Animal friendships are surprisingly like our own
When you think of friendship, what comes to mind? Is it a phone conversation that lasts late into the night? Watching a movie and sharing a pizza? Enjoying some laughs over a beer? Friendship is a central part of the human experience. Our stories, ou.....»»
Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat’s stellar action outweighs its gacha frustrations
Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat does a surprisingly great job of bringing the series' action to mobile, so long as you can live with its cash-grab gacha setup......»»
Animal sounds in most nature documentaries are made by humans. How they do it and why it matters
Wildlife documentaries like the BBC's recent series, Planet Earth III, are renowned for offering breathtaking images of animals in their natural habitats. You'd be forgiven for thinking these shows offer an unmediated portrayal of these animals—an.....»»
True Detective: Night Country review: a gripping crime thriller
True Detective: Night Country is an immersive, surprisingly scary continuation of the HBO crime anthology series......»»
From embryo to evolution: Insights from the head of lizards and snakes
The evolution of animal heads is a remarkable example of how various anatomical features co-evolved to adapt to different ecological niches, behaviors and functions. But the intricate details of why vertebrate head shapes vary so greatly have remaine.....»»
Unexpectedly massive black holes dominate small galaxies in the distant universe
Astronomers have discovered that the supermassive black holes in the centers of early galaxies are much more massive than expected. These surprisingly hefty black holes offer new insights into the origins of all supermassive black holes, as well as t.....»»
Resilience in the depths: Silky shark regenerates wounded dorsal fin
A skin resembling armor, rapid healing abilities, continuous tooth renewal and the capability for limb regeneration—this might sound like the description of a creature from a superhero film. Surprisingly, these are standard features of a well-known.....»»
AI depicts 3D social interactions between animals
Accurate quantification of multi-animal behavior plays a pivotal role in unraveling the intricacies of animal social interactions with far-reaching applications in neuroscience and ecology......»»
Researchers discover how atmospheric feldspar dust contributes to cloud formation
Feldspar is a ubiquitous mineral and makes up about half of the Earth's crust. In the Earth's atmosphere, feldspars play a surprisingly important role. Fine powder carried by air influences cloud formation. Water molecules adhere better to feldspar d.....»»
Hyundai aims for hydrogen systems, from production to vehicles
At CES 2024, Hyundai discusses AI and ‘software-defined everything' for future that includes hydrogen from plastics and animal waste......»»
Study shows captive-bred Egyptian vultures can improve their flight and migration performance
Two types of experiences affect the behavioral skills of animals: the animal's environment during its early development and acquired experience. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's researchers followed Egyptian vultures during migration, a critical.....»»
How a sea animal with a "snot palace" could inspire better pumps
To build more efficient pumping systems, engineers might take inspiration from a tiny filter-feeding sea creature encased in a gelatinous structure known as a "mucus house" or "snot palace.".....»»
In the interests of animal welfare and public health, researchers make a case for improved farm animal conditions
Research shows that three-quarters of emerging infectious diseases are passed from animals to humans; an illness of this type is known as zoonosis (plural: zoonoses). Farm animals, especially pigs and poultry, pose a high risk of zoonotic infection......»»
Feathers from deceased birds help scientists understand new threat to avian populations
As concerns over the world's declining bird population mount, animal ecologists have developed an analytical approach to better understand one of the latest threats to feathered creatures: the rise of wind and solar energy facilities......»»
How Apple’s Universal Control feature changes the way I work
Since first launching back in 2022, Apple’s Universal Control feature has become a key part of my workflow. The feature makes using multiple Macs or iPads a surprisingly seamless process. Here’s how it’s changing the way I work. more….....»»
Harnessing sensors, smart devices, and AI could transform agriculture
Biosensing engineer Azahar Ali, assistant professor of animal sciences and biological systems engineering at Virginia Tech, is bracing for the arrival of a fourth agricultural revolution......»»
The surprisingly resourceful ways bacteria thrive in the human gut
The gut microbiome is so useful to human digestion and health that it is often called an extra digestive organ. This vast collection of bacteria and other microorganisms in the intestine helps us break down foods and produce nutrients or other metabo.....»»
"Giant" predator worms more than half a billion years old discovered in North Greenland
Fossils of a new group of animal predators have been located in the Early Cambrian Sirius Passet fossil locality in North Greenland. These large worms may be some of the earliest carnivorous animals to have colonized the water column more than 518 mi.....»»
The early universe was surprisingly filled with spiral galaxies, research suggests
If we could travel far beyond our galaxy, and look back upon the Milky Way, it would be a glorious sight. Luminous spirals stretching from a central core, with dust and nebulae scattered along the spiral edges. When you think about a galaxy, you prob.....»»
Apple Watch owners receive Tim Cook responses to "thank you" emails
A pair of Apple Watch users who survived medical issues after acting on alerts from their wearables emailed Tim Cook in gratitude, and surprisingly got a response within hours.An example of an Apple Watch heart rate notificationThe Apple Watch has re.....»»
The best video games of December 2023: The Finals, Asgard’s Wrath 2, and more
This December was surprisingly packed with great new games, from Asgard's Wrath 2 to a great Apple Arcade-exclusive Sonic adventure......»»