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Thundering footsteps warn caterpillars of lethal ladybeetle attacks

Thundering footsteps warn caterpillars of lethal ladybeetle attacks Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor Diminutive warty birch caterpillars (Falcaria bilineata), less than 1.5mm long, ardently defend their leaf tip homes from invading caterpillars by scraping and pounding the leaf to warn off potential invaders. But how might the day-old caterpillars defend themselves when voracious ladybeetles (known as ladybugs in the US) are on the prowl? Listening for danger on...

Strange 'spacetime crystals' could give birth to tiny black holes

Strange 'spacetime crystals' could give birth to tiny black holes "Sometimes a tiny, seemingly insignificant cause is enough to trigger a huge and dramatic change." When we think about a black hole, we probably picture some vast cosmic titan, greedily consuming any matter unfortunate enough to fall within its gravitational influence. Thinking deeper, we probably imagine this ravenous cosmic beast forming from the explosive collapse of the core of a massive star.

Rivian R2 2026: Specs, Price, Availability

For years, Rivian made one argument: Serious all-electric adventure vehicles had to cost serious money. The R1S, still one of the more capable off-roaders on any surface, starts at $75,900. The Tri Max configuration tips well past $105,000.

Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for MVP of the pl...

Two teams remain in the chase for the Stanley Cup, which means either a member of the Carolina Hurricanes or the Vegas Golden Knights will be the next winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Here is where the candidates stand as the Stanley Cup Final begins. Keep in mind that in the NHL, the Conn Smythe is based on a player's performance during the entire postseason, not just the championship round.

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for tozzetti, AKA dipping biscuits with chocolate chips and orange

Mexico's Mora is poised to be World Cup's breakout...

Just days out from the FIFA World Cup, and surrounded by inquiring media at a crowded roundtable, an unexpected question was thrown at star Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora. "If we make it to the final and we win, how are you going to celebrate? With an ice cream?" asked a journalist, clearly tongue-in-cheek.

Inside Germany’s fight with Austria for a coveted UN Security Council seat

NEW YORK — In the heated Austro-German fight over which country will win a prized seat on the United Nations Security Council, Austrian officials are resorting to some wry diplomacy and a simple message. Vote for us “precisely because we’re not the Germans,” as one senior Austrian diplomat put it. Behind the tongue-in-cheek jab lies a real rivalry and fierce competition between two countries normally viewed as close allies.

Haunted zoo on fortified island forced to close after monkeys escape and terrorise beach

Haunted zoo on fortified island forced to close after monkeys escape and terrorise beach St Catherine's Island zoo near Tenby closed permanently after primates escaped the Napoleonic fortress and caused chaos on the local beach A strange zoo on a fortified island, accessible only during low tide, housed 100 animals, including a troop of mischievous monkeys and the ghosts of its former military occupants. Christopher and Marion Batt discovered the Napoleonic fortress on St Catherine's Island,...

Newsom blasts Democrats for their 'victim mentality' that enabled homeless crisis

California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke to podcaster and academic Scott Galloway on Thursday about how the Democratic Party has made major missteps in recent years that continue to damage its reputation. On the "The Prof G Pod" podcast, Galloway pointed to Los Angeles as an example: "LA does feel like as a proxy for — if Democrats can't figure out a way to run cities and operate them well, we're just going to have trouble across the whole federal stack in terms of elections. "While Newsom said...

The durable, floatable UE Wonderboom 4 speaker is cheaper than ever

I like the UE Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker so much that I bought two of them, though I wish I could have paid less for them. Fortunately, you can stock up on the cheap, so long as you like the color blue. The Wonderboom 4 is available in blue at Amazon for $51.49, and at Walmart and Best Buy for $51.99 ($28 off its regular price).