Dinosaur "mummies" might not be as unusual as we think
A process of desiccation and deflation explains why dinosaur "mummies" aren't as exceptional as we might expect, according to a study published October 12, 2022 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Stephanie Drumheller of the University of Tennesse.....»»
Weak magnetic field may have supported diversification of life on Earth
An unusual reduction in the strength of Earth's magnetic field between 591 and 565 million years ago coincided with a significant increase in the oxygen levels in the atmosphere and oceans, according to a paper published in Communications Earth & Env.....»»
iPad at war: How the iPad is crucial to the Ukraine war effort
The iPad is being used for an unusual purpose in the Ukraine-Russia conflict — they're helping the Ukraine Air Force use modern weapons on older fighter jets.An iPad in a jet [X/OSINTtechnical]One of the problems of using older vehicles in war is t.....»»
Tidal disruption event ASASSN-19bt experiences unusual radio evolution, observations show
An international team of astronomers has conducted detailed radio and X-ray observations of a tidal disruption event (TDE) designated ASASSN-19bt. Results of the observational campaign, presented April 18 on the pre-print server arXiv, shed more ligh.....»»
Orion"s erupting star system reveals its secrets
An unusual group of stars in the Orion constellation have revealed their secrets. FU Orionis, a double star system, first caught astronomers' attention in 1936 when the central star suddenly became 1,000 times brighter than usual. This behavior, expe.....»»
When does a conductor not conduct? Switching a 2D metal-organic framework from an insulator to a metal
An Australian-led study has found unusual insulating behavior in a new atomically-thin material—and the ability to switch it on and off......»»
Gigantic Jurassic raptor footprints unearthed in China
Scientists have discovered the tracks of a 5 meter-long raptor dinosaur, challenging what was previously known about the species' size range......»»
Tiny rubber spheres used to make a programmable fluid
The spheres collapse under pressure, giving the fluid very unusual properties. Enlarge / At critical pressures, the fluid's spheres become a mixture of different states. (credit: Adel Djellouli/Harvard SEAS) Building a r.....»»
Researchers discover new clues to how tardigrades can survive intense radiation
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers have discovered that tardigrades—microscopic animals famed for surviving harsh extremes—have an unusual response to radiation......»»
Digging up new species of Australia and New Guinea"s giant fossil kangaroos
Paleontologists from Flinders University have described three unusual new species of giant fossil kangaroo from Australia and New Guinea, finding them more diverse in shape, range and hopping method than previously thought......»»
The Honor V Purse is the most unusual foldable I’ve ever used
There are plenty of great foldable phones available in 2024. The Honor V Purse stands out as one of the most unusual and unique I've ever used......»»
Fossilized dinosaur eggshells can preserve amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, over millions of years
As a scientist, lab work can sometimes get monotonous. But in 2017, while a Ph.D. student of paleobiology at the University of Bristol in the U.K., I heard a gleeful exclamation from across the room. Kirsty Penkman, head of the North East Amino Acid.....»»
Index Engines CyberSense 8.6 detects malicious activity
Index Engines announced the latest release of its CyberSense software, with version 8.6 delivering a revamped user interface to support smarter recovery from ransomware attacks, new custom Advanced Threshold Alerts to proactively detect unusual activ.....»»
Dinosaur study challenges Bergmann"s rule
When you throw dinosaurs into the mix, sometimes you find that a rule simply isn't......»»
This underrated sci-fi movie turns 10 this year. Here’s why it’s still worth watching
Ten years ago, this unusual sci-fi movie starring an Avenger was unjustly ignored by the public. Here's why it's worth watching in 2024......»»
Myrtle rust is lethal to Australian plants. Could citizen scientists help track its spread?
Every weekend, thousands of citizen scientists head into the great outdoors. If they see an unusual animal, plant or fungi, they take a photo and upload it......»»
Researchers find unusual heat resilience in tree swallows
Tree swallows use behavioral and physiological mechanisms to handle rising temperatures, and their story is an optimistic example of how some species successfully respond to climate change, at least for now......»»
Scientist taps into lobsters" unusual habits to conquer the more than 120-year quest to farm them
Their dragon-like appearance has earned lobsters the moniker "dragons of the sea." It is one reason why they are a favorite fixture during Lunar New Year banquets. The Chinese call them longxia or dragon shrimps. And in some Asian cultures, eating th.....»»
Sawfish are spinning, and dying, in Florida waters as rescue effort begins
Endangered smalltooth sawfish, marine creatures virtually unchanged for millions of years, are exhibiting erratic spinning behavior and dying in unusual numbers in Florida waters. Federal and state wildlife agencies are beginning an effort to rescue.....»»
Veterinarians diagnose rare autoimmune disease, put dog on road to recovery
Having two autoimmune diseases is unusual for a dog, but having three is exceptionally rare......»»
Research shows that five three-horned dinosaurs lived, and died, together
A team from Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands was looking for a Tyrannosaurus in the summer of 2013 in Wyoming. Instead, they found a Triceratops: the famous dinosaur with the three horns and the large neck frill. And then they found a.....»»