Call of the conch: Archaeologists suggest Indigenous Americans used sound to organize local communities
Archaeologists have modeled the auditory range of conch-shell trumpets in the 9th–11th century US Southwest, proposing that the sound was key in the structuring of pre-Columbian Pueblo communities......»»
Not wrapping but folding: Bacteria also organize their DNA, but they do it a bit differently
Some bacteria, it turns out, have proteins much like ours that organize the DNA in their cells. They just do it a bit differently. This is revealed by new research from biochemists at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry and the Max Planck Institute for.....»»
Sudan food emergency: Local researcher unpacks scale of the disaster and what action is needed
The UN recently warned of the risk of famine in Sudan. The war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed civilians and devastated livelihoods on a massive scale. Around 18 million people are already acutely hungry, includi.....»»
Western agricultural communities need water conservation strategies to adapt to future shortages
The Western U.S. is heavily reliant on mountain snowpacks and their gradual melt for water storage and supply, and climate change is expected to upend the reliability of this natural process. Many agricultural communities in this part of the country.....»»
Einstein Telescope could launch a new era in astronomy
It's still just a plan, but a new telescope could soon be measuring gravitational waves. Gravitational waves are something like the sound waves of the universe. They are created, for example, when black holes or neutron stars collide......»»
Polyandrous birds evolve faster than monogamous ones, new study finds
New research led by the University of Bath's Milner Centre for Evolution shows that shorebird species where females breed with multiple males in each season evolve significantly faster than monogamous species. Their findings suggest that mating syste.....»»
Glass beads indicate Indigenous Americans shaped early transatlantic trade
Archaeologists have analyzed the chemical makeup of glass beads from across the Great Lakes region of North America, revealing the extent of Indigenous influence on transatlantic exchange networks during the 17th century AD......»»
Mongolian grasslands study reveals key drivers of plant community stability in changing climate
An international research team has undertaken a study of plants in the Mongolian grasslands to evaluate the stability of these plant communities over time. They specifically looked at how the dryness of the climate impacted the plant communities and.....»»
Phony "news" portals surpass US newspaper sites, researchers say
Partisan websites masquerading as media outlets now outnumber American newspaper sites, a research group that tracks misinformation said Tuesday, highlighting a local news crisis in a year of high-stakes elections......»»
Coastal research shows flood risk for several Alaska communities
Coastal Alaska communities from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta northward will see more of their buildings exposed to flooding by 2100 if they continue developing at the same location, according to new research......»»
Machine learning speeds up climate model simulations at finer resolutions, making them usable on local levels
Climate models are a key technology in predicting the impacts of climate change. By running simulations of the Earth's climate, scientists and policymakers can estimate conditions like sea level rise, flooding, and rising temperatures, and make decis.....»»
Humanitarian organizations showed flexibility and grit during COVID supply chain disruptions, study finds
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it sent shock waves across global supply chains. But manufacturers and other businesses weren't the only ones hit hard: local and international aid organizations, tasked with providing humanitarian assistance during ti.....»»
Researchers suggest inclusive education improves students" socio-emotional skills
A study featuring more than 3,500 Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) students and 294 teachers reveals that teachers' commitment to inclusive education favors their students' socio-emotional skills. The findings are published in the journal Learnin.....»»
American slavery wasn"t just a white man"s business—new research shows how white women profited, too
As the United States continues to confront the realities and legacy of slavery, Americans continue to challenge myths about the country's history. One enduring myth is that slavery was a largely male endeavor—that for the most part, the buying, sel.....»»
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
Another year and another Call of Duty title. This time we're taking aim at Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War with all the intel we've collected on the new title......»»
The earbuds version of the Sony XM5 headphones are on sale today
Experience the pinnacle of wire-free Sony sound with the WF-1000XM5s, now on sale for $250 at Best Buy! Buy now before the deal ends......»»
Weakening or collapse of a major Atlantic current has disrupted NZ"s climate in the past—and could do so again
Recent assessments suggest the ocean current known as Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is slowing down, with collapse a real possibility this century......»»
4,000-year-old Cretan hilltop mystifies Greek archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airport
A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island......»»
UAW, Ultium Cells reach tentative agreement
The UAW and Ultium Cells have come to a tentative agreement on improvements in wages, health and safety measures after 18 months of negotiation. The agreement serves as a local supplement to the bigger master contract of the Detroit 3......»»
iOS 18 finally adds T9 dialling on iPhone
A long-requested feature for Android users switching to iPhone is the addition of T9 dialling. This is a shortcut to dialling phone numbers from your address book, by typing in letters on the keypad. For instance, to call John you’d press 5 6 4.....»»
AirPods software update will let you refuse a telemarker"s call by shaking your head
Apple is updating the software on AirPods this fall, with Siri Interactions and Voice Isolation among the inbound changes.AirPods will let you shake your head to decline a call without speaking. Handy if you're in an elevator. During Apple's WWDC 202.....»»