Why are killer whales harassing and killing porpoises without eating them?
For decades, fish-eating killer whales in the Pacific Northwest have been observed harassing and even killing porpoises without consuming them—a perplexing behavior that has long intrigued scientists......»»
Sperm whales found to live in large, matrilineally based clans
A sperm whale expert at Dalhousie University, in Canada, has found evidence showing that sperm whales form large matrilineally based clans that have their own coda dialect. In his paper published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, Hal Whitehe.....»»
Deadly storms buffet US, leave hundreds of thousands without power
Severe weather battered the United States Tuesday, spinning off tornadoes and reportedly killing three people in the South as high winds and blizzards buffeted the North and hundreds of thousands lost power......»»
Teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will have harmful content blocked
Meta has announced that teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will in future block a wide range of harmful content, including posts about self-harm, graphic violence, and eating disorders. The move is being made in response to lawsuits by the majority.....»»
How fruit bats evolved to consume so much sugar may have implications for diabetes research
A high-sugar diet is bad news for humans, leading to diabetes, obesity and even cancer. Yet fruit bats survive and even thrive by eating up to twice their body weight in sugary fruit every day......»»
Twilio is killing off the Authy desktop app, but Mac users have a work-around
Twilio, the maker of two-factor authentication app Authy, will be discontinuing its native desktop apps for all platforms in August, forcing users to switch over to its mobile version — but Mac users have a work-around.AuthyTwo-factor authenticatio.....»»
Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 161 people
Rescue teams worked through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets Monday, a week after a powerful earthquake hit western Japan, killing at least 161 people......»»
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Japan"s latest earthquake could"ve been much worse, but the country spends money to "keep people safe"
On the first day of 2024, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, killing at least 57 people and destroying thousands of homes......»»
The iPhone 15 Pro has a killer camera feature you’ll never use
For creatives, the ability to record Log videos is the best iPhone camera trick the iPhone 15 Pro has to offer. For an average user, it's just too much hassle......»»
Everything leaving Netflix in January 2024
La La Land, Uncharted, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and The Killing of a Sacred Deer, are leaving Netflix at the end of January 2024. Catch them while you can!.....»»
Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016
Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016.....»»
Google Maps’ “Driving Mode” could be killed off early 2024
Code strings have revealed the possibility that Google could be killing off Driving Mode for Google Maps. The post Google Maps’ “Driving Mode” could be killed off early 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. If you use Google Maps while d.....»»
New research rewrites our understanding of whale evolution
New research from the Museums Victoria Research Institute has turned upside down our previous understanding of the evolution of the largest animals ever––baleen whales......»»
5 impressive EVs you’ll wish you could buy in the U.S.
There are plenty of automakers outside of the U.S. that make killer EVs you can't get here. Here are some of the best of them......»»
Idaho board drops wolf-killing proposals submitted by trapper without ranchers" knowledge
Nearly two months ago, John Faulkner and members of the Peavey family, which owns Flat Top Ranch in the Wood River Valley, learned that an application with their names attached for state dollars to kill wolves would move ahead. But they never knew ab.....»»
Save $200 on Pixel 8 Pro, Best Android Phone of 2023
In lieu of a big POTY awards post, we can go ahead and tell you that the Pixel 8 Pro is our pick for best Android phone of 2023. It wasn’t a total runaway, as the Galaxy S23 Ultra also ranks high, but the Pixel 8 Pro edged it out with a killer.....»»
Why do dogs chew so much? And should we let them?
Puppies and mature dogs chew. A lot—and not just while they are eating......»»
OPPO’s Find X7 Series Might Feature a Killer Camera
The phone isn't out yet, but leaks and rumors have nonetheless swirled around its existence. The post OPPO’s Find X7 Series Might Feature a Killer Camera appeared first on Phandroid. In a day and age where the race for mobile photogr.....»»
A 19-million-year-old fossil jaw bone hints the biggest whales first evolved somewhere unexpected
Baleen whales are the titans of the ocean, the largest animals to have ever lived. The record holder is the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), which can reach lengths of up to 30 meters. That's longer than a basketball court......»»
Toxic chemicals found in oil spills and wildfire smoke detected in killer whales
Toxic chemicals produced from oil emissions and wildfire smoke have been found in muscle and liver samples from Southern Resident killer whales and Bigg's killer whales......»»