Valve’s Deadlock is turning cheaters into frogs
There are a couple ways to deal with cheaters, and Valve has identified an all new way: turn them into frogs......»»
Plankton are central to life on Earth: How is climate change affecting them?
Recently, scientists reported that more than half of our oceans are turning greener, an indication that they might contain more phytoplankton. Along the California coast, hundreds of sea lions and dolphins turned up sick or dying after being exposed.....»»
Researchers use frog sounds to better understand whether an ecosystem is healthy
A recent study led by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, with Griffith University and the Forestry Corporation of NSW, recorded the sounds of frogs near the riverbanks of the Murray-Darling Basin. The study is published in the journal Ecolog.....»»
Scientists study the evolutionary origins of coronary arteries
Coronary arteries are a vital part of the human heart, providing it with oxygen-rich blood so that it can work. By comparing the hearts of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and frogs, a multi-institutional team of researchers appears to have found evide.....»»
App Store terms probably won"t stop X from turning off the block feature
Nearly immediately after Elon Musk announced that he was going to kill the ability to block other users from a feed, App Store terms and conditions were said to be a problem for the action. Here's why that's probably not the case.In a post, Elon Musk.....»»
YouTube with a blank home screen is a beautiful place
Turning off your YouTube watch history now leads to a blissfully blank home screen when you fire up the app or site in a web browser......»»
Where Does Water Bidet Water Come From?
The source of water that a bidet uses for spraying is often a concern for those on the fence about purchasing a bidet toilet seat. Bidet toilet seats and attachments are connected to the same valve that supplies water to the toilet tank. At fir.....»»
Survival of this frog in California wildfire scar lends "some hope" for threatened species
Wildlife biologists reported finding a small population of California red-legged frogs within the burn scars of a Northern California wildfire that torched a large area of the Sierra foothills last year......»»
Back to the future for India"s rice farmers
India, the world's biggest rice exporter, is turning to old varieties and new farming techniques......»»
Neutrons seek to stop cancer from hijacking a metabolic highway
After a highly lauded research campaign that successfully redesigned a hepatitis C drug into one of the leading drug treatments for COVID-19, scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are now turning their drug design app.....»»
How to turn off Eco Mode on the Nest Thermostat
Once you know where to look, turning off Eco Mode on your Nest Thermostat is simple. Here's how to get it done in just a few steps......»»
Turning ChatGPT into a "chemistry assistant"
Developing new materials requires significant time and labor, but some chemists are now hopeful that artificial intelligence (AI) could one day shoulder much of this burden. In a new study in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, a team promp.....»»
Private network adoption grows as enterprises seek greater control and security
Enterprises are turning to private networks to enhance security and resiliency, according to Spirent. “Private networks are emerging as a viable alternative to traditional enterprise networks, offering a wide range of benefits,” said Spirent’s.....»»
Google Messages is now turning on RCS by default
Google has announced that they will be enabling RCS messages by default for Google Messages. It used to be that we could only send messages to other mobile users through SMS, but then applications like iMessage, BBM, WhatsApp, and so on c.....»»
Turning big data into better breeds and varieties: Can AI help feed the planet?
Artificial intelligence could hold the key to feeding 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change and rapidly evolving pests and pathogens according to researchers at The University of Queensland......»»
Valve starts selling refurbished Steam Decks for up to $130 less than new models
Refurb units "meet or even exceed performance standards of new retail units." Enlarge / Certified refurbished Steam Decks can save you a little money without sacrificing performance or warranty. (credit: Valve) Valve's S.....»»
Refurbished Steam Decks are now official — here’s how to buy one
After rumors circulated about Valve offering up refurbished Steam Decks, the company made it official. Here's how to pick up your own for cheap......»»
How to change an asteroid into a space habitat, in just 12 years
The basic idea of turning an asteroid into a rotating space habitat has existed for a while. Despite that, it's always seemed relatively far off regarding technologies, so the concept hasn't received much attention over the years. But, if you're reti.....»»
Turning my Framework laptop into a tiny desktop was fun. Now it needs a job.
"Reuse" doesn't get as much attention as the other two Rs, but it's important. Enlarge / The Framework Slabtop, as I dub it. Not a NUC, not quite a desktop. (credit: Kevin Purdy) Many industry pundits were skeptical when.....»»
Linux surpasses the Mac among Steam gamers
It's not the year of Linux on desktop; it's the year of Linux on a handheld. Enlarge / The Steam Deck. (credit: Valve) Apple's macOS has been the second most popular operating system on the Steam game distribution platfo.....»»
For the first time, Linux gamers outnumber Mac in Steam"s game census
The Mac has taken a back seat to Linux as the number two operating system in use by customers of Valve Software's Steam gaming service, according to the company's most recently polled survey data.Valve's Steam DeckWindows is still far and away the mo.....»»