But how difficult it will be will solely depend on what you’re aiming for: if you simply want to keep active, your options are better and more varied than if you have to stick to a super strict training plan because you’re preparing for a marathon, powerlifting meet, or dance-off. Sightseeing can be a workout If you just want to stay active, the best thing to do is bring the right gear....
Place them properly In general, I’ve been pretty amazed at how well voice assistants can understand me from less-than-ideal spots, and they are learning to ignore ambient noise—but there’s no reason to make their job any harder than it has to be. If you need more than one unit to cover a large area, Echo Dots and Google Home Minis are cheap and easy to spread around your space. Train them on your voice If your assistant is having trouble understanding you or someone in your home, there are a few helpful options built into the app....
Since Queen Elizabeth II’s death on September 8, her body has been on a miles-long journey from Scotland to England. First on the shoulders of pallbearers, then on a hearse, and finally, on a military cargo plane to reach the final destination of Windsor Castle by Monday. And while the former UK monarch was kept safe in a sturdy oak and lead coffin, other leaders have opted for more exposed funerary processions....
With so much sensitive data involved, you want to make sure that your search history is safe from prying eyes. There are ways to make extra-sure that no one else can get a glimpse at what you’ve been searching for, and to block Google itself from knowing anything about your online queries. Put a password on your Google search history However, if you’re on a computer where you’re regularly logged into Google, your browser has your password saved, and other people (maybe housemates or colleagues) are likely to be wandering past, you might feel like an additional layer of security is required....
With so many types of malware and so many different system setups out there, we can’t cover every scenario. But we can give you some general pointers to get you on your way to the help you need. We’re using the term malware to refer to all kinds of computer nasties, whether they’re viruses, ransomware, adware, or something else. Each of these threats have their own definitions, but the terms are often used interchangeably and can mean different things to different people....
In your excitement over your new smartphone, spare a thought for your old device. Tossing it into the trash is not only a waste of money, it’s also bad for the environment. Instead, give a fresh lease on life to your now-outdated hardware. Most of us have at least one phone, tablet, or laptop gathering dust in a closet. Here are a few ideas for what you can do with that old piece of tech, any of which are possible regardless of your level of technical know-how....
But the calf isn’t enough on her own to ease the worries of researchers and conservation groups about the southern resident killer whales, as the genetically distinct sub-group of the species in those waterways is called. For one thing, the initial year will be the most difficult for the calf to survive. And health markers like stress hormone levels and body weight across the orca population suggest successful births are increasingly a rarity....
How to share files on iOS and macOS Your iPhone, iPad, and Apple computer can all connect directly to other Apple devices via AirDrop. This type of link enables Apple devices to send files to each other, relying on Bluetooth to establish the connection and WiFi to handle the data transfer. A key note: For AirDrop to function, you must enable both Bluetooth and WiFi, but you don’t need to connect to an actual WiFi network....
The good news is that the filter may not need to be replaced, it may just require a good cleaning and that you update your off-season storage practices. So to keep your camp filter flowing freely for as many hiking seasons as possible, take a few preventative and protective measures before you stash it away for a few months. Many filters intended for camping, hiking, and backpacking get the job done via a hollow fiber membrane....
That’s right—the back of your phone. If you’re familiar with this shortcut or iOS accessibility settings in general, that’s not exactly news: Back Tap has been available since Apple released iOS 14 in 2020 and works on the iPhone 8 and every later model. But no matter your experience, it’s always good to know what your device’s built-in tools can do, and Back Tap can do a lot. How to find and use Back Tap To start, open your iPhone’s Settings app, tap Accessibility, then Touch, scroll down to find Back Tap, and touch it to set up or edit your shortcuts....
While the magnitude of global change today is unmatched in history, that doesn’t mean that ancient societies didn’t leave any impacts on the environment. In fact, humans have vastly altered the land they’ve inhabited for the last 3,000 years, a study published Thursday in Science suggests. We don’t have an overabundance of archaeological data about how ancient humans lived and used their land. But the models we do have tend to underestimate the amount of land ancient civilizations used for foraging, agriculture, and grazing, the study reports....
Upstairs, in a spacious Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment outfitted with mostly reclaimed and vintage furniture, were Chaser, John Pilley and his wife Sally. (Chaser usually lives with John and Sally in South Carolina.) For a couple of hours, I’d talk with John about Chaser, about border collies, animal intelligence, training, syntax, language, and how that all came together. But first was Chaser. Border collies are the only dogs I like. They seem more self-reliant than other breeds, equally demanding of human attention but less demanding of human affection....
At last year’s CES, Impossible Foods interrupted the flow of really big TVs and AI-powered gadgets to introduce the second iteration of its impressively convincing, plant-based ground beef. This year, Impossible has taken aim at replacing pork with plant materials—and we got an early chance to taste it here at the show. Like the Impossible Burger 2.0, the pork replacement relies on soy for its protein source as opposed to the wheat protein from the original burger product....
Greendeer belongs to a constellation of seed keepers and farmers from tribal communities who are cultivating traditional crops to return them to their original caretakers. Many age-old plant varieties were lost or nearly wiped out when their Indigenous stewards were forced from their homelands by settlers and troops who broke or coerced treaties, made outright land-grabs, engaged in unrestrained genocidal warfare, and enforced racist federal policies. By the end of the 19th century, anthropologists, scientists, and entrepreneurs began collecting Native American cultural belongings—especially seeds—driven by the assumption that the tribes would be annihilated....
Click to see the planes leading China’s military innovation Just 10 years ago, the budget for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was roughly $20 billion. Today, that number is more like $100 billion. (Some analysts think it’s closer to $160 billion.) The PLA’s budget is only a sixth of what the U.S. devotes to defense annually, but defense dollars go much further in China, and in the years ahead, Chinese military spending will grow at the same rate as its economy....
Now, for those of you who aren’t fluent in Japanese, let’s present the question in (rough) translation: If a truck is moving forward at a speed of 100 km/hr, and you launch a ball off the back end with a speed of 100 km/hr relative to the truck, what is the motion of the ball relative to the ground? In a perfect demonstration the ball will have exactly zero lateral motion, and therefore will fall exactly straight down to the ground!...
The real question at this point, then, is why. Iran has twice launched living things toward the heaven before. In 2010, it sent a rat, turtle, and worms into space, and in 2011 it admitted that its first attempt to launch a monkey skyward failed–without elaborating (there is not telling what happened to that monkey). Also in 2010 President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that Iran plans to put a man in space by 2020....
The drug, which is not approved for use in the US, is generally prescribed to treat persistent chest pain. And there’s some less-than-definitive research showing that it can improve athletic capabilities—but only in people with heart disease. No studies have examined whether trimetazidine enhances performance in elite athletes, and physiologists say it seems unlikely that the drug would have helped Velieva in competition. The 15-year-old has been allowed to compete, but won’t be eligible for medals....
Understand your carbon budget To figure out how many emissions result from your habits and spending—and it can vary widely—use a carbon footprint calculator. The idea here is to understand how much carbon you’re emitting as a household and how it relates to your spending. Pull out your utility bills, your gas card statement, and any other fuel bills, then write down how much fuel you’re burning and how much you’re paying for it....
Lime announced Tuesday that it’s suspending its scooter sharing service in more than 21 US states, Canada, and select countries in Europe and the Middle East to encourage the public to stay indoors amid the COVID-19 virus outbreak. “The COVID-19 virus is an unprecedented challenge facing cities and communities around the world. Like you, we are worried about the cities we love and call home, the people we serve, and our colleagues on the ground....
