Can sound waves improve tsunami warning systems?ERNESTO BENAVIDES/AFP/Getty Images By Mika McKinnon When a tsunami is barreling towards a coastline, the only way to stay safe is to flee to higher ground. But even when people are far enough away from the start of the tsunami to have hours of […]
Daily Archives: January 31, 2018
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Air fryers, I’ll bet that’s a type of kitchen cooker you’ve probably overlooked. They’re not in vogue like the Instant Pot, but air fryers such as the $230 (converts to £163, $284 AU) DeLonghi Multifry 1363 have compelling features all their own. Thanks to powerful convection fans and dual heating […]
The Bern government still needs to clarify exactly what it wants from an accord which would replace current agreements, new Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis told reporters after a meeting of a cabinet sharply divided over European policy. Mr Cassis had previously vowed to hit the “reset” button with regard […]
Researchers have reconstructed prehistoric projectiles and points from ancient sites in what is now Alaska and studied the qualities that would make for a lethal hunting weapon. By examining and testing different projectile points, the team has come to a new understanding about the technological choices people made in ancient […]
Natural fluctuations in climate have occurred over past millennia, which would have naturally led to climatic cooling today in the absence of human activity.
Searching for clues to complex social behaviors, experiments found that laboratory rats – much like humans – will approach distressed juveniles but avoid distressed adults — responses known as social affective behaviors, researchers report. Additionally, the brain’s insular cortex region is required for proper reactions to others in distress. Further, […]
Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE The family of an Ohio grandfather whose murder was recorded and posted on Facebook has filed a lawsuit against the social network, claiming it could have done more to prevent the killing. The […]
Sony have revealed their plans to launch two new PS4 controllers that probably won’t be sticking around for long. Microsoft confirmed years ago that there is plenty of market for special controllers, and now new ones are being released for PlayStation 4 fans. The two new Special Edition Dualshock 4 […]