Baby vampire bat adopted by mom"s best friend
During a study with captive vampire bats at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama, a young vampire bat pup was adopted by an unrelated female after its mother died. Although this observation was not the first report of adoption.....»»
How semiconductor defects could boost quantum technology
In diamonds (and other semiconducting materials), defects are a quantum sensor's best friend. That's because defects, essentially a jostled arrangement of atoms, sometimes contain electrons with an angular momentum, or spin, that can store and proces.....»»
Hubble spies baby stars being born amid chaos of interacting galaxies
Amid swirling gas and dust pulled by gravitational forces of interacting galaxies, there can be bursts of star formation, creating new generations of stars......»»
A baby boom of African penguin chicks hatches at a San Francisco science museum
A bounty of 10 African penguin chicks has hatched in just over a year at a San Francisco science museum as part of an effort to conserve the endangered bird......»»
Plex, where people typically avoid Hollywood fees, now offers movie rentals
Users have one more place to turn when their usual options don't pan out. Enlarge / Because sometimes your friend Tim, the one with all the legal media, is having server issues, but it's movie night and the popcorn is already mad.....»»
Friend or foe? Researchers explore ancient partnership between moss and fungi
The next time you walk through the woods in the dead of winter, take a moment to see if you can spot one of nature's most persistent and heartiest survivors......»»
Reasons not to hug, snuggle or kiss chicks and chickens
Sometimes it hurts to dispel facts with science, but a Texas A&M AgriLife expert said even though there is a National Snuggle a Chicken Day (celebrated on Jan. 8), he hopes people don't hug and kiss baby chicks and chickens without proper awareness a.....»»
Florida zoo welcomes furry baby Hoffman"s two-toed sloth
An adorable, furry baby Hoffman's two-toed sloth has made its debut at zoo in Florida......»»
How teachers make ethical judgments when using AI in the classroom
A teacher's gender and comfort with technology factor into whether artificial intelligence is adopted in the classroom, as shown in a new report from the USC Center for Generative AI and Society......»»
Toxicology results back for 3 Chiefs fans found dead at a friend’s home. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t.
Toxicology results back for 3 Chiefs fans found dead at a friend’s home. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t......»»
Here’s what it’s like to use Vision Pro guest mode if a friend has bought one
If you can’t afford or justify your own spatial computer, we learned last year that there would be a Vision Pro guest mode to you borrow someone else’s. We discovered that Apple doesn’t exactly encourage this, as there are some fairly major.....»»
EU adopts first cybersecurity certification scheme for safer tech
The European Commission adopted the implementing regulation concerning the EU cybersecurity certification scheme on Common Criteria (EUCC). The outcome aligns with the candidate cybersecurity certification scheme on EUCC that ENISA drafted in respons.....»»
Clownfish “count” white stripes to determine if an invader is friend or foe
They attacked similar fish with three stripes more often than those with one or two stripes. Enlarge / Clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) seem to recognize different species of clownfish by counting white stripes. (credit:.....»»
Scientists discover that clownfish count stripes to distinguish friend from foe
Anemonefish (also known as clownfish) are feisty little creatures, enthusiastically defending their anemone homes from intruders. And while it is sometimes fine to share with anemonefish of other species, it is never cool to cohabit with intruders of.....»»
European immigrants introduced farming to prehistoric North Africa, new research shows
The Neolithic age—when agriculture and animal farming were adopted—has become one of the most widely studied periods of social and economic transition in recent years. It was a period that drove great change in the evolution of human society......»»
From Baby Boomers to Gen Alpha: Sociology professor asks "Is it time to stop talking about generations?"
"Millennials don't really want to work. They're far too focused on avocado toast and chai lattes!" Just one of the many clichés expressed by workers over the age of 50. And those being criticized? Well, they often reply with a bored "OK, Boomer" fol.....»»
Measles is “growing global threat,” CDC tells doctors in alert message
Since December, there have been 23 measles cases in the US, including two outbreaks. Enlarge / A baby with measles. (credit: CDC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is putting clinicians on alert about the g.....»»
We"re heading for Venus: ESA approves EnVision
ESA's next mission to Venus was officially "adopted" today by the Agency's Science Program Committee. EnVision will study Venus from its inner core to its outer atmosphere, giving important new insight into the planet's history, geological activity a.....»»
Snapchat+ is reportedly introducing an AI Bitmoji pet
Snapchat is reportedly toying with a new feature that'll let you make an AI pet. Snapchat has an answer to the question, "What if Chat GPT was man's best friend?"The social media platform popular among teenagers is planning to debut a generativ.....»»
The puzzling case of a baby who wouldn’t stop crying—then began to slip away
After doctors figured it out, the 8-week-old infant eventually made a full recovery. Enlarge / A studio portrait of a crying baby. (credit: Getty | Tim Clayton) It's hard to imagine a more common stressor for new parent.....»»
How NASA chases and investigates bright cosmic blips
Stephen Lesage's phone started vibrating just after halftime on Oct. 9, 2022, while he was watching a soccer game in Atlanta with a friend. When Lesage saw the incoming messages, the match no longer seemed important. There had been a rare cosmic even.....»»