Brown howler monkeys rest more on long, hot days and when feeding on leaves
The daily movements of brown howler monkeys (Alouatta guariba) in the forest are determined by an interplay of environmental, behavioral and social factors. This is one of the conclusions of a study conducted in Brazil and published in the International Journal of Primatology. The study may guide conservation efforts for the species.
Why Are “Retail Choice” Electricity Markets More Expensive?
CEDAR CREEK, TEXAS - the Bastrop Energy Center Power Plant is seen on December 30, 2024 in Cedar Creek, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
New deep-sea measurements show how the ocean floor forms
The first-known direct observations of a seafloor spreading event at a mid-ocean ridge in the Indian Ocean are presented in Nature. The observations offer insight into how new oceanic crust is created.
NYT ‘Pips’ Hints, Answers And Walkthrough For Thursday, July 9
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Looking for help with today’s Easy, Medium and Hard NYT Pips puzzles? Whether you’re after a nudge in the right direction or just want to compare notes, below you’ll find everything you need to solve each of today’s Pips plus a full walkthrough for today’s Hard Pips.
How Norwegian Microcruises Are Rethinking Green Travel
The Varg S/Y microcruise ship sailing along a Norwegian fjord in winter. Chris Holter/ Norrøna
The global cruise industry has come under increased scrutiny in the last few years, mainly due to their excessive emissions, waste and impact on fragile coastal and marine ecosystems.
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortage risk if gas field not approved
Adura chief executive Neil McCulloch says the UK would have limited options in the event of "a gas supply emergency"
Louise Lasser, star of cult sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Woody Allen comedies, dies aged 87
Louise Lasser, star of cult 70s sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and early films by Woody Allen (to whom she was married for four years), has died aged 87. The New York Times reported she died “at home in Manhattan”.
Elon Musk says X will DM you about posts that receive a Community Note - Engadget
The social platform wants its crowd-sourced corrections to be harder to ignore.
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X will update Community Notes so that anyone who interacts with a post that's corrected by a note will receive a direct message notifying them of the change, according to Elon Musk. The SpaceX CEO didn't specify when the update will actually be released, but the tweak will presumably make it more likely users are made aware of potentially misleading information.
T20 Blast: Chris Lynn hundred helps Northamptonshire into quarter-finals
No other side has won as many games (9) or picked up as many points (36) as Northamptonshire in the T20 Blast so far this season.
The Steelbacks have lost just once, against Somerset in comprehensive fashion on Sunday, and returned to winning ways in style to to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Feds demand autonomous vehicle companies stop interfering with first responders
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Jonathan Morrison issued a directive Wednesday to autonomous vehicle (AV) developers, stating that it is unacceptable for their vehicles to interfere with first responders or law enforcement.