What should I do if I encounter a solitary sociable cetacean?
Increasing numbers of whales and dolphins appear to be taking up solitary lives around the world......»»
A close encounter with a mysterious moon
In 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered two small moons circling the planet Mars, later named Phobos and Deimos after the Greek for "fear" and "panic.".....»»
Social mammals evolve faster than solitary ones, according to new study of evolution
A groundbreaking new research project has analyzed the evolution of the placental mammal skull using 3D scans of 322 specimens housed in more than 20 international museum collections, and crafted a new model of how mammals diversified based on the em.....»»
Physicists see light waves moving through a metal
When we encounter metals in our day-to-day lives, we perceive them as shiny. That's because common metallic materials are reflective at visible light wavelengths and will bounce back any light that strikes them. While metals are well suited to conduc.....»»
This "Always Sunny In Philadelphia" Star Angrily Denounces Tesla
This "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star recently had a majorly frustrating encounter with his Tesla Model X. Here's what happened and why he was so angry. This.....»»
What Apple Users Should Do If They Encounter The iPhone 14 "SIM Not Supported" Bug
It seems the iPhone 14 is the subject of another bug, this one with an annoying message — and potentially even more annoying fix — involving the SIM card. It see.....»»
Why There"s A Rush To Build A Social Media Platform On The Blockchain
Social media companies often encounter security issues when it comes to user information. Blockchain could constitute a solution, but it's tricky. Social media compa.....»»
We talked to 100 people about their experiences in solitary confinement. This is what we learned
The United States leads the world in its use of solitary confinement, locking away in isolation more of its population than any other country......»»
Astronomers find a "cataclysmic" pair of stars with the shortest orbit yet
Nearly half the stars in our galaxy are solitary like the sun. The other half comprises stars that circle other stars, in pairs and multiples, with orbits so tight that some stellar systems could fit between Earth and the moon......»»
How to reset AirPods and AirPods Pro
If your AirPods or AirPods Pro are getting a little glitchy, you may want to refresh them so they go back to normal. Here's how to quickly reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro.Regardless of what electronics you're using, it will almost always encounter.....»»
WoW: Lich King player hits level 80 just 9 hours after “Classic” server launch
Bugged boss encounter leads to 9-hour power-leveling run at 1.8 million XP/hour. Naowh explains how he got to level 80 in Wrath of the Lich King Classic in just a few hours. When it comes to World of Warcraft's long-demanded "Classic" ser.....»»
Today"s Wordle Answer #458 – September 20, 2022 Solution And Hints
Wordle's next puzzle solution is a word you're familiar with, but one you're more likely to encounter in books rather than in everyday conversations. Wordle's next.....»»
TikTok Users Are Likely to See Misinformation on Elections, Vaccines, and More, Researchers Say
Researchers say that TikTok may be the platform of choice for catchy videos, but users are likely to encounter misleading information TikTok may be the platform of choice for catchy videos, but anyone using it to learn about COVID-19, cli.....»»
Strawberries are smaller when bees ingest pesticides, study finds
Solitary bees that ingested the pesticide clothianidin when foraging from rapeseed flowers became slower. In addition, the strawberries pollinated by these bees were smaller. This is shown by a new study from Lund University in Sweden......»»
Working to heal homelessness, fix broken aid industry
While volunteering at an Indian orphanage in 1984, Dr. David Buck found his passion for helping those most in need during an encounter with the greatest humanitarian in human history—Mother Teresa. That unforgettable experience put him on a decades.....»»
What should I do if I encounter a solitary sociable cetacean?
Increasing numbers of whales and dolphins appear to be taking up solitary lives around the world......»»
What"s dynamic pricing? An operations management scholar explains
Whether you're booking a plane ticket at the last minute or looking to go to a lackluster preseason football game, you might encounter what's known as dynamic pricing......»»
Exploring factors that may underlie how domestic cats can live in groups
A new analysis explores relationships between domestic cats' hormone levels, gut microbiomes, and social behaviors, shedding light on how these solitary animals live in high densities. Hikari Koyasu of Azabu University in Kanagawa, Japan, and colleag.....»»
Imaging the brain with ultrasound waves
Both ultrasound for medical imaging and seismology for imaging the Earth's interior measure the propagation of waves through matter. For example, when seismic waves encounter material differences in the Earth's interior, such as between different roc.....»»
The 2023 Polestar 2 Single Motor proves “basic” doesn’t mean “boring”
Polestar's entry point is fun to drive, but 270 miles on a charge might be hard. Enlarge / You're unlikely to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, but you might encounter a Polestar 2. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Polestar.....»»
The First High-Yield, Sub-Penny Plastic Processor
IEEE Spectrum reports: For decades, hopeful techies have been promising a world where absolutely every object you encounter — bandages, bottles, bananas — will have some kind of smarts thanks to supercheap programmable plastic processors......»»