Why is Zynga worth a whopping $12.7 billion? (Hint: It’s not FarmVille)
Record acquisition price offers instant entry into the massive mobile game market. Enlarge / The company that publishes Grand Theft Auto now owns all of these goofballs, too... (credit: Zynga) Major console game publisher Take.....»»
Food security in Africa: Managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region
Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region's urban population is growing even faster: it was at 533 million in 2023, a 3.85% increase from 2022......»»
Volcanic ash as a source of nutrients: How the Hunga Tonga eruption affected ecosystems in the South Pacific
The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (HTHH) in January 2022 ejected about 2.9 billion tons of volcanic material into the atmosphere and across the South Pacific. In early 2022, a scientific expedition (GEOTRACES GP21) investigated the impact of.....»»
The extreme floods that devastated Spain are hitting more often. Is Australia ready for the next one?
Spain is still reeling from recent floods in the Valencia region. In some areas, a year's worth of rain fell in a single day. Sudden torrents raced through towns and cities. More than 200 people are dead. Rapid analysis suggests daily rainfall extrem.....»»
Extreme weather already cost vulnerable island nations US$141 billion—and 38% is attributable to climate change
Two years ago, when the curtain fell on the COP27 summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, developing nations on the frontline of climate change had something meaningful to celebrate......»»
Asteroid grains shed light on the outer solar system"s origins
Tiny grains from a distant asteroid are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system more than 4.6 billion years ago......»»
PS5 vs. PS5 Pro: Is the PlayStation 5 Pro worth the upgrade?
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro both play the same games, but one is packing a bit more under the hood. Let's take a look at the differences between them......»»
The best smartwatches in 2024: our 12 favorites
Smartwatches offer notifications, fitness tracking, and more. Choosing one is the hard part, so to help, here is our list of the best smartwatches in 2024......»»
Metal Slug Tactics is an arcade reimagining worth playing on Game Pass
Metal Slug Tactics reimagines SNK's classic arcade action game as a turn-based strategy game, but the conversion works surprisingly well......»»
Mapping the maze where the IRS could find billions in unpaid taxes
In 2021, the difference between what U.S. taxpayers owed the federal government and what they paid hit nearly $700 billion. This "tax gap" has been growing for years while the Internal Revenue Service's budget has shrunk, declining by 18% between 201.....»»
Save $150 when you buy the OnePlus 12!
Can't wait for the OnePlus 13? Check out this deal! The post Save $150 when you buy the OnePlus 12! appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus 12 is undoubtedly one of the most attractive Android phones available right now, made possible wit.....»»
What this 500-year-old shipwreck can tell us about how we age
Raman spectroscopy of 12 collarbones suggests most crew members were right-handed. Henry VIII's favorite warship, the Mary Rose, sank in battle in 1545. Archaeologists successfull.....»»
Portal to the past: Geologist identifies metamorphic rock as a crucial feature of the ancient Earth"s carbon cycle
If Earth's history were a calendar year, humans would not appear until the last few minutes before midnight on Dec. 31. During the Proterozoic Eon—2.5 billion years to 543 million years ago—the sun was still a young star, much dimmer than today,.....»»
Study reveals disparities in Brazilian schools—rate of physical, learning disabilities three times official statistics
A team led by Stanford education Assistant Professor Guilherme Lichand found the rate of physical and learning disabilities in the country's K-12 schools to be more than three times the official statistic......»»
New Samsung Galaxy S25 case leaks hint at the designs for all three phones
With a couple of months still to go to the expected launch of the Galaxy S25, the leaks are continuing......»»
Fossil of huge terror bird offers new information about wildlife in South America 12 million years ago
Researchers including a Johns Hopkins University evolutionary biologist report they have analyzed a fossil of an extinct giant meat-eating bird—which they say could be the largest known member of its kind—providing new information about animal li.....»»
Are You Richer Or Poorer Than Your Peers? Here"s A Look At The Average Net Worth For Your Income
Are You Richer Or Poorer Than Your Peers? Here"s A Look At The Average Net Worth For Your Income.....»»
I’m a Mechanic: 3 Pickup Trucks I Would Never Buy and Why They Are Not Worth It
I’m a Mechanic: 3 Pickup Trucks I Would Never Buy and Why They Are Not Worth It.....»»
What the Thai cave rescue can teach us about unconventional leadership
Leadership can emerge from unexpected places, especially during times of crisis. One such example occurred during the 2018 rescue of a group of 12 young soccer players and their coach, who were trapped in a cave in northern Thailand after heavy rains.....»»
Exxon"s $8.6 billion profit beats as record output offsets weak fuel prices
Exxon"s $8.6 billion profit beats as record output offsets weak fuel prices.....»»
Lamborghini Huracán And Nissan GT-Rs Among 30 Stolen Cars Worth $8 Million Recovered In Thailand
Lamborghini Huracán And Nissan GT-Rs Among 30 Stolen Cars Worth $8 Million Recovered In Thailand.....»»