Walden Pond Is Now Teeming With Jellyfish—but Don"t Panic
The tiny jellies, which arrived sometime after Henry David Thoreau, are an example of how a non-native species can coexist peacefully with its new environment......»»
Inside the jellyfish"s sting: Exploring the micro-architecture of a cellular weapon
Summertime beachgoers are all too familiar with the painful reality of a jellyfish sting. But how do the stinging cells of jellyfish and their coral and sea anemone cousins actually work? New research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research u.....»»
Twitter apologizes for personal data misuse with timeline alert
If you saw the alert in your timeline, you don't need to panic but the statement it links to is worth your attention......»»
"No need to panic" as sunspot with potential for solar flares doubles in size overnight, scientists say
A sunspot pointing toward Earth has the potential to cause solar flares, but experts told USA TODAY it's far from unusual and eased concerns over how flares would affect the Blue Planet......»»
Tapping the ocean as a source of natural products
The oceans are teeming with countless forms of life, from the world's largest creature—the blue whale—to miniscule microorganisms. In addition to their vast numbers, these microorganisms are also crucial for ensuring that the entire eco- and clim.....»»
Apple M1 chip has an "unpatchable" security flaw, but don"t panic just yet
The Apple M1 chip has an unpatchable security flaw that relies on a hardware exploit to give software exploits a way around a critical last line of defense in Apple's processor......»»
Self-cleaning spacecraft surfaces to combat microbes
Astronauts live and work in orbit along with teeming populations of microorganisms, which could present a serious threat to health—and even the structural integrity of spacecraft. To help combat such invisible stowaways, an ESA-led project is devel.....»»
Marine ecologists warn of coral extinction by the end of the century
Vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life are diminishing throughout the Caribbean as global temperatures rise. Coral reefs are habitats that support the seafood industry, are barriers for coastal communities from storms, flooding and sea level ri.....»»
Jamestown, cradle of America, threatened by rising seas
The waters rose overnight and by morning formed a shallow pond over the grassy field covering a cemetery in Jamestown, one of the founding sites of the American nation......»»
Jellyfish"s stinging cells hold clues to the emergence of new cell types
The cnidocytes—or stinging cells—that are characteristic of sea anemones, hydrae, corals and jellyfish, and make us careful of our feet while wading in the ocean, are also an excellent model for understanding the emergence of new cell types, acco.....»»
David Walden, a computer scientist key to the development of the internet, dies, age 79
David Walden, one of a small team of computer scientists who developed a system fundamental to the development of the internet, has died … more… The post David Walden, a computer scientist key to the development of the internet, dies, age 79 ap.....»»
How to update your Instagram app
If you're not seeing all the Instagram features you think you should have, you might wanna try updating your app before hitting the panic button. Once you have the latest version, you won't be missing out on anything. SEE ALSO:.....»»
Unexpected light behavior may be harnessed to improve optical communications and sensors
Shine a flashlight into a murky pond water and the beam won't penetrate very far. Absorption and scattering rapidly diminishes the intensity of the light beam, which loses a fixed percentage of energy per unit distance traveled. That decline—known.....»»
Playdate, the Pocket-Sized Game Console With a Crank, Begins Shipping
Playdate, the hotly anticipated video game system from Portland tech company Panic, began shipping Monday after a succession of manufacturing setbacks delayed the gadget by more than two years. OregonLive reports: Playdate is a throwback to the handh.....»»
Playdate review: Panic"s first hardware product is adorable & fun
Playdate is a new gaming console from the beloved Mac development studio Panic. It's small, has a metal crank, and is unlike any console we've played to date — and we love it.The Panic PlaydatePanic announced the Playdate back in 2019 with a planne.....»»
All 24 of Playdate’s included games, reviewed
The system's $179 price includes a ton of games. Spoil their surprises here. Enlarge / This is your last chance to turn back before finding out what all these Playdate game icons mean. (credit: Panic / Sam Machkovech) If you'r.....»»
Just Stop Oil: Protests will be even more disruptive if they kick off panic buying
Protesters from the climate activist groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion have blocked at least 11 fuel depots across England and disrupted supplies (though it's always tough to quantify exactly how much disruption there has been)......»»
Tax Day tech deals: save on last-minute software, Apple hardware, more
Tax season is upon us, and if you've been waiting to file or you forgot to do so, don't panic. You still have a few days left to make the April 18 deadline and snap up savings on downloadable tax prep software.Save on H&R Block, TurboTax, iPhone SE,.....»»
Russians are panic-buying medicines amid Western sanctions, boycotts
Pharmas have largely refrained from cutting Russians off, but not everyone agrees. Enlarge / A woman wearing a face mask leaves a pharmacy in the town of Podolsk some 40 kilometers outside Moscow on November 12, 2021. (credit: Getty |.....»»
What to do if you run out of dog poop bags
It's every dog owner's worst nightmare. You're on a walk and your dog finally picks a spot to do their business. You reach for a bag, except there are none left. You check the dispenser again, then check your pockets, nothing. Panic crashes over.....»»
How to clean up your social media accounts
It's time to clean up your social media accounts -- but don't panic. We'll show you how clean up your profiles, posts, timelines, and more in this handy guide......»»