What octopus DNA tells us about Antarctic ice sheet collapse
If we want to understand the future, it's often useful to look at the past. And even more useful if you use octopus DNA to peer into worlds long gone......»»
Scientists count huge melts in many protective Antarctic ice shelves. Trillions of tons of ice lost.
Four dozen Antarctic ice shelves have shrunk by at least 30% since 1997 and 28 of those have lost more than half of their ice in that time, reports a new study that surveyed these crucial "gatekeepers'' between the frozen continent's massive glaciers.....»»
As a pro PC builder, here are 5 building tips no one tells you
You can dig up hundreds of guides on how to build a PC, but they don't cover some minor tips that are critical to keep in mind......»»
Paint that can change colors? The skin of an octopus holds the key, researchers say
When you think of an octopus, you might be envious of its eight limbs. After all, there's a lot to be done with eight arms. But scientists are a bit more interested in something else: its skin......»»
T-Mobile switches users to pricier plans and tells them it’s not a price hike
T-Mobile: "We are not raising the price... we are moving you to a newer plan." Enlarge / A T-Mobile store on April 3, 2020, in Zutphen, Netherlands. T-Mobile is moving people to newer, more expensive plans starting with.....»»
Three weeks later, Apple Watch is still struggling with a watchOS 10 weather bug
I’ve got a fairly high tolerance for software bugs. It comes with the territory when running beta software for most of the summer. I don’t even mind when my iPhone tells me it wasn’t on for much of the night. It happens. This Apple Watch weathe.....»»
WWF urges end to deadlock on new Antarctic reserves
Members of a multinational group on Antarctic conservation must end a years-long deadlock and agree on new marine reserves in the region as sea-ice shrinks to record lows, the WWF urged Wednesday......»»
EU tells Meta to crack down on Israel-Hamas disinfo
The EU has written to Mark Zuckerberg warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content......»»
"Total War: Pharaoh" transports gamers to the Bronze Age on macOS
Feral Interactive has released "Total War: Pharaoh" for macOS, offering players the chance to immerse themselves in a strategic world set in the tumultuous era of the Bronze Age Collapse.Egypt, once enjoying a prosperous era, now stands on the brink.....»»
SBF’s ex-girlfriend Ellison testifies: “He directed me to commit these crimes”
Sam Bankman-Fried's ex tells jury, "I would always ultimately defer to Sam." Enlarge / Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, arrives at court in New York on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg).....»»
The Atlantic Ocean"s major current system is slowing down—but a 21st century collapse is unlikely
Whether the water at your local beach is being roiled by nasty weather or is a perfectly calm expanse of blue, there's always a great deal going on under the surface. The ocean is composed of various currents and water masses; those currents flow aro.....»»
"Priscilla" review: Sofia Coppola spins a sweet and soured fairy tale about Mrs. Elvis Presley
In "Priscilla," writer/director Sofia Coppola tells the story of Mrs. Elvis Presley. To the world, Priscilla Presley's life seemed a fairy tale. Like Cinderella, she was a kind-hearted common girl plucked from obscurity to be a princess —.....»»
How to use the iOS 17 contact sharing feature — swap phone numbers in seconds
This how to tells you exactly how to use the new iOS 17 contact sharing feature, which is also known as NameDrop. Apple rolled out a new contact sharing feature on iOS 17 called "NameDrop." This cool little perk, a spin off from AirDrop, lets y.....»»
Landslide triggered by heavy rain kills 27 in Cameroon
At least 27 people have been killed after heavy rains caused a section of a hillside covered in precariously built houses to collapse in Cameroon's capital Yaounde......»»
Tweet saying FTX was "fine" was false, court hears
The FTX co-founder tells court that Sam Bankman-Fried's public claims about FTX did not match reality......»»
Our latest VPN tests are over and the rankings have changed
ExpressVPN's claim to the throne is being challenged by NordVPN. Will it continue to hold out? Our latest analysis tells all......»»
What Do We Owe the Octopus?
Mounting research suggests that cephalopods experience pain. Now, the National Institutes of Health is considering new animal welfare rules that would put them in the same category as monkeys......»»
Bizarre year for sea ice notches another record
Antarctica finishes well below any other year in the satellite era. Enlarge / 2023 has been a remarkable year for Antarctic sea ice. (credit: National Snow and Ice Data Center) Sometimes, data points deemed to be “outl.....»»
Greenland"s Inuit falling through thin ice of climate change
The thunder of icebergs crashing into the turquoise sea of eastern Greenland is the sound of one of the planet's most important ecosystems teetering on the edge of collapse......»»
Google’s claim that search users have choice is “bogus,” Microsoft CEO tells judge
Google's search dominance creates "vicious cycle," Satya Nadella testified. Enlarge / Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella arrives at federal court on October 2, 2023 in Washington, DC. Nadella is testifying in the antitrust trial to dete.....»»
Study pinpoints cold adaptations in nervous system of Antarctic octopus
Laden with dissolved salt, Antarctic waters can hover just above freezing and even dip below it. Temperatures this low would likely kill the animals that prosper in warmer waters further north. Yet, some creatures have found ways to live in this inho.....»»