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......»»
Field study shows pollinators prefer saltier nectar
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S., has found adding sodium to floral nectar increased both visits by pollinators and their diversity. In their paper published in the journal Biology Letters, the group describes h.....»»
The best horror movies on Netflix right now (March 2022)
Whether you prefer ghost stories, brutal slashers, creature features, or psychological chillers, Netflix has plenty of horror movies to make your skin crawl......»»
Sid Meier Warns the Games Industry About Monetization
Speaking to the BBC on the 30th anniversary of Civilization, American developer Sid Meier says if major companies continue to focus on monetization or other things that are not gameplay-focused, they risk losing the audience. From the report: "The re.....»»
Decline of vultures and rise of dogs carries disease risks
In the yards behind the slaughterhouses—also called abattoirs—of Ethiopia, an ecological shift is unfolding that has echoes of similar crises all over the world. Species with a clear and effective ecological role are in serious decline, and the l.....»»
The Brazil resort town disappearing into the sea
Vultures roam the sand in the Brazilian resort town of Atafona amid the ruins of the latest houses destroyed by the sea, whose relentless rise has turned the local coastline into an apocalyptic landscape......»»
Elon Musk provides an update on Starship: “It’s been mindbogglingly difficult”
"To be frank, civilization is feeling a little bit fragile right now." Enlarge / SpaceX's stacked Starship vehicle complete with its impressive launch tower. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) STARBASE, Texas—Shortly after SpaceX fou.....»»
Gartner’s IT spend forecast for 2022 shows CIOs ready to take risks
Most CIOs seem less interested in slashing budgets and would instead prefer to be bolder and riskier with their IT spending. Most CIOs seem less interested in slashing budgets and would instead prefer to be bolder and riskier with their IT spendi.....»»
Physicists unify sociological theories that explain social stability
Humans prefer stable relationships and love to avoid social tensions. Sociology so far uses two concepts to describe this preference for social stability, namely, (Social) Balance Theory and the theory of homophily ("birds of a feather flock together.....»»
Spinning black holes may prefer to lean in sync
Black holes may be inclined to lean while merging, get kicked as a result. Enlarge / A simulation of a black hole merger. (credit: LIGO/Caltech/MIT/Sonoma State (Aurore Simonnet)) I was pretty excited when LIGO, the giant do.....»»
Oppo’s Find N is great, but I still like the Galaxy Z Fold 3
I have used the Oppo foldable for about a week alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3, mostly for web and media consumption. And here's why I still prefer the latter......»»
Assassin"s Creed Was Originally Going To End On a Spaceship
The first plan for Assassin's Creed 3 ended with Desmond and Lucy leaving on a spaceship to go start human civilization anew.The Assassin's Creed series has always paired exploring historical time periods with modern-day technology and storylines.....»»
How to customize a Samsung phone’s notification sounds
Would you prefer to get different alert sounds from your Samsung phone? Here's how to change the noises your notifications make and find the perfect option......»»
A Staple of Sci-Fi Space Travel Will Likely Remain a Fantasy
Physicists say an interstellar engine popularized in the '60s is technically feasible, but it would take a more advanced civilization to build one......»»
Research reveals ancient Maya lessons on surviving drought
A new study casts doubt on drought as the driver of ancient Mayan civilization collapse......»»
Watching A Lecture Twice At Double Speed Can Benefit Learning Better Than Watching It Once At Normal Speed
The British Psychological Society: Watching lecture videos is now a major part of many students' university experience. Some say they prefer them to live lectures, as they can choose when to study. And, according to a survey of students at the Univer.....»»
How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10
Whether you prefer to download Windows 10 or use a USB to install it, there are a few essential steps to take......»»
More Indian enterprises now prefer cloud than ever: VMware
Over the years, India's growing economy has created a critical need for enterprises to scale up and expand to meet customer demands. The arrival of COVID-19 accelerated its pace and forced corporates to actively seek out more flexible and reliable sy.....»»
9 Christmassy reads you can easily add to your Amazon Kindle reading list
Whether you're a huge fan of the festive or prefer to keep the hall-decking to a minimum, there are some great Kindle books for you......»»
How to turn off the camera shutter sound on your Android phone
The shutter click on your Android smartphone camera is usually not a problem, but if you prefer silence as you shoot, we show you how to turn off the sound......»»
Consumers like shelved tomato juice more than a refrigerated product
Tempted by the tangy taste of tomato juice? Consumers may prefer a product sold from grocery store shelves over a minimally pasteurized refrigerated product, but only by a small margin, new University of Florida research shows......»»