The secret to living to 110? Bad record-keeping, researcher says
Most of what we know about humans living to very old age is based on faulty data, including the science behind the "blue zones" famous for having a high proportion of people over 100, according to one researcher......»»
Family matters: Living near relatives makes us heroic and harsh
Many of us will soak in the merriment and drama that family gatherings bring during Thanksgiving. But beyond the Thanksgiving dinner table, new research suggests that living and being around family more often affects our psychology in some surprising.....»»
Raw milk recalled for containing bird flu virus, California reports
One more reason drinking raw milk is a bad idea. Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw—unpasteurized—milk sold in California, prompting a recall issued at the state'.....»»
This JBL soundbar is a $200 Best Buy doorbuster!
Stop struggling with bad TV audio and get yourself a soundbar for Christmas! Today, you can grab this JBL model for just $200!.....»»
Apple"s iPad mini 6 just dropped to $299.99, all-time best Black Friday price
A new Black Friday iPad deal has popped up, this time on the last-gen iPad mini 6, that's priced at a record low $299.99 while supplies last.Apple's iPad mini 6 dropped to best price ever - Image credit: AppleBlack Friday deals are in effect on the i.....»»
Opinion: The peer review system no longer works to guarantee academic rigor—a different approach is needed
Peer review is a central feature of academic work. It's the process through which research ends up published in an academic journal: independent experts scrutinize the work of another researcher in order to recommend if it should be accepted by a pub.....»»
The good, the bad, and the ugly behind the push for more smart displays
Opinion: Apple could really change the game here. After a couple of years without much happening, smart displays are in the news again. Aside from smart TVs, consumer screens tha.....»»
Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networks, radiocarbon dating and document analysis show
Spanish explorers may have brought the first peach pits to North America, but Indigenous communities helped the ubiquitous summer fruit really take root, according to a study led by a researcher at Penn State......»»
Lowest price ever: iPad 10th Generation drops to $249 with Amazon coupon
Amazon has discounted Apple's iPad 10th Generation to the lowest price on record thanks to a Black Friday on-page coupon.Grab the lowest price on record for the iPad 10th GenAfter initially dropping the 10th Generation iPad to $279 earlier this week,.....»»
Our Universe is not fine-tuned for life, but it’s still kind of OK
Inspired by the Drake equation, researchers optimize a model universe for life. Physicists including Robert H. Dickle and Fred Hoyle have argued that we are living in a universe t.....»»
Ancient fish-trapping network supported the rise of Maya civilization
The Maya were landscape engineers on a grand scale, even when it came to fishing. On the eve of the rise of the Maya civilization, people living in what’s now Belize turned a wh.....»»
Researchers develop miRNA-tunable living interface for neurovascular remodeling
A research team led by Dr. Du Xuemin from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has reported a living interface with unique functionalities of durable secretion of bioactive exosomes with tunable con.....»»
Using light to create bioelectronics inside living organisms
Bioelectronics research and development of implants made of electrically conductive materials for disease treatment is advancing rapidly. However, bioelectronic treatment is not without complications. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have tak.....»»
There’s a horrific beauty in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s bugs
Not all of Stalker 2's bugs are bad. In fact, some of them make the shooter even scarier......»»
"Doomsday fish" washed ashore in California, but what does that mean?
If one oarfish landing on a beach is a sign of a disaster to come, how bad will it be if three wash up in quick succession?.....»»
Apple"s M4 Mac mini plunges to record low $499 during Amazon"s Black Friday Sale
The M4 Mac mini features an all-new design and 16GB of RAM in the standard model. And right now it's $100 off at Amazon thanks to cash savings stacked with an on-page coupon.Pick up Apple's 2024 Mac mini M4 for just $499.99.The $499.99 promo at Amazo.....»»
Smarter city planning: Researchers use brain activity to predict visits to urban areas
Urbanization, the process by which cities and towns expand in size and population, is rapidly advancing globally, and the percentage of people living in urban environments has increased from 33% in 1960 to 57% in 2023......»»
Historically bad year for dolphin strandings on Cape Cod has scientists looking for answers
An unprecedentedly bad year for beached dolphins on Cape Cod might have to do with warming waters changing the availability of the animals' food, said scientists hoping to curb the strandings......»»
The future of the Google Pixel Tablet doesn’t look good
Were you hoping for a new Google Pixel Tablet 2? Unfortunately, we have some bad news......»»
Grab Apple"s 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 at record low $2,199 price
Apple's M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for $2,199, that's $300 off the price of a brand new notebook with its latest generation of Apple Silicon.Save $300 on this M4 MacBook ProIt's only been available a matter of weeks, but the 16-inch MacBoo.....»»
Apple Music celebrates Billie Eilish"s record-breaking year
Billie Eilish has been named the Apple Music Artist of the Year for 2024, celebrating a year defined by chart-topping music, award-winning film soundtracks, and record-breaking performances.Apple Music named Billie Eilish its 2024 Artist of the YearA.....»»