Three big numbers that tell the story of secularization in America
About six months ago, Americans' belief in God hit an all-time low......»»
Self-donations boost crowdfunding success, study finds
Giving small donations to bright ideas and charitable causes is becoming a big market. This year, crowdfunding is projected to raise $1.6 billion worldwide, according to Fortune Business Insights. The money raised this way is expanding at a rate of 1.....»»
5 early Black Friday laptop deals under $700 at Walmart
Beat the Black Friday rush with big discount at Walmart right now......»»
We Must Restore Trust in Science in ‘Antiscientific America’
Anti-intellectualism is a prevalent and pernicious force in American public life. Stimulating interest in science may combat its influence.....»»
A smaller Mac mini brings big problems for server farms and accessory makers
The greatly reduced size of the new M4 Mac mini is fantastic, but will be trouble for colocation services, rack mounters, and folks with hubs that will no longer fit neatly under the computer.The smaller size of the M4 Mac mini (right) means certain.....»»
Apple’s first Mac mini redesign in 14 years looks like a big aluminum Apple TV
The smaller mini loses some ports but gets tons of other functional updates. Apple's week of Mac announcements continues today, and as expected, we're getting a substantial new up.....»»
Why building more big dams could be a costly gamble for future water security and the environment
Climate change and biodiversity loss are mounting threats to Australia's water security. So we often hear calls for more dams. But is that the answer?.....»»
Apple Card launching holiday promo offering up to 5% cash back on all purchases
The holiday shopping season is nearly here, and Apple is offering some big incentives for users who put more purchases on their Apple Card via a new promo. Here’s what you should know. more….....»»
Apple"s Magic Mouse charging port design has never been a big deal
The newly updated Apple Magic Mouse now has a USB-C charging port, but it's still on the bottom — and that still doesn't matter.Since 2015, you've charged the Magic Mouse through a port on its baseIt's nine years since the Magic Mouse was first red.....»»
10 best movies of the 2020s (so far), ranked
The best films of the 2020s so far include big-budget blockbusters and lesser-known indie gems, from the spectacular Oppenheimer to the profound Drive My Car......»»
Oceanographers record the largest predation event ever observed in the ocean
There is power in numbers, or so the saying goes. But in the ocean, scientists are finding that fish that group together don't necessarily survive together. In some cases, the more fish there are, the larger a target they make for predators......»»
The growing scourge of plastic pollution: in numbers
Nations could agree in December on a world-first treaty to reduce the amount of plastic leaking into the environment which, if nothing is done, is forecast to triple by 2060......»»
Spider-Man 4’s release date already has a big Tom Holland problem
Tom Holland confirmed repeatedly last week that Spider-Man 4 production will start next summer. After teasing the Spider-Man 4 story earlier, the actor also said … The post Spider-Man 4’s release date already has a big Tom Holland problem.....»»
Apple is turning The Oregon Trail into a movie
The film will be a comedy, not a serious historical drama. Apple will adapt the classic educational game The Oregon Trail into a big-budget movie, according to The Hollywood Repor.....»»
Early Black Friday Chromebook deals 2024: Save on HP, Lenovo, and Acer
We've picked out all the best early Black Friday Chromebook deals including the best brands like HP and Lenovo so you can save ahead of the big day......»»
Five reasons to upgrade to iOS 18.1 besides Apple Intelligence
iOS 18.1 is a big release for iPhone users, primarily because of Apple Intelligence. But what if you don’t have an AI-compatible iPhone, are in the EU or China, or just don’t care much about AI? Here are five reasons to upgrade to iOS 18.1 anyway.....»»
Life is Strange: Double Exposure review: Max Caulfield triumphantly returns
Deck Nine continues Max Caulfield's story in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and does so in a very respectful and relatable fashion......»»
Polls show California Proposition 36 passing by a landslide. Do they tell the whole story?
Polls show California Proposition 36 passing by a landslide. Do they tell the whole story?.....»»
Apple details all the security updates added in iOS 18.1 and more
Today Apple released big new software updates for all its platforms, including iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more. Now, the company has released full details on all of the security updates added in those releases. Here’s what you should know......»»
The Forgotten Developer of Tamoxifen, a Lifesaving Breast Cancer Therapy
Her name was on the patent for tamoxifen, but Dora Richardson’s story was lost until now.....»»
The Surprising Story of How Peaches Became an Icon of the U.S. Southeast
The Spanish brought peaches to the U.S., but Indigenous peoples spread the fruit across the eastern half of the U.S......»»