The best robot vacuums for small homes and spaces
It doesn't matter if you're in a large or small home. The cleaning has to be done. Which is why a robot vacuum is the perfect housemate. You might think that robot vacuums need ample room so the sensors can find their way, but there are certain model.....»»
Apple’s most affordable Mac is about to lot more exciting
The is Apple’s most affordable desktop computer, and it has become known not only for its price, but also for its versatility – it’s a full Mac in a small box. But despite now having an Apple Silicon chip, it’s been a long time since the Mac.....»»
Missed Labor Day robot vacuum deals? This Eufy is still over $100 off
Amazon has a last-minute Labor Day robot vacuum deal with the Eufy X8 robot vacuum down to $200 but not for much longer......»»
Researchers" video techniques reveal trout"s energy-saving secret
Mimicking animals is a proven strategy in robot design. Take, for example, Haibo Dong's seminal studies on how fins propel fish by churning the water in a vortex......»»
What’s new on Hulu in September 2024 and what’s leaving soon
Hulu's September 2024 lineup includes The Old Man, American Sports Story, Hell on Wheels, 9-1-1: Lone Star season 5, Murder in a Small Town, and more......»»
SwitchBot releases a new wallet tracker with Find My support and smart home integration
SwitchBot has just made it easier to keep track of your wallet with its . It is fully integrated with Apple’s Find My network and can be used in smart homes with SwitchBot’s Matter-enabled lock. Thus, it looks to be a great device that solves t.....»»
AirTags key to discovery of Houston"s plastic recycling deception
One Houston resident was suspicious of the city's "all plastic accepted" recycling program, and used AirTags to discover where the plastic waste actually ended up.Apple employs an advanced robot named Daisy to disassemble old iPhones.Brandy Deason, w.....»»
Mexican bat found to have photoluminescent feet
A small team of zoologists and ecologists with members from Instituto de Ecología and Soluciones Ambientales en Sustentabilidad Ambiental, both in Mexico, and the University of Texas at Austin, has found that a certain species of bat living in Mexic.....»»
New marine species found "hidden" in plain sight
An international team of researchers delved into museum collections and discovered new species of sponge-associated zoantharian, a small colonial organism similar to anemones......»»
Consumers want cage-free eggs, but Indonesian farmers say they need more support to do this
With rising consumer concerns for animal welfare worldwide, the poultry industry is starting to let their hens roam around in bigger spaces. This shift from conventional battery cages to cage-free systems allow layer hens greater freedom of movement.....»»
Five lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can't be opened. And when the power goes out for days in the middle of a heat wave, as the Houston area experienced in July 202.....»»
Global South cities lack cooling green spaces
Cities in the Global South are more exposed to extreme heat because they lack cooling green spaces, new research shows. The study found that Global South cities have just 70% of the "cooling capacity" provided by urban greenery in the Global North. T.....»»
One small Star Wars Outlaws moment gets autism representation right
Star Wars Outlaws contains a robot trope that autistic players may be all too familiar with, but it's handled with grace......»»
Hunt for rare bird shows how Ecuador narco violence impedes research
Biologist Cesar Garzon was searching for a small, endangered parakeet in southern Ecuador when he was warned he may be kidnapped, highlighting the danger for scientists in the biodiverse country engulfed in narco violence......»»
Study finds lower-income NYC residents trade comfort for affordability
In a revealing piece of research coauthored by a Singapore Management University academic, public policies to ease urban heat in one of the largest first world cities have seen price gaps emerge between homes in cooler and hotter areas, with lower-in.....»»
Revised Raspberry Pi 5 chip comes with unexpected power savings
What we don't know is whether 4GB or 8GB Pis will get the tweaked chip design. Enlarge / The Broadcom SoC used in the original 4GB and 8GB Raspberry Pi 5. The 2GB version uses an updated revision with several small but significan.....»»
Glacier flooding in Alaskan capital sets new record
In the early hours of August 6, a lake dammed by Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier burst through the ice, flooding hundreds of homes and businesses in the Mendenhall Valley where many of the Alaskan capital's residents live. This outburst led to the larges.....»»
Mac App Store apps can now be installed on external drives
A new option in the latest macOS Sequoia developer beta allows users to install Mac App Store downloads on external drives, and run the apps from there.Apple's original ad for the Mac App Store in 2011It's a seemingly small change to the third macOS.....»»
Celebrate 10 years of Roborock robot vacuum and mop combos with deals your family will love
Life is messy, and Roborock has spent 10 years helping your family clean up after pets, children, and whatever comes your way with industry-leading robot vacuum and mop systems. Celebrate with limited-time discounts.Roborock 10 year anniversary saleR.....»»
The best TVs under $500: small budget, big picture
You shouldn’t have to spend an arm and a leg to get a great 4K TV for less than $500. Here’s several of our favorite models that meet the above criteria......»»
There"s more to accessibility than availability of recreational spaces, says study
Urban planners and developers have predetermined markers of accessibility for recreational spaces, such as parks and playgrounds that might include ramps or the ability to travel to the space using public transportation......»»