Is Google a monopoly? Landmark antitrust ruling—and new research—show that it is

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust law. Northeastern University researchers looked at Google’s own argument—and still found the tech giant dominates nearly every part…

Why a small seabird dares to fly toward cyclones

Tropical cyclones are synonymous with destruction. But at least one seabird may take advantage of them as feeding opportunities. The Desertas petrel, a small and threatened seabird native to the…

Five year hypertension study provides further evidence of the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower…

Interplay of sex, marital status, education, race linked to 18 year US lifespan gap

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The interplay of a quartet of sex, marital status, education, and race is linked to an 18 year lifespan gap for US citizens, and while no…

Slavic settlement and burial ground found in Saxony-Anhalt

Archaeologists from the State Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology (LDA) of Saxony-Anhalt have discovered a Slavic settlement and associated burial ground near the town of Wettin-Löbejün, Germany. During the…

Hurts to Think: The Unpleasant Truth About Mental Effort

Summary: New research suggests that mental exertion is often associated with unpleasant feelings such as stress and irritation, challenging the notion that people enjoy mentally demanding tasks. A meta-analysis of…

German chip maker Infineon to cut 1,400 jobs

Infineon said recovery in its target markets was progressing slowly. German chip maker Infineon said Monday it will slash 1,400 jobs and relocate 1,400 more due to a tough market…

New platform expedites material development for next-gen tech

IPCC’s input into key UN climate review at risk as countries clash

Most governments want reports ready before the next global stocktake, but a dozen developing nations are opposed over inclusivity concerns Governments have again failed to agree on a schedule for…

SpaceX knocks out company’s 50th Space Coast launch of the year

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain SpaceX shot up three Falcon 9 rockets from three launch pads last weekend once the Federal Aviation Administration gave its grounded rocket the OK to return…