Brittle stars can learn just fine, even without a brain
We humans are fixated on big brains as a proxy for smarts. But headless animals called brittle stars have no brains at all and still manage to learn through experience, new research reveals......»»
Tagged fish help scientists improve restoration efforts
NOAA scientists are collaborating with some unique partners to learn more about how several Chesapeake Bay species use natural and restored areas near Poplar Island, on Maryland's Eastern Shore......»»
Apple Watch Series 10 to feature upgraded ECG and water resistance, new ‘Reflections’ face, more
As Apple’s next event draws closer, we learn more about the products the company will announce on Monday. Following a report earlier today about Apple Watch Series 10 featuring sleep apnea detection, 9to5Mac has now learned more details about the n.....»»
Why are black holes stable against their own gravity?
Neutron stars are timelike matter with a maximum mass of about 2.34 solar masses in quantum chromodynamics (the strong color force). Black holes are spacelike matter that have no maximum mass, but a minimum mass of 2.35 solar masses. Indeed, black ho.....»»
Gravitational waves unveil previously unseen properties of neutron stars
A better understanding of the inner workings of neutron stars will lead to a greater knowledge of the dynamics that underpin the workings of the universe and also could help drive future technology, said the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ph.....»»
Here’s when we’ll learn the fates of Marvel’s Blade and Armor Wars movies
Marvel has had a great summer so far, enjoying the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine in theaters while stunning fans with its Comic-Con and … The post Here’s when we’ll learn the fates of Marvel’s Blade and Armor Wars mo.....»»
Technology classes at school can also teach skills for business and life: South African teachers share ideas
Starting and running your own business takes hard work and a can-do attitude. Typically, entrepreneurs are the kinds of people who can identify and solve problems innovatively, are willing to take risks and learn from mistakes......»»
3D imaging allows researchers to observe degradation of micro- and nanoplastics with unprecedented detail
In a global first, University of Waterloo researchers have used 3D imaging technology to understand the fine details of microplastics, paving the way for more effective methods of plastic waste recycling......»»
Jack Black stars as expert crafter Steve in A Minecraft Movie teaser
"Anything you can dream about here, you can make." Jason Momoa and Jack Black star in A Minecraft Movie. Minecraft is among the most successful and influential games of the early 21st century, winning many awards and selling over 30.....»»
Miniature treadmills accelerate studies of insects walking
Fruit flies walking on miniature treadmills are helping scientists learn how the nervous system enables animals to move in an unpredictable and complex world......»»
We gave the Samsung QN90C TV four stars — it’s over $1,000 off at Walmart
The 55-inch Samsung QN90C Neo QLED 4K TV, which scored 4 out of 5 stars in our review, is on sale from Walmart with a $1,101 discount, but likely not for long......»»
What’s new on Disney+ in September 2024
The Disney+ September 2024 lineup includes Marvel's Agatha All Along, LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, LEGO Pixar: BrickToons, and Dancing with the Stars......»»
Bluetooth Channel Sounding enhances security of Bluetooth connected devices
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the organization that oversees Bluetooth technology, released Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a new secure, fine-ranging feature that promises to enhance the convenience, safety, and security of Bluetooth conne.....»»
What’s new on Apple TV+ this month (September 2024)
This September, Apple TV+ adds even more stars, highlighted by George Clooney and Brad Pitt in Wolfs and the return of Gary Oldman in Slow Horses......»»
Hollywood will need permission to make AI deepfakes of long-gone stars
California Senate passes bill requiring permission to recreate deceased performers with AI......»»
Supercomputer simulations provide new insights into calcium-48"s controversial nuclear magnetic excitation
The world's most powerful supercomputer is helping resolve conflicting research results that have puzzled scientists for more than a decade, which could also shine new light inside collapsing stars......»»
Study: Giant ultrafast dichroism and birefringence with active nonlocal metasurfaces
The fine and efficient control of the properties of light at ultrafast speed down to the picosecond timescale is a challenging task, crucial for many scientific applications and technologies. For instance, in free-space optical links, manipulating on.....»»
Preventing cell damage: Working principle of proton-activated chloride channels revealed
A research team led by Prof. Seo Byeong-Chang of the Department of Brain Sciences at DGIST has made the world's first discovery of how proton-activated chloride (PAC) channels—which play an important role in protecting cells in our bodies—work. P.....»»
Cops’ favorite face image search engine fined $33M for privacy violation
Clearview AI insists Dutch fine is "unlawful" but missed its chance to appeal. Enlarge (credit: EyeEm Mobile GmbH | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A controversial facial recognition tech company behind a vast face image sea.....»»
Unveiling the molecular mechanisms linking aging with neurodegenerative diseases
Aging is the prime cause of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. But what exactly increases the prevalence of these brain disorders as one grows older? The molecular forces l.....»»
New knowledge about a fungus that turns 60–80% of the flies in your home into zombies
What can we learn from a fungus that eats most of the flies in your home from the inside, turns them into zombies and then lures other flies to necrophilic intercourse? Possibly quite a lot, according to researchers at the University of Copenhagen......»»