We tend to keep away from midges and, even when in swarms, they tend to keep away from each other
We've all found ourselves trying to avoid the swarms of midges that are so common in late summer. But as you try to avoid them, what you may not know is that they are equally keen to avoid each other......»»
Getting a new iPhone 15 today? Trade-in your old device with 10% bonus before prices drop
The new iPhones are finally here. Starting today, you can find the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro available in stores. With that, previous models tend to lose their value rather quickly. Over the next 30 days, the value of your current iPhone could.....»»
Researcher uncovers how stereotypes about brilliance shape women"s decisions to study psychology or philosophy
Even though women in high school and college tend to outperform men academically, they still internalize the stereotype that brilliance is more linked to men. This belief affects their choice of major and perpetuates gender gaps in academic fields, a.....»»
Hubble views elliptical galaxy Messier 89
This huge ball of stars—around 100 billion in total—is an elliptical galaxy located some 55 million light-years away. Known as Messier 89, this galaxy appears to be perfectly spherical; which is unusual for elliptical galaxies that tend to be elo.....»»
"I tend to be very gentle": How teachers are navigating climate change in the classroom
Climate change education is increasingly seen as an essential part of schooling......»»
Save $100 on this all-purpose artisanal cleaver
TL;DR: As of Aug. 26, get this Seido Hakai Cleaver Knife for only $79.99 (reg. $179.99) in the Mashable Shop — that's 55% off.Good kitchen knives tend to be expensive. That’s why grabbing one high-quality piece at a time might be a little.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro might ditch gold in favor of blues and grays
Several rumors suggest Apple won't offer a gold iPhone 15 Pro color option, instead going with blue, black, and gray for the color scheme.iPhone 15 Pro in blueApple's pro iPhone models tend to have muted color schemes to represent the more "professio.....»»
Windows just gave us another reason not to download fresh updates
If you tend to download optional updates as soon as possible, Microsoft has just given you another reason not to do it......»»
Blackbirds found to rest earlier at dusk when sick
A trio of biologists at Lund University in Sweden has found that blackbirds that feel ill tend to rest earlier at dusk than control birds. In their study, reported in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Rosie Lennon, Shivani Ronanki and Arne Hege.....»»
More than 800 human-harvested shellfish species tend to be more resistant to extinction, study finds
In a new study, scientists Stewart Edie of the Smithsonian, Shan Huang of the University of Birmingham and colleagues drastically expanded the list of bivalve species, such as clams, oysters, mussels, scallops and their relatives, that humans are kno.....»»
Why older people are some of those worst affected by climate change
While we are all affected to some extent by extreme weather, it is older adults, especially older women and those with disabilities, who tend to be the most vulnerable. Who struggles most is partly determined by age but also pre-existing health condi.....»»
Creating "sponge cities" to cope with more rainfall need not cost billions—but NZ has to start now
Tune into news from about any part of the planet, and there will likely be a headline about extreme weather. While these stories will be specific to the location, they all tend to include the amplifying effects of climate change......»»
Study compares youth detained for sex trafficking with more serious offenders
Every year in the United States, about 1.7 million youth run away from home, which places them at risk for sex trafficking and prostitution. Sadly, most youth tend to fall victim to sex trafficking between the ages of 12 to 14......»»
DEAL: Crazy discount knocks $800 off the Sony Xperia Pro-I!
Sony’s Xperia Pro-I is enjoying a massive $800 discount that you don’t want to miss out right now! A lot of modern day flagship phones tend to be quite similar to each other. There are certain features that we’ve all come to expect,.....»»
South Korean under-30s tend to buy Android first, then switch to iPhone
New research claims that while 85% of South Koreans aged under 30 will have first bought an Android phone, more than half then switch to Apple's iPhone.Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (left) and Apple's iPhone 14 ProThe iPhone is already holding up well aga.....»»
Workers are less productive and make more typos in the afternoon—especially on Fridays
If there's one thing most office workers can agree on, it's that they tend to feel less productive toward the end of the day and the end of each work week. Now, a team of researchers at Texas A&M University has found objective evidence of this phenom.....»»
Singapore races to save "Garbage of Eden"
Visitors to the island hosting Singapore's only landfill might expect foul odors and swarms of flies, but instead they are greeted with stunning views of blue waters, lush greenery and wildlife......»»
What can central Utah"s earthquake "swarms" reveal about the West"s seismicity?
Most of the earthquakes rumbling under the West's Great Basin come in surges, clustered together in time and place. Scientists call these seismic groups "swarms," which are a distinct category from the numerous aftershocks following a big shake, such.....»»
Netflix is making it easier for you to find shows to watch
Netflix has updated its iOS and Android update to introduce a new feature that will make finding new shows and movies easier. Netflix learns about its users by what they tend to watch, and over time, it can build recommendations to sugges.....»»
Wild fruits with higher alcohol content found to be more widely dispersed by mammals
A team of researchers from the University of Calgary, Área de Conservación Guanacaste, the University of Exeter and the College of Central Florida has found that wild fruits in Costa Rica with higher alcohol content tend to be spread more widely by.....»»
Carbon taxes that focus on luxury consumption are fairer than those that tax all emissions equally: Study
Not all carbon emissions are made for the same reason—they range from more essential purposes like heating a home to nonessential "luxury" activities like leisure travel. However, proposals for the implementations of carbon taxes tend to apply to a.....»»