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......»»
Samsung’s new Odyssey gaming monitor lineup starts at just $249
Samsung is catering to gamers who prefer a flat, rather than curved, display for gaming with new Odyssey Gaming G7, G5, and G3 displays......»»
Aliens Wouldn"t Need Warp Drives to Take Over an Entire Galaxy, Simulation Suggests
A new computer simulation shows that a technologically advanced civilization, even when using slow ships, can still colonize an entire galaxy in a modest amount of time. The finding presents a possible model for interstellar migration and a sharpened.....»»
The ongoing urban exodus
Many employees have come to prefer working from home after being forced to do so more than a year ago when the pandemic started. By some estimates, at least one-quarter of employees will still be working remotely multiple days a week at the end of 20.....»»
How to uninstall Windows 10 and downgrade to Windows 8.1
Windows 10 is the best Windows operating system, but you might prefer an older version. Here's how to uninstall Windows 10 and downgrade to an earlier version......»»
Nvidia and Valve are bringing DLSS to Linux gaming… sort of
Nice, but we'd prefer significantly greater investment in native driver quality. Enlarge / Tux looks a lot more comfortable sitting on that logo than he probably should—Nvidia's drivers are still proprietary, and DLSS support isn't available f.....»»
The best Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts
Whether you're saving time or just prefer using the keyboard to get things done, here are the best Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts for resizing windows and more......»»
People prefer "natural" strategies to reduce atmospheric carbon
Soil carbon storage, carbon capture and storage, biochar—mention these terms to most people, and a blank stare might be the response......»»
Who"s in this ocean? Tracking down species on the go using environmental DNA
Sloughed off skin and bodily fluids are things most people would prefer to avoid......»»
When will the first baby be born in space?
When the first baby is born off-Earth, it will be a milestone as momentous as humanity's first steps out of Africa. Such a birth would mark the beginning of a multi–planet civilization for the human species......»»
North American and European game devs prefer creating for PC, GDC survey suggests
While consoles remain a force to be reckoned with in the gaming sphere, the GDC's latest State of the Game Industry report claims that a whopping 58 percent of polled devs find the PC to be the "most interesting" platform......»»
Synthesis method expands material possibilities
Since the beginning of civilization, humans have exploited new materials to improve their lives, from the prehistoric Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age to the modern Silicon Age. With each period came technological breakthroughs that transformed th.....»»
The best flip phones for seniors
Cell phone buyers over 60 may prefer flip phones over smartphones for their ease of use. Here are some of our favorite flip phones catering to seniors......»»
Bang & Olufsen’s latest speaker is as thin as a book
If you prefer speakers that are heard and not seen, Bang & Olufsen's $699 Beosound Emerge will be music to your ears. At just 2.6 inches, it's incredibly thin......»»
Carbon dioxide mitigation on Earth and magnesium civilization on Mars
Excessive CO2 emissions are a major cause of climate change, and hence reducing the CO2 levels in the Earth's atmosphere is key to limiting adverse environmental effects. Rather than just capture and store CO2, it would be desirable to use it as carb.....»»
Female sheep found to prefer less dominant males when mating
A team of researchers from Universidad Autónoma del Estrado de Morelos and Universidad de la República, has found that given the choice, female sheep prefer to mate with less domineering males. In their paper published in the journal Applied Animal.....»»
Canadians say just as productive working from home
A vast majority of Canadians reported being at least as productive working from home, and many prefer not to return to the office after pandemic restrictions are lifted, according to a study released Thursday......»»
Endangered vultures in southeastern Europe largely threatened due to human activity
Contrary to popular belief, the number of Egyptian vultures dying in Eastern Europe and the Middle East is greater than in sub-Saharan Africa; and half of these disappear due to threats of human origin: electrocution, collision with energy infrastruc.....»»
Kumon or Montessori? It may depend on your politics, according to new study of 8,500 parents
Whether parents prefer a conformance-oriented or independence-oriented supplemental education program for their children depends on political ideology, according to a study of more than 8,500 American parents by a research team from Rice University a.....»»
How will the biggest tropical trees respond to climate change?
Giant trees in tropical forests, witnesses to centuries of civilization, may be trapped in a dangerous feedback loop according to a new report in Nature Plants from researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama and the U.....»»
Amid pandemic, Middle East adtech startups play essential role in business growth
There is tremendous potential in the Middle East for adtech startups and digital marketing agencies. Although consumers there used to prefer traditional advertising, the internet took over in 2020. Denis Lagutenko Contri.....»»