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......»»
Sony WH-1000XM6: the design and features we want Sony’s next headphones to deliver
Sony dropped the WH-1000XM5 in 2022, which means the XM6 is probably around the corner. Here's what we think Sony needs to keep its top spot......»»
Netflix’s most addictive movie of 2024 is now streaming. Here’s why you need to watch it
Netflix is home to hits like Damsel and Society of the Snow, but this new film is the streamer's best 2024 movie so far. Here's why you need to watch it now......»»
Africa"s carbon sink capacity is shrinking
The population of Africa, the second-largest continent in the world, currently sits at about 1.4 billion, but is set to exceed 2 billion by 2040. This means greater swaths of land than ever before are being used for agriculture, and livestock numbers.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 15 Update Info (April, 2024)
Google’s confirmed the next version of Android which means we’re starting to get questions about the Samsung Galaxy Android 15 update. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. Samsung’s currently focused on getting Android 14 and One UI.....»»
Why there may be oceans inside dwarf planets beyond Pluto—and what this means for the likely abundance of life
Earth was long thought to be the only planet in our solar system with an ocean, but it is beginning to look as though there are underground oceans inside even the most surprising icy bodies......»»
The Anthropocene epoch that isn"t—what the decision not to label a new geological epoch means for Earth"s future
For almost 15 years, scientists have debated whether the Anthropocene should be an official geological epoch marking the profound influence of humans on the planet. Then in March, an international panel of scientists formally rejected the proposal fo.....»»
"It"s ultimately about predicting everything"—theory could be a map in the hunt for quantum materials
A breakthrough in theoretical physics is an important step toward predicting the behavior of the fundamental matter of which our world is built. It can be used to calculate systems of enormous quantities of quantum particles, a feat thought impossibl.....»»
When Will iOS 17.5 Get Released? Here’s What to Expect
Apple’s pushed its new iOS 17.5 into beta testing which now means iPhone users want to know when the company will release the software. We can’t give you an exact date, but we can help you set proper expectations. iOS 17.5 is the company&.....»»
Tesla back on top in global EV sales after BYD"s Q1 decline
BYD's 43 percent quarterly drop means Tesla took back the title of world's biggest EV seller with first-quarter deliveries of 386,810, a decline of 20 percent from the previous quarter. BYD sold 300,114 EVs in the first quarter......»»
5 Things to Know About the iOS 17.5 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new iOS 17.5 update for iPhone and the software is now in beta testing ahead of its release later this year. Like iOS 17.4, iOS 17.5 is a milestone upgrade, the fifth for the iPhone’s iOS 17 operating system. This means it sho.....»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Sonoma 14.5 Update
Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.5 update for Mac and the software is in testing ahead of its release later this year. Like Apple’s macOS Sonoma 14.3 update, macOS Sonoma 14.5 is a milestone release. This means it should bring a mix of fe.....»»
Brown bear numbers grow in Pyrenees: France
The population of brown bears in the Pyrenees mountains, which had been threatened with extinction, keeps growing, French authorities said Tuesday......»»
NASA"s VIPER robotic moon rover team raises its mighty mast
NASA's VIPER—short for the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover—now stands taller and more capable than ever, thanks to its mast......»»
Leaves of three, let it be? Wide variability among poison ivy plants makes identification more challenging
We've all heard the classic saying "leaves of three, let it be," which means don't touch the poison ivy. But just how accurate is that timeless phrase? While this specific mnemonic device exists to deter people from touching poison ivy, it turns out.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 14 Update Info (April, 2024)
Samsung’s Galaxy Android 14 update is rolling out which means we’re getting questions from Galaxy smartphone and tablet users. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. After a lengthy beta session, Samsung’s now pushing i.....»»
Machine learning provides a new picture of the great gray owl
The great gray owl has long been thought of as a sentinel of the Alaska wilderness, keeping watch over snow-laden forests as far north as the Brooks Range, well away from human populations......»»
Unknown Caller: What does it mean? And can you find out who it is?
Seeing Unknown Caller appear when your phone rings can be a bit unsettling. Here's what it means and how you can deal with it......»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (April 2024)
Dive into the dark PI world with Colin Farrell in Sugar, or explore the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in Manhunt in the best shows on Apple TV+ right now......»»
Best MacBook deals: Get an Air for $605 and save on M3 MacBook Pro
If you’re on the hunt for the most attractive MacBook deals, we've rounded up the top offers for you -- but you should hurry because they get sold out quickly......»»
New cataclysmic variable discovered by astronomers
By analyzing the data from ESA's XMM-Newton and Gaia satellites, astronomers from the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) in Germany and elsewhere have detected a new magnetic cataclysmic variable system, most likely of the polar type. T.....»»