Using a scent-detecting dog to find sea turtle eggs
A trio of conservationists from Disney's Animals, Science and Environment, the Canine Academy Inc. and Pepedogs, Inwater Research Group, Inc. has found that a terrier named Dory is better at finding sea turtle eggs in nests than humans. For their stu.....»»
Philippines cleans up after Typhoon Yinxing slams north coast
Authorities cleared uprooted trees and debris in the northern Philippines on Friday as Typhoon Yinxing blew out to sea after pounding the coast overnight, ripping roofs from homes and forcing thousands to seek shelter......»»
Cracked earth in Greece"s saffron heartland as drought takes toll
At a field outside Kozani, northern Greece, the strikingly blue-and-purple petals of saffron give off an intoxicating scent that underscores the value of one of the country's most lucrative crops......»»
Veterinarian identifies household threats for pets
There's no place like home; it's where our pets find comfort, security, and safety. Some common household items, however, can inadvertently bring danger to a pet's loving household......»»
Research team investigates climate change impact on pecan orchards
How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El Paso aims to find out, starting with the region's pecan farms......»»
Am I Isolated: Open-source container security benchmark
Am I Isolated is an open-source container security benchmark that probes users’ runtime environments and tests for container isolation. The Rust-based container runtime scanner runs as a container, detecting gaps in users’ container runtime i.....»»
Early Black Friday power tool deals: Up to 52% off DeWalt, Milwaukee, more
These are the best deals on power tools (and the batteries that go with them) that we can find this year......»»
Nomad early Black Friday sale now live! 20% off all new releases, Find My tracking card, leather iPhone 16 cases, more
You know it’s November and that Black Friday is on the way when a brand like Nomad launches a sale like this. One of our absolute favorite Apple accessory brands, Nomad is launching a seriously rare sale that is offering up a straight 20% in saving.....»»
Climate change is contributing to drought in the American West even without rainfall deficits, scientists find
Higher temperatures caused by anthropogenic climate change made an ordinary drought into an exceptional drought that parched the American West from 2020–2022. A study by UCLA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate scientists ha.....»»
Hands-on: iOS 18.2 beta 2 changes and features [Video]
The initial beta for iOS 18.2 brought forth a heaping helping of new changes and features, headlined by phase two of the Apple Intelligence rollout. In the second beta, Apple continues to build on Apple Intelligence, but we also find several other no.....»»
Best 65-inch TV deals: 65-inch 4K TV for $340
These big screen TV models from Samsung, Sony, LG, and more are currently the best 65-inch TV deals you'll find......»»
Vampire bats" metabolism mirrors that of blood-sucking insects, biologists find
A pair of biologists at the University of Toronto has found that vampire bats are able to burn amino acids as a fuel source similarly to blood-sucking insects. In their study published in the journal Biology Letters, Giulia Rossi and Kenneth Welch co.....»»
Quiz: Can you tell the difference between these PS5 and PS5 Pro screenshots?
Can you tell a PS5 screenshot apart from a PS5 Pro one? Take our quiz to find out if the Pro is the right upgrade for you!.....»»
Where did Americans find information for the 2024 election?
Americans rely primarily on personal networks and news media for voting information about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to a survey by researchers at Rutgers and other universities......»»
Scientists find key to engineering water-responsive biopolymers
Scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have developed a novel approach to better understand and predict the behaviors of water-responsive materials—solid matter that can change shape by absorbing.....»»
Testing thousands of RNA enzymes helps find first "twister ribozyme" in mammals
The "RNA world" hypothesis proposes that the earliest life on Earth may have been based on RNA—a single-stranded molecule similar in many ways to DNA—like some modern viruses. This is because, like DNA, RNA can carry genetic information, but, lik.....»»
Is the OnePlus 13 waterproof?
The OnePlus 13 may not be available in the U.S. yet, but it has been revealed, and it is powerful. Is it also waterproof? Let's find out......»»
Election Day 2024: Follow results with Apple’s Live Activity on your iPhone
Today is Election Day in the United States, and the News app built into your iPhone can help you stay informed throughout the day. In the News app, you can find up-to-date information on how to vote in your state as well latest news and developme.....»»
The mechanics of ovulation: Study explains how muscle-like fibers help eggs squeeze out from follicle
Eggs pop out of ovaries. But what propels them has been unknown. Now, researchers from the University of Connecticut explain in an article published in the September 18 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that tiny, muscle-li.....»»
Mapping the maze where the IRS could find billions in unpaid taxes
In 2021, the difference between what U.S. taxpayers owed the federal government and what they paid hit nearly $700 billion. This "tax gap" has been growing for years while the Internal Revenue Service's budget has shrunk, declining by 18% between 201.....»»
iOS 18.2 beta 2: Every new feature and change
iOS 18.2 beta 2 was released for developers today, and it includes several notable changes for iPhone users. There are upgrades to Find My, changes to the iPhone 16’s Camera Control, and more. Head below for a full roundup of everything new. mo.....»»