Celibacy: Its surprising evolutionary advantages
Why would someone join an institution that removed the option of family life and required them to be celibate? Reproduction, after all, is at the very heart of the evolution that shaped us. Yet many religious institutions around the world require exa.....»»
No soft skills training spells missed opportunity for many organizations
New research from Wiley suggests soft skills training can positively impact job performance and retention, but many organizations are missing out on its advantages......»»
Surprising insights about debris flows on Mars
The period that liquid water was present on the surface of Mars may have been shorter than previously thought. Channel landforms called gullies, previously thought to be formed exclusively by liquid water, can also be formed by the action of evaporat.....»»
Sea anemones study reveals insights into predator-prey dynamics
A new study reveals crucial insights into animal defense mechanisms and tradeoffs. The surprising discovery of a native anemone population lacking the Nv1 neurotoxin led to an investigation into its impact on defending against grass shrimp, a native.....»»
The surprising key to magpie intelligence: It"s not genetic
If you've ever had the pleasure of encountering Australia's iconic magpies, you know these birds are intelligent creatures. With their striking black and white plumage, loud warbling voices and complex social behaviors, magpies possess a level of avi.....»»
Can genetic parasites alter interactions between microbes and hosts?
Researchers from the Max Planck Institutes (MPI) for Evolutionary Biology in Plön and for Biology in Tübingen have made significant progress in understanding the evolution of interactions between plants and microbes. The study focuses on Pseudomona.....»»
Hubble sees spiral galaxy NGC 4423 edge-on
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows NGC 4423, a galaxy that lies about 55 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. In this image, NGC 4423 appears to have quite an irregular, tubular form, so it might be surprising to find ou.....»»
Archeoastronomy uses the rare times and places of previous total solar eclipses to help us measure history
In 648 BCE, the Greek poet Archilochus wrote that "nothing can be surprising any more or impossible or miraculous, now that Zeus, father of the Olympians has made night out of noonday, hiding the light of the gleaming sun.".....»»
Parents and teens on smartphone usage: Snooping, distracted parenting, and more
A new survey of both parents and teens explores how families navigate the issues of smartphone usage, with some of the results more surprising than others. Chief among the unsurprising findings is that around 40% of families have repeated argument.....»»
Scientists reveal new lineages of giant sea anemones in Japan and their surprising associations with anemonefish
Anemonefish form mutualistic relationships with the sea anemones they live in and these associations are not random: some species such as the yellow-tail anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) are generalists and can live in almost any sea anemone, others.....»»
New type of tunable filter reveals the potential for terahertz wireless communications
Electromagnetic waves in the terahertz frequency range offer many advantages for communications and advanced applications in scanning and imaging, but realizing their potential poses challenges. Researchers at Tohoku University have addressed one of.....»»
5 most shocking Oscar wins ever, ranked
The Academy Awards are known for their sometimes surprising results. Digital Trends reveals the 5 most shocking Oscar wins ever and yes, Moonlight is included......»»
Brother MFC-J4535DW review: a nice printer with a major flaw
The Brother MFC-J4535DW INKvestment Tank is an all-in-one printer with surprising strengths and a unique design, but is there good overall value?.....»»
New study reveals the evolutionary nature of animal friendships
Biologists from Stockholm University and University of Neuchâtel present groundbreaking research shedding new light on the evolution of social bonds and cooperation among group-living animals. The study was published in the journal PNAS......»»
New study finds the malaria parasite generates genetic diversity using an evolutionary "copy-paste" tactic
By dissecting the genetic diversity of the most deadly human malaria parasite—Plasmodium falciparum—researchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have identified a mechanism of 'copy-paste' genetics that increases the genetic.....»»
What makes a pathogen antibiotic-resistant?
Antimicrobial resistance is a story of constantly moving parts and players. With every new or tweaked antibiotic or antimicrobial drug, the targeted pathogens begin the evolutionary dance of acquiring resistance, prompting researchers to constantly d.....»»
Samsung sale knocks up to $1,000 off its best OLED 4K TV
Get an up to $1,000 discount if you buy the Samsung S95C OLED 4K TV from the Samsung Spring Sale. Enjoy the advantages of QD-OLED technology and Dolby Atmos......»»
Early M3 MacBook Air benchmarks aren"t surprising
The first benchmarks for Apple's M3 MacBook Air have allegedly appeared, with the results showing a big improvement over its predecessor, the M2 MacBook Air.13-inch MacBook Air and 15-inch MacBook AirApple introduced its M3 MacBook Air lineup on Mond.....»»
Secure your hybrid workforce: The advantages of encrypted storage
In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Amparo, Field Application Engineer at Kingston Technology, discusses the benefits of encrypted external SSDs and USBs for hybrid workforces. He talks about the differences between software and hardware encryption.....»»
Surprising methane discovery in Yukon glaciers: "Much more widespread than we thought"
Global melting is prying the lid off methane stocks, the extent of which we do not know. A young researcher from the University of Copenhagen has discovered high concentrations of the powerful greenhouse gas in meltwater from three Canadian mountain.....»»
Genetic research reveals several new fern species in tropical America
Researchers have clarified the evolutionary history of a previously poorly known group of ferns from the tropical rainforests of America using DNA methods. The study discovered many new fern species, 18 of which have now been given official names and.....»»