Unusual bobcat tree den found in California fire burn zone
Biologists studying Southern California bobcats found a mother and three kittens this spring in an unusual den in a cavity up in a tree in an area intensely burned by a huge 2018 wildfire west of Los Angeles, the National Park Service said......»»
Android 15 is rolling out now, but the Galaxy S24 won’t get it until next year
This has been an unusual year for Android updates, as Google decided to launch the Pixel 9 phones in August rather than October. Google wanted … The post Android 15 is rolling out now, but the Galaxy S24 won’t get it until next year appea.....»»
Federal ‘click to cancel subscriptions’ rule is ratified (but weakened)
A “click to cancel” law was last month passed in California, and now the FTC has ratified a federal rule designed to achieve the same goal. The idea of both is to force companies to make it as easy to cancel an online or app subscription as it.....»»
AI data collection under fire
A recent Cohesity report found that consumers are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it`s used for artificial intelligence – with consumers prepared to punish companies by switching provid.....»»
Understanding landslides: A new model for predicting motion
Along coastal California, the possibility of earthquakes and landslides is commonly prefaced by the phrase, "not if, but when." This precarious reality is now a bit more predictable thanks to researchers at UC Santa Cruz and The University of Texas a.....»»
Black Bears Find Special Treat Inside Fallen Tree & It’s Straight Out of a Cartoon
Black Bears Find Special Treat Inside Fallen Tree & It’s Straight Out of a Cartoon.....»»
South MS restaurant temporarily closing after fire. ‘We’re going to come back stronger’
South MS restaurant temporarily closing after fire. ‘We’re going to come back stronger’.....»»
Tesla driver dies after crashing into Fremont apartment complex, sparking fire
Tesla driver dies after crashing into Fremont apartment complex, sparking fire.....»»
10 years ago, the most acclaimed superhero movie ever won awards and frustrated audiences
10 years ago, one of the most acclaimed, and unusual, "superhero" films ever was released. It won Oscars and has its fans, but is it all style and no substance?.....»»
Researchers develop polyurea membranes for lithium recovery from waste batteries
In a study published in the Journal of Membrane Science, a research group led by Prof. Wan Yinhua from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences propose a new zone-regulated interfacial polymerization strategy, aim.....»»
New species of Lysionotus with unusual flowers reported from Yunnan, China
Lysionotus encompasses more than 30 species distributed from Himalaya to southern China, Indo-China and southern Japan. About half of the total 18 species are known from Yunnan, China......»»
This facility could replace the International Space Station
California-based Vast Space has revealed the design of a space station that could replace the ISS when it's decommissioned in 2031......»»
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
Expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle, space weather forecasters said Tuesday......»»
To keep Miami"s tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option for planting
In Miami—a place known for one of the most diverse tree canopies in the world—nearly half of the native trees may struggle to survive in the coming decades, a new University of Miami study indicates......»»
A historical perspective on megafires and roadway damage in Washington, Oregon and California
A research team has examined the extent of damage and associated costs on the 2020 Labor Day wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and California, comparing results with the historical impact of megafires in these states......»»
Seven new frog species discovered in Madagascar
An international team of researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests of Madagascar. Their strange, high-pitched whistling calls sound more like sound effects from the sci-fi series "Star.....»»
Owls that nest underground become candidate for endangered status
California wildlife policymakers have opted to protect the diminutive Western burrowing owl as they consider listing the rapidly declining species as endangered or threatened......»»
State backs environmentalists after water shutoff kills thousands of fish in Kern River
California officials have joined a legal effort to restore water to the Kern River after an abrupt shutoff of water dried up the river and killed thousands of fish in Bakersfield......»»
Cash transfers linked to improved educational outcomes for American Indian children
Research led by the University of California, Irvine has found that cash transferred to families significantly boosted academic performance among American Indian children......»»
Study shows benefits of culturally relevant support across ethnoracial groups
All students, including those from ethnoracially diverse and from white backgrounds, benefit from supportive learning environments that accommodate adolescents' multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds, according to new University of California, Davi.....»»
Nothing’s next phone is the result of an unusual collaboration
Nothing is about to reveal a special version of the Phone 2a, which has been imagined and designed with the help of the brand's community......»»