Call the ant doctor: Amputation gives injured ants a leg up on infections
"Ants are able to diagnose a wound, see if it's infected... and treat it accordingly." Enlarge / Scientists have observed wound care and selective amputation in Florida carpenter ants. (credit: Danny Buffat/CC BY-SA) Flo.....»»
Activision shuts down Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer mod one day before launch
A mod set to recreate Call of Duty's Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer was canceled the day before launch......»»
Passing part of a medical licensing exam doesn’t make ChatGPT a good doctor
The software's medical certification exam was OK, but its diagnoses aren't. Enlarge / For now, "you should see a doctor" remains good advice. ChatGPT was able to pass some of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (US.....»»
First biogeographic map of ants reveals nine global realms
The distribution of species around the globe is not a random process but an outcome resulting from several evolutionary mechanisms as well as past and current environmental limitations. As a result, since the mid-19th century, biologists have identif.....»»
House call: A new study rethinks early Christian landmark
Since its discovery by modern researchers a century ago, an ancient structure known as the "Christian building" has become widely considered the cornerstone of early Christian architecture. Constructed around 232 C.E. in the ancient city of Dura-Euro.....»»
The Google Pixel Watch 3 has a never-before-seen health feature
Google's Pixel Watch 3 comes with a pulse loss detection feature that has never been seen before on a smartwatch. It uses the heart data to call for emergency......»»
The first Fortnite x Disney collaboration features a bunch of skins and Doctor Doom
Disney invested $1.5 billion into Fortnite earlier this year, and its first official collaboration involves Doctor Doom and some new Marvel skins......»»
"Wake-up call to humanity": Research shows the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it"s been in 400 years
The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef......»»
Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons
An insect bites off another insect's leg. Is this predatory behavior, aggression, defense, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it's for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony......»»
With Deadpool & Wolverine and Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom, Marvel is getting desperate
Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom, combined with the Deadpool & Wolverine's cheap fan service, only illustrates the mess Marvel is in now......»»
Dozens injured, pets killed in fires causing Samsung to recall 1.1M stoves
Samsung is currently offering free knob locks and covers to prevent fires. Enlarge / US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of 1.1 million Samsung Slide-in Electric Ranges due to hundreds of reported fires. (cre.....»»
AT&T rebuked over misleading ad for nonexistent satellite phone calling
AT&T reluctantly adds disclaimer: "Satellite calling is not currently available." Enlarge / Screenshot from AT&T commercial featuring Ben Stiller making a satellite call to Jordan Spieth. (credit: AT&T) AT&T has been tol.....»»
Don’t call it boring — this printer was an absolute joy to use
I reviewed HP's Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw to find out if this affordable color laser printer has good quality and long-term value......»»
From fungi to pharmaceuticals: A milestone for the production of eutyscoparol A and violaceoid C
The natural world is rich in chemical compounds with remarkable medicinal properties. A notable example is penicillin, discovered by chance from the Penicillium mold. This discovery revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections and highlighted.....»»
Japan "megaquake" advisory after tremor injures eight
Japan's earthquake scientists have warned of the possibility of a coming "megaquake" after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south......»»
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 - everything we know so far
Here's what we know about Call of Duty Black Ops 6, including when it's coming out, and a look at the campaign......»»
Treatments for ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoebas Are on the Horizon
New drugs may help patients with life-threatening "brain-eating" amoeba infections.....»»
Bird Flu Cases in People Are Being Undercounted
Dairy workers in Texas show signs of prior, undetected bird flu infections in a new study.....»»
Reddit might start putting some subreddits behind paywalls
Following the announcement of the company’s Q2 results on Tuesday afternoon, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman spoke to shareholders and answered questions in an earnings call. … The post Reddit might start putting some subreddits behind paywalls.....»»
"Her last jump of the day": Skydiving teacher dies after hitting dust devil, student injured
"Her last jump of the day": Skydiving teacher dies after hitting dust devil, student injured.....»»
Fungi adapt cell walls to evade antifungal drugs
Every year, life-threatening invasive fungal infections afflict more than 2 million individuals globally. Mortality rates for these infections are high, even when patients receive treatment......»»