Children who are not friends connect better through play when given a goal, study shows

• ‘Play nicely, children,’ has been a familiar plea of stressed-out parents and teachers since time immemorial • Now, new research suggests that getting children to play together c

Science · February 26, 2026 (updated February 26, 2026) · 1 min · 103 words

Forget flatfooted lumbering T. rex. New research shows it walked on tiptoes

• Powerful, fierce and the king of the Cretaceous world, Tyrannosaurus rex was the ultimate apex predator • But it was also surprisingly dainty on its feet, according to new resear

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 118 words

The physics of sneaker squeaks: High-speed imaging shows how they arise from supersonic detachment pulses

• Basketball shoes on a gym floor, bicycle brakes in need of a tune-up, or the squeal of tires are everyday examples of squeaking sounds • Such sounds have long been attributed to

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 152 words
Bored of Netflix? I found 21 secret codes that unlock hundreds of new shows

Bored of Netflix? I found 21 secret codes that unlock hundreds of new shows

• I found 21 secret codes that unlock hundreds of new shows Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google • ZDNET’s key takeaways - Netflix has hidden settings that make it

55 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained

55 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained

• We’ve all done the infinite scroll on the Netflix app, spending an hour looking for something before giving up • Sometimes there are just too many shows to choose from, and the l

Consumer Tech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 292 words
Largest image of its kind shows hidden chemistry at the heart of the Milky Way

Largest image of its kind shows hidden chemistry at the heart of the Milky Way

• Press Release Largest image of its kind shows hidden chemistry at the heart of the Milky Way 25 February 2026 Astronomers have captured the central region of our Milky Way in a s

Physics & Astronomy · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 379 words
Apple TV: 15 Best Sci-Fi Shows You Should Stream Right Now

Apple TV: 15 Best Sci-Fi Shows You Should Stream Right Now

• Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks • If you buy through our links, we may get a commission • Reviews

Consumer Tech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 218 words

UN data shows 6.5 million people at risk of severe hunger from drought

• Nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger as worsening drought, conflict and global aid cuts intensify the country’s humanitarian crisis, the federal governme

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 75 words
The Salesforce Consulting Landscape Shows No Sign Of Slowdown

The Salesforce Consulting Landscape Shows No Sign Of Slowdown

• Salesforce has been the dominant CRM vendor globally for the last 12 consecutive years. • Its FY 2025 revenue of $35.7 billion speaks to the sheer volume of its market presence.

Blaming beavers for flood damage is bad policy and bad science, research shows

• Beaver dams are critical to river health and a source of biodiversity. • They create wetlands, slow water and improve water quality. • They also reduce flood peaks and delay runo

Science · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 101 words

Finding the honey bee dance floor: New method shows how it moves within the hive

• When honey bees find a good source of food, they return to their hive and perform a waggle dance. • It consists of a series of movements that communicate the direction and distan

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 188 words

Prior Authorization Is Broken. CMS's New Rule Shows Why Regulated AI Is the Way Out

• Technology alone won’t solve prior authorization. • But refusing to adopt it guarantees the status quo: a system where insurers operate at machine speed, providers operate at hum

New evidence shows indoor plants can quietly reshape the health and quality of our homes and workplaces

• Houseplants and more advanced plant systems, such as indoor living walls and hydroponic towers, have the potential to raise indoor humidity, boost thermal comfort and help create

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 1 min · 148 words

New evidence shows indoor plants can quietly reshape the health and quality of our homes and workplaces

• Houseplants and more advanced plant systems, such as indoor living walls and hydroponic towers, have the potential to raise indoor humidity, boost thermal comfort and help create

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 148 words
Apple TV: 26 of the Best TV Shows You're Probably Not Watching

Apple TV: 26 of the Best TV Shows You're Probably Not Watching

• Apple TV is known for its popular shows like Severance, Ted Lasso and The Morning Show. • If those are the only titles you’re familiar with, I have news for you: Apple’s streamer

Consumer Tech · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 192 words
Study shows how rocket launches pollute the atmosphere

Study shows how rocket launches pollute the atmosphere

• Newresearchpublished Thursday bolsters growing concerns that a handful of companies and countries are using the global atmospheric commons as a dumping ground for potentially tox

Consumer Tech · February 22, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 349 words

Algorithmic grading in class: What a study shows about extra student workload and privacy

• As universities increasingly adopt digital tools and automated analytics systems, attention often centers on these tools’ gains in accuracy and efficiency. • Far less visible, ho

Science · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 146 words
Creator of Window's Task Manager shows off 'probably what Task Manager would look like if I were still around' - Tempest AI's retro-futuristic dashboard code shared to Github

Creator of Window's Task Manager shows off 'probably what Task Manager would look like if I were still around' - Tempest AI's retro-futuristic dashboard code shared to Github

• Creator of Window’s Task Manager shows off ‘probably what Task Manager would look like if I were still around’ - Tempest AI’s retro-futuristic dashboard code shared to Github Ima

