Category Archives: Technology
According to research conducted in South Africa, chimpanzees were left in an ‘invisible cage’ after the zoo was expanded.
Captive chimpanzees are one of the most popular species kept in zoos due to their charismatic appeal and similarity to humans. They are humans’ closest living relatives due to shared genes and behavioral and psychological similarities. Zoos are obliged to ethically care for the animals they keep. Many provide environments that meet the welfare needs… Read More »
Conventional farms increase pesticide use as organic fields grow next door, research finds
Advocates of organic farming have long portrayed it as friendlier to people and the earth. But a new study in one California county found a surprising effect as plantings grew: Nearby conventional farms applied more pesticides, possibly to overcome the increasing insect threat to their crops, the researchers said. Understanding what’s happening could be important… Read More »
After a record-breaking winter, all eyes are on the future of fresh water
A man dives into Lake Michigan near Chicago. Ice cover on the Great Lakes was at its lowest level on record this winter, which could lead to water quality problems in the coming months. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File – image source) After a temperature-record-breaking winter, researchers around the world are taking a close look at… Read More »
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin passes key pissing test on $172 million contract with NASA to build a brand new space station
Orbital Reef is one of several space stations that NASA hopes to replace the ISS after retirement.Blue Origin NASA awarded $172 million to Blue Origin to develop a space station for both astronauts and tourists. The space station, called Orbital Reef, will need to be able to support human life. Recently, Blue Origin passed four… Read More »
Your brain can reveal whether you’re right-wing – plus three more things it tells us about your politics
Pandas aren’t all black and white. Some sound with a different tone, and scientists now understand why
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The giant panda is a species that is instantly recognizable by its striking colors. However, there are also a handful of giant pandas that are not black and white. These majestic creatures with brown-white fur… Read More »
My search for the mysterious missing secretary who shaped chatbot history
As a blizzard begins to blow outside, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Special Collections archives are silent. It’s as if silence accumulates with the falling snow. I am the only researcher in the archive, but there is a voice I am trying to hear. I’m looking for someone; Let’s call her the missing secretary.… Read More »
How this Mag 7 name ‘puts revenue on the board’
Apple (AAPL) lost billions of dollars in value after a Justice Department lawsuit filed Thursday claiming the company has a monopoly in the iPhone market. The tech giant is just one of three “Magnificent 7” stocks that have underperformed this year. However, KeyBanc initiated Overweight coverage of Microsoft (MSFT), setting a price target of $490.… Read More »
April’s total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — April’s total solar eclipse promises a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft and telescopes and cosmic luck. The Moon will be closer to Earth, providing a long and intense period of darkness, and the Sun will be more active due to the potential for dramatic plasma explosions. The totality also… Read More »