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......»»
Top managed services for your company
The days when you had to build an entire company department to run your IT operations are long gone. Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) prefer to delegate non-core business tasks to a managed service provider (MSP). This way no matter you.....»»
To find an extraterrestrial civilization, pollution could be the solution, NASA study suggests
If there's an advanced extraterrestrial civilization inhabiting a nearby star system, we might be able to detect it using its own atmospheric pollution, according to new NASA research. The study looked at the presence of nitrogen dioxide gas (NO2), w.....»»
Israelis unwilling to risk two-state solution, says new report
Israelis across the political spectrum prefer the status quo to the two-state solution, and Palestinians are only willing to accept a two-state solution that Israelis will be unable to accept, according to a new RAND Corporation report that assesses.....»»
New research shines light on future of work and working from home
Seven in 10 (73%) workers would prefer to work from home some of the time according to a new report......»»
The best Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge cases
You shouldn’t take any risks with your Galaxy S7 Edge. Here are the best Galaxy S7 Edge cases for Samsung's smartphone, whether you prefer TPU or natural wood......»»
Juicing technique could influence healthfulness of fresh-squeezed juice
With the New Year, many people are making resolutions to eat healthier, by eating more vegetables, for example. But those who don't like the taste or texture of some vegetables might prefer to drink them in a home-squeezed juice. Now, researchers rep.....»»
Plex adds game-streaming as paid add-on, completely botches the landing
$4.99/mo service needs to straighten many issues before meriting the cost. Enlarge (credit: Plex) The streaming-hub app Plex has long endeared itself to a certain kind of media consumer—one who'd prefer to rip and stream their own purchased.....»»
Long-range energy transport in perovskite nanocrystal films
Producing clean energy and reducing the power consumption of illumination and personal devices are key challenges to reduce the impact of modern civilization on the environment. As a result, the surging demand for solar cells and light-emitting devic.....»»
Bats with white-nose syndrome prefer suboptimal habitats despite the consequences
Since 2006, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has caused sharp declines in bat populations across the eastern United States. The fungus that causes the disease, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, thrives in subterranean habitats where bats hiber.....»»
OpenAI’s DALL-E creates plausible images of literally anything you ask it to
OpenAI’s latest strange yet fascinating creation is DALL-E, which by way of hasty summary might be called “GPT-3 for images.” It creates illustrations, photos, renders, or whatever method you prefer, of anything you can intelligibly.....»»
Say goodbye to 2020 with this mockumentary from Black Mirror creators
The makers of Black Mirror, the television show turned "Netflix Original," have produced a mockumentary titled "Death to 2020." The film's creators, Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, poke fun at the year that most of us would prefer to put behind us.....»»
Consumers challenged by high status peers make a "status pivot," new study finds
When confronted with comparisons to high status friends and colleagues, consumers prefer to make a "status pivot" into another area where they can shine brighter than their successful peers, according to new research into how consumers respond to sta.....»»
New catalytic approach to accessing key intermediate carbocation
Human civilization in the 21st century is largely sustained by modern chemical technologies. The raw materials used in the manufacturing of a wide range of products, from clothing to plastics and pharmaceuticals, are mainly produced through efficient.....»»
River sediment history suggests it was climate change, not Mongol invasion that doomed Transoxania
An international team of researchers has found evidence in ancient river sediments that suggest climate change, not a Mongol invasion, ultimately doomed the ancient Transoxania civilization. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Aca.....»»
Consumers prefer riding solo but feel lonely in other aspects of life
Consumers desire personal transportation and are using their cars for more than just travel, according to Ford's ninth annual Trends report, released Monday......»»