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In the Wasatch Mountains of the western US on the slopes above a spring-fed lake, there dwells a single giant organism that provides an entire ecosystem on which plants and animals have relied for thousands of years. Found in my home state of Utah, "Pando" is a 106-acre stand of ...

Who among us doesn't love a good dump-n-post: a chance to clear your mind and your rectum all in one go. However much you enjoy it, the richest man in the world has you beat, according to his past interviews and posts. "At least 50 percent of my tweets were made on a porcelain throne," ...

A tiny asteroid loitering in a near-Earth orbit for a few months last year may have an intriguing origin on our Moon. Its characteristics led scientists to ask: is it a chip off the old lunar block, making a pass by Earth for a visit? The object is known as Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) ...

Mark Wahlberg will be returning to the big screen with a new action flick Flight Risk. The film will release in theatres in India and worldwide on January 24. The film is helmed by Academy Award-winning director Mel Gibson and stars Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace in ...

Some folks go to Hooters for the wings, or buy Playboy for the articles. Others, like sitting Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, would like to browse Pornhub for its enlightening essays. At least that's what he longs to see on the porn megasite, if his comments today in the hearing of ...

Last June, a sailing buddy (and aerospace engineer) asked if I could check out a family friend’s “bitcoin.” He forwarded me an image of a plastic bitcoin wallet held with a private key partially obscured. The family friend had received the card as some sort of “gimmick at a conference” and ...

Stanford researchers have revealed a new ultrathin conductor that should prove a boon to nanoelectronics by enhancing energy efficiency and performance. The material, niobium phosphide, is expected to take the upper hand over copper in films a few atoms thick, ultimately paving the way for ...

More than half a billion years ago, mystery predators bored into shelled animals' defensive casings. Some of the holey shells became fossilized, and now tell us the story of the earliest known battle between predator and prey that influenced both species' evolution. "This critically ...

Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5 percent of US adults said they felt "very tired" or "exhausted" most days or every day over a three-month period. Women ages 18 to 44 had the highest rate of fatigue – just over 20 percent. Being ...

We're not kidding: users can now declare themselves "proud racists" on Facebook. Big Dial You know the iconic Dril tweet about turning a bit dial labeled "racism," while looking back at the audience for approval? Well, it's top of mind amid Meta's content moderation overhaul, in which it ...

A new study published in Social Science & Medicine challenges widespread beliefs about the effects of heavy social media use on mental health. Contrary to popular opinion, the researchers found that the amount of time spent on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook has little to ...

yiiie architects presents community art creative project (cacp) The Community Art Creative Project (CACP) by YIIIE Architects has revitalized an abandoned bicycle shed in China into a vibrant public space that encourages recycling, community involvement, and sustainable urban living. Designed ...

We all know that time seems to pass at different speeds in different situations. For example, time appears to go slowly when we travel to unfamiliar places. A week in a foreign country seems much longer than a week at home. Time also seems to pass slowly when we are bored, or in ...

US President Joe Biden said on Thursday (Jan 2) that a remote detonator for unused explosives was found in the truck of the suspect involved in the New Orleans attack on Wednesday (Jan 1). The attacker had planted explosives in two nearby locations in the French Quarter a few hours before the ...

There might not be a mysterious 'dark' force accelerating the expansion of the Universe after all. The truth could be much stranger – bubbles of space where time passes at drastically different rates. The passage of time isn't as constant as our experience with it suggests. Areas of ...

Chances are that the end of the year has made you assess some of your 2024 New Year's resolutions. Perhaps you, like us, bought a home spin bike or rowing machine in January. Most likely by March, you realised you used it a lot less than you planned. And very probably by June, it ...

Islamabad, Pakistan – Some 15 years ago, famous Pakistani pop singer Shehzad Roy released a song, titled Laga Reh (Keep at it), which started with the singer recalling what he saw on TV in his childhood. “When I was 10 years old, I heard on 9 o’clock news that Pakistan is passing through a ...

NEW BRITISH DESIGN TRANSLATES HOTEL CABINS INTO PORTABLE TENTS Louise Middleton, founder of Kudhva campsite hotel, collaborates with architects Ben and Hannah Huggins of New British Design to create the K-Tent, a lightweight, off-ground tent that translates the ethos of the original Kudhva ...

AIMASIA Residence: A31 and Tom Dixon collaborate on new project Greek practice A31 Architecture and Tom Dixon‘s Design Research Studio collaborate on AIMASIA Residence in Mykonos, Greece. Located in the Elia region of the island, the 850 sqm villa emerges from the sloping terrain extruding an ...

Manmohan Singh: An ‘accidental PM’ who pulled out Indian economy from doldrums Friend, philosopher, guide, mentor, mitra (friend), bhai (brother), statesman, distinguished leader — the list of salutations used to pay tributes to India’s first Sikh Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh continued ...

There is no sea creature whose name inspires terror – rightly or wrongly – as much as the great white shark. With its sleek body optimized for hunting, its sharp teeth, and its (somewhat undeserved) reputation for enjoying human flesh, the great white (Carcharodon carcharias) is widely ...

The mystery of dark matter could be solved in as little as 10 seconds. When the next nearby supernova goes off, any gamma-ray telescope pointing in the right direction might be treated to more than a light show – it could quickly confirm the existence of one of the most promising dark ...

The BMW N63 series V8 is a high-performance engine, with different versions all putting out over 400 horsepower. It's definitely an innovative engine, as it includes important firsts for BMW and the automotive industry in general. But in a set-and-forget world, it would not be a good ...

Honda is a huge conglomerate that makes everything from the Honda Civic to portable generators and motorcycle engines. It prides itself as the world's largest engine maker. General Electric is also a very large company with a product catalog that contains items ranging from commercial and ...

