A rare discovery of long-term memory in wild frog-eating bats
Frog-eating bats trained by researchers to associate a phone ringtone with a tasty treat were able to remember what they learned for up to four years in the wild, new research has found......»»
Tea science: Gene discovery to boost mechanical harvesting
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the genetic factors influencing tea plant leaf droopiness, a key determinant of mechanical harvest success. By identifying the CsEXL3 gene and its regulation by CsBES1.2, the study paves the.....»»
New study unveils formation secrets of tiny rare earth elements
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin's School of Natural Sciences have revealed a novel route to the formation of bastnäsite, a crucial mineral for the extraction of rare earth elements (REEs). Their work offers promise in one day making the extr.....»»
In a world-first, researchers map a 4,200 km transatlantic flight of the painted lady butterfly
In October 2013, Gerard Talavera, a researcher from the Botanical Institute of Barcelona at CSIC, made a surprising discovery of painted lady butterflies on the Atlantic beaches of French Guiana—a species not typically found in South America. This.....»»
Quantum annealer improves understanding of quantum many-body systems
Physicists have long been pursuing the idea of simulating quantum particles with a computer that is itself made up of quantum particles. This is exactly what scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich have done together with colleagues from Slovenia......»»
Apple and Meta iOS 18 AI chatbot integration discussions ended long ago
Apple reportedly not in talks with Meta about integrating its AI with iPhone similar to its partnership with OpenAI, citing privacy concerns.Apple and Meta are reportedly not in discussions over AI chatbot integrationEarlier in June, a report claimed.....»»
Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia"s wild salmon
Non-Indigenous scientists increasingly realize that Indigenous data are key to solving today's environmental challenges......»»
Egypt tomb find may shed light on ancient diseases: Ministry
A new discovery of 33 ancient tombs in Egypt's southern city of Aswan could reveal "new information on diseases" prevalent at the time, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Monday......»»
Webb Space Telescope captures star clusters in Cosmic Gems arc
An international team of astronomers has used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to discover gravitationally bound star clusters when the universe was 460 million years old. This is the first discovery of star clusters in an infant galaxy le.....»»
iOS 18 adds a much-needed new feature for Apple Maps search
Hidden in iOS 18 is much-needed, long-requested update to Apple Maps. There’s finally a “Search here” button that makes it far easier to find what you’re looking for in places that aren’t your current location. more….....»»
They’re not quite AirPods Max 2, but they’re unique …
Keeping up with what’s new from Apple’s accessory store always fascinates me. The latest is one of the more interesting grab bags in recent memory. more….....»»
Non-coding RNA acts as "superhighway" for gene expression, study finds
The function of non-coding RNA in the cell has long been a mystery to researchers. Unlike coding RNA, non-coding RNA does not produce proteins—yet it exists in large quantities......»»
Long-awaited pro-level video app arrives on Android, with a catch
Blackmagic, one of the top makers of cinema-grade cameras and editing software, has launched an app for Android phones, but it comes with a catch......»»
Dustborn’s politically charged action should be on your radar this summer
We got a long look at Dustborn, a stylish adventure game coming this August that's bringing some fierce political commentary......»»
Why Apple Intelligence won’t run on older iPhones, or Vision Pro
When asked why Apple Intelligence won’t be available on older iPhones, the company has so far said that the chips simply weren’t sufficiently powerful to provide a good experience. Responses would take too long on older chips. But many have sa.....»»
Florida conchs are in hot water: Can moving them deeper revive a plunging population?
The rescue mission began with a splash. Flippered and masked snorkelers rolled off a boat anchored near Marathon and into chest-high water. It didn't take long to spot the target......»»
Scientists explore the vast reservoir of dissolved organic matter in oceans
Few things last very long in the world of the open oceans, it would seem. In the light-filled surface layer, microscopic algae convert carbon dioxide and water into biomass via photosynthesis. Individual cells vanish in a matter of hours or days, ing.....»»
Apple is still working on smart glasses, but it"s going to be a long wait
The long-rumored "Apple Glass" may take much longer to arrive than previously thought, with it now not expected to arrive for several years.An example of what Apple Glass could look likeThe Apple Vision Pro has been a major first step for Apple's mix.....»»
Kangaroo teeth grow forever—and keep a record of their owner"s age and sex
How do you find out the age of a wild animal? For some Australian marsupials, we have discovered you can tell from their teeth......»»
What happened to CDK Global and how long will systems be down?
The dealership management system outage is interrupting thousands of new- and used-vehicle sales, service, parts orders and more as the end of the second quarter approaches......»»
40 years later, X Window System is far more relevant than anyone could guess
One astrophysics professor's memories of writing X11 code in the 1980s. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Often times, when I am researching something about computers or coding that has been around a very long while, I will.....»»