What happens when bats are given three choices?
The next time you see an online offer or go to the grocery store, notice whether there are two choices or three. A common marketing trick is to present three choices: The third choice is designed to shift your attention toward the more expensive prod.....»»
The 5 best laptops with numberpads
If you need a numberpad for lots of numeric data entry, then your choices have become a bit more limited. But, here are some great options that will work......»»
Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, study reveals
As restaurants increasingly embrace technology for placing food orders, a new University of South Florida study reveals that digital ordering platforms significantly influence consumer behavior, often leading to more indulgent food choices and increa.....»»
Get 20% OFF When You Buy the OnePlus 12R!
It's a lot more affordable at the moment. The post Get 20% OFF When You Buy the OnePlus 12R! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as premium Android phones go, the OnePlus 12R is one of the more tempting choices on the market right now, bot.....»»
On the origin of academic traditions—and some alternatives for debate
The field of science aims to be objective, repeatable and justified in its choices and methods. These principles are what distinguish accepted scientific findings from pseudo-science. Yet the experience of learning and working in the field of science.....»»
Smell of human stress can affect dogs" emotions, leading them to make more pessimistic choices
Dogs experience emotional contagion from the smell of human stress, leading them to make more 'pessimistic' choices, new research finds. The University of Bristol-led study, published in Scientific Reports on 22 July, is the first to test how human s.....»»
A stealth fungus has decimated North American bats, but scientists may be a step closer to treating white-nose syndrome
An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple strategies to slip into the small mammals' skin cells and quietly manipulate them to aid its own survival. The fungus, wh.....»»
Apple settles EU probe by opening up its mobile payments system
iPhone users will get more choices to make "touch-and-go" payments in the EU. Enlarge (credit: Maskot | Maskot) In two weeks, iPhone users in the European Union will be able to use any mobile wallet they like to complete.....»»
Researchers listen to the hearts of bats in flight
Researchers from Konstanz have measured the heart rate of bats over several days in the wild, including complete flights—the first time this has been done for a bat species. To record the heart rate of male common noctule bats during flight, the sc.....»»
XDefiant finds a perfect middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch
While XDefiant may sound like a hodgepodge of design choices, Ubisoft's new shooter finds the right middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch......»»
How studying bat viruses can help prevent zoonotic disease
Bats have become the poster child of emerging zoonotic disease. The creatures harbor a vast array of viruses—some of which cause deadly diseases in humans—yet they rarely get sick themselves......»»
Rivian CEO Scaringe expects U.S. EV growth to pick up with more model choices
RJ Scaringe, speaking at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference, said there aren't enough compelling electric vehicles to get more U.S. customers out of their internal combustion models......»»
The 6 best digital photo frames in 2024
A digital photo frame can put all of your pics on display. Check out our choices for the best digital photo frames for showing off all of your digital photos......»»
Abandoned farmlands could play a role in fighting climate change. A study shows exactly where they are
Farmland is often a battleground in the fight against climate change. Solar panels and energy crops are pitted against food production, while well-intended policy choices can create incentives for farmers to till up new lands, releasing even more hea.....»»
This Dell 27-inch monitor is $200 in its Memorial Day sale
There are a ton of choices for monitors out there, but if you want something versatile, this deal on a Dell 27-inch Monitor is well worth considering......»»
Apple Music ‘best albums of all time’ countdown reveals the top 10
Apple Music’s ‘100 best albums of all time’ ranking kicked off last week, with the company revealing 10 of its choices each day, starting with 91-100. Apple has today completed its list, revealing its top 10 choices, with the number one albu.....»»
An environmental CGE model of China"s economy: Modeling choices and application
Computable general equilibrium (CGE) model is an important policy guidance tool for pollution reduction and emission control objectives. An article, published in Energy and Climate Management, introduces the economic module, energy module, macroscopi.....»»
Tiger beetles fight off bat attacks with ultrasonic mimicry
Bats, as the main predator of night-flying insects, create a selective pressure that has led many of their prey to evolve an early warning system of sorts: ears uniquely tuned to high-frequency bat echolocation. To date, scientists have found at leas.....»»
The best apps for professional video editing on any iPad
The recently launched Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 is a great iPad editor, but it's not the only one and it might not be the right one for you. Here are some excellent choices for professional-grade video editing on iPad.Final Cut Pro for iPad 2The origi.....»»
The best apps to turn any iPad into a powerful audio editor
Today's iPads are capable enough to be used as full Digital Audio Workstations, but there's also a range of audio editing apps for every need — and budget. Here are your best choices.Logic Pro on an iPadOne thing that iPads are unexpectedly poor at.....»»
iPad lineup could have more clarity with one change
With 48 individual iPad configurations available from Apple, there are more choices in the lineup than ever. When simplified, though, the iPad line is divided into four models: iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. As Logan Spurgeon points out,.....»»