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Study suggests seabirds’ black wings allow them to fly longer

If you were a bird, chances are that you'd want to minimize the number of times you had to land on the treacherous ocean. A new study now suggests that multiple seabird species have thus evolved dark-colored wings, in order to stay aloft longer.

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Sometimes “boots on the ground” are better than using complicated apps and machinery

A complex technology solution isn't always the right approach, especially in uncertain times. Having a human checking on things can help fill in technology gaps. Image: SvedOliver/Shutterstock I recently ordered…

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Spring-loaded screw could be a cheaper form of soundproofing

Nobody likes hearing their neighbors' music or loud conversations. Soundproof wall materials, however, can be quite expensive. Swedish scientists have developed a thinner, less costly alternative, in the form of a spring-loaded sound-damping screw.

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Lightyear One hits the track for 710-km single-charge test drive

The Lightyear One solar EV validation prototype has taken to the test track, where it was driven for almost nine hours at 85 km/h and clocked up 710 km on a single charge of the 60-kWh battery – with a little help from its solar panels.

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Kaseya Left Customer Portal Vulnerable to 2015 Flaw in its Own Software

Last week cybercriminals deployed ransomware to 1,500 organizations, including many that provide IT security and technical support to other companies. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in software from Kaseya, a…

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