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......»»
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......»»
Climate change may have toppled Hittite Empire: study
Three years of extreme drought may have brought about the collapse of the mighty Hittite Empire around 1200 BC, researchers have said, linking the plight of the fallen civilization to the modern world's climate crisis......»»
Video: Why calcium hydroxide + corn is key to understanding Western civilization and tacos
In the world of corn tortillas, a fierce debate rages: Is it okay to make them from pre-made corn flour, or do you need to go all the way back to dried corn kernels to make truly "from scratch" tortillas?.....»»
Gay men discriminate against feminine gay men, new study finds
Both gay men and heterosexual men prefer masculine-presenting men for high-status roles, according to a new study from the University of Sydney, leaving more feminine-presenting gay men disadvantaged and facing internal bias, prejudice and potential.....»»
Chinese prefer Europeans to Americans, but feeling isn"t mutual, says study
People in China have more favorable opinions of Europeans than Americans, but the feeling is not mutual, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University, the National University of Singapore and the University of British Columbia......»»
Does failing to detect aliens mean we"ll never be contacted?
In a recent paper submitted to The Astronomical Journal in November 2022, a scientist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne quantifies how the Earth has not heard a radio signal from an extraterrestrial technological civilization sinc.....»»
Weather radar, machine learning used to study how bird roosting habits are changing with climate
Birds including swallows and martins—known as aerial insectivores—control insect populations and insect-borne disease and provide hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of pest control for agriculture. But these feathered friends to humanity are.....»»
How to open links in Apple Maps instead of Google Maps
So, you prefer Apple Maps, but everybody else uses Google Maps. But, there are ways to open Google Maps links in Apple Maps — here's how.Apple Park, as shown in Apple Maps.If you own an iPhone, you've almost certainly considered whether you should.....»»
Why automakers increasingly prefer total BMS solutions
Battery management systems (BMS) are playing a crucial role in monitoring driving range, battery health, charging efficiency, safety and cost structure for EVs, and accuracy performance and algorithm will determine the competitiveness for BMS chip so.....»»
Coprolites identify oldest bearded vulture nest in the Paleolithic Iberian Peninsula
Coprolites (fossil feces) from around 30,000 years ago have been used to identify the presence of bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) at the Paleolithic site of Lagar Velho (Portugal). A comparison of the coprolites found in the excavations with the.....»»
VPN APK: here’s how to download the best
We detail the best places to grab Android application packages, if you prefer this route to installing the provider’s official client......»»
Researchers unveil evolution of paleodiet at Neolithic Qujialing site
The sustainable development of agriculture has laid a solid foundation for the birth of human civilization and countries. Early agriculture has long been a focus of archaeology. China is the only country in the world with two independent agricultural.....»»
Steam"s annual Autumn Sale aims to keep you entertained during the holidays
Front page highlights include 75 percent off Doom Eternal, a full 85 percent off Tekken 7 and a whopping 90 percent off Sid Meier's Civilization VI......»»