How do kingfishers avoid concussions when diving? It might be in their genes
Enlarge / Fish-eating kingfishers execute plunging dives into the water to capture prey, yet never seem to get concussed. (credit: Richard Towell) There are many different species of kingfisher, and…
Will Millions of Giant Skyscraper Sized Wind Turbines Cause a Climate Disaster ?
What happens if we slow down the wind around the world by a few percentage points? The Wind Energy industry wants everyone on the planet to find out. Global wind…
Google Photos will soon give you more say in those AI-created video highlights
Illustration: The Verge You know that thing in Apple Photos and Google Photos where they’ll just randomly generate a generically titled video slideshow that sometimes includes just the worst pictures?…
Lego’s flapping Dune Ornithopter set comes with a big boi Baron minifig
Look at that magnificent fella on the far left — every bit as imposing as the real deal. | Image: Lego If you’re bummed about Dune: Part Two being delayed…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella admits giving up on Windows Phone and mobile was a mistake
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella with a Windows Phone. | Image: Getty Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is the third chief executive of the software giant to admit the company has made…
Chevy Bolt owners could receive $1,400 compensation from GM for nerfed batteries
Photo by Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge Chevy Bolt owners might have the option to receive a $1,400 payout from GM as compensation for dealing with the cars’ defective…
Apple plans ‘Scary Fast’ product event just before Halloween
Image: Apple Apple is gearing up for another product launch event on October 30th at 8PM ET / 5PM PT. The company has started sending out invites for everyone to…
Dozens of states sue Meta over youth mental health crisis
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Dozens of states sued Meta on Tuesday, accusing the company of putting profit ahead of the safety of its young users. The lawsuit,…
The Daily Telescope: A quarter Moon over Sicily reflects light from Earth
Enlarge / The Moon rises over Tindari, Sicily. (credit: Dario Giannobile) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light;…
Apple’s “carbon neutral” claims are facing increased scrutiny
Enlarge / Apple last month put its “environmentally friendly” credentials at the center of its biggest annual product launch. (credit: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Apple faces scrutiny from…