Apes constantly reinvent the wheel
Great apes do not pass on their behavior to the next generation. Unlike humans, they do not copy the specific knowledge of those around them, instead learning it anew in each generation. This is shown in a study by Dr. Alba Motes-Rodrigo and Dr. Clau.....»»
Researchers uncover novel physiological functions of CRISPR-Cas guard RNA
How the expression of Cas proteins in bacterial CRISPR-Cas immune system adapts to the constantly changing CRISPR structures and crRNA expression levels has been a long-standing unresolved question......»»
This kid-friendly electric scooter is $175
Save on the Kimi 3-Wheel Electric Kids Scooter at the Mashable Shop. TL;DR: As of Sept. 7, the Kimi 3-Wheel Electric Scooter is on sale for just $174.99 instead of $189. That's a savings of 7% for a limited time.If you’ve heard the term &.....»»
The future of E3 is in question again as ESA reportedly seeks a 2025 reinvention
After cutting ties with partner ReedPop, the ESA is reportedly looking to reinvent its troubled E3 convention once again......»»
Toyota"s Woven software unit gets new leader for digital cars
James Kuffner, the American computer expert who has lead Toyota’s Woven software subsidiary since 2018, will resign as CEO and hand the wheel to an automated driving veteran as the automaker readies the launch of a key operating system for cars......»»
Study suggests human shoulders and elbows first evolved as brakes for climbing apes
The rotating shoulders and extending elbows that allow humans to reach for a high shelf or toss a ball with friends may have first evolved as a natural braking system for our primate ancestors who simply needed to get out of trees without dying......»»
Lenovo gets into handheld gaming with the Legion Go
Lenovo has taken the wraps off the Legion Go, the company’s take on handheld gaming devices. The post Lenovo gets into handheld gaming with the Legion Go appeared first on Phandroid. Gaming laptops are great if you are constantly on the.....»»
Two book readers recap a very non-book-ish Wheel of Time season 2 premiere
The Wheel turns, and new seasons come and pass, leaving reviews that become legend. Enlarge / A face only a darkfriend could love. (credit: Amazon Studios) Andrew Cunningham and Lee Hutchinson have spent decades of their.....»»
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in September 2023
Gen V and The Wheel of Time season 2 are giving superhero and fantasy fans reasons to be glued to Amazon Prime Video in September. There's even NFL games too......»»
Retractable steering wheel and pedals patented by Apple for Level 4 autonomous car
Apple has been granted a patent for a retractable steering wheel and pedals in a car, when it is being used in self-driving mode. The patent document describes a car which is capable of driving itself in some situations, but not in others – whic.....»»
The best games of August 2023: Baldur’s Gate 3, Sea of Stars, and more
Baldur's Gate 3, Sea of Stars, and The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood are some of August 2023's best games......»»
The best shows on Amazon Prime right now (September 2023)
Watch the second season of The Wheel of Time, dive into YA mystery Shelter, revisit the classic procedural L.A. Law, and more on Prime Video in September......»»
Not your average Toyota: The all-wheel drive GR Corolla, reviewed
Highlights include a distinctive 3-cylinder burble and an adjustable torque-split. Enlarge / Early mornings were made for cars like this, the Toyota GR Corolla. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Although the vast majority of our.....»»
Elon Musk teases Cybertruck ahead of imminent delivery event
Tesla chief Elon Musk has posted a photo of a production candidate Cybertruck, with the man himself behind the wheel of the new electric pickup......»»
Pacific Drive puts you behind the wheel of a supernatural station wagon
Pacific Drive is a surprising hybrid between a station wagon racing game and a full-on immersive sim......»»
Buyers of Bored Ape NFTs sue after digital apes turn out to be bad investment
Lawsuit: Sotheby's $24M sale to FTX gave Bored Ape NFTs "an air of legitimacy." Enlarge / Bored Ape NFTs can now be purchased for just $50,000 each. (credit: Sotheby's) The Sotheby's auction house has been named as a def.....»»
Anonymous file-sharing site has shut down after "years of abuse"
Anonfiles operators grew tired of trying to remove malicious content being uploaded constantly......»»
This witchy indie will challenge your idea of what a ‘narrative’ game looks like
While I've never been one for Tarot readings, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is one of the best narrative games I've played in years......»»
Sugars affect brain "plasticity," helping with learning, memory, recovery
Can you recognize someone you haven't seen in years, but forget what you had for breakfast yesterday? Our brains constantly rearrange their circuitry to remember familiar faces or learn new skills, but the molecular basis of this process isn't well u.....»»
An exoplanet is getting vaporized but is trying to hide it
Hydrogen should be constantly boiled off, but we're not always seeing it. Enlarge / Artist's conception of the atmosphere being blasted off an exoplanet. (credit: NASA, ESA, and Joseph Olmsted (STScI)) Some planets canno.....»»
Examining the factors that affect curiosity across species
Humans like to discover. Presented with something we've never seen before, most of us will be compelled to explore and learn more about it. The same can't exactly be said for our closest living relatives—the great apes. Although decades of studies.....»»