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Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago—here"s how

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern Africa. One of the greatest thrills was going out at night looking for predators on the prowl: lions, leopards, hyenas......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 4th, 2023

Study uncovers earliest evidence of humans using fire to shape the landscape of Tasmania

Some of the first human beings to arrive in Tasmania, over 41,000 years ago, used fire to shape and manage the landscape, about 2,000 years earlier than previously thought......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 27 min. ago

Scientific breakthrough could make X-ray scans safer by reducing radiation

X-rays have fundamentally revolutionized healthcare, giving us views of the human body and even almost impossible views of atoms. However, the radiation involved in X-rays … The post Scientific breakthrough could make X-ray scans safer by reduc.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated News6 hr. 24 min. ago

Brilliant AI bot imitates a granny to keep phone scammers on the line for hours

Of all the AI chatbot ideas we have seen since ChatGPT went viral nearly two years ago, O2’s Daisy (stylized as “dAIsy”) is easily among … The post Brilliant AI bot imitates a granny to keep phone scammers on the line for hour.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated News10 hr. 0 min. ago

Apple Pay ‘Plates’ ad shows how easy it is to spend money on the internet

Apple Pay is celebrating 10 years since launching, and a new video ad highlights something about Apple Pay that has been true since day one. Apple Pay makes it really easy to spend money on the internet. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated News10 hr. 0 min. ago

Basalt samples from Chang"e-6 mission offer insights on lunar farside volcanism

Basalt samples returned by the Chang'e-6 mission have revealed volcanic events on the lunar farside at 2.8 billion years ago (Ga) and 4.2 Ga, according to research conducted by Prof. Li Qiuli's lab at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Ch.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 28 min. ago

Five ways that climate change threatens human health

As the U.N.'s climate summit, COP29, gets underway in Azerbaijan this week, the effect of climate change on human health is high on the agenda. And rightly so, amid some alarming emerging statistics. By the end of this century, climate change could b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 28 min. ago

Biodiversity in the city: Designing urban spaces for humans and animals

Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have studied at 103 locations in Munich ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 28 min. ago

Curly-Tailed Cats Communicate with an ‘Accent’

A genetic mutation makes some cats’ tail curl over their back, giving them something akin to an accent when they communicate with other kitties.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News12 hr. 28 min. ago

OpenAI accused of trying to profit off AI model inspection in court

How do you get an AI model to confess what's inside? Since ChatGPT became an instant hit roughly two years ago, tech companies around the world have rushed to release AI products.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News12 hr. 29 min. ago

I love the Oura Ring 4, except for one big thing

I've worn an Oura Ring for years, and the Oura Ring 4 is its best smart ring yet. However, here's one thing that Oura failed to get right with its newest model......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News15 hr. 1 min. ago

Shakespeare or ChatGPT? Study finds people prefer AI over real classic poetry

Readers are unable to reliably differentiate AI-generated from human-written poetry and are more likely to prefer AI poems, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. This tendency to rate AI poetry positively may be due to readers mi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Our first look at the foldable iPhone is coming sooner than expected

Rumors about foldable iPads and MacBooks and foldable iPhones have been floating around for years. However, Apple has not released a commercial product yet. Apple … The post Our first look at the foldable iPhone is coming sooner than expected a.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Clean Energy Is Bringing Electricity to Many in the Navajo Nation

Thousands of homes in Navajo and other tribal lands don’t have access to electricity. A $200-million federal funding effort aims to fix that problem with solar power and other clean energy.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

2024 Will Be the First Year to Exceed the 1.5-Degree-Celsius Warming Threshold

This year won’t just be the hottest on record—it could be the first to surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius. The Paris climate accord aims to keep warming below that level when looking over multiple years.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

The Lucy Fossil’s Extraordinary Journey to Becoming an Icon of Human Evolution

The 3.2-million-year-old human ancestor known as Lucy rose to fame through an incredible combination of circumstances.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

I Destroyed a Car to Explore Some Music Myths

Two years of experimentation taught a Nashville guitarist not every musical myth makes sense.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Insects Played Pivotal Roles in the Evolution of Human Culture

Violins, the ink on the Declaration of Independence and other ways that insects shaped human history.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

This ‘Human Computer’ Created a System for Measuring Vast Distances in Our Universe

Visual artist Anna Von Mertens looks to astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt and her vision of the universe for inspiration.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’

Some six years after virtual private network company NordVPN started searching data breaches for the most-used passwords, things are every bit as bad as when the company started. Each year, the company searches the dark web for passwords stolen by.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

"Mythic Quest" season 4 returns to Apple TV+ on January 29

Apple will be bringing back "Mythic Quest" to Apple TV+ for its fourth season in the new year, with spin-off series "Side Quest" to air right after its conclusion.Mythic Quest - Image credit: Apple TV+Arriving over three years after Apple renewed the.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024