The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is unintentionally delightful
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum isn't as polished as I was hoping for ahead of its May release window, but it still finds ways to endear itself to longtime fans......»»
UN report reveals trillions in hidden costs of agrifood systems
Hidden environmental, social and health costs of agrifood systems were as much as $12 trillion globally in 2020, according to new research from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), based on analysis by Oxford's Dr. Steven Lord......»»
New algae species rewrites understanding of reef systems
A discovery has been made in the heart of the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef and unique reefs systems of the Coral Sea and Lord Howe Island, leading to a greater understanding of how the world heritage-listed landmark is protected......»»
Colombia to cull some of Pablo Escobar"s hippos
Colombia will cull some of the 166 hippos descended from a small herd imported by deceased drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, the country's environment minister said Thursday......»»
A splash of color sure can make a boring tech product feel more fun
The most boring tech product can easily be transformed into something delightful. All it takes is a splash of color. Buying an iPhone is more interesting when color is a factor. Color is also a big part of what makes iMacs fun. That’s not to say th.....»»
Pair-bonded Java sparrows show enlarged eye rings to signal breeding readiness
Birds are known for their elaborate courtship rituals and romantic gestures that are replete with beautiful songs, complex dances, gift-giving practices, preening, and flamboyant plumage. While changes in colorful external attributes during this peri.....»»
Soil carried on sea freight loaded with dangerous pests and diseases: Study
Often introduced unintentionally by human activities, invasive alien species can outcompete and overwhelm native flora and fauna, driving species to the brink of extinction and disrupting the balance of ecosystems. Understanding why exactly they esta.....»»
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Today's hottest deals include 62% off a battery Case for iPhone 14 Pro Max, up to 71% off AirTag leather key rings, an Echo Auto for $10, $50 off a 65" 4K Roku Smart TV, $200 off a Sony FX30 digital cinema camera, and more.Save $170 on an M2 MacBook.....»»
The best rings in Lords of the Fallen
There isn't one ring to rule them all in Lords of the Fallen, but some are absolutely better than others. Here are the best magic rings you should be wearing......»»
Snapchat"s Bitmoji update upsets users
Snapchat's update to bitmojis is causing user backlash on social media Snapchat users are once again frustrated with an update to the social media platform. This time it involves the once delightful, now disquieting Bitmoji. Last week, Snapchat.....»»
Researchers identify largest ever solar storm in ancient 14,300-year-old tree rings
An international team of scientists have discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analyzing ancient tree-rings found in the French Alps......»»
Cell biologists identify new organelle present in mammalian cells made of rings of DNA
Researchers at ETH Zurich recently identified a previously unknown compartment in mammalian cells. They have named it the exclusome. It is made up of DNA rings known as plasmids. The researchers have published details of their discovery in the journa.....»»
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Today's top deals include $422 off a Bissell ReadyClean A3 robotic mop, 71% off a 2-pack of Apple AirTag leather key rings, 40% off a Garmin Forerunner 945 GPS sport watch, 19% off a Rode Videomic Pro+, and more.Save $1,500 on a MacBook ProThe AppleI.....»»
Tree rings reveal a new kind of earthquake threat to the Pacific Northwest
In February, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Turkey-Syria border, followed by one nearly as large nine hours later. Shallow faults less than 18 miles beneath the surface buckled and ruptured, causing violent focused quakes that leveled thousands.....»»
Deciphering the enigmatic global distribution of fairy circles
One of the most impressive and mysterious natural formations that we can observe in the arid areas of our planet are fairy circles. These are enigmatic circular patterns of bare soil surrounded by plants generating rings of vegetation, which until no.....»»
Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC: where to find the Lord of the Waterway in Chapter 5
This merchant request will send you after a rather large fish. We'll tell you where to find the Lord of the Waterway in the Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC......»»
Rising OT/ICS cybersecurity incidents reveal alarming trend
60% of cyberattacks against the industrial sector are led by state-affiliated actors and often unintentionally enabled by internal personnel (about 33% of the time), according to Rockwell Automation. This corroborates other industry research showing.....»»
Scientists probe the source of key hydrocarbons on Earth—and in space
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a type of organic molecule that carry fused rings made of the chemical benzene. Scientists believe that PAHs are responsible for chemical processes that eventually lead to soot and other carbonaceous nanopa.....»»
Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen is now integrated into Google Search for web, iPhone, etc
Emoji Kitchen debuted a couple of years ago as a part of Gboard for Android, introducing the truly delightful ability to mash together different emoji into a single sticker. Now, Emoji Kitchen is officially coming to the web (and, in turn, iPhone) by.....»»
Whether Saturn"s rings are young or old, its moons may be as ancient as the planet itself
Saturn is best known for two things: its iconic ring structures and its large system of natural satellites. Currently, 146 moons and moonlets have been discovered orbiting the ringed giant, 24 of which are regular satellites. These include the seven.....»»
ACE Shuts Down Three Piracy Rings in Egyptian Whack-a-Mole
Anti-piracy coalition ACE reports that Egyptian law enforcement authorities have shut down three anti-piracy rings, which operated sports, TV, and movie piracy sites. These successes are the result of close cooperation between rightsholders and the l.....»»