The springbok mantis (Miomantis caffra) was accidentally introduced to New Zealand from South Africa more than 40 years ago, and the species is now a common resident in gardens there, Burke said. While mantises are known for sexual cannibalism — the praying mantis (Tenodera sinensis) engages in this gory activity in up to 28% of natural encounters — the female springbok mantis is a standout, with more than 60% of sexual encounters leading to devoured males, he said. … [Read more...] about Scientists set up mantis ‘gladiator matches’ to see why some males keep their heads after sex
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Three rows, 37mpg, and under $34,000? The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid
The interior features a mix of glossy black and brushed chrome trim, with some elements that we first saw in the Kia Soul. The main instrument display uses a pair of physical analogue dials; the left indicates how much energy you're using or recovering, while the right is a conventional speedometer. Between them is a small multifunction display, with a larger 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system just to the right of the binnacle. … [Read more...] about Three rows, 37mpg, and under $34,000? The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid
Apple gearing up to release ‘expensive’ VR headset as early as 2022
Details are, as you'd expect at this stage, vague. The price is described as "far more expensive than those from rivals," with the headset being "high-end," and "niche," so niche that some Apple insiders are reported as believing that Apple "may sell only one headset per day per retail store," which works out at about 500 per day, or 180,000 a year. … [Read more...] about Apple gearing up to release ‘expensive’ VR headset as early as 2022
How to pick the best iPad keyboard trackpad case
But it doesn't protect the iPad Pro as much, and I don't like the way I have to pull the iPad in and out of those gripping clips. The backlit keyboard, which has greater travel than Apple's, feels great, and there's a helpful extra row of function keys on top that control iPad features like volume and brightness. … [Read more...] about How to pick the best iPad keyboard trackpad case