Healthy oceans need healthy soundscapes
Rain falls lightly on the ocean’s surface. Marine mammals chirp and squeal as they swim along. The pounding of surf along a distant shoreline heaves and thumps with metronomic regularity.…
New research studies ‘domino effects’ and synchrony in brain activity
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the quest to understand the intricate processes that occur in the brain during seizures that are the key symptom of epilepsy. A team…
Bioplastics in the sustainability dilemma: Scientists investigate the factors affecting the global land use impacts and CO2 emissions of plant-based plastics
Plastics made from crops such as maize or sugarcane instead of fossil fuels are generally considered sustainable. One reason is that plants bind CO2, which compensates for the carbon released…
‘Hidden’ genes could be key in development of new antibiotics: Membrane-localized phage proteins may also help revitalize, enhance existing antibiotics
A study from the Center for Phage Technology, part of Texas A&M’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Texas A&M AgriLife Research, shows how the “hidden” genes in bacteriophages…
Forests of the world in 3D: Research team analyses complexity of forest structure
Primeval forests are of great importance for biodiversity and global carbon and water cycling. The three-dimensional structure of forests plays an important role here because it influences processes of gas…
‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Is Clever Sci-Fi About Internet Trolls
The new anthology The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2020 includes stories from leading authors such as Victor LaValle, Rebecca Roanhorse, and Charlie Jane Anders. Tobias S. Buckell, whose…
If You Get This IRS Letter About Your Stimulus Check, Don’t Panic
Photo: Jason Raff (Shutterstock) If you got a “Notice CP21C” from the IRS suggesting your stimulus payments were going to be used to pay off existing tax debt, don’t be…
The Best New-Ish Movies You Have To Watch This Month
Image: Hulu Top Pick: Tenet (Blu-ray, Digital) | $15 | Amazon Okay, let’s do the bad news first: 2020 changed the movie industry forever, or at least for the foreseeable…
Friday’s Best Deals: Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 Laptop, Bio Bidet Attachments, Ring Fit Adventure, Bella Pro Series Air Fryer, JACHS NY Sweater Sale, Mpow Earbuds, and More
Jump to: Tech | Gaming | Home | Lifestyle | Media A Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 laptop and Bio Bidet attachments lead Friday’s best deals. Promoted Deal: Save 5% on HP…
How to Ditch WhatsApp for Good
If you use WhatsApp, the incredibly popular messaging app owned by Facebook, chances are you’ve encountered the news surrounding their ever-changing privacy policy. While the service seems to continually shift…