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Pollinators Flock to Flower-Filled Solar Panel FieldsSolar farms seeded with wildflowers can boost pollinator populationsBy Syris Valentine Credit: Frederick Bass/Getty ImagesSprawling plains of solar panels can help nature more than just by providing clean energy: As populations of crucial pollinators decline, developers have been seeding the grounds of their solar arrays with native wildflowers. Now a five-year study published in Environmental Research Letters confirms that this approach boosts the pollinators’…

In a sea of bright pink feathers, soft trills emerge. A male flamingo rubs its beak against the grey-tufted head of its newly hatched offspring. But the clock is ticking, and the chick and its father must listen closely and learn each other's voices quickly. Within 10 days of a flamingo chick hatching, its parents will fly off to find food, while the chick stays behind with the other juveniles under the supervision of a few adults. When the parents return, babies and parents must find each other among their flock.…

Japan's efforts to rebuild its semiconductor industry are getting a shot in the arm as more and more Taiwanese chip companies expand here - not only to support a new TSMC plant but also excited about the Japanese sector's prospects.The influx comes amid shifting alliances and priorities in the global chip industry as the United States pushes to limit China's progress in cutting-edge semiconductors and strengthen partnerships between its allies. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering…

The last few crypto rallies have highlighted Solana as an emerging contender in the crypto space. While the latest bull run has given Solana a push, it still does not seem enough to captivate investors’ attention. Solana’s journey since its launch has been nothing short of extraordinary. However, it seems to take more than that to keep the investments incoming.  Let’s backtrack on Solana’s journey so far before speaking about why there are investors flocking out. Solana’s growth since its launch was quick and…

Two African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) perching on something.Photo: LocHuynh (Shutterstock)The Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in the UK is trying a new plan to contain its growing group of foul-mouthed African grey parrots. The zoo will introduce the expletive-loving birds to a larger flock in hopes that the other parrots will pass along their good manners. But there is a chance that the experiment will only end up causing more bird cussing.Octopuses Caught on Camera Throwing Shells at Each OtherIn 2020, the…

Rest of World: As Chinese tech manufacturers flock to Vietnam to set up new factories, Bac Ninh, an industrial hub northeast of Hanoi, has become a center for Chinese culture — As Chinese manufacturers open shop in Vietnam, Bac Ninh has become a cultural hub with Chinese restaurants, bubble tea shops, and language centers. Rest of World: As Chinese tech manufacturers flock to Vietnam to set up new factories, Bac Ninh, an industrial hub northeast of Hanoi, has become a center for Chinese…

Online financial services platform Groww went down on Tuesday morning, leaving users frustrated. The platform has become popular for offering a wide range of products, including investments, trading, loans, and payments. Its app comes in handy when you wish to mutual funds, Indian stocks, ETFs, IPOs, SIPs, and more. Courtesy of this wide range of features, Groww has attracted a large user base, most of whom were left disappointed when the platform stopped working. Groww app downTaking to X (formerly Twitter), Groww users…

After a ruthlessly crowded year for video games, you’d think I’d be ready to slow down and take a breather. Unfortunately for me, the video game industry rests for no one. 2024 is right around the corner, and it’s already filling up with new game releases — some of which threaten to be 100-hour affairs that could keep players occupied for an entire year. While 2023’s big releases were set in stone before the year even began, 2024’s release calendar is more of a mystery. We know what’s coming in the first few months…

Photo: Chesnot (Getty Images)Over 90,000 users on X experienced an outage on Thursday morning, marking the platform’s most severe outage since Elon Musk’s takeover in October of 2022, according to Bloomberg. Data from Google Trends shows that many users rushed to Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads during the outage.Mr. Tweet Fumbles Super Bowl TweetX users reported platform outages on Downdetector between the hours of 12 AM and 3 AM EST on Thursday with sporadic reports throughout the night. Roughly 70% of the outages came from…

Forget Christmas; last week, we got a second Summer Game Fest thanks to a few days of high-profile announcements. That includes the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI and a three-and-a-half hour Game Awards broadcast that revealed upcoming titles like Monster Hunter Wilds and Arkane’s Blade. I wouldn’t blame anyone who wasn’t able to keep track of every single announcement offered up in the span of three days. There’s one showcase, though, that’s worth revisiting. Day of the Devs, a live broadcast that routinely…