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......»»
Antibodies against anything? AI tool adapted to make them
Right now, making antibodies means immunizing animals. But that may change. Enlarge Antibodies are incredibly useful. Lots of recently developed drugs rely on antibodies that bind to and block the activity of specific p.....»»
New iPad Air Price: What to Expect
A new iPad Air launch is imminent 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 announcem.....»»
"Modern-day redlining": Research investigates Wall Street-backed rental market
Carol Camp Yeakey, the Marshall S. Snow Professor of Arts & Sciences and founding director of Washington University in St. Louis's Center on Urban Research & Public Policy, is leading a two-year national study to examine the surge of corporate invest.....»»
Crawfish could transfer ionic lithium from their environment into food chain
From cell phones to watches to electric cars, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries power a plethora of devices. The increased use of this technology means more lithium could find its way into the environment as consumers discard electronic products......»»
Planetary scientists use physics and images of impact craters to gauge thickness of ice on Europa
Sometimes planetary physics is like being in a snowball fight. Most people, if handed an already-formed snowball, can use their experience and the feel of the ball to guess what kind of snow it is composed of: packable and fluffy, or wet and icy......»»
Polar’s Grit X2 Pro is its Most Rugged Wearable Yet
The Grit X2 Pro is packed to the brim with features that takes it a step beyond your run-of-the-mill wearable. The post Polar’s Grit X2 Pro is its Most Rugged Wearable Yet appeared first on Phandroid. Polar recently unveiled its newe.....»»
People Hate the Idea of Car-Free Cities—Until They Live in One
Removing cars from urban areas means lower carbon emissions, less air pollution, and fewer road traffic accidents. So why are residents so resistant?.....»»
New model clarifies why water freezes at a range of temperatures
From abstract-looking cloud formations to roars of snow machines on ski slopes, the transformation of liquid water into solid ice touches many facets of life. Water's freezing point is generally accepted to be 32 degrees Fahrenheit. But that is due t.....»»
Robot vacuum deals: Roomba, Shark, eufy and more
Are you on the hunt for robot vacuum deals? Take a look at the discounts we've discovered for robot vacuums by iRobot's Roomba, Shark, Anker's Eufy, and more......»»
Female mosquitoes rely on one another to choose the best breeding sites, and they"re already on the hunt
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, one of the most common species in the U.S., love everything about humans. They love our body heat and odors, which enable them to find us. They love to feed on our blood to make their eggs mature. They even love all the stan.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 15 Update Info (March, 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.....»»
A win for automakers, UAW as U.S. softens EV mileage rule
The rule means automakers will now be able to build more gas-powered vehicles through 2030 and still meet overall CAFE requirements than under the tougher, initial DOE proposal......»»
Greenland Ice Sheet motion minimally impacted by late-season melting, study finds
Ice melting has become an ever-pressing concern in recent decades as climate change has brought evocative images of lone polar bears floating on unsustainable small blocks of sea ice. Yet, the consequences are far-reaching in terms of freshening of s.....»»
Dune: What the climate of Arrakis can tell us about the hunt for habitable exoplanets
Frank Herbert's Dune is epic sci-fi storytelling with an environmental message at its heart. The novels and movies are set on the desert planet of Arrakis, which various characters dream of transforming into a greener world—much like some envision.....»»
Researchers take deep dive into how much water is stored in snow
A heavy snowpack is fun for skiers and sledders, and it also acts like an open-air storage tank that melts away to provide water for drinking, irrigation and other purposes during dry months......»»
Best tablet deals: iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Fire, and more
If you're on the hunt for tablet deals, take a look at our roundup of the best offers involving devices made by Apple, Samsung, Amazon, Lenovo, and Microsoft......»»
Rumors of an affordable Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could kill off Ultra hopes
Rumors point to Samsung developing a more affordable Galaxy Z Fold but this likely means we won’t see a premium Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra this year......»»
Critical FortiClient EMS vulnerability fixed, (fake?) PoC for sale (CVE-2023-48788)
A recently fixed SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-48788) in Fortinet’s FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS) solution has apparently piqued the interest of many: Horizon3’s Attack Team means to publish technical details and a.....»»
Polar plastic: 97% of sampled Antarctic seabirds found to have ingested microplastics
Anthropogenic plastic pollution is often experienced through evocative images of marine animals caught in floating debris, yet its reach is far more expansive. The polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica are increasingly experiencing the impacts o.....»»
Rangers hunt endangered Indonesian tigers after deadly attacks
Indonesian rangers along with an animal whisperer are hunting multiple critically endangered Sumatran tigers after two villagers were recently killed in separate attacks that stoked local anger, officials said Thursday......»»