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
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.