Tough nut to crack: UK mulls contraceptives for grey squirrels
They have been the scourge of trees and the native red squirrel in Britain since their introduction from the United States in the 1870s......»»
The best live service games of 2022: 10 ongoing games we couldn’t stop playing
It's tough to sort through the vast catalog of ongoing games, but these 10 knocked it out of the park in 2022 with strong updates......»»
The best gifts for PC gamers
It's tough finding the best gifts for PC gamers each holiday. They're a fickle bunch, but our roundup can point you in the right direction......»»
Biggest Apple News+ magazines may be having a tough time
New data shows that people are reading fewer big-name publications in the Apple News+ subscription service — but it's not clear if it's a sign of a wider trend.Apple NewsCirculation numbers recently published by Press Gazette show that the top 25 m.....»»
Regional climate, kilometer-scale dynamical downscaling over the Tibetan Plateau
Known as the "Roof of the World," the Tibetan Plateau is tough to study for meteorological scientists, given its high altitude, steep terrain and harsh natural environments. Limitations and uncertainties of general observation tools spawned model sim.....»»
New potential target proteins for novel antibiotics discovered
Bacteria are small but tough organisms, partly because their cells are enclosed by a protective cell wall skeleton. Professor Felipe Cava and his team at Umeå University in Sweden and collaborators at Harvard Medical School in the U.S., have discove.....»»
Study discovers microbial communities shift while a coral "sleeps" through the winter
As winter approaches, many species of animals—from bears and squirrels to parasitic wasps and a few lucky humans—hunker down for some needed rest. The northern star coral (Astrangia poculata) also enters a hibernating state of dormancy, or quiesc.....»»
Could the Netherlands crack the secret of language learning using this approach?
From the UK government's latest post-Brexit language-learning reforms to France's eternal debates over the supposed linguistic inadequacy of its youth, governments regularly scratch their heads over how to improve how languages are taught......»»
IoT device origin matters more than ever
Recently, British politicians called on the government to crack down on the use of surveillance equipment from two Chinese companies, Hikvision and Dahua, which are already blacklisted by Washington. Not only did ministers criticize the state-owned c.....»»
It took nearly 500 years for researchers to crack Charles V’s secret code
Holy Roman Emperor wrote of being targeted by Italian mercenary, among other topics. Enlarge / Researchers have finally cracked the secret code of this 1547 letter from Holy Roman Emperor Charles V to his ambassador. (credit: Bib.....»»
Squirrel sperm and feet tell a different climate change story
Perhaps it's time to replace the canary in a coal mine metaphor with a squirrel in the ground. Because two University of Manitoba studies found that climate change is altering ground squirrels' sperm and feet, and this warns of big consequences poten.....»»
New dinosaur egg species helps crack mystery of Cretaceous ecosystem in Japan
Giant skeletons aren't the only evidence that dinosaurs left behind. Tiny eggshell fragments can reveal aspects of Mesozoic ecosystems that fossilized bones and teeth fail to capture, especially because the skeletons of smaller animals were less like.....»»
VW-backed Northvolt may delay German battery plant for U.S. push
Surging energy costs are threatening to delay a plan to build the Northvolt plant in Germany as the company mulls taking advantage of big incentives offered under a U.S. climate and tax law to expand in the market......»»
Quanta mulls MacBook production in Vietnam, sources say
Quanta Computer is mulling to relocate its production lines for Apple's MacBook to Vietnam, according to industry sources. Quanta said it does not comment on individual customers......»»
Oxford scientists crack case of why ketchup splatters from near-empty bottle
Squeezing more slowly and doubling diameter of the nozzle can help prevent splatter Enlarge / Getting those few last dollops of ketchup out of the bottle can lead to unexpected splattering. (credit: Getty Images) Ketchup.....»»
New research improves the coolness factor for athletes
Weekend joggers, competitive athletes and people keeping fit in the gym can say goodbye to sweaty armpits and clingy damp garments after a tough workout......»»
Study uncovers how bacteria use ancient mechanisms to self-repair
A new study led by UNSW Sydney scientists unveils how nature's oldest wheel, found within bacteria, can fix itself when times get tough......»»
Mathematical theorem used to crack US government encryption algorithm
In the digital era and moving towards quantum computing, protecting data against hack attacks is one of our biggest challenges—and one that experts, governments, and industries worldwide work hard to address. While this is an effort to build a more.....»»
Violent protests erupt at Apple"s main iPhone plant in China
Hundreds of workers at Apple's main iPhone-making plant in China clashed with security personnel, as tensions boiled over after almost a month under tough restrictions intended to quash a Covid outbreak......»»
Amazon"s best-selling standing desk is even cheaper for Black Friday
Get a super tough standing desk for just $200 at Amazon for Black Friday for more comfortable working.....»»
The best screen protectors for Apple iPad (2021)
While iPad screens are plenty tough, glass can still break, so a screen protector for your iPad is optimal. Here are some of the best ones we found......»»