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Scotland suddenly has a lot of mosquitoes

The University of Glasgow launched a new project to surveil mosquito activity in Scotland. DepositPhotos As the global temperature rises, so too does the range of tropical concerns. One of the most prominent examples of this is the increasing presence in temperate zones of vector-borne diseases once confined to regions around...

Fri May 10, 2024 22:34
A father and son designed the world’s fastest quadcopter drone

Peregrine 2 averaged 298.47 mph across its two fastest flights. Luke Bell/YouTube A father-and-son team recently set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest quadcopter drone, speeding past the previous title holder. After months of fiery trial-and-error, Luke and Mike Bell’s remote-controlled Peregrine 2 design buzzed through...

Fri May 10, 2024 22:12
‘Buoyant’ magma offers clues about the power of volcanoes

The Icelandic volcano Fagradalsfjall erupting in 2021. Deposit Photos Studying the molten rock simmering about 12 miles below the Earth’s surface could help scientists better predict volcanic activity. According to a study published May 10 in the journal Science Advances, these underground reservoirs where rocks are first melted...

Fri May 10, 2024 21:00
Neuralink admits patient’s brain implant is partially ‘retracted’

The human patient reportedly is still able to use his implant safely. Neuralink Neuralink quietly published an update earlier this week on the first patient to receive its experimental brain computer interface (BCI), but a troubling detail is buried within the progress report. According to Elon Musk’s company blog post on Wednesday,...

Fri May 10, 2024 18:52
Nike’s NFL-themed Pegasus 40 running shoes are just $54 right now, down from $140

NikeWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › I’m not a huge fan of the NFL in general (I was a Bills fan in the ’90s and got my heart broken too many times). I am, however, a fan of fantastic running shoes for a very low price. Right now, Nike is offering...

Fri May 10, 2024 18:29
Chinese zoo dyes chow chows to look like ‘panda dogs’

A dog dyed black and white to mimic a panda cub at Cute Pet Games cafe in Chengdu in China's southwestern Sichuan province on October 23, 2019. STR/AFP via Getty Images Some “pandas” on display at Taizhou Zoo in eastern China’s Jiangsu province are actually fluffy chow chows painted black and white. The zoo is being accused of...

Fri May 10, 2024 17:43

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