The best chew toys, as reviewed by my dog
This is my dog, Stevie. A very good girl. (Pictured: The author's dog, Stevie, a lab, boxer, pit bull mix.) Credit: Dylan Haas / Mashable She's a lab, boxer, pit bull mix who li.....»»
New study reveals habitat that could increase jaguar numbers
This week, a new, peer-reviewed scientific study finds that there is far more potential jaguar habitat in the U.S. than was previously thought. Scientists identified an area of more than 20 million acres that could support jaguars in the U.S., 27 tim.....»»
Protecting the ocean delivers a comprehensive solution for climate, fishing and biodiversity
A new study published in the prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature today offers a combined solution to several of humanity's most pressing challenges. It is the most comprehensive assessment to date of where strict ocean protection can.....»»
Testing of primary school pupils promotes culture of division, say experts
A fear of poor SATs results is driving headteachers to separate pupils by ability despite the impact on children's self-esteem and confidence, according to a study by researchers from UCL published in the peer-reviewed British Journal of Sociology of.....»»
Chairs Technica: We review two new models from Anda Seat
We liked the Anda Fnatic so much, we're reviewing two new models as well. Last October, we reviewed a pair of gaming / home office chairs—Secretlab's Omega and Anda Seat's more explicitly gaming-themed Fnatic. After several weeks of dai.....»»
Whatnot raises $20M for its livestreaming platform built for selling Pokémon cards and other collectibles
When I first wrote about Whatnot in February of last year, they were just getting started. Aiming to be the GOAT of collectible toys, they were focusing first on being the go-to trusted spot for buying and selling authenticated Funko Pop figurines. A.....»»
Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mammals at tourist destinations
How have travel restrictions and reduced tourism in response to the COVID-19 pandemic affected mammals in different tourist destinations? Researchers recently reviewed published studies and news stories to consider this question. Their findings are p.....»»
Ecology literature dominated by men in a handful of countries
Publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals is crucial for the development of a researcher's career. The scientists that publish the most often in the most prestigious journals generally acquire greater renown, as well as higher responsibilities......»»
Stanford Researchers Identify Four Causes For "Zoom Fatigue" and Their Simple Fixes
In the first peer-reviewed article that systematically deconstructs Zoom fatigue from a psychological perspective, published in the journal Technology, Mind and Behavior on Feb. 23, Professor Jeremy Bailenson, founding director of the Stanford Virtua.....»»
Potentially harmful chemicals found in plastic toys
New research suggests that more than 100 chemicals found in plastic toy materials may pose possible health risks to children. The study provides findings that may lead to stricter international regulations......»»
Potentially harmful chemicals found in plastic toys
It has long been known that several chemicals used in plastic toys in different parts of the world can be harmful to human health. However, it is difficult for parents to figure out how to avoid plastic toys containing chemicals that may cause possib.....»»
Plastic recycling results in rare metals being found in children"s toys and food packaging
Some of the planet's rarest metals—used in the manufacture of smartphones and other electrical equipment—are increasingly being found in everyday consumer plastics, according to new research......»»
Someone stole and reviewed an Intel i7-11700K engineering sample, a.k.a. Rocket Lake
Four years ago, Intel closed up shop in Romania. They've continued to sell their processors there but without a local office, their media support has been woeful, says lab501, a local tech publication. Of the 21 Intel processors lab501 has reviewed s.....»»
Beats Solo3 headphones are $65 off and can arrive by Valentine’s Day
When we reviewed the Beats Solo3 headphones, we concluded that, “Style leads the way.” We weren’t kidding......»»
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX vs Ryzen 7 5800H Review
The new Ryzen 9 5900HX is bound to be widely used across high-end gaming laptops. While not the outright fastest processor in the series, it should be a better performer than other Zen 3 APUs we've reviewed so far, namely the 5800H and 5980HS......»»
Links between pollution and cancer in wild animals: What can we learn?
The recent review, published in Environment International and led by the University of Tartu, summarizes the effect of aquatic pollution on cancer prevalence in wild animals with the help of more than 300 reviewed studies. Authors shed light on under.....»»
Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing
A new study from Mount Sinai researchers published in the peer-reviewed “Journal of Medical Internet Research” found that wearable hardware, and specifically the Apple Watch, can effectively predict a positive COVID-19 diagnosis up to a w.....»»
Seven tech highlights from CES 2021
Coronavirus pushed Las Vegas' annual Consumer Electronics Show online, but there was still plenty to see. Here are seven highlights, including heated sex toys, an AI pet robot and a toilet with its own app. Read more Coronavirus pushed Las.....»»
How Is This a Good Idea: Car Dashboard Video Games
Vehicles are not toys; keep games were they belong Modern cars have become just another computer peripheral. Internally, a host of embedded processors handle tasks that range in complexity from rolling windows up and down to something close to&.....»»
Teachers having to work harder than any other professionals, says study
Teachers are working harder than ever before and more than any other occupation, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Oxford Review of Education authored by researchers from UCL ......»»
iFixit Says Teardown of AirPods Max Made Competitors Look Like Toys
After looking at the innards of Apple's new over-the-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, tech site iFixit concluded that the intricate engineering made the lofty $550 price seem almost reasonable. iFixit cracked open the headphones and in summation said.....»»