The Parthenon marbles evoke particularly fierce repatriation debates: An archaeologist explains why
The Parthenon marbles are rarely out of the news. Most recently, Turkish officials have rejected claims by the British Museum that British diplomat Lord Elgin was given permission from Ottoman authorities to remove the marbles from the Acropolis in A.....»»
With So Much Bird Flu Around, Are Eggs, Chicken, and Milk Still Safe to Consume?
A food microbiologist explains why you shouldn’t worry about consuming poultry or dairy—so long as you take the right precautions......»»
Koira creator explains how Day of the Devs’ prettiest game came to be
Animated musical adventure game Koira was a standout from Day of the Devs 2024. I spoke to its developer to learn more about how it came to be......»»
New model reveals how tubular tissues form uniform channels
RIKEN scientists have developed a model that explains the orderly patterning process of cytoskeletons underlying the formation of a network of tubular structures that supply our bodies with the oxygen and nutrients we need to survive. The study is pu.....»»
Study finds simple headlines attract more online news readers
The competition for online attention in today's news environment is fierce. High-quality news from credible sources must compete for attention with misinformation and a rapidly increasing amount of partisan content......»»
Early fires an ominous Greek summer warning: experts
A year after one of Greece's worst wildfire seasons left over 20 people dead, a record-breaking warm winter and high spring temperatures are raising fears of another fierce summer......»»
Clues to mysterious disappearance of North America"s large mammals 50,000 years ago found within ancient bone collagen
50,000 years ago, North America was ruled by megafauna. Lumbering mammoths roamed the tundra, while forests were home to towering mastodons, fierce saber-toothed tigers and enormous wolves. Bison and extraordinarily tall camels moved in herds across.....»»
Bicultural staff can better boost chances of success in international negotiations, researcher explains
A study co-authored by a Northeastern University researcher has found that hiring senior staff who are comfortable in more than one culture to conduct international negotiations can help "supercharge" the result for businesses......»»
Google Cloud explains how it accidentally deleted a customer account
UniSuper's 647,000 users faced two weeks of downtime because of a Google Cloud bug. Enlarge Earlier this month, Google Cloud experienced one of its biggest blunders ever when UniSuper, a $135 billion Australian pension.....»»
How to Play YouTube Playables Free Games
This tutorial explains how you can play YouTube Playables free games on web browser or smartphone. The post How to Play YouTube Playables Free Games appeared first on Phandroid. YouTube Playables is the company’s new attempt at mobile ga.....»»
Apple explains the strange iOS 17.5 bug that made photos reappear
Apple pins the blame on corrupt database entries, but other experts believe the problem goes much deeper than that......»»
What Is Wind Shear, and How Does It Shape Hurricanes?
An atmospheric scientist explains what wind shear is and how it influences hurricanes.....»»
SpaceX sets date for next Starship flight, explains what went wrong the last time
Clearing blocked filters and clogged valves is the order of the day. Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship vehicle undergoes a wet dress rehearsal prior to its fourth launch attempt. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is targeting June 5 for.....»»
Apple Explains the Whole Mess behind Reappearing Photos on iOS
The company clarifies what went wrong. The post Apple Explains the Whole Mess behind Reappearing Photos on iOS appeared first on Phandroid. Just recently, Apple came under fire following several user complaints that deleted photos have sta.....»»
Fierce Competition from Huawei Forces Apples to Slash Prices in China
Apple cuts prices on its newest smartphone models. The post Fierce Competition from Huawei Forces Apples to Slash Prices in China appeared first on Phandroid. Things have changed a lot for Apple – once at the top of the smartphone ma.....»»
Study explains regional differences in bird diversity in agroforestry systems
The diversity and ecological functionality of bird communities in tropical agroforestry systems are shaped by the surrounding landscape, in particular the extent and composition of the forest. An international research team led by the University of G.....»»
California"s beaches are eroding: An expert explains how to save them
Southern California could lose many of its beaches in the coming decades. A recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey shows that up to two thirds of Southern California's beaches could disappear by 2100 if sea levels rise 3 to 6 feet, which accordin.....»»
An endemic island falcon that plays
An unusual falcon species has been added to the growing list of animals that play. A study published in the Journal of Raptor Research explains that Striated Caracaras (Phalcoboenus australis) in the Falkland Islands like to interact with various obj.....»»
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 review: Xbox’s new exclusive is a fierce sequel
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is a must-play Xbox Game Pass addition with industry-leading sound design......»»
Looking for love: How we can fool ourselves when we are into someone
Can we truly assess whether someone finds us attractive? Cognitive psychologist Iliana Samara conducted her Ph.D. project on romantic attraction and discovered that men, in particular, tend to overestimate the interest of their date. She explains why.....»»
Marvel’s Midnight Suns creative director explains why the game flopped
Marvel’s Midnight Suns creative director Jake Solomon believes that the strategy game's card-based gameplay was a major factor in its underperformance......»»