One flight closer to space tourism Virgin Galactic is one flight closer to becoming a commercial "spaceline." The company's passenger spacecraft, SpaceShipTwo, completed its first rocket-powered flight Monday morning above the Mojave Desert in California. More
U.S. plans to drop gray wolves from endangered list The planned ruling would eliminate protection for the top predators, but scientists and conservationists say the proposal is flawed. Federal authorities intend to remove endangered species protections for all gray wolves in the Lower 48 states, carving out an a exception for a small pocket of about 75 Mexican wolves in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico, according to a draft document obtained by The Times. More
Study: New bird flu jumped directly from chickens Chinese scientists have for the first time found strong evidence of how humans got infected with a new strain of bird flu: from chickens at a live market. In a small study of four patients who caught the new H7N9 virus, Chinese scientists compared swabs from birds at live markets in eastern China to virus samples from patients. More
New calls to rename Higgs boson One of the scientists who developed the theory of the Higgs boson says the particle should be renamed to acknowledge the contributions of others involved in the work. More
Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? New Study Reveals an Answer What came first, the chicken or the egg?” This classic debate has raged on for centuries baffling philosophers, scientists, and curious minds for centuries. Is there any logical answer to such a ... 12/23/2024 - 12:34 am | View Link
Food scientists have discovered how you can keep raw eggs fresh longer Researchers at Louisiana State University claim they have developed a method to extend the shelf life of raw eggs, improving both storage and food safety. 12/18/2024 - 6:08 am | View Link
Finding an Egg's Secret Formula Now, scientists have found a new formula that they think does just that. They analyzed four geometric figures to find it: sphere, ellipsoid, ovoid, and pyriform, which describes conical or pear-shaped ... 12/8/2024 - 4:05 pm | View Link
Farmers tap IoT and AI to increase chicken health and egg yield At the heart of the project are some harsh market trends. That is, soaring energy, feed and labour costs have affected egg production, and farmers are facing increased demands with respect to ... 11/28/2024 - 1:49 am | View Link
Splitting large files into smaller chunks is an effective way to work around the file size limitations of various messaging and email services. You can split files on Windows and then rejoin them using these two popular file archiving tools.
Traveling is exciting, but you wouldn't want to miss capturing a stunning sunset or navigating to a hidden gem because your Android phone ran out of juice. The good news is there's a lot you can do to maximize your Android's battery life and keep it powered up throughout your journey.
You don't have to break the bank to access powerful audio editing tools. Whether you're working on music, podcasts, or personal projects, there are plenty of free tools that pack a serious punch. Best of all, you can explore them without spending a dime.
PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 makes it easy to accommodate those with hearing impairments or language barriers. These features don’t just enhance accessibility—they make presentations clearer and more inclusive for everyone. Thankfully, they're very easy to set up.
The Raspberry Pi 500 keyboard computer builds significantly on the Raspberry Pi 400 legacy—and it has a heap of standout features that make it absolutely worth buying.
Google has mapped about 98% of the known world. Every time you log into Google Maps, you have 36 million square miles to navigate. You could click around the map and virtually globetrot, or you could use one of the following games that take advantage of Google's all-knowing platform for a more gamified exploration.