White-bellied pangolins have second-highest number of chromosomes among mammals
There's a lot scientists don't know about the pangolin—a peculiar, scaly mammal that looks like a cross between an aardvark and an armadillo. Now, a new paper published in the journal Chromosome Research reveals what UCLA researcher Jen Tinsman cal.....»»
The Myth that Musicians Die at 27 Shows How Superstitions Are Made
Famous people who die at age 27, such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse, get even more famous because of the mythology surrounding that number—an example of how modern folklore emerges.....»»
Montessori-inspired Pok Pok iOS app update delivers ‘Number Journey’
A new toy has arrived for the wonderful Montessori-inspired and award-winning iOS app Pok Pok. “Number Journey” helps kids with math skills, fine motor skills, logic, problem-solving, confidence, storytelling, and more. more….....»»
Apple tops list of retailers for removal of hazardous chemicals from stores
Apple's environmental credentials have been praised, as it has scored the highest among retailers in the U.S. and Canada for removing hazardous chemicals and plastics.Apple logo in trees - Image credit: AppleThe 2024 Retailer Report Card from Toxic-F.....»»
A 41-million-digit prime number is the biggest ever found—but mathematicians" search for perfection will continue
Imagine a number made up of a vast string of ones: 1111111…111. Specifically, 136,279,841 ones in a row. If we stacked up that many sheets of paper, the resulting tower would stretch into the stratosphere......»»
Study finds increase in media coverage of crises, but not in the number of crises
The world appears to be plagued by crises—at least according to the media......»»
How to use Search and other new features in the iOS 18 Journal app
The release of iOS 18 brought a number of new features to Apple's Journal app, including the new ability to search and sort entries.Some of the many new features that came to the Journal app in iOS 18. Image credit: AppleApple's Journal app was origi.....»»
Data from Jan. 6 insurrection links social media, growing levels of political violence
In an era where demonstrations involving force are growing in number and viewed as a likely source of increased collective violence, the scientific understanding of the correlation between protests and the social media communications of leaders remai.....»»
Spain flood epicenter under highest alert for fresh rain
Spain's national weather agency put parts of the eastern Valencia region under the highest alert level for rain on Wednesday, two weeks after floods killed more than 200 people there......»»
Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school
For decades, white students have performed significantly better than Black and Hispanic students on tests of academic achievement. Explanations for these achievement gaps include poverty and systems that result in discrimination. Others cite struggle.....»»
Is South Africa one of the most politically polarized countries in the world? No, it"s not, says sociologist
A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarized society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country's history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and apartheid, and their continuing legacy after 30 years.....»»
You can Soon Get the Steam Deck OLED in White, but You’d Better Hurry
Valve says that customers are limited to one purchase per account. The post You can Soon Get the Steam Deck OLED in White, but You’d Better Hurry appeared first on Phandroid. While there’s a certain sleekness to how game consol.....»»
This limited-edition white Steam Deck OLED is testing our self-control
Valve has announced a limited-edition white Steam Deck OLED, and despite its high price, we're considering it......»»
Florida"s iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise
The world's only Key deer, the smallest subspecies of the white-tailed deer, are found in piney and marshy wetlands bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico on the Florida Keys......»»
Massive troves of Amazon, HSBC employee data leaked
A threat actor who goes by the online moniker “Nam3L3ss” has leaked employee data belonging to a number of corporations – including Amazon, 3M, HSBC and HP – ostensibly compromised during the May 2023 MOVEit hack by the Cl0p r.....»»
Apple TV app gains customizable tab bar in iPadOS 18.2 beta
Apple released iPadOS 18.2 beta 3 today, and the update introduces a nice addition for TV app users. The Apple TV app now offers a customizable tab bar, slowly expanding the number of apps with this power user feature. more….....»»
Ambitious cybersecurity regulations leave companies in compliance chaos
While the goal of cybersecurity regulations is to bring order among organizations and ensure they take security and risks seriously, the growing number of regulations has also introduced a considerable set of challenges that organizations and their l.....»»
Report: Number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific increased 700% in the last decade
Climate disasters are costing the Pacific eight times more than they did a decade ago.....»»
LED light strategy deters Great White shark attacks
Surfers could be protected from future shark attacks following new discoveries about how to trick sharks' visual systems made by Professor Nathan Hart, head of Macquarie University's Neurobiology Lab, Dr. Laura Ryan and colleagues......»»
Hypercarnivores study reveals unique adaptations of jaw function and tooth wear
A new study led by Dr. Jack Tseng, published in PeerJ, has shed light on the intricate relationship between tooth wear and jaw mechanics in highly carnivorous mammals, known as hypercarnivores......»»
Restricting cars in cities: A cost-benefit analysis of Low Emission Zones
Faced with unmanageable traffic and health-threatening air quality, hundreds of cities across Europe are adopting measures to reduce the number of vehicles clogging their streets, with the aim of lowering air pollution levels and improving the qualit.....»»