When Mozilla released Firefox Quantum earlier this year, I installed it and gave some thought as to whether I’d allow Firefox “Studies” to take place. They seemed reasonable, but I ultimately decided not to. Now, I’m glad I did. According to multiple reports, Firefox chose to seed various users with …

Most organisms that die don’t end up as fossils because the process requires very particular conditions. In the more recent past, at least the fossils are large enough to see with the naked eye. When you’re looking for fossils from the dawn of life on Earth, they’re microscopic. Some potential …

It’s been decades since humans set foot on the moon, but we could be going back as part of a push into the outer solar system. Scientists have increasingly thought of the moon as a launchpad for deep space missions, since NASA confirmed water ice exists in craters there. Before …

Are you an early adopter? Okay, but are you a really early adopter who likes to test new, experimental things even if it means you’ll experience crashes and bugs? Then you may be interested to know that Instagram has launched Alpha testing programs on iOS and Android aimed at those …

Photo: Twenty20 Don’t get it twisted: Yoga blocks aren’t just for beginners — and they’re not just for yoga, either. While it may seem like these foam and cork cubes have been pigeonholed to assisting vinyasa flows, they can actually take your strength workout to a new level, too. Just …

When you’re crunched for time and hunger strikes, it’s often easiest to reach for a prepackaged snack. And that’s OK — especially if you stock your pantry, gym bag or desk drawer with some healthy snacks like the ones below. Each bite covers every craving and dietary restriction — whether …

A detailed analysis of 3.465-billion-year-old microbial microfossils provides evidence to support an increasingly widespread understanding that life in the Universe is common. 3.465-billion-year-old fossil microbes indicate that life in the Universe is common. Image credit: Reimund Bertrams. Professor J. William Schopf from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his …

Viruses can transfer genes to organisms they are not known to infect, including organisms in different domains (superkingdoms) of life, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology. Malik et al find that viruses and cellular organisms share a large group of genes that help cells to …

Likely, they’re not done on that front, and we’ve known for a while that they’re planning on pursuing free agent right-hander Yu Darvish. As for the Cubs and their serious interest in Darvish, they stand to lose Jake Arrieta via free agency, and Jon Lester soon turns 34. The Twins …

If you’re wondering how to instantly brighten your home in time for the holidays, the perfect Christmas tree can hopefully do the trick. Whether you’re hosting your entire family this holiday season or simply hanging out with your loved ones in a low key setting, adorning your evergreen with beautiful …