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......»»
EU Watchdog Targets Misleading Online Financial Promotions
Regulators across the European Union need more powers to crack down on misleading online financial promotions, the bloc's securities watchdog said on Friday. From a report: The EU's executive European Commission is due this year to set out a retail i.....»»
Facebook doesn"t know what most of its user data is used for
Facebook privacy engineers warn that the company would have a hard time committing to privacy laws as it largely has no idea how its system uses the data it collects.As global regulators begin to crack down on how companies collect and handle user da.....»»
Some mammals shift their schedules in urban environments
When visiting cities, coyotes seem to prefer the nightlife while deer and squirrels would rather be home before dark. That's the finding of new research from University of Utah ("the U") scientists who found that mammals in urban environments shifted.....»»
Your iOS app may still be covertly tracking you, despite what Apple says
Apple's landmark App Tracking Transparency may not be as tough as some people think. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last year, Apple enacted App Tracking Transparency, a mandatory policy that forbids app makers from tracking u.....»»
NASA is having a tough time testing the SLS
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) has been having some problems getting tested since it rolled out onto launch pad 39B last month. These tests, called wet dress rehearsals, are used to find any problems with loading the propellant and verify that all.....»»
Just Stop Oil: Protests will be even more disruptive if they kick off panic buying
Protesters from the climate activist groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion have blocked at least 11 fuel depots across England and disrupted supplies (though it's always tough to quantify exactly how much disruption there has been)......»»
Sony HT-S400 review: A tough sell at this price
The Sony HT-S400 is a super-simple way to give yourself much better TV sound, but beware its limitations......»»
The best keyboard apps for iPhone in 2022
It's tough choosing the perfect third-party keyboard app for your iPhone, so we've rounded up the top performers for functionality, customization, and fun......»»
Allow me to introduce myself: Squirrels use rattle calls to identify themselves
As a scientist who studies squirrel behavior, one of the most common questions I am asked is: "How do I get them out of my yard?".....»»
Scientists crack egg forging evolutionary puzzle
As many humans prepare to unwrap their Easter eggs, scientists have solved one of nature's biggest criminal cases, an egg forgery scandal two million years in the making. Their findings suggest that the victims of this fraud may now be gaining the up.....»»
The best automatic dog feeders to keep your pooch fed on time
As much as we all love our dogs, there are times when we unfortunately have to leave them home alone. Whether you have to stay late at work one night, or your dog walker calls in sick, it can be tough on both you and your dog to be apart — espe.....»»
Take $100 off a golf simulator and practice your game without green fees
TL;DR: As of April 11, the TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator is on sale for 25% off, so you can get it for $299 instead of its usual $399.Green fees can definitely add up quickly. So, without pockets full of flowing cash, golf newbies might have a tough ti.....»»
US Military Makes "Significant Effort" in Quantum-Resistant Cryptography
David Spirk, the chief data officer for America's Department of Defense, "called for the Pentagon to make urgent investments to defend against potential espionage from quantum computers" that could crack the encryption on sensitive data, Bloomberg re.....»»
Casio’s new Pro Trek watch is made of corn and caster seeds
The Casio Pro Trek PRW61 is the first Pro Trek model to be made using renewable biomass plastics, but is still just as tough as you need an outdoor watch to be......»»
The best smart home devices for 2022
With so many gadgets available, finding the best smart home products can be tough. But we're here to help. Check out our favorite smart home devices of 2022......»»
Some of the stranger features on Pluto remain tough to explain
They have "few similarities to most terrains on other bodies in the Solar System." Enlarge / Wright Mons, at center. Note the lumpy nature of its flanks extends to other nearby areas. (credit: NASA, Johns Hopkins Univ./APL, Southwest R.....»»
EU unveils "sustainable" fashion push
The EU on Wednesday announced proposals to crack down on "fast fashion" by making clothing easier to repair and more durable as part of a push to bolster environmental standards......»»
A DIY Tracker Tough Enough for the Arctic
Every winter, sea ice grows in the Arctic Ocean, radiating out from the dense ice pack surrounding the North Pole to a ragged edge, beyond which icebergs float freely. The region between the ice pack and the sea edge is known as the marginal ice zon.....»»
Modder tries to fix Apple’s unfixable Magic Mouse
Unnecessary Inventions took a crack at fixing the Magic Mouse and its most annoying feature, but the build didn't go as planned. Here's what happened......»»
2022 GMC Yukon Overview
The imposing and powerful 2022 Yukon is GMC’s largest SUV. Boasting tough capabilities and large amounts of space for passengers and cargo, the full-size Yukon also presents an array of modern technologies to go with bold styling elements both insi.....»»