What to do with the Plain Ribbon in Remnant 2
This seemingly plain quest item has a very peculiar use in Losomn, but we'll explain how to make the most of it and earn yourself one of two unique amulets......»»
Analysis of biodiversity data suggests hundreds of mammals are as-yet unidentified
At least hundreds of so-far unidentified species of mammals are hiding in plain sight around the world, a new study suggests......»»
"The Plain-Text Internet is Coming"
Protocol reports: The web is overrun with junk. This is so obvious, I almost don't need to say it. But I will: Between the pop-ups, the autoplaying videos, the cookie banners, the incessant calls for sign-ups, the coupon offers, the "Don't forget t.....»»
Could the asteroid Ryugu be a remnant of an extinct comet?
Asteroids hold many clues about the formation and evolution of planets and their satellites. Understanding their history can, therefore, reveal much about our solar system. While observations made from a distance using electromagnetic waves and teles.....»»
Drones and artificial intelligence aid hunt for fallen meteorite in outback Western Australia
Curtin researchers have recovered a freshly fallen meteorite after pinpointing its exact location on the vast Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia, with a new technique that uses a drone to collect footage of the landscape that is then scanned using.....»»
Water is best served room temperature, not ice cold. Do not @ me.
A journalist's job is to tell the truth even if that truth is hard to swallow. Speaking of: You know what else is hard to swallow? A glass of ice-cold water when you're thirsty. Let me state the truth and state it plain: Water is best when it's serve.....»»
Instead of getting lost in Elden Ring, I’m just plain lost
Elden Ring's obtuse user interface and design decisions make it hard for me to want to play more......»»
A 40,000-year-old Chinese stone tool culture unlike any other
Not every culture left a mark on those around it. Enlarge / This chert bladelet still has a remnant of its bone haft attached. (credit: Wang et al. 2022) We know the oldest human cultures only from their most durable parts: mo.....»»
The best romantic comedies on Netflix (March 2022)
Real love is hard. Sometimes, experiencing it vicariously through others is just plain easier. Fortunately, Netflix has a great collection of romantic comedies......»»
Overlooked channels influence water flow and flooding along Gulf Coast
An unnoticed network of channels is cutting across the coastal plain landscape along the Gulf Coast and influencing how water flows, according to research from The University of Texas at Austin that could help predict flooding from major storms in th.....»»
In animal battles, cheaters can win
Two knights stand face to face. One has a plain average-sized sword. The other has a massive fear-inducing sword stained with blood. After one quick look at it, the first knight quickly puts his average sword away, backs off to a safe distance, and r.....»»
A human footprint on the Pantanal inferno
One of the world's largest freshwater wetlands—the Pantanal—spreads across a bowl-shaped plain where Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay meet. During the rainy season in most years, floodwater drains from several swollen South American rivers into this.....»»
Finding the tipping point for coastal wetlands
The Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula covers more than 2,000 square miles on the North Carolina coastal plain, a vast expanse of forested swamps and tea-colored creeks. Many people would probably avoid this place, whose dense thickets of cane and shrubs an.....»»
Why do we find making new friends so hard as adults?
If you've ever tried to make new friends as an adult, you'll probably see why loneliness is at an all-time high. Making new friends feels just plain hard......»»
Congress proposes legislation requiring firms summarize terms of service in plain language
Congress has proposed legislation that would require online companies to post a summary of their terms of service (ToS) agreements on their websites. The bipartisan law is called the "Terms-of-service Labeling, Design, and Readability Act"—the TLDR.....»»
Unusual team finds gigantic planet hidden in plain sight
A University of California Riverside (UCR) astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing tools......»»
Asteroid Sample Could Reveal Our Solar System"s Origin Story
Just over a year after Japan's Hayabusa2 mission returned the first subsurface sample of an asteroid to Earth, scientists have determined that the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu is a pristine remnant from the formation of our solar system. From a report:.....»»
Silvopasture could tackle Colombian Amazon"s high deforestation rates and help achieve COP26 targets
A transition to silvopastoral systems (SPS), when implemented in a participatory way where farmers can decide how the system is adopted in their farms and make commitments to conserve remnant forests, could help Colombia meet its greenhouse gas emiss.....»»
Microsoft Tempts Software Pirates With 50 Percent Discount On Office
In a bold bid to turn digital crooks away from a life of crime, Microsoft is offering a 50 percent discount on its Office suite to some people using pirated versions. The Verge reports: Ghacks reports that a new message in the Office ribbon bar is ap.....»»
Opinion: All fossil fuel advertisements should be banned
I think we should ban all fossil fuel advertisements, plain and simple. I know it sounds extreme, but it's imperative for the future of our planet......»»
Earth is Getting a Black Box To Record Events that Lead To the Downfall of Civilization
An indestructible "black box" is set to be built upon a granite plain on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia, in early 2022. Its mission: Record "every step we take" toward climate catastrophe, providing a record for future civilizations to underst.....»»