"What a jerk!" Uncontested provocative statements can signal dominance
When people publicly agree with a statement that they privately disagree with, we infer that the speaker is dominant and likely to be in a superior hierarchical position, concludes a new study published in the scientific journal Social Psychological.....»»
“Such signal, much wow”: Starlink’s first texts via “cellphone towers in space”
Starlink's Direct to Cell satellites to fill in dead spots in T-Mobile network. Enlarge / Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is showing off the first text messages sent between T.....»»
Protein structures signal fresh targets for anticancer drugs
Cell replication in our bodies is triggered by a cascade of molecular signals transmitted between proteins. Compounds that block these signals when they run amok show potential as cancer drugs......»»
Engineers invent octopus-inspired technology that can deceive and signal
With a split-second muscle contraction, the greater blue-ringed octopus can change the size and color of the namesake patterns on its skin for purposes of deception, camouflage and signaling. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have d.....»»
Industrial Defender Risk Signal integrates threat intelligence and business context
Industrial Defender introduced Industrial Defender Risk Signal, its new risk-based vulnerability management (RBVM) solution. Building upon the company’s robust vulnerability assessment capabilities, Industrial Defender Risk Signal intelligently.....»»
Researchers boost signal amplification in perovskite nanosheets
Perovskite materials are still attracting a lot of interest in solar cell applications. Now, the nanostructures of perovskite materials are being considered as a new laser medium. Over the years, light amplification in perovskite quantum dots has bee.....»»
DoJ"s Apple App Store probe is "firing on all cylinders"
The Department of Justice antitrust probe into Apple's App Store rules is still rolling on, with the examination into the digital storefront's dominance apparently in full flow and potentially getting closer to actually bringing a case against the iP.....»»
Apple preharvest drop not linked to xylem functionality
Heat stress induces and accelerates leaf senescence, which is characterized by a loss of chlorophyll and cellular membrane deterioration, as well as oxidative damage). Leaf senescence can be exacerbated by the hormone ethylene, which acts as a signal.....»»
Harnessing all-dielectric metamaterials to manipulate the polarization state of light
Polarization is one of the fundamental characteristics of electromagnetic waves. It can convey valuable vector information in sensitive measurements and signal transmission, which is a promising technology for various fields such as environmental mon.....»»
Novel path of intercellular signal sharing discovered in zebrafish experiments
Researchers at the University of Exeter, U.K., have discovered intricate mechanisms of ligand–receptor complex transport via specialized protrusions transporting signaling components between cells, challenging the conventional understanding of cell.....»»
A whiff of tears reduces male aggression, says study
Watching someone cry often evokes an emotional response—but according to a new study published Thursday, human tears themselves contain a chemical signal that reduces brain activity linked to aggression......»»
Apple wants AI to run directly on its hardware instead of in the cloud
iPhone maker wants to catch up to its rivals when it comes to AI. Enlarge / The iPhone 15 Pro. (credit: Apple) Apple’s latest research about running large language models on smartphones offers the clearest signal yet t.....»»
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies: how to complete Bad Signal
A new season means new missions to run in Modern Warfare 3 zombies. The Bad Signal mission is first, but isn't going easy on you. Here's how to complete it......»»
Economic signs signal auto pricing precipice may be near, experts say
U.S. auto sales in November were up an estimated 9 percent year-over-year to an estimated seasonally adjusted annualized rate of sales of 15.54 million. But analysts and executives agree that pricing and interest rates are starting to take a bite......»»
Orangutan male success not due to dominance alone, study finds
In primates, the biggest, bossiest males usually get to father the most offspring; and for a long time it was thought that this rule applied to orangutans too. Male orangutans openly compete; and it's the older males with hefty cheek pads, known as ".....»»
A low-cost microscope projection photolithography system for high-resolution fabrication
Integrated optical signal distributing, processing, and sensing networks require the miniaturization of basic optical elements, such as waveguides, splitters, gratings, and optical switches. To achieve this, fabrication approaches that allow for high.....»»
Telescopes didn"t always play nicely with each other. That"s about to change
Those readers who have dabbled with astronomical imaging will be familiar with the technique of taking multiple images and then stacking them together to improve the strength of the signal, yielding better images. Taking this technique further many r.....»»
What AMD needs to do to beat Nvidia in 2024
AMD and Nvidia are always battling for dominance in the GPU market -- but what can AMD do to actually win the fight?.....»»
Vitesco calls Schaeffler"s increased offer price "inadequate"
The higher offer came after Vitesco’s management and supervisory boards made multiple public statements acknowledging some shareholders’ views that the offer was too low.....»»
Study shows plants use air channels to create a directional light signal and regulate phototropism
Plants have no visual organs, so how do they know where light comes from? In an original study combining expertise in biology and engineering, the team led by Prof Christian Fankhauser at UNIL, in collaboration with colleagues at EPFL, has uncovered.....»»
Does Monarch: Legacy of Monsters signal the slow death of the cinematic universe as we know it?
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a frequently entertaining adventure series, but it also feels like a relic of an era that's either dead or dying......»»