Behavioral synchronization in complex societies of feral horses
When testing hypotheses on how horses synchronize their herd behavior, computational modeling is a must. So much more is happening among the many mares, stallions, and foals that simple math equations cannot fathom......»»
Deep data—and big money—are driving a new era in political advertising
In the rarefied realm of political campaigns, every election brings complex challenges to the experts who shape a candidate's advertising strategy. Their standard practice has been to show prospective ads to a small focus group, get feedback, and the.....»»
New chip opens door to AI computing at light speed
University of Pennsylvania engineers have developed a new chip that uses light waves, rather than electricity, to perform the complex math essential to training AI. The chip has the potential to radically accelerate the processing speed of computers.....»»
Root microbes may be the secret to a better tasting cup of tea
You'd think the complex flavor in a quality cup of tea would depend mainly on the tea varieties used to make it. But a study appearing in the journal Current Biology shows that the making of a delicious cup of tea depends on another key ingredient: t.....»»
Ancient retroviruses played a key role in the evolution of vertebrate brains, suggest researchers
Researchers report in the journal Cell that ancient viruses may be to thank for myelin—and, by extension, our large, complex brains......»»
Darkroom photo and video editor now automatically backs up and syncs presets
Darkroom is one of the most popular photo and video editors for iOS (and also one of my favorites). This week, the app received an important update, which enables automatic backup and synchronization of the presets created by the user. This makes it.....»»
Some pre-Roman humans were buried with dogs, horses and other animals
Some people from an ancient community in what is now northern Italy were interred with animals and animal parts from species such as dogs, horses and pigs. The reasons remain mysterious, but might indicate an enduring companion relationship between t.....»»
Climate indices and precipitation anomalies reveal stark implications for the Middle East
A new study led by Dr. Assaf Hochman from the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds light on the complex dynamics of sub-seasonal precipitation anomalies in the Middle East, revealing significant correlations with ke.....»»
Fluffy nuisance: Paris sends Invalides rabbits into exile
Tourists and Parisians have long been accustomed to the sight of wild rabbits frolicking around the lawns of the historic Invalides memorial complex, one of the French capital's great landmarks......»»
Fundamental equation for superconducting quantum bits revised
Physicists from Forschungszentrum Jülich and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have uncovered that Josephson tunnel junctions—the fundamental building blocks of superconducting quantum computers—are more complex than previously thought......»»
Microplastics in soils: First consistent risk assessment
Microplastics in soil are extremely diverse and complex. This makes it difficult to determine the risks of plastic pollution to soil life, which is an increasing concern among policymakers and scientists. Researchers from the Spanish Institute IMDEA.....»»
Global survey shows broad majority of global population supports climate action
A recent study by behavioral researchers at the University of Bonn, the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE in Frankfurt, and the University of Copenhagen demonstrates for the first time that a broad majority of the world's population suppo.....»»
Roads, farming threaten Ecuador "lost city" complex
Shielded by the jungle for hundreds of years, the remains of a massive 2,500-year-old network of Ecuadoran cities are being threatened by road and farm encroachment just as its long-held secrets are being revealed, researchers say......»»
Team demonstrates fabrication method to construct 3D structures that mimic bone microstructure
Scientists have combined laser 3D printing technology and an alternate soaking process to construct complex 3D structures that mimic bone microstructure. This is the first demonstration of this fabrication method, and it will lead to the development.....»»
Love is more complex than "5 love languages," says expert
The "5 Love Languages" popularized by Gary Chapman are often mentioned when discussing relationships, but this Valentine's Day one Virginia Tech psychologist suggests taking a different approach to fostering and nurturing high-quality, loving relatio.....»»
Hyundai"s EV factory in Georgia will open ahead of target, Jose Munoz says
Hyundai will open its massive EV and battery complex in Georgia three months ahead of schedule so it can qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit sooner......»»
Ocean system that moves heat gets closer to collapse, which could cause weather chaos, study says
An abrupt shutdown of Atlantic Ocean currents that could put large parts of Europe in a deep freeze is looking a bit more likely and closer than before as a new complex computer simulation finds a "cliff-like" tipping point looming in the future......»»
Hyundai"s EV factory in Georgia will open ahead of target, Munoz says
Hyundai will open its massive EV and battery complex in Georgia three months ahead of schedule so it can qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit sooner......»»
Alternate qubit design does error correction in hardware
Early-stage technology has the potential to cut qubits needed for useful computers. Enlarge (credit: Nord Quantique) There's a general consensus that performing any sort of complex algorithm on quantum hardware will have.....»»
Something is happening to Progressive Web Apps in iOS 17.4 -- but they aren"t dead
Users have taken to social media to decry that progressive web apps were killed by Apple in iOS 17.4, but the reality is more complex than that.Apple's half-hearted support for Web Pushes was added in iOS 16.4Apple is being required to allow alternat.....»»
Apple defeats lawsuit claiming Tim Cook is overpaid
A lawsuit alleging that Apple mistakenly overpays its executives including Tim Cook, by tens of millions of dollars, has been dismissed.As with most corporations, the renumeration for its top executives is a complex mix of a base salary, performance-.....»»