Nothing is supposed to escape a black hole's event horizon — yet new research suggests it may secretly leak information. That leakage would appear in subtle signatures in gravitational waves, and now we know how to look for them, the study authors say. In 1976, Stephen Hawking rocked the ...

McLaren is one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, with 189 race wins, nine World Constructors' Championships, and 12 World Drivers' Championships. Many of the best drivers in Formula 1 history drove for McLaren, including Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, and Lewis Hamilton. The ...

Integrating conventional and quantum networks on the same optical fibers will advance quantum network technology. Quantum networking’s key function, quantum teleportation, has not yet been achieved over fibers used for high-power conventional optical data transmission. However, a recent ...

By measuring electrical signals in biological systems, researchers can understand how cells communicate, opening avenues for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in general, such as arrhythmia and Alzheimer’s. Existing devices for taking electrical signals from living cell cultures and ...

With a surface area more than twice that of Greater London's, A23a is the biggest iceberg on the planet, having calved from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in 1986. The frozen leviathan is now on the move across Antarctica seas once more having spent the last few months going round in ...

What did medieval people think were the worst jobs you could have? The answers will surprise you. Other people who have created this kind of list have focused on jobs that were particularly dirty – things like gong farmer or rat catcher. However, if we follow the research by the well-known ...

It's probably not surprising that a new study has linked added sugar consumption to an increased risk of heart disease, but a less expected discovery is that those who have an occasional sweet treat appear to be at a reduced risk of cardiovascular problems. Eating a pastry, cake, or ...

The world’s only permanent international tribunal mandated to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide is facing its greatest challenge to date. With the incoming Trump administration and sanctions looming over the court and its staff, a simple question looms: can the ...

Driving an ambulance or taxi as your job may provide some protection against Alzheimer's, according to a new study that discovered these occupations have the lowest rates of death associated with the disease. Researchers analyzed US death certificates for almost 9 million people who ...

An Introduction to Shortlets in Nigeria Shortlets, often referred to as short-term lets, have seen a remarkable rise in popularity in Nigeria. This trend is particularly notable among both local and international visitors seeking flexible accommodation solutions. Unlike traditional long-term ...

Have you ever wondered if your plants are too dry or not getting enough water? Farmers and plant lovers might soon have a way to check this quickly, in real time. Scientists have been working on special sensors that can detect different chemicals in the past ten years. One challenge has ...

Introduction to the Nigerian Real Estate Industry The Nigerian real estate industry holds a pivotal place in the country’s economic landscape, offering substantial opportunities for growth and development. Despite its potential, the sector encounters a myriad of issues that impede its ...

An AI startup called Artisan has managed to irritate virtually everybody with a controversial ad campaign in San Francisco, which has littered the city with billboards reading "Stop Hiring Humans." As you may have guessed, Artisan peddles automation — specifically, in the form of an AI ...

In 2018, NASA mission planners selected the Jezero Crater as the future landing site of the Perseverance rover. This crater was a natural choice, as it was once an ancient lake bed, as evidenced by the delta fan at its western edge. On Earth, these features form in the presence of ...

Getting places in space quickly has been the goal of propulsion research for a long time. Rockets, our most common means of doing so, are great for providing lots of force but extraordinarily inefficient. Other options like electric propulsion and solar sailing are efficient but offer ...

An Introduction to Short Let Rentals Short let rentals are gaining traction as an attractive option for property investors and travellers in Nigeria. These rentals offer a more adaptable and frequently more profitable alternative to conventional long-term lettings. The burgeoning demand ...

An Overview of Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector The real estate sector in Nigeria is an integral part of the nation’s economy, playing a pivotal role in urban development and economic growth. As Nigeria continues to urbanise, the demand for housing and commercial spaces has surged, driven by ...

Overview of Nigeria’s Property Market Nigeria’s real estate sector is undergoing significant transformation, underpinned by a blend of economic advancements and urbanisation. As the country navigates away from an oil-dependent economy, there has been a notable shift towards diversified ...

If you are reading this, you are probably not alone. Most people on Earth are habitats for mites that spend the majority of their brief lives burrowed, head-first, in our hair follicles, primarily of the face. In fact, humans are the only habitat for Demodex folliculorum. They are ...

A recent study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science sheds light on gender differences in psychological well-being among single adults. Researchers found that single women reported higher satisfaction with their relationship status, overall life, and sexual experiences ...

An Introduction to Short-Term Rentals in Nigeria The concept of short-term rentals, often known as short lets, has rapidly gained traction within Nigeria’s real estate landscape. This trend mirrors global shifts towards more flexible accommodation options, driven by the increasing number ...

Introduction to Short-Term Lettings Short-term lettings have emerged as a vital segment of the real estate industry in Nigeria, catering to a wide array of needs and preferences. These rentals offer an attractive alternative to traditional long-term leases, providing both property owners ...

Polarization photodetectors (pol-PDs) are increasingly utilized in fields such as geological remote sensing, machine vision, and biological medicine. Traditional commercial pol-PDs are often based on bulky and intricate optical systems that include lenses, polarizers, and mechanical ...

It's the year 2000. We're floating in space, and we come across the side view of a spectacular spiral galaxy. It's called UGC 10043 and is located 150 million light-years away. Spiral galaxies like this one are vast structures of stars, gas and dust, characterized by swirling arms that ...

Around 5.5 million years ago, almost three quarters of the Mediterranean Sea evaporated into the air – and new research helps to explain what caused this event, known as the Messinian Salinity Crisis (MSC). The extreme evaporation event actually happened in two phases, according to ...