Are you giving your lawn a buzz cut every time you mow? Most lawn experts agree that a common mistake many homeowners make is cutting grass too short, which can inadvertently promote weed growth. That’s not the only common mistake. Effective lawn maintenance entails more than simply mowing your yard weekly. It’s essential to recognize […]
If you bought a TV since roughly 2020, there’s a good chance it boasts “4K resolution.” A 4K TV has been the standard for a while now, but what does it actually mean? Are all 4K TVs created equally? What came before 4K? What the heck is 8K, and do you need it? The TV […]
Silicon Valley’s billionaire-backed plan to turn 60,000 acres into a utopian “city of yesterday” is officially delayed by at least two years. California Forever confirmed on July 22 that its “East Solano Plan” rezoning proposal will not appear on the region’s November election ballot. Instead, the $900 million project will first receive a full, independent […]
Soap bubbles, while delightful, aren’t known for their long lifespans. But with a little trial-and-error, one YouTuber recently set out to dramatically improve both the resiliency and size of each iridescent orb. The results may not technically offer “endless” bubbles, but they are still a major step up from your average summertime creations. The YouTuber […]
A team at the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) is currently caring for a Pacific walrus calf. She was likely left behind by her herd in Utqiagvik, the northernmost city in Alaska, about 320 miles north of the Arctic Circle. According to ASLC, the animal is alert and “sassy” and only the 11th walrus and second […]
Parrots, toucans, and other brightly colored tropical birds are typically found exactly there–the tropics. Those that live further north and south tend to have more bland feathers. The origin of these differences in plumage has puzzled scientists for centuries: did colorful feathers evolve in the tropics or do tropical birds have colorful ancestors that flocked […]
When swimmers from around the world dive off of blocks into the pool at Paris’ Aquatics Centre beginning on July 27 and into the Seine River on August 8 and 9, they’ll be competing in suits that are a far cry from the last time the City of Lights hosted the Olympics 100 years ago. […]
This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. An accountant who fills out spreadsheets at the beach, a dog groomer who always has time for one more client, a basketball player who shoots free throws to the point of exhaustion. Every profession has its share of hard chargers and overachievers. But for some workers — perhaps […]
Large language models like those offered by OpenAI and Google famously require vast troves of training data to work. The latest versions of these models have already scoured much of the existing internet which has led some to fear there may not be enough new data left to train future iterations. Some prominent voices in […]
It’s no secret that aging can take a toll on one’s memory. Names, events, and general timelines can all become a bit blurrier over time, even if one isn’t diagnosed with dementia or any other neurological disease. But new research suggests that the ability to recall notable parts of music may persist even in old […]
