• Science

    Nearly five million seized seahorses just ‘tip of the iceberg’ in global wildlife smuggling

    Close to five million smuggled seahorses worth an estimated CAD$29 million were seized by authorities over a 10-year span, according to a new study that warns the scale of the trade is far larger than current data suggest. Published today in Conservation Biology, the study analyzed online seizure records from 2010 to 2021 and found smuggling incidents in 62 countries, with dried seahorses, widely used in traditional medicine, most commonly intercepted at airports in passenger baggage or shipped in sea cargo. “The nearly 300 seizures we analyzed were based only on online records and voluntary disclosures including government notices and…

  • Travel

    Piña Colada Fruit Roll Ups

    Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with these homemade Piña Colada Fruit Rolls! Bursting with the bright flavors of pineapple and coconut, these fruit leathers are a great way to enjoy the classic cocktail flavors in a portable snack form. Though, it should go without saying that these fruit leathers are non-alcoholic (even if you tried, the alcohol would evaporate away during the drying process). Making fruit leathers at home is surprisingly simple and allows you to control exactly what goes into your snacks. These homemade fruit roll-ups are made with real fruit: no artificial food coloring or texturizing agents. …

  • Online Deals

    Columbia Women’s Heavenly Long Hooded Jacket (Safari) $55.20 + Free Shipping

    Columbia Sportswear has Columbia Women’s Heavenly Long Hooded Jacket (Safari) on sale for $69 – $13.80 (20%) off when you apply promo code EXTRA20 on the checkout page = $55.20. Shipping is free for Greater Rewards members (free to join). Note: Sizing and availability may vary. Thanks to Deal Hunter idk_then for sharing this deal. About this product: Lightweight jacket features thermal-reflective lining and light-rain-resistant fabric, keeping you toasty warm and protected in chilly weather Plush, fleece-lined hood and collar adds extra warmth and comfort Soft comfort cuffs with thumbholes keep drafts out, so you stay warmer Zippered hand pockets…

  • Science

    Home water-use app improves water conservation

    A UC Riverside-led study has found that a smartphone app that tracks household water use and alerts users to leaks or excessive consumption offers a promising tool for helping California water agencies meet state-mandated conservation goals. Led by Mehdi Nemati, an assistant professor of public policy at UCR, the study found that use of the app — called Dropcountr — reduced average household water use by 6%, with even greater savings among the highest water users. Dropcountr works by interpreting water-use data from smart water meters, which many utilities originally installed for remote reading to streamline billing. The app turns…

  • Online Deals

    2TB Sony PS5 Pro Console (Digital) + $100 Statement Credit $650 + Free Shipping

    Dell Technologies has 2TB Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console on sale for $649.99. Shipping is free. Thanks to Community Member pippypoppy for finding this deal. Note: American Express via Amex Offers is offering select American Express Cardholders: $100 Statement Credit back on $500+ Dell purchases. Offer valid through August 15, 2025. Enrollment is limited. Eligible Card Members must first add offer to Card and then use same Card for qualifying spend. Only US-issued American Express Cards are eligible. About this item: PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) Get super sharp image clarity on your 4K TV using AI enhanced resolution for…

  • Astrology

    Dynamic, Rule-Breaking Full Moon In Sagittarius: June 11, 2025 – ElsaElsa

    The full moon in Sagittarius will take place in the wee morning hours on June 11th at 20 degrees. The moon in Sagittarius is always optimistic. This effect should be emphasized with Sagittarius-ruler, Jupiter in Cancer, the sign of it’s exaltation. I can feel myself, inflating, just typing that! While you can expect a happy, chatty day, don’t be surprised if you bump into someone; clash with them, get into a skirmish. I’m looking at this in a bumper car scenario. People are feeling good and having fun.  You bang into someone, both parties smile wave or nod or something.…

  • Science

    Location matters: Belly fat compared to overall body fat more strongly linked to psoriasis risk

    Researchers have found that central body fat, especially around the abdomen, is more strongly linked to psoriasis risk than total body fat, particularly in women. This link between central fat and psoriasis remained consistent regardless of genetic predisposition, indicating that abdominal fat is an independent risk factor.The study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, published by Elsevier, provides insights that could help improve early risk prediction and guide personalized prevention strategies. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can have a significant impact on quality of life. Many individuals with psoriasis also have elevated levels of body fat. While…

  • Online Deals

    363-Piece LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Typewriter w/ Flowers Building Set $23.95

    Amazon has 363-Piece LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Typewriter w/ Flowers Building Set (31169) for $23.95. Shipping is free with Prime or $35+ orders. Walmart also has 363-Piece LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Typewriter w/ Flowers Building Set (31169) for $23.95. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (Free 30-Day Trial Here) or orders $35 or more. Otherwise, select store pickup where available. Target has 363-Piece LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Typewriter w/ Flowers Building Set (31169) for $23.95. Choose free store pickup where stock permits, otherwise shipping is free with Circle 360 or on orders of $35+ Note: Availability for pickup…

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    MATEIN Travel 15.6″ Laptop Backpack w/ External USB Port (Grey) $17.60

    YoTwo via Amazon has MATEIN Travel 15.6″ Laptop Backpack w/ External USB Port (Grey) for $17.58. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders. Thanks to community member S4sam for finding this deal. About this item: One separate laptop compartment hold 15.6 Inch Laptop as well as 15 Inch,14 Inch and 13 Inch Laptop. One spacious packing compartment roomy for daily necessities,tech electronics accessories. Front compartment with many pockets, pen pockets and key fob hook, makes your item organized and easier to find Comfortable soft padded back design with thick but soft multi-panel ventilated padding, gives you maximum back…

  • Science

    Nature-inspired breakthrough enables subatomic ferroelectric memory

    A research team led by Prof. Si-Young Choi from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Department of Semiconductor Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has discovered ferroelectric phenomena occurring at a subatomic scale in the natural mineral Brownmillerite, in collaboration with Prof. Jae-Kwang Lee’s team from Pusan National University as well as Prof. Woo-Seok Choi’s team from Sungkyunkwan University. The research was published on May 20 in Nature Materials. Electronic devices store data in memory units called ‘domains,’ whose minimum size limits the density of stored information. However, ferroelectric-based memory has been facing challenges…