Being social generates larger genomes in snapping shrimp
In an article scheduled to publish in PNAS, on June 7, 2021, a team of researchers led by Columbia University's Dustin R. Rubenstein, a Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, found that within the same genus of marine snapping shr.....»»
Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal climate history—and how viruses adapt to climate change
As humans alter the planet's climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth's history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature's freezers, archiving detailed recor.....»»
Tumblr migrates more than 500 million blogs to WordPress
Parent company Automattic insists the user experience won't change a bit. Enlarge / "You'll never be bored again" is one of the more fitting slogans attached to Tumblr. (credit: Getty Images) Once-great social media and.....»»
AI tool maps out cell metabolism with precision
Understanding how cells process nutrients and produce energy—collectively known as metabolism—is essential in biology. Modern biology generates large datasets on various cellular activities, but integrating and analyzing the vast amounts of data.....»»
Study uses a gambling framework to show how past regrets can be viewed differently moving forward
When reflecting on one's life, it is not uncommon to say something along the lines of, "No regrets." It's seen routinely in popular culture, and the social media hashtag #noregrets is featured on millions of posts across Instagram and X, formerly kno.....»»
Spot AI images this election: Fact vs. fiction tips
On Aug. 18, former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump posted an unusual endorsement to his social media account on Truth Social. Amid a series of photos, he included an image of pop megastar Taylor Swift wearing an Uncle Sam ha.....»»
Political posts on X could harm academics" credibility, new study finds
New research, published in a CESifo working paper reveals that expressing political views on social media can erode public trust in academics. The paper is a collaboration from Dr. Eleonora Alabrese from the University of Bath; Francesco Capozza, Res.....»»
GM"s BrightDrop electric vans to become Chevrolet models
GM's BrightDrop electric vans will become Chevrolet models, the idea being to leverage Chevy's larger dealership network......»»
Larger ant colonies drive the evolution of worker castes: Division of labor is key to life"s complexity, says study
Just like human societies, ant societies have a division of labor. Within a colony, some individuals feed the young while others are soldiers who protect the colony from intruders. New research across 794 ant species, published in Nature Ecology & Ev.....»»
Indonesia arrests man for selling rhino horn via social media
Indonesian authorities arrested a man trying to sell elephant tusks and the horns of critically endangered rhinos via social media......»»
Dogs understand words from soundboard buttons, study reveals
If you've seen those viral social media videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to "talk," you're not alone. These buttons have taken the pet world by storm, leading to impressive and sometimes seemingly miraculous feats shared across platforms like.....»»
Children and the internet: Helping kids navigate this modern minefield
The United States' most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations' education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schoo.....»»
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How to control your screen time and make technology work for you
Many of us feel that we, or our children, spend too much time staring at a screen. From gaming to social media use or "doomscrolling," it can sometimes feel that we are mindlessly spending hours going down a rabbit hole of technology......»»
Model highlights three roots of online toxicity
In 2022, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience Dean Mobbs began to investigate the relationship between social media use and mental health and well-being. As his research program ramps up to test brain activity and physiological markers of stress durin.....»»
New research shows that online ads have limited impact on consumer valuations for Facebook
Policymakers are increasingly debating the relative social costs and benefits of digital advertising. While ads typically benefit platforms and advertisers, do they disadvantage consumers? In a new study, researchers have analyzed advertising on Face.....»»
Ford ups Bronco Sport"s off-road chops with steel bumpers, Sasquatch package
Ford designers said they wanted to "close the capability gap" between the Bronco Sport and larger Bronco for customers who hunt or camp......»»
Rebrand, regroup, ransomware, repeat
Changes witnessed over the last few years have led to larger ransomware groups breaking into smaller units, posing more considerable challenges for law enforcement. Ransomware actors are evading arrest more easily and adapting methods with innovative.....»»
Apple’s ‘Find My’ could be the next trendy social app
Apple hasn’t launched a proper social network since iTunes Ping crashed and burned. But some Apple features nonetheless function like social apps, such as iMessage or the shared albums feature in Photos. The latest such trend, it seems, has made Ap.....»»
How to use a VPN to access geo-restricted content and social media
Most video content and some services are geolocked to a state or country. Here's how you can get around some of those restrictions, using one of the best VPN for iPhone apps.Select a country from your VPN app and you'll be able to access content ther.....»»
Journalists and social media users are key drivers behind product recall decisions, says researcher
Canada saw a record 2,330 product recalls in 2023—more than six per day and the highest since the federal government started releasing the data in 2011. A product recall occurs when a manufacturer takes action to remove consumer goods with safety d.....»»