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......»»
SpaceX announces new private mission on 1st human polar orbit spaceflight
SpaceX has lined up more business for its human spaceflight program with a private launch from Florida that will take its passengers on a polar orbit for the first time......»»
SpaceX to launch first human spaceflight over Earth’s polar regions
A private space mission operated by SpaceX will become the first crewed voyage designed specifically to explore Earth’s polar regions......»»
macOS Sequoia Beta Problems: 5 Things You Need 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.....»»
Kit Harington opens up about controversial Game of Thrones ending, Jon Snow spinoff
In an new interview, Kit Harington is opening up about the divisive ending to Game of Thrones and the potential for a Jon Snow spinoff......»»
Someone has found a way to fix software bricked HomePods
Unlike the HomePod mini, both the original HomePod and the HomePod 2 don’t have a USB cable, which means there’s no easy way to connect them to a computer to fix software issues. And unfortunately, there are a lot of users who have had their Home.....»»
The 2024 Honda Prologue—a dependable but somewhat dull EV
Borrowing a GM platform means being stuck with some of GM's design decisions. Enlarge / Honda's homegrown EVs won't be ready for another couple of years, but this is its Prologue. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Electric vehi.....»»
Novel X-ray imaging technique resolves fusion-related nanofoams in 3D
The sun's fusion reactions drive its temperatures to thousands of degrees, and today scientists are seeking to recreate these star-powering processes in the lab as a means of an alternative clean energy......»»
Battling bugs with big data: Sweet potato"s genomic-metagenomic pest shield
Sweet potato, a staple in combating global hunger, faces significant threats from pests like whiteflies and weevils, impacting plant growth and yields. A new study harnesses the power of genomic and metagenomic data to predict pest abundance and iden.....»»
Singlish goes digital: How Singaporeans infuse their distinctive language into online communication
"30th got school meh it's a Sunday leh." If we asked an average American what this online message means and what they can discern about its author, they would likely be baffled......»»
What the Google Search Monopoly Ruling Means
An antitrust expert explains Monday’s landmark legal decision that Google illegally cemented its dominance in Internet search.....»»
Midea 2 Zone Air Fryer review: great air fryer, abysmal app, and lots of sticker shock
Midea has released a new air fryer that can cook two different items simultaneously, and we're eager to find out if it justifies the high price tag.Midea 2 Zone Air FryerLet it be known I am incredibly skeptical of any kitchen gadget fad that gains t.....»»
Optical navigation tech could streamline planetary exploration
In a dim, barren landscape like the surface of the moon, it can be easy to get lost. With few discernable landmarks to navigate with the naked eye, astronauts and rovers must rely on other means to plot a course......»»
How plants become bushy, or not: New study sheds light on hormone that controls branching
For many plants, more branches means more fruit. But what causes a plant to grow branches? New research from the University of California, Davis shows how plants break down the hormone strigolactone, which suppresses branching, to become more "bushy......»»
tvOS 18 will soon let Apple TV users open web links on iPhone
Despite all the Apple TV’s capabilities, the tvOS operating system still lacks Safari or any other web browser. Naturally, this also means that users can’t easily share content right from the . However, this will soon change with tvOS 18. mor.....»»
Antarctic heat, wild Australian winter: What"s happening to the weather, what it means for the rest of the year
Australia's south and east have seen freezing temperatures and wild weather this winter. At the same time, the continent as a whole—and the globe—have continued to warm......»»
Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?
"Sustainability" and "resilience" have become buzzwords in recent years, but many people don't know what either term really means. As an economist who studies environmental issues, I believe an important first step to solving any problem is to define.....»»
Historic flooding possible as TS Debby bears down on southeastern US
Tropical rainfall and training bands: It's going to be a soggy mess. Enlarge / Satellite image of Tropical Storm Debby on Sunday morning. (credit: NOAA) As often happens during the month of July, the Atlantic tropics ent.....»»
Historic flooding possible as TS Debby bears down on southeastern United States
Tropical rainfall and training bands, it's going to be a soggy mess. Enlarge / Satellite image of Tropical Storm Debby on Sunday morning. (credit: NOAA) As often happens during the month of July, the Atlantic tropics ent.....»»
Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy, says new research
There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world's oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They're found from polar waters to the equator, at the water's surface and miles deep, in the ope.....»»
Not the day after tomorrow: Why we can"t predict the timing of climate tipping points
A study published in Science Advances reveals that uncertainties are currently too large to accurately predict exact tipping times for critical Earth system components like the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), polar ice sheets, or.....»»