When polar bears hunt snow geese, hunger justifies the means
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) take advantage of the winter to build up their fat reserves. Intensive hunting of seals, a resource rich in fat, allows bears to store up enough energy to get through the summer......»»
PC emulator comes to iOS, but Apple’s restrictions hamper performance
UTM SE's lack of JIT compilation means "SE stands for Slow Edition." Enlarge / Space Cadet Pinball has never been so portable... or so tiny! (credit: Turing Software / App Store) One month after PC emulator UTM was rejec.....»»
As alpine glaciers melt, the corpses of long-lost climbers are being discovered in the ice
In late June, as a group of mountaineers descended a treacherous glacier high in the Peruvian Andes, they spotted a dark, out-of-place lump resting on the blinding white snow......»»
Wildlife tracking technology that adheres to fur delivers promising results from trials on wild polar bears
Studying polar bears just became a lot easier with new "burr on fur" trackers which confirmed scientists' belief that subadult and adult males spend most of their time on land lazing around, conserving energy until the ice returns......»»
Encrypted traffic: A double-edged sword for network defenders
Organizations are ramping up their use of encrypted traffic to lock down data. Could they be making it easier to hide threats in the process? On one hand, encryption means enhanced privacy, but it can also make the job of security analysts much harde.....»»
Best Samsung Prime Day deals: TVs, phones, monitors and more
If you're on the hunt for Samsung Prime Day deals -- whether for a new TV, smartphone, appliance, or another electronic device -- check out our top picks here......»»
How medical schools can be more accountable to society through community connections
The need for relevant and responsive health-care that improves people's health outcomes means that medical schools need to be accountable for what and how they teach. Medical schools are responsible for training health practitioners who can help impr.....»»
Best 75-inch TV Prime Day deals: Gorgeous QLEDs under $600
If you're on the hunt for 75-inch TV Prime Day deals, this is the page you've been looking for. Check out our recommendations, as well as our shopping advice......»»
iPhone 16 is coming, and these five features will be worth the wait
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are coming in two months, which means it’s not the best time to buy a new iPhone 15. Unless you’re in absolute need of a new iPhone right now, it’s wise wait until September for either the iPhone 16 or for other.....»»
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experiences rare failure
SpaceX's highly reliable Falcon 9 rocket has experienced a rare failure that means the latest batch of the company's Starlink satellites won't make it into orbit, the company said Friday, as regulators opened an investigation......»»
Much of Neanderthal genetic diversity came from modern humans
Neanderthals' low diversity means their population was even smaller than we thought. Enlarge (credit: Halamka) The basic outline of the interactions between modern humans and Neanderthals is now well established. The two.....»»
Studies unravel climate pattern impacts on the Antarctic Ice Sheet
New Monash research has untangled the influence of regional climate drivers, including the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) and the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (El Niño), on the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Snow accumulation and surface melting are two importa.....»»
Lion brothers in search of mates just set a record for longest-known swim
Brothers Jacob and Tibu braved hungry hippos and crocodiles to make the crossing. Enlarge / The intrepid three-legged lion Jacob and his brother Tibu prepare for a hunt. (credit: Alexander Braczkowski) On February 4, sc.....»»
5 Reasons to Wait for Pixel 9 & 4 Reasons Not To
If you’re on the hunt for a new smartphone in 2024, you’ll want to keep tabs on Pixel 9 rumors and you may even want to wait for Google’s rumored flagships. Unsurprisingly, Google’s working on successors for the Pixel 8 and Pi.....»»
Lion brothers in search of mates just set a record for longest known swim
Brothers Jacob and Tibu braved hungry hippos and crocodiles to make the crossing. Enlarge / The intrepid three-legged lion Jacob and his brother Tibu prepare for a hunt. (credit: Alexander Braczkowski) On February 4, sc.....»»
2 Reasons to Wait for the Galaxy Tab S10 & 5 Reasons Not To
With the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series reportedly in development, those of you in the hunt for a new tablet might want to think about waiting for the company’s next flagship tablet. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 U.....»»
Canada conservationists push back as grizzly hunting ban lifted
A decision to partially reverse a nearly two-decade ban on hunting grizzly bears in Canada's Alberta has angered environmentalists, with a group saying Wednesday they feared its impact on the species......»»
What Makes a Psychedelic Experience? Not Always a Drug, It Turns Out
A Stanford anesthesiologist deconstructs the component parts of what it means to undergo a psychedelic trip.....»»
iPhone 16 fast charging could 40W boost
Apple could make the iPhone 16 charge faster than ever, by allowing the fall smartphone releases to take in power at up to 40W.A render of the iPhone 16The fast-charging capabilities of the iPhone and other Apple products means users can get a sizabl.....»»
macOS Sequoia Beta Problems: 5 Things to Know
Apple’s macOS Sequoia beta is causing problems for testers which means Mac users weighing a move to the software should proceed with caution. Apple’s pushed its next macOS operating system into beta testing and macOS Sequoia, also known as ma.....»»
Tandem OLED laptops are here, but they’re not what you think
Dell's XPS 13 Copilot+ has a Tandem OLED display, but so does the Intel version. We dug into the facts to see what that means, and how it compares to Apple......»»