The best horses in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most equestrian-friendly game in the franchise. Here's how to tame horses and where to find the best......»»
EPA investigating taconite mine for pollution that threatens wild rice
In a novel attempt to enforce a longstanding Minnesota rule protecting wild rice, the EPA is investigating U.S. Steel's taconite mine, Keetac, for repeatedly releasing a rice-killing pollutant into surface waters......»»
Near-extinct Caribbean reptile makes epic comeback
The Sombrero ground lizard, endemic to a tiny Caribbean island near Anguilla, is a critically endangered reptile. In 2018, it was estimated that fewer than 100 individuals of the species were left in the wild—it was on the very brink of extinction......»»
UK researchers call for better governance to tackle "wild west" of esports sponsorships
The rapidly growing field of esports needs a comprehensive and agreed governance framework to tackle "unhealthy" sponsorships to protect both players and fans, researchers have said......»»
Bad gift ideas: Ferrets and other exotic wild mammals as pets
As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as holiday gifts tends to spike. People can be drawn to exotic or unique animals, hoping to surprise their loved ones with something special......»»
The SSD I’ve been recommending for over 5 years is reaching its untimely end
The Crucial MX500 is a certified legend in PC hardware, but its life is unfortunately coming to an end......»»
Climate change and land use practices threaten traditional food sources in Russia"s Far East
Climate change and land-use practices could significantly alter the make-up and availability of wild traditional foods in the vast Russian Far East, a region that is home to many Indigenous Peoples who depend on those native foods......»»
New housing developments failing to protect wildlife, survey reveals
New housing developments are failing wildlife on a widespread scale, according to research from the University of Sheffield and published by campaign group Wild Justice......»»
Thousands of wild birds are dying of bird flu in Boise area, Idaho Fish and Game says
Wild birds are dying by the thousands in the Treasure Valley because of avian flu outbreaks, according to a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game......»»
Thick as Thieves reimagines Thief as a multiplayer immersive sim
We spoke with gaming legend Warren Spector and the team at Otherside about their surprising multiplayer Thief spiritual successor, Thick as Thieves......»»
Counting Uganda"s lions: We found that wildlife rangers do a better job than machines
Lions are a symbol of Africa's last wild places. It's a species central to many of the continent's cultures and religions. But lion populations have reportedly declined over the past 50 years, especially in parts of west and east Africa......»»
The best Nintendo Switch games of 2024: Zelda, Mario Party, and more
If 2024 was the Nintendo Switch's last full year, it went out in a memorably eclectic fashion......»»
Tim Cook says Apple has invested over $18 billion in the UK since 2019
As he visits Apple Stores in London, Tim Cook says the company is continuing to expand on its more than $18 billion investment in the country, and how it has doubled its engineering teams there.Tim Cook (left) has a pint with "Slow Horses" star Jack.....»»
Microsoft fixes exploited zero-day (CVE-2024-49138)
On December 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft resolved 71 vulnerabilities in a variety of its products, including a zero-day (CVE-2024-49138) that’s been exploited by attackers in the wild to execute code with higher privileges. CVE-2024-49138 expl.....»»
Apple Originals score nine Golden Globe nominations, including Best Drama
Apple Originals have this year notched up a total of nine Golden Globe nominations, including Slow Horses for Best Drama. No fewer than seven actors have picked up outstanding performance nominations across four different shows, with winners set t.....»»
"Slow Horses" and "Disclaimer" lead Apple"s Golden Globes nominations
Apple TV+ has scored seven nominations in the major categories of the Golden Globes, with "Slow Horses" and "Disclaimer" getting multiple nods.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" — image credit: Apple TV+It's a dramatic drop from its fortunes in 2023 when.....»»
Geneticists have finally solved the mystery of Garfield"s orange coat
Garfield, star of the eponymous comic strip created by Jim Davis in 1978, is, like many of the cats that roam our homes, orange. He is orange in the same way that some people are redheaded, some horses are brown, or some dogs are Irish setters, but t.....»»
World"s oldest known wild bird is expecting again, aged 74
Parenting can be tough, even for the young and energetic, but one elderly albatross is about to go through it all again—at the ripe old (and apparently record-setting) age of 74......»»
Limestone quarries could be vital for wild bee conservation
A research team has investigated the importance of limestone quarries for wild bee conservation. Diverse landscapes with good connectivity between quarries and calcareous grasslands proved to be particularly valuable. Calcareous grasslands—meaning.....»»
Assessing the sustainability of the Pacific walrus population over the next 75 years
The Pacific walrus, a critically important resource for Alaska and Chukotka Native communities, is subject to rapid habitat loss associated with climate change and increasing human activity in the Arctic. New research published in The Journal of Wild.....»»
Evidence of human-to-animal SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a Brazilian zoo
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais-led research at the Belo Horizonte Zoo in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has detected SARS-CoV-2 in multiple captive wild mammals, revealing potential human-to-animal transmission and viral evolution in new hosts......»»