The spirit of Juneteenth: The freedom to self-determine
To be able to self-determine is to be able to control one's own life and tell one's own story—an ability that people who were enslaved in the U.S. did not legally have before the Emancipation Proclamation (1862) or the 13th and 14th amendments. The.....»»
Black hole ripples could help pin down expansion of universe
The echoes of light from jets launched from black holes offers a new way to pin down the distance to these exotic objects and to study a largely unobserved population in the center of the Galaxy. It could also even help determine the rate of expansio.....»»
Where to watch Sound of Freedom
Angel Studios' Sound of Freedom starring Jim Caviezel is making a splash at the independent box office, and now, we'll tell you where you can watch the film!.....»»
When to watch CMT’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th
Want to watch Brad Paisley and more of Country's hottest acts on the 4th of July? We'll tell you when to tune into CMT's Let Freedom Sing! Music City event!.....»»
Independence Day sales - the best tech and gadget deals this 4th of July
Embrace the spirit of Independence Day by taking advantage of some of the best discounts we've witnessed all year. Deals abound on Apple devices, large appliances, TVs, computer accessories, cameras and more.As the summer temperatures rise, so do the.....»»
New criteria to determine whether shear bands are beneficial or harmful to crystalline materials
Shear band formation is not typically a good sign in a material—the bands often appear before a material fractures or fails. But materials science and engineering researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have found that shear bands aren.....»»
Mercedes-Benz addresses Level 3 legalities; lawyers say uncertainty lingers
Mercedes-Benz says "well-established legal systems" should determine whether the company is liable for crashes and other incidents that may arise from use of its Drive Pilot system. Whether human drivers bear some liability remains a key legal questi.....»»
Clever fly offers lessons on advanced predator adaptations
The saffron robber fly (Laphria saffrana) is an extremely fast bee-colored hunter that has to determine, while perched, which insects it wants to chase and eat. This is complicated by the fact that its eyes have poor resolution, especially at distanc.....»»
Host genetics shown to play a significant role in the composition of switchgrass root microbiomes
Plants provide a home for a wide diversity of microbes, especially in their roots. In turn, these communities can provide important benefits for the host. A study published in Current Biology investigated how the genetics of host plants determine the.....»»
Training AI to recognize fly mating identifies a gene that controls mating positions
A research group at the Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University in Japan has used artificial intelligence to determine that piezo, a channel that receives mechanical stimuli, plays a role in controlling the mating posture of male fruit flies (D.....»»
Researchers determine chloroplast size unlikely option for improving photosynthetic efficiency
A group of RIPE researchers have found, for the first time, that chloroplast size manipulations are unlikely to be an option for increasing crop photosynthetic efficiency. Their work was recently published in New Phytologist......»»
New finding suggests how and why temperatures determine the sex of turtles
Warmer temperatures are known to make more turtle eggs become female hatchlings, but new research out of Duke University shows that those females also have a higher capacity for egg production, even before their sex is set......»»
Economics research shows free speech benefits the poor the most
Recently published research analyzes the types of people who benefit most from freedom of speech. The research found people with more resources place greater priority on freedom of speech. However, people with fewer resources (i.e. lower incomes or e.....»»
Plant life found to determine soil bacteria diversity in the Arctic tundra
Living and nonliving factors that influence the types of vegetation that grow at different elevations in the Arctic tundra also regulate the types of bacteria that grow in the soil. The distribution of generalist bacteria, which can adapt to a broade.....»»
Scientists discover critical factors that determine the survival of airborne viruses
Critical insights into why airborne viruses lose their infectivity have been uncovered by scientists at the University of Bristol. The findings, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface today, reveal how cleaner air kills the virus sig.....»»
Best wireless chargers for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in 2023
Check out these best wireless chargers for your Galaxy S22 Ultra. Like any other modern Android flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is packed with premium features like wireless charging. This gives users the freedom from looking for cha.....»»
The spirit of Juneteenth: The freedom to self-determine
To be able to self-determine is to be able to control one's own life and tell one's own story—an ability that people who were enslaved in the U.S. did not legally have before the Emancipation Proclamation (1862) or the 13th and 14th amendments. The.....»»
How to turn safe mode on and off on your Android phone
When you have an issue with your phone, safe mode disables all third-party apps to determine if they are to blame. Here's how to turn safe mode on and off......»»
2024 Acura Integra Type S new halo for the brand
Acura's Integra Type S carries forward the spirit of the now-retired NSX, but at a price point attainable to a wider set of buyers......»»
New butterfly species named after Smithsonian"s retired museum specialist
When introducing a new species to science, taxonomists always get to choose its scientific name. And while there are some general rules to naming, there's also relative freedom......»»
Study investigates how young fish ingest plastic
In a new study, marine biologist Carolin Müller of the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) demonstrates the ingestion of microplastic particles by juvenile sea bream. She also investigated which environmental factors determine whether.....»»