This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower
A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Mary the elephant shows off her hose-showering skills. Credit: Urban et al./Curren.....»»
How to watch the Orionid meteor shower tonight, in person or online
The Orionid meteor shower will peak tonight, Saturday October 21. Here's how to watch......»»
Giants with microscopic muscles: New findings reveal the structure of the dexterous elephant trunk
A recent study investigated the musculature of the elephant and found that the trunk is a complex mesh of interwoven muscle and has an immense number of parts. The study was published on September 26, 2023, in Current Biology......»»
Scientists figured out how to write in water
German physicists used an ion-exchange microbead as a very tiny "pen." Enlarge / A selection of images drawn in water (linear scales: 250 µm) using an ion-exchange bead as a "pen." (credit: Thomas Palberg, Benno Liebchen/CC BY-N.....»»
I finally figured out why I don’t love the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera
After a year with the iPhone 14 Pro's camera, I've worked out what it is that has stopped me from loving it like I did older iPhone cameras......»»
Grout Sealant: 7 Best Grout Sealers for 2023 | Reviews + Buyer’s Guide
Every bathroom comes with tiles or granite, and grout sealer is used to fill the gaps. Now do you see it getting discolored over time? This happens very frequently in bathrooms near the shower areas. These areas are prone to water damage and ge.....»»
Feature Request: Apple Watch sleep tracking needs an overhaul, as Garmin adds naps
Apple Watch sleep tracking is the reason I decided to hold onto my old Series 4 model when I bought a Series 5. It was worth so little that I figured I’d hang onto it and simply swap watches when I got into bed to use the S4 as a dedicated sleep tr.....»»
iPhone 15 is going USB-C, and so will AirPods next month
We figured AirPods would go USB-C as soon as the iPhone does, and that’s what Bloomberg reports will happen. Mark Gurman drops this line in his coverage of Apple’s September event announcement: “To match the new iPhones, Apple will introduce up.....»»
Ford’s recall of Mustang Mach-Es in 2022 is under investigation by feds
There have been 12 complaints of power loss following the software update. Enlarge / Like the FedEx arrow or the elephant in GM's new logo, once you see the bandito mustache, you'll never unsee it. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
Cities Aren’t Supposed to Burn Like This Anymore—Especially Lahaina
Humans figured out how to prevent huge fires in urban areas over a century ago. Why have they gotten so bad again?.....»»
Elephant ancestors" teeth evolved in response to long term changes in diet and climate in Africa
The latest study about of proboscideans (elephants and their ancient relatives) from the University of Helsinki provides proof that some proboscideans started to adapt to locally grass-rich environments in East Africa first by changing their behavior.....»»
How to watch the 2023 Perseid meteor shower this weekend
This weekend sees the opportunity to catch the best meteor shower of the year, as the Earth passes through a cloud of debris from a comet called Swift–Tuttle......»»
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it"s even better this year
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light streaking across the night sky......»»
A banner year for the Perseid meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower, a celestial event eagerly awaited by millions of skywatchers around the world, is about to make its annual return to the night sky. The shower is predicted to reach its peak before dawn on Sunday, August 13, but viewers sho.....»»
NASA’s skywatching tips for August include a famous meteor shower
August is a great month for skywatching, with a meteor shower and a blue moon among some of the treats in store for those who look up......»»
These Salamanders Steal Genes and Can Have up to Five Extra Sets of Chromosomes
Unisexual salamanders in the genus Ambystoma appear to be the only creatures in the world that reproduce the way they do. Researchers know how, but the why is still being figured out......»»
The best weapon mods in Remnant 2
Weapon mods make your guns go from good to great. There are over 50 in Remnant 2, so instead of trying to figure out which is best, we figured it out for you......»»
Rachio 3 vs. Rachio Smart Hose Timer: which is better for your yard?
The Rachio 3 and Rachio Smart Hose Timer make it easy to automate your watering chores. But which is best for your home? Here's a closer look at both......»»
We finally know how the mysterious Geminid meteor shower originated
A probe sent toward the Sun ran into the debris of an asteroid breakup. Enlarge / The Geminids put on quite a show each year. (credit: NASA.gov) Each year, skywatchers get to gaze at the spectacle of the Geminids streaki.....»»
New 2D Super Mario Bros. Wonder, RPG remake lead Nintendo Direct reveals
Metal Gear, Batman Arkham series also get Switch releases this fall. Enlarge / Are you going to enjoy playing Super Mario Bros. Wonder? It might help if you gauge your reaction to shiny, moustache-under-the-trunk Elephant Mario......»»
Researchers demystify the unusual origin of the Geminids meteor shower
The Geminids meteoroids light up the sky as they race past Earth each winter, producing one of the most intense meteor showers in our night sky......»»