Vodafone and Orange "discussed" possible merger
Reports suggest Vodafone and Orange held talks, but French government opposition ended prospect......»»
Rare butterfly only found on Pa. military base should be listed as endangered, feds say
The eastern subspecies of the regal fritillary butterfly, marked by orange forewings and dark hindwings, is found in only one location in North America and is threatened with extinction......»»
Exploring the structures of xenon-containing crystallites
Noble gases have a reputation for being unreactive, inert elements, but more than 60 years ago Neil Bartlett demonstrated the first way to bond xenon. He created XePtF6, an orange-yellow solid. Because it's difficult to grow sufficiently large crysta.....»»
Scientist performs the first nonlinear study of black hole mimickers
In recent research, a scientist from Princeton University has performed the first nonlinear study of the merger of a black hole mimicker, aiming to understand the nature of gravitational wave signals emitted by these objects, which could potentially.....»»
Scientists develop a unique approach to conserve the monarch butterfly
The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus L.) is one of the most widely popular butterfly species in North America. We are accustomed to seeing its beautiful orange wings with black-veined outlines flying in gardens and wildflower fields during the sum.....»»
Reddit considers search ads, paywalled content for the future
Current ad load is relatively "light," COO says. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Reddit executives discussed plans on Tuesday for making more money from the platform, including showing ads in more places and possibly putting so.....»»
The Fight to Save Florida’s Oranges
Once the leading producer of the citrus fruit in the US, Florida is being ground down by hurricanes, diseases, and drought—but its orange growers aren’t giving up yet......»»
Hubble images a pair of tiny dwarf galaxies
A pair of new Hubble images show small dwarf galaxies, one of which is thought to be the result of a historical merger......»»
Monarch butterflies need help, and research shows a little bit of milkweed goes a long way
Monarch butterflies, with their striking orange and black wings, are some of the most recognizable butterflies in North America. But they're in trouble......»»
Logitech has an idea for a “forever mouse” that requires a subscription
Exec says mouse that requires a regular fee for software updates is possible. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber recently discussed the possibility of one day selling a mouse that customers can use "fore.....»»
Is that glass bottle of orange juice better for the planet than a plastic container?
Which packaging type for a 12-ounce, single-serve container of orange juice would you choose as the most sustainable option:.....»»
Scientists unlock more secrets of Rembrandt’s pigments in The Night Watch
Use of arsenic sulfides for yellow, orange/red hues adds to artist's known pigment palette. Enlarge / Rembrandt's The Night Watch underwent many chemical and mechanical alterations over the last 400 years. (credit: Public domain).....»»
Arsenic and old paint: Analyzing pigments in Rembrandt’s The Night Watch
Use of arsenic sulfides for yellow, orange/red hues adds to artist's known pigment palette. Enlarge / Rembrandt's The Night Watch underwent many chemical and mechanical alterations over the last 400 years. (credit: Public domain).....»»
The Ark cast and crew discuss the challenges of returning to space for season 2
In an interview with Digital Trends, The Ark cast and crew discussed what to expect in the upcoming episodes and how they tackled new challenges in season 2......»»
Hubble views a potential galactic merger
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 5238, located 14.5 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. Its unexciting, blob-like appearance seems to resemble an oversized star cluster.....»»
FTC attacks Microsoft’s post-merger Game Pass price increases
Regulator says move is "exactly the sort of consumer harm" it warned about. Enlarge / Access to first-party games on launch day remains a major selling point for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier. (credit: Microsoft) The.....»»
Why is my AirPods case flashing orange and how to fix it
Are you observing a flashing orange light on your AirPods case? There are several methods to troubleshoot this, including the steps outlined here......»»
Online sales of a wild bat sold as décor threaten species
A fiery orange bat, its wings folded and tiny teeth forever bared on its fuzzy face, is mounted inside a 6-inch, black coffin. Its retail price: $59. Or, for $140, you can get one framed with its black and orange wings spread, deliverable in two days.....»»
Kroger and Albertsons reveal list of grocery stores at risk of sale under merger
Kroger and Albertsons reveal list of grocery stores at risk of sale under merger.....»»
Apple execs talk iOS 18’s divisive Photos app redesign in new interview
One of the biggest changes in iOS 18 is the all-new Photos app, which was been completely redesigned. In a new interview with The National, a trio of Apple executives discussed the new Photos app design, which has proven to be somewhat controversial.....»»
Ad agency zombifies TUAW with AI copy & recycled bylines in stupid SEO play
The Unofficial Apple Weblog is back, but ad agency Web Orange has turned it into a nightmare plagiarism farm with AI-generated copy, and worse, stolen bylines from writers long since moved on.The Unofficial Apple WeblogAfter the dot-com bubble in 200.....»»