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......»»
Biden signs TikTok bill into law as Chinese firm threatens legal action
President Biden has now formally signed the bill that means TikTok owner ByteDance must sell the platform, or face being banned in the US from 2025.TikTok could be banned in the US from 2025As expected following the Senate's passing of the combinatio.....»»
Apple won"t have to do that much to comply with EU"s new right to repair law
A new EU law means Apple will have to extend its iPhone warranty, and offer all users the same kind of repair or replace service it currently sells as AppleCare.The EU wants to make it easier to repair damaged smartphonesSince 2020, the EU has been d.....»»
Judge deals blow to Stellantis in supplier pricing dispute that threatens production
The order filed Tuesday means that the parent company of Jeep and Ram brands must continue paying its supplier under protest — or “hostage threat,” as the automaker’s lawyer put it last week......»»
iOS 17.5 Release Date & Time Narrows
The iOS 17.5 release date timing for iPhone has narrowed thanks to an announcement from Apple. Apple today pushed a new version of the iOS 17.5 beta to testers. It’s the third version of the beta which means the software is progressing toward a.....»»
How to Get Ready for the Fallout 4 Next Gen Update
We’re just a couple of days away from Bethesda’s highly anticipated Fallout 4 next gen update which means it’s a great time to start prepping for its release. Earlier this month, the company announced plans to deploy the patch on Ap.....»»
Beyond higher temperatures: Preparing for national security risks posed by climate change
When talk turns to climate change, certain images pop to mind—maybe polar bears on ever-shrinking ice floes, coral reefs drained of color, or more powerful hurricanes hitting the coast......»»
Observations explore globular cluster system in the galaxy NGC 4262
Using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT), Indian astronomers have performed wide and deep field observations of a polar ring galaxy known as NGC 4262. Results of the observational campaign, published April 15 on the pre-print server arXiv, she.....»»
Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states
Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should. Enlarge / Greylag geese sit on a field and rest while a cow passes by in the background. (credit: Getty | Daniel Bockwoldt) Researchers aroun.....»»
New iPhone SE 4 Again Rumored for 2025
The new iPhone SE 4 has been pegged for 2025 once again which means the device is unlikely to launch this year. Apple’s current iPhone SE, the third-generation model, was released back in 2022. And while rumors initially said Apple was targetin.....»»
Discover if your data have been leaked with Proton Mail"s new tool
Proton Mail's Dark Web Monitoring identifies and alerts you if your credentials appear in a breach. Here's what this means for your communications security......»»
Planned "mass execution" of geese in Conn. city paused after outpouring of passionate input on both sides
Tears, shouts and interruptions marked residents' comments Wednesday night over a proposal to exterminate geese in Bristol, Conn., parks......»»
Many prisoners go years without touching a smartphone—it means they struggle to navigate life on the outside
You'd be hard pressed to find any aspect of daily life that doesn't require some form of digital literacy. We need only to look back 10 years to realize how quickly things have changed......»»
Accelerating the discovery of new materials via the ion-exchange method
Tohoku University researchers have unveiled a new means of predicting how to synthesize new materials via the ion-exchange. Based on computer simulations, the method significantly reduces the time and energy required to explore for inorganic material.....»»
Researchers reveal sources of black carbon in southeastern Qinghai-Tibet plateau
Black carbon (BC) is the result of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass, with strong light absorption. It is second only to carbon dioxide as a climate-forcing factor for atmospheric warming. Deposition of BC on snow and ice surfaces red.....»»
What Will macOS 15 Be Called?
We’re less than a month away from WWDC 24 which means we’re just weeks away from finding out the name for macOS 15. We haven’t seen any rumors, but we do have a potential list of names. Apple’s annual developer event kicks off.....»»
iPad Air 6 Price: What to Expect
A new iPad Air is coming soon which means we’ve been getting questions about the device’s possible price point. If you’re interested in the iPad Air 6, here’s what you need to know while we wait for Apple’s official anno.....»»
Q&A: Why are we drowning in single-use plastics, and what can we do about it?
Plastic is ubiquitous. It's in the clothes we wear, wrapped around the food we eat and in the toothpaste we use. It floats in the oceans and litters the snow on Mount Everest......»»
Data-driven music: Converting climate measurements into music
A geo-environmental scientist from Japan has composed a string quartet using sonified climate data. The 6-minute-long composition—titled "String Quartet No. 1 "Polar Energy Budget"—is based on over 30 years of satellite-collected climate data fro.....»»
El Nino not climate change driving southern Africa drought: Study
A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Niño weather pattern—not climate change, scientists said on Thursday......»»
Amazon"s latest Apple deals make perfect Mother"s Day gifts (and prices start at just $24)
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12, 2024 and that means it's time to start picking out the perfect gift for Mom. With Amazon's Apple deals that offer prices as low as $24, these gift ideas won't break the bank, while still treating Mom to a wonderful sur.....»»