Baboons "crouch and sprint" to take standing up in their stride
At some point in our evolution, humans gave up walking on four limbs, yet all of our ape cousins continue sauntering on four, resorting occasionally to two. Peter Aerts from the University of Antwerp, Belgium, is curious about how primates walk. When.....»»
Diverse forests are best at standing up to storms, modeling study finds
European forests with a greater diversity of tree species are more resilient to storms, according to new research published in the journal Functional Ecology......»»
Jon Stewart returns to "The Daily Show" as Monday night host
After a yearlong search for a new host to replace Trevor Noah, "The Daily Show" will be hosted by Stewart and a group of correspondents. While standing onstage to accept The Daily Show's 2024 Emmy for Best Writing for a Variety Series, comedian.....»»
Top 10 Most Popular Torrent Sites 2024
Continuing a long-standing annual tradition, today we publish our list of the most popular torrent sites at the start of 2024. Ranked by traffic estimates, we see that YTS remains on top, closely followed by 1337x and anime torrent site NYAA. Torrent.....»»
Study offers rare long-term analysis of techniques for creating standing dead trees for wildlife habitat
Ecologists have long known that standing dead trees, commonly referred to as snags, are an important habitat element for forest dwellers and act as a driver of biodiversity......»»
Working from home? Find your favorite position with FlexiSpot: A hands-on review
For about a month, I have been using two pieces of work-from-home office equipment while writing – the E7 Pro Standing Desk and the C7 Premium Ergonomic Office Chair. Both are incredibly impressive pieces of furniture with a lot to love, even if so.....»»
Higher vehicle hoods significantly increase pedestrian deaths, study finds
Single-vehicle, single-pedestrian crash data for 2016-2021 finds hoods a problem. Enlarge / It actually feels intimidating standing next to a vehicle like this GMC Yukon Denali when the hood is level with your shoulder. (credit:.....»»
Do wolves make deer hunting over bait harder?
Whether or not wolves might affect hunting with bait has been a long-standing question—a recreational tradition that is controversial inside and outside the hunting community. While baiting increases the opportunity for a successful shot and more i.....»»
Scientists solve long-standing block copolymer research conundrum through polymer chain end modifications
Plumber's nightmare structure presents itself as an assemblage where all exits seem to converge inward—a plumber's nightmare but an anticipated uniqueness for researchers, suggesting distinctive traits divergent from traditional materials. Nonethel.....»»
ESET launches MDR service to improve cybersecurity for SMBs
ESET launched ESET MDR, an innovative solution aimed at addressing the evolving cybersecurity challenges faced by SMBs. This launch marks a significant stride in expanding ESET’s security services portfolio with another MDR solution. In a rapidly c.....»»
WhatsApp has been getting more attention in the US – but can it overtake iMessage?
iMessage is certainly one of the most popular messaging platforms in the US, which has resulted in long-standing discussion about its interoperability with non-Apple devices. While some users are waiting for the iPhone to get RCS support later this y.....»»
Cryo-microscopy reveals nano-sized copy machine implicated in origin of life
How the intricate molecular machinery of life arose from simple beginnings has been a long-standing question. Several lines of evidence point towards a primordial "RNA world," where an "RNA copy machine" (a so-called replicase) started making copies.....»»
FlexiSpot electric standing desk deals start at $150 right now
A high-quality standing desk is worth its weight in gold. That’s true for pretty much anyone with a desk job. Many people are under the … The post FlexiSpot electric standing desk deals start at $150 right now appeared first on BGR......»»
Study of Darwin"s finches sheds light on how one species become many
Using data on four species of Darwin's finches on the Galápagos Islands, researchers led by McGill University have confirmed a long-standing hypothesis that species diversity evolves through adaptation to different resources......»»
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We’ve got one last big roundup of daily deals for you to check out this week, and it’s a gem. To start, you can get … The post Today’s deals: $15 Amazon credit, $4 smart plugs, $200 off Dyson vacuum, $136 standing desk, more a.....»»
First cars with next-generation CarPlay officially announced
Apple has officially made good on its long-standing promise. The first cars with support for next-generation CarPlay have (sort of) been announced. As reported by Cool Hunting and Car and Driver, Porsche and Aston Martin will be the first automakers.....»»
Protein allows poison dart frogs to accumulate toxins safely, shows study
Scientists have identified the protein that helps poison dart frogs safely accumulate their namesake toxins, according to a study published today in eLife. The findings solve a long-standing scientific mystery and may suggest potential therapeutic st.....»»
Apple isn"t standing still on generative AI, and making human models dance is proof
Apple has released a research paper discussing what it calls HUGS, a generative AI technology that can create a digital human avatar from a brief video in about 30 minutes.Apple HUGSReleased via Apple's Machine Learning Research page and shared by Ap.....»»
How the world"s first deal to ditch fossil fuels was forged at COP28
It was an improbable scene in Dubai as a top oil executive basked in a standing ovation from hundreds of diplomats tasked with fighting climate change. Sultan Al Jaber, head of the United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil company, had just presided over.....»»
Extending the uncertainty principle by using an unbounded operator
A study published in the journal Physical Review Letters by researchers in Japan solves a long-standing problem in quantum physics by redefining the uncertainty principle......»»
New approach overcomes long-standing limitations in optics to enhance the efficiency of Mie scattering
When you look up at the sky and see clouds of wondrous shapes, or struggle to peer through dense, hazy fog, you're seeing the results of "Mie scattering," which is what happens with light interacts with particles of a certain size. There is a growing.....»»