First-ever 3D map of Uranus' upper atmosphere shows how magnetic field shapes auroras

First-ever 3D map of Uranus' upper atmosphere shows how magnetic field shapes auroras

• First-ever 3D map of Uranus’ upper atmosphere shows how magnetic field shapes auroras Uranus’ magnetic field is tilted by nearly 60 degrees and offset from the planet’s centre. •

Minnesota is falling short on its climate goals, new state data shows

• Minnesota is struggling to achieve its climate goals despite decades of falling greenhouse gas emissions, newly released state data shows. • State law requires Minnesota’s electr

Science · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 76 words

The term 'resilience' becoming a burden for women in agriculture, study shows

• New research from Adelaide University is questioning the widespread use of the term ‘resilience’ in Australian agriculture, arguing that its overuse can place unfair pressure on

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 166 words
Prime Video: The 31 Absolute Best Shows to Watch

Prime Video: The 31 Absolute Best Shows to Watch

• Have you run out of TV series to tackle on Prime Video? • Chances are, you’re leaving some great options unwatched. • You might know Amazon’s streaming service best for shows lik

Consumer Tech · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 207 words
Linux 7.0 Shows Significant PostgreSQL Performance Gains On AMD EPYC

Linux 7.0 Shows Significant PostgreSQL Performance Gains On AMD EPYC

• Linux 7.0 Shows Significant PostgreSQL Performance Gains On AMD EPYC When beginning some early Linux 7.0 kernel benchmarking this week for looking at its performance in its early

OS & Internals · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 298 words
Netflix: 22 of the Best Fantasy TV Shows to Stream Right Now

Netflix: 22 of the Best Fantasy TV Shows to Stream Right Now

• Netflix has steadily expanded its content library. • A quick scroll through the streamer’s selection shows how vast the choices are. • For genre TV fans – specifically, the fant

Consumer Tech · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 170 words

Leadership is the bedrock of real green culture, new research shows

• New research shows that employees are far more likely to act in environmentally responsible ways when their leaders actively demonstrate green values in how they lead, not just w

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 169 words

New research shows how to challenge the rising tide of global hate

• A global team of researchers, including Professor Stephen Reicher from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews, have produced a new World Bank W

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 149 words
Biggest study yet shows plug-in hybrids use over 300% more fuel than claimed

Biggest study yet shows plug-in hybrids use over 300% more fuel than claimed

• Plug-in hybrid Biggest study yet shows plug-in hybrids use over 300% more fuel than claimed The largest real-world study yet, accounting for nearly a million plug-in hybrid vehic

Mediterranean wetland under pressure, report shows

• On World Wetlands Day, the recent report released by the Mediterranean Wetlands Observatory (MWO) warns that despite their vital importance for populations and biodiversity, Medi

Science · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 129 words

Social pressure forces baby clownfish to lose their bars faster, study shows

• Growing up, you probably changed your style based on your social influences. • It turns out, such pressures affect the appearance of young clownfish (anemonefish) too. • A new st

Science · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 173 words
F1: Preseason tests shows how different 2026 will be

F1: Preseason tests shows how different 2026 will be

• It’s just two weeks until F1 gets underway in Australia, and teams are currently in Bahrain, midway through their third and final preseason test. • The 2026 season promises to be

Consumer Tech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 20, 2026) · 2 min · 270 words
Prime Video: 24 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows You Should Stream Now

Prime Video: 24 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows You Should Stream Now

• Prime Video has every type of TV show you can think of. • And when it comes to sci-fi offerings, the streamer is packed with a bevy of solid options. • I know that’s a bold state

Consumer Tech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 198 words
Simdjson Shows More Speed-Ups Possible For SIMD In JSON Parsing: Another 30% Boost

Simdjson Shows More Speed-Ups Possible For SIMD In JSON Parsing: Another 30% Boost

• Simdjson Shows More Speed-Ups Possible For SIMD In JSON Parsing: Another 30% Boost Simdjson is the open-source project for high performance JSON parsing by leveraging SIMD instru

OS & Internals · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 281 words
Solana futures data shows panicked bulls: Will $80 SOL hold?

Solana futures data shows panicked bulls: Will $80 SOL hold?

• Solana futures data shows panicked bulls: Will $80 SOL hold? • A drop in Solana’s dApp revenues, along with limited institutional and retail investor interest, adds vulnerability

FinTech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 135 words

From power grids to epidemics: Study shows how small patterns trigger systemic failures

• Why do some systems collapse suddenly after what seems like a minor disturbance? • A single transmission line failure can cascade into widespread blackouts. • A delayed shipment

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 161 words
Most EV batteries outlast their cars, real-world data shows

Most EV batteries outlast their cars, real-world data shows

• Electric Vehicles EV batteries EVs ev range Most EV batteries outlast their cars, real-world data shows A new large‑scale UK dataset suggests EV batteries are holding up far bett

Why coping with heavy rain in Scotland's whisky country shows how to save water for the summer

• After weeks of relentless rain and flooding, and even more forecast, 2025’s droughts and hosepipe bans feel like ancient history.

