UN Says Eating Insects Will Solve World Hunger, Global Warming, Pollution, and Create Jobs The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world. More
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
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
Ants prove superior to humans in group problem-solving maze experiment Anyone who has dealt with ants in the kitchen knows that ants are highly social creatures; it's rare to see one alone. Humans are social creatures too, even if some of us enjoy solitude. Ants and ... 12/23/2024 - 8:17 am | View Link
Whether you're managing a project, taking notes, or organizing your life in Notion, productivity hacks are always a welcome addition to the workflow. Notion is powerful, but these lesser-known hacks take productivity to the next level.
With 2024 ending, it's natural to feel like time flew before you accomplished everything you planned. While you can't bring back lost time, you can take the following steps to ensure 2025 is your most productive year yet.
DJI has led the consumer market with a wide variety of high-quality but expensive drones. The DJI Neo is the company’s first low-cost model, with a $199 retail price. While there are obviously some trade-offs, the Neo is perfect for beginners to take flight into the hobby.
When deciding between a desktop and a laptop, it’s easy to focus on upfront costs and portability. However, the real savings come down to how each type of device performs, lasts, and adapts over time.
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.