James Doubek

2 weeks ago | opb.org | James Doubek

A new vacuum cleaner raised a few eyebrows online for one of its features: text and call alerts. A new refrigerator lets users play trivia games and watch videos on its large screen, while a combination washer/dryer is equipped to display incoming calls on its screen when linked to a phone. As appliance manufacturers rush to add “smart” features and AI to new offerings, one question lingers: Are these features that people want?

1 month ago | kuow.org | James Doubek

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City finally got the opportunity to see how the statues would actually have appeared when they were created: painted in vibrant colors. Now, a researcher says there's another aspect to these statues to consider: how they smelled.

1 month ago | texasstandard.org | James Doubek

From NPR:Say hello to the wooly devil. The type of sunflower is a new plant species, identified in Big Bend National Park in Texas. Ovicula biradiata, as it is formally known, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species and genus. The findings were published last month in the peer-reviewed journal PhytoKeys. The plant was found on a hike in the park’s backcountry in March 2024 by park volunteer Deb Manley and Cathy Hoyt, a park interpretive operations supervisor.

1 month ago | kut.org | James Doubek

Say hello to the wooly devil. The type of sunflower is a new plant species, identified in Big Bend National Park in Texas. Ovicula biradiata, as it is formally known, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species and genus. The findings were published last week in the peer-reviewed journal PhytoKeys. The plant was found on a hike in the park's backcountry in March 2024 by park volunteer Deb Manley and Cathy Hoyt, a park interpretive operations supervisor.

1 month ago | l8r.it | James Doubek

Say hello to the wooly devil. The type of sunflower is a new plant species, identified in Big Bend National Park in Texas. Ovicula biradiata, as it is formally known, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species and genus. The findings were published last week in the peer-reviewed journal PhytoKeys. The plant was found on a hike in the park's backcountry in March 2024 by park volunteer Deb Manley and Cathy Hoyt, a park interpretive operations supervisor.