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.....»»
Genetic mutations that promote reproduction tend to shorten human lifespan, study shows
A University of Michigan-led study based on a review of genetic and health information from more than 276,000 people finds strong support for a decades-old evolutionary theory that sought to explain aging and senescence......»»
Avian supergene study explores the evolutionary paradox behind the unusual mating strategies of the ruff
In the colorful world of avian courtship, the ruff (Calidris pugnax) is in a league of its own. Breeding in marshes and wet meadows across Eurasia, the males of this medium-sized sandpiper species are well-known for their distinctive mating strategie.....»»
Day of the Devs brings surprising sequels, a truffle pig RPG, and more must-see games
Before the Game Awards, we got some seriously strange world premieres in an eclectic Day of the Devs live stream......»»
Study reveals genes that set humans apart from other primates in cognitive ability
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has uncovered over 100 genes that are common to primate brains but have undergone evolutionary divergence only in humans—and which could be a source of our unique cognitive abili.....»»
The most innovative TV tech of 2023
2023 was more evolutionary than revolutionary for TVs, but MLA OLED tech and wireless TV set the stage for an exciting 2024......»»
This psychedelic PlayStation platformer is already 2024’s most surprising game
After spending 90 minutes with Ultros, we still don't fully know what to expect from the psychedelic Metroidvania......»»
Picking up good vibrations: The surprising physics of the didgeridoo
Australia's most iconic sound is almost certainly the didgeridoo. The long wooden tube-shaped instrument is famous for its unique droning music and has played a significant role in Australian Aboriginal culture for thousands of years. Despite the ins.....»»
Brighter isn’t better for OLED monitors. An expert told me the surprising reason why
The most common criticism of