Virtual pet website Neopets plans $4m comeback
Neopets is promising a "new era", with $4m of funding to remake the site and bring back 50 classic games......»»
Add astronaut nutrition to the list of barriers to long-duration spaceflight
Though there are no firm plans for a crewed mission to Mars, we all know one's coming. Astronauts routinely spend months at a time on the ISS, and we've learned a lot about the hazards astronauts face on long missions. However, Mars missions can take.....»»
Researchers" new outreach strategy sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida
Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State's environment, economy and public safety. South Florida's warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made.....»»
Rising vet fees in the UK leave pet owners facing tough choices—and vets often bear the brunt
If you're a pet owner, you may have noticed increases in your vet bills in recent years. The average cost of pet booster injections increased by 48% in the UK between 2020 and early 2024, while pet insurance prices rose by 21% in the year to March. M.....»»
Phishers reach targets via Eventbrite services
Crooks are leveraging the event management and ticketing website Eventbrite to deliver their phishing emails to potential targets. “Since July, these attacks have increased 25% week over week, resulting in a total growth rate of 900%,” Pe.....»»
I have really good news about Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is bringing some in the near-ish future, according to , including a combined chats and channels view that will go into public preview in November. There are also plans to bring threaded conversations to the app sometime in 2025. Right now,.....»»
The surprising way to motivate digital gig economy workers
When it comes to motivating app-based gig economy workers like DoorDash and Uber drivers, giving out money and virtual high fives are separately effective—but not when given together—according to new University at Buffalo School of Management res.....»»
Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback, Microbes Evolve to Eat Cleaners, and Solar Maximum Is Confirmed
Kick off the week by catching up on the latest science news......»»
Plans to Destroy the International Space Station Preview a Bigger Orbital Junk Problem
A special spacecraft will guide the space station through Earth’s atmosphere, but what about other large pieces of space debris?.....»»
The Importance of Web Hosting, for SEO Success
When building a website and making decisions about its components like design and content creation and marketing strategies take stage; however the choice of web hosting service is often overlooked as a detail in the process. A critical component tha.....»»
Is Apple Vision Pro a "first year flop" or tomorrow, today?
Critics are, as they do, having a field day preannouncing Apple's purported plans to "cancel" or "discontinue" the first iteration of its Apple Vision Pro Spatial Computing platform.But what is Apple really doing with its immersive headset? Is Vision.....»»
Boeing plans to launch effort to raise over $15 billion in capital as early as Monday, source says
Boeing plans to launch effort to raise over $15 billion in capital as early as Monday, source says.....»»
US missile agency scales back Guam defence plans
US missile agency scales back Guam defence plans.....»»
Boeing Plans Over $15 Billion Capital Raise as Soon as Monday
Boeing Plans Over $15 Billion Capital Raise as Soon as Monday.....»»
28 Years Later trilogy plans confirmed and first plot details revealed
One of the stars of next year's 28 Years Later has revealed some surprising details about the film and its planned sequels......»»
Apple plans second iMac G4-like smart home device
Apple's rumored smart home display could arrive in two forms, with the robot arm version joined by another with an iMac-style base.iMac G4 - Image credit: AppleRumors throughout 2024 has put forward the idea that Apple is working on more smart home d.....»»
Bluesky wants to introduce a paid subscription with exclusive features
The Bluesky microblogging platform has grown significantly over the last year, from 2 million users last November to more than 13 million users. But Bluesky seems to have more ambitious plans for the future, as its chief operating officer Rose Wang h.....»»
OpenAI could release its next-generation model by December
A report says OpenAI plans to release its next-generation Orion LLM in December, but CEO Sam Altman is already pushing back......»»
Apple offers Private Cloud Compute up for a security probe
Apple advised at launch that Private Cloud Compute's security will be inspectable by third parties. On Thursday, it fulfilled its promise.The virtual environment for testing Private Cloud Compute - Image credit: AppleIn July, Apple introduced Apple I.....»»
What is La Niña? Expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans
The La Niña event forecast for this winter may deliver more snow than usual to the Northwestern U.S. and dry, warm weather to the South......»»
Having the "right" friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you'll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored......»»