telescopes, optical devices and consumer goods
Thanks to an accidental discovery, researchers at the University of British Columbia have created a new super-black material that absorbs almost all light, opening potential applications in fine jewelry, solar cells and precision optical devices......»»
How bacteria attach their cloaks of invisibility to immune defenses
Bacteria have different strategies for protecting themselves. Some bacterial pathogens surround themselves with a shell made of many sugar chains that lie close together, also known as capsular polymers. This protects the bacteria from drying out and.....»»
New study shows that "super spikes" can increase track running speeds by 2%
New research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, like the 800- and 1,500-meter.....»»
Study offers hope for development of vaccine capable of protecting cattle against malignant catarrhal fever
A research team led by University of Liège scientists has published a groundbreaking study on malignant catarrhal fever (MCF). This disease is caused by the alcelaphine gammaherpesvirus 1 (AlHV-1), which infects its natural host, the wildebeest......»»
Although it’s not final, SpaceX just got good news from the FAA on Starbase
"SpaceX has dramatically reduced the duration of operations." Enlarge / The Super Heavy booster for Flight 5 of Starship undergoes a static fire test earlier this month. (credit: SpaceX) After SpaceX decided to launch or.....»»
Manila is reeling after a super typhoon—we must prepare fast-growing megacities for worsening disasters
Last week, a strong typhoon left a trail of destruction across the Philippines, Taiwan and China. Super Typhoon Gaemi began as a tropical storm but intensified rapidly, leaving at least 65 people dead and triggering environmental fears after it sank.....»»
Researchers realize multi-heterojunctioned plastics with high thermoelectric figure of merit
Organic thermoelectric materials hold great promise as flexible energy sources for the Internet of Things and wearable electronics. However, their relatively low dimensionless figure of merit (ZT) compared to traditional materials has been a major ob.....»»
This underrated Switch RPG will hold you over until Persona 6
If you're still impatiently waiting for Persona 6 news, try Tokyo Xanadu eX+, which just came to Nintendo Switch this week......»»
NASA Mars rover captures rock that could hold fossilized microbes
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has made what could be its most astonishing discovery to date: possible signs of ancient life on the Red Planet......»»
Invasive, blood-sucking fish "may hold the key to understanding where we came from," say biologists
One of just two vertebrates without a jaw, sea lampreys that are wreaking havoc in Midwestern fisheries are simultaneously helping scientists understand the origins of two important stem cells that drove the evolution of vertebrates......»»