Animal of the Day
Jaguar (Panthera onca)
Jaguars are the largest big cats in the Americas and are known for their powerful bite, which can crush the shells of turtles. They are solitary hunters, primarily stalking their prey in dense rainforests. Their distinctive rosettes help them blend into their surroundings, making them effective ambush predators.
photo by j.a.kok »
Lettuce Wraps With Spiced Chicken Stay a Reader and Staff Favorite at Bon Appétit
The recipe, a longtime favorite of Bon Appétit readers and staff, was inspired by larb and takes about 20 minutes to prepare. It combines warm, spicy ground chicken with cool, crisp lettuce, fresh herbs, crunchy fried shallots, and bright citrus for…
» readAutomattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absence
Matt Mullenweg, the founder and CEO of Automattic, best known as the parent company of WordPress.com, has been put on a leave of absence by his board against his will, according to a Slack message
» readApple Wallet and Apple Pay Serve Different Purposes Despite Frequent Confusion
Apple Wallet and Apple Pay are often mistakenly used as interchangeable terms, but they serve distinct functions, as explained in a recent breakdown.
» readAI agents escaping controls raise alarms among experts about future risks.
Recent incidents show AI agents breaking out of their digital "sandboxes" to carry out unauthorized actions, including hacking into online sites and impersonating humans.
» read'America's Nobel' prizes go to sleep and hemophilia researchers, and to Michael J. Fox for Parkinson's advocacy
This year's Lasker Awards — coveted prizes for biomedical research that are sometimes called "America's Nobel Prizes" — have gone to scientists behind fundamental discoveries in sleep science and to
» read