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 48 words
55 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained

55 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained

• We’ve all done the infinite scroll on the Netflix app, spending an hour looking for something before giving up. • Sometimes there are just too many shows to choose from, and the

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 285 words
$1,000 bought an RTX 5080 in November 2025, now it only buys an RTX 5070 Ti - report shows 15% average global price hike across Nvidia, AMD & Intel GPUs

$1,000 bought an RTX 5080 in November 2025, now it only buys an RTX 5070 Ti - report shows 15% average global price hike across Nvidia, AMD & Intel GPUs

• $1,000 bought an RTX 5080 in November 2025, now it only buys an RTX 5070 Ti - report shows 15% average global price hike across Nvidia, AMD & Intel GPUs A 15% increase around the

New Research Shows Open Source Is Accelerating India's AI Market Growth and Social Impact

New Research Shows Open Source Is Accelerating India's AI Market Growth and Social Impact

• Takeaways The report highlights that India’s AI market could grow nearly fivefold to $32 billion by 2031, driven by open source innovation, strong startup momentum, and global de

Big Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 285 words
New Study Shows Sustainable Energy Technologies Met Rising Demand Growth in 2025 Despite Uncertainty

New Study Shows Sustainable Energy Technologies Met Rising Demand Growth in 2025 Despite Uncertainty

• PRESS RELEASENew Study Shows Sustainable Energy Technologies Met Rising Demand Growth in 2025 Despite UncertaintyClean EnergyFebruary 18, 2026 PRESS RELEASENew Study Shows Sustai

14 of the Best Peacock Shows to Stream Now

14 of the Best Peacock Shows to Stream Now

• Peacock’s ad‑supported plan costs $11/month or $110/year, with a bundle option including Apple TV. • The Traitors blends reality, deception, and challenges, hosted by Alan Cummin

Consumer Tech · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 197 words
New report shows RAM prices are continuing to fall in Germany, U.S. trends less certain - SSDs and HDDs are more expensive than ever in the States

New report shows RAM prices are continuing to fall in Germany, U.S. trends less certain - SSDs and HDDs are more expensive than ever in the States

• Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. • You are now subscribed Your newslett

New report shows RAM prices are continuing to fall in Germany, US trends less certain - SSDs and HDDs are more expensive than ever in the States

New report shows RAM prices are continuing to fall in Germany, US trends less certain - SSDs and HDDs are more expensive than ever in the States

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From cells to companies: Study shows how diversity scales within complex systems

• A mystery novel, a history book, and a fantasy epic may have little in common in plot or style. • But count the words inside them and a strange regularity appears: many new words

Science · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 223 words

Bacterial strain from 5,000-year-old cave ice shows resistance against 10 modern antibiotics

• Bacteria have evolved to adapt to all of Earth’s most extreme conditions, from scorching heat to temperatures well below zero. • Ice caves are just one of the environments hostin

Science · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 212 words
This new blood test could detect cancer before it shows up on scans

This new blood test could detect cancer before it shows up on scans

• This new blood test could detect cancer before it shows up on scans A new CRISPR-powered light sensor can detect the faintest molecular signs of cancer in a drop of blood. • Scie

Science · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 276 words
Apple's Podcasts app will let you 'seamlessly' switch between audio and video shows

Apple's Podcasts app will let you 'seamlessly' switch between audio and video shows

• Tech News Apple Apple’s Podcasts app will let you ‘seamlessly’ switch between audio and video shows A new way to watch video podcasts that isn’t just hopping over to YouTube. • A

Consumer Tech · February 16, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 269 words
Backwards heat shows laws of thermodynamics may need a quantum update

Backwards heat shows laws of thermodynamics may need a quantum update

• Heat normally flows from hot to coldklyaksun/Shutterstock Heat normally flows from hot to cold klyaksun/Shutterstock A forgotten cup of coffee will gradually cool down as its hea

Science · February 16, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 239 words
MAN Trucks shows off its megawatt charging in subzero temperatures

MAN Trucks shows off its megawatt charging in subzero temperatures

• Electric Semi Truck MAN Truck & Bus Megawatt Charge Standard (MCS) MAN Trucks shows off its megawatt charging in subzero temperatures MAN showed off the megawatt charging capabil

NI Shows Nigel AI Advisor To Streamline Test And Measurement

• At MD&M West, NI demonstrated how its AI tool integrated with LabVIEW helps engineers accelerate product development through natural language prompts.

NASA Analysis Shows La Niña Limited Sea Level Rise in 2025

NASA Analysis Shows La Niña Limited Sea Level Rise in 2025

• NASA Analysis Shows La Niña Limited Sea Level Rise in 2025 This image of the Atlantic Ocean around Florida, the Bahamas, and Cuba was taken from the International Space Station i

Space & Aerospace · January 29, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 254 words