Why some fairy-wrens can be more "aggressive" in the wild
Contrary to their pretty name and appearance, some Australian superb fairy-wrens can be "aggressive" in the wild—which may be important for their survival......»»
Ten years of research shows chlamydia vaccine can save lives of wild koalas
The largest and longest-ever survey of wild koalas has confirmed a chlamydia vaccine, developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast, can protect the animals from developing and dying from the disease......»»
Videos of people feeding crocodiles at site of latest attack are deeply concerning, says expert
After a 4.9-meter saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) killed a 40-year-old doctor in Far North Queensland this week, the illegal feeding of wild crocodiles has become a point of major concern......»»
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......»»
Ancient Antarctic microorganisms are aggressive predators
In Antarctica there is a small lake, called Deep Lake, that is so salty it remains ice-free all year round despite temperatures as low as -20°C in winter. Archaea, a unique type of single-celled microorganism, thrive in this bitterly cold environmen.....»»
What’s new on HBO and Max in August 2024
HBO and Max's August 2024 lineup includes Industry season 3, Rick and Morty: The Anime, The Legend of Tarzan, Beetlejuice, Where the Wild Things Are, and more......»»
Giant waves, monster winds and Earth"s strongest current: Why the Southern Ocean is a global engine room
The Southern Ocean is wild and dynamic. It experiences Earth's strongest winds and largest waves. It is home to city-sized icebergs and the biggest ocean current on the globe, as well as tiny turbulent flows that fit inside a teacup......»»
Dual-action therapy shows promise against aggressive oral cancer
In a new study, scientists at Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine found a promising new way to treat a type of oral cancer known as oral squamous cell carcinoma. The method specifically targets the cancer cells through a combination of ni.....»»
Hybrids between two species can produce “swarms” that flourish
Humans may be part of a hybrid swarm. And we’re making more of them. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) There are no wild ligers. Indeed, hybrids were once thought to be rare in nature—and of little conse.....»»
iOS 18.1 developer beta brings Apple Intelligence into the wild for the first time
Some features will be included, and others won't. Enlarge / Apple Intelligence was unveiled at WWDC 2024. (credit: Apple) As was just rumored, the iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 developer betas are rolling.....»»
Critical Acronis Cyber Infrastructure vulnerability exploited in the wild (CVE-2023-45249)
CVE-2023-45249, a critical vulnerability affecting older versions of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure, is being exploited by attackers. About Acronis Cyber Infrastructure Acronis is a privately held Swiss cybersecurity and data protection technology comp.....»»
Column: Market for decade-old vehicles is getting wild in its own right
A study by iseecars.com found rapid price increases, growing market share for 10-plus-year old vehicles, which lead lenders to reconsider underwriting rules......»»
Wild iPhone 17 rumors, iOS 18 beta 4, TV+ budget concerns
Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple’s news and rumors, including some wild details about the direction of the new ‘Slim’ model coming in the iPhone 17 next year, iOS 18 beta 4, Apple Maps launches on the web, and there’s some ne.....»»
Pete Beck vs. Chris Kemp: The rocket rivalry you’ve got to see to believe
“I’m someone who wants to actually succeed from a business perspective." Enlarge / Chris Kemp is CEO of Astra. He has a colorful personality. (credit: Courtesy of HBO) Early on in the new documentary film Wild Wild S.....»»
We made a cat drink a beer with Runway’s AI video generator, and it sprouted hands
Gen-3 Alpha produces wild and whimsical results. Here's what it cooked up for us. Enlarge In June, Runway debuted a new text-to-video synthesis model called Gen-3 Alpha. It converts written descriptions called "prompts".....»»
Waymo is suing people who allegedly smashed and slashed its robotaxis
Driverless car service is getting aggressive against alleged vandals. Enlarge (credit: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) The people of San Francisco haven’t always been kind to Waymo’s growing fleet of driverl.....»»
New nature writing genre brings wild and tricky aspects of climate crisis to life
We live in an age of climate emergency and eco-anxiety. This is, after all, the Anthropocene—a geological period defined by the bootprint of humans on Earth. Bearing witness to our place in the world is critical now more than ever but writing about.....»»
The best shows on Disney+ right now (July 2024)
The best shows on Disney+ include Fiennes: Return to the Wild, Zorro, The Acolyte, Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color, Doctor Who, and more......»»
Deals: M3 Pro MacBook Pro all-time low, Nomad MagSafe Stand One Max, 2TB nano-texture M4 iPad Pro Cell $200 off, more
Friday has arrived, but let’s check out today’s fresh batch of deals before we all head into the weekend. We are, somehow, still tracking some wild hangover Prime Day deals on AirPods Pro 2 and Apple’s AirPods Max, with today’s 9to5Toys Lunc.....»»
The winner in China"s panda diplomacy: the pandas themselves
China's panda diplomacy may have one true winner: the pandas themselves. Decades after Beijing began working with zoos in the U.S. and Europe to protect the species, the number of giant pandas in the wild has risen to 1,900, up from about 1,100 in th.....»»
Plan to capture Minnesota elk, establish new herd gains momentum
An idea first floated a dozen years ago to capture wild elk and move them to an area in northeastern Minnesota is two years away from reality—a progression firmed up by the recent hirings of two full-time elk specialists......»»