Vultures prefer roosting near civilization
Human-altered landscapes often bring hardships for wildlife—unless you're a vulture, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers......»»
Doppler HiFi music player for iPhone gets Library customization, Album Collections, new tab bar
Doppler for iPhone and Mac is the popular music player designed for those who prefer to buy and own their library – with hi-res support. Now for iOS, Doppler 3 has arrived with a number of improvements like Library customization, Album Collections.....»»
Preschoolers prefer to learn from a competent robot than an incompetent human, study shows
Who do children prefer to learn from? Previous research has shown that even infants can identify the best informant. But would preschoolers prefer learning from a competent robot over an incompetent human?.....»»
Why Businesses Prefer WebAuthn Solutions in 2023
When it comes to running a business, it is natural for owners and managers to want to streamline processes as much as possible in order to boost efficiency and save time. There are various ways in which this goal can be achieved, and having access to.....»»
Would building a Dyson sphere be worth it? We ran the numbers.
Here's the math behind making a star-encompassing megastructure. Enlarge (credit: Kevin Gill (CC BY 2.0)) In 1960, visionary physicist Freeman Dyson proposed that an advanced alien civilization would someday quit fooling.....»»
Researchers develop a shrimp authenticity test
Diners with discerning tastes may be keen to order an entrée featuring shrimp harvested from the waters of the Atlantic. Or perhaps they prefer a Pacific crustacean......»»
Dance and games offer glimpses of life, and death, in ancient Italy
Tomb and urn images shed light on the intricacies of Etruscan and Roman civilization at least 2,000 years ago, reviving it for modern times......»»
China may prefer TikTok to be banned than fall into US hands
Two years after an abortive sale, TikTok is, once again, facing the specter of being banned completely in the United States, its biggest market, if its Chinese owners don't sell their stake in the social media platform......»»
Battle of the sexes: Men and women like different iPhone models
Although there isn't much of an age difference in Apple device ownership, men and women prefer different iPhone models. Here's how they differ.Men tend to prefer iPhone ProsApple device ownership is mainly similar across various age groups, although.....»»
Study finds K-12 education journalists prefer gut instinct to analytics to determine who"s reading their work
A new study from the University of Kansas shows that while journalists do use new technologies to better understand their audiences and what they would like to read, K-12 education reporters and editors still largely rely on gut feelings as opposed t.....»»
Archaeologists dug for evidence of the Rosetta Stone"s ancient Egyptian rebellion—here"s what they found
The Rosetta Stone is not known for its content, but as a lexicon of Egyptian hieroglyphics. The decree inscribed on the stone, however, discusses a violent revolt—largely lost to history—that shaped the trajectory of western civilization......»»
Monkey mouths and hands could be key to future interactive enrichment systems
Researchers from a Scottish university have teamed up with monkeys to learn more about how animals prefer to use interactive systems......»»
Slime molds are not actually fungi at all, but they are brainless predators
In HBO's post-apocalyptic drama "The Last of Us," human civilization has fallen in the face of a fungal takeover triggered by climate change......»»
Why are polders an important part of China"s water heritage?
As a civilization originating from rivers, China possesses one of the world's largest water resources and has a long history of water management. It is particularly the case in the Yangtze River Delta, where many rivers and lakes connect, requiring a.....»»
In defense of vultures, nature"s early-warning systems that are holy to many people
With their long, featherless necks and stern-looking faces, vultures are an easy target for people's fear and loathing. In books and films, they usually appear as a forewarning of bad things to come. And they are often used to describe someone who be.....»»
Fungal enzymes developed with microfluidics may be new organic tool in fight against crop-killers
Fungus is getting a pretty bad rap in pop culture right now thanks to HBO's hit zombie TV show "The Last of Us," in which a fungal mutation spread through the global food supply leads to the collapse of civilization. But its critical role in the heal.....»»
Poll: Would you prefer an iPhone 15 Pro with a stainless steel or titanium frame?
9to5Mac last week revealed the first CAD renders for the iPhone 15 Pro, which corroborated many of the rumors about the next generation of Apple’s smartphone. Following our report, a photo showing the allegedly iPhone 15 Pro with a titanium frame.....»»
Dead kangaroos make a surprising feast for possums in the Australian Alps
Vultures, hyenas, and Tasmanian devils are highly efficient scavengers, able to locate and consume carrion rapidly, including the meat and bones......»»
MLS Season Pass will be available to sports bars and the like
If you prefer to watch your favorite MLS team from the comfort of your favorite sports bar, MLS Season Pass will be available......»»
Urban birds prefer native trees, shows long-term study
Small passerine birds, such as blue and great tits, avoid breeding in urban areas where there are many non-native trees. Chicks also weigh less the more non-native trees there are in the vicinity of the nest. This is shown in a long-term study from L.....»»
Digital gift cards are easy to use and hard to lose, but givers still avoid them
Most gift givers likely won't choose a digital gift card over a physical gift card, even though many recipients would prefer the digital version......»»