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......»»
The origin and legacy of the Etruscans
The Etruscan civilization, which flourished during the Iron Age in central Italy, has intrigued scholars for millennia. With remarkable metallurgical skills and a now-extinct, non-Indo-European language, the Etruscans stood out from their contemporar.....»»
Windows 11 setup warns that you aren’t “entitled” to updates on unsupported PCs
It's going to be at least mildly irritating to upgrade an unsupported system. Enlarge / Microsoft will allow Windows 11 installs on some unsupported systems, but it really would prefer you not. (credit: The Verge) Officially, running Windows 1.....»»
People only pay attention to new information when they want to
A new paper in the Journal of the European Economic Association, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that we tend to listen to people who tell us things we'd like to believe and ignore people who tell us things we'd prefer not to be true......»»
Could a Black Hole Surrounded by Energy-Harvesters Really Power a Civilization?
"In the long-running TV show Doctor Who, aliens known as time lords derived their power from the captured heart of a black hole, which provided energy for their planet and time travel technology," writes Science magazine. "The idea has merit, accor.....»»
Apple AirPods 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2
The Galaxy Buds 2 and the Apple AirPods 2 are two great wireless audio options, but which is better? Here are our thoughts on both 'buds, and which we prefer......»»
Yucatan climate past informs the global climate present
New research shows changes in tides and hurricane activity played a part in upending the Maya civilization centuries ago......»»
Gender, personality influence use of interactive tools online
People's personality—such as how extroverted or introverted they are—and their gender can be linked to how they interact online, and whether they prefer interacting with a system rather than with other people......»»
How to disable Cortana
If you don't care for Cortana and prefer more data privacy, we'll show you exactly what to do. Here's how to disable Cortana for good or temporarily......»»
Cats prefer to get free meals rather than work for them
When given the choice between a free meal and performing a task for a meal, cats would prefer the meal that doesn't require much effort. While that might not come as a surprise to some cat lovers, it does to cat behaviorists. Most animals prefer to w.....»»
How Ward van Gasteren thinks about growth hacking today
Ward van Gasteren embraces the “growth hacker” term, despite the fact that some in the profession prefer the term “growth marketing” or simply “growth.” What’s the difference to him? The hacking part should be a distinct effort on top o.....»»
Study: Which Countries Will Best Survive a Collapse?
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: Will civilization as we know it end in the next 100 years? Will there be any functioning places left? These questions might sound like the stuff of dystopian fiction. But if recent headline.....»»
How people prefer to receive life-changing news, be it good or bad
When finding out life-changing news, whether good or bad, some people prefer to receive information as soon as possible. Others wish to receive and process bits of information over time or wait until the last minute to hear the news. Economists have.....»»
National parochialism widespread, worldwide
In our globalized world, cooperation between citizens of different countries should actually be a matter of course. But around the world, people prefer to cooperate with their own fellow citizens rather than with foreigners. This was the result of a.....»»
Think Beyond the Chatbot for Great Customer Experience on Social Media
Customers prefer social media channels over telephone support, but many are finding companies fail to meet their expectations. Continue reading........»»
Fitness app HealthifyMe to expand worldwide after raising $75M Series C from LeapFrog and Khosla Ventures
People shopping around for a fitness app already have a plethora to pick from: MyFitnessPal, Noom and Lifesum, to name a few. Founded in India, HealthifyMe is betting that users around the world will prefer its range of customizable health programs......»»
Apple"s third-gen iPhone SE with A14 Bionic and 5G expected in the first half of 2022
Apple introduced the iPhone SE line in 2016 for those looking for a low-cost alternative to its flagship line as well as those who prefer a smaller display. In 2020, Apple continued the series with the launch of the second-gen iPhone SE, a slightly l.....»»
Rats prefer to help their own kind—humans may be similarly wired
A decade after scientists discovered that lab rats will rescue a fellow rat in distress, but not a rat they consider an outsider, new UC Berkeley research pinpoints the brain regions that drive rats to prioritize their nearest and dearest in times of.....»»
Genetic barcoding determines which tree tool-making crows prefer
A team of researchers from the U.K., Australia and France has used genetic barcoding to determine the tree favored by groups of New Caledonian crows to make their tools. They published their results in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences......»»
AtGames Legends virtual pinball review: The better pre-built choice… mostly
Picky pinball pros will prefer AtGames's product, but it packs its own pesky problems. [credit: AtGames ].....»»
The best horror movies on Netflix right now
Whether you prefer ghost stories, brutal slashers, creature features, or psychological chillers, Netflix has plenty of horror movies to make your skin crawl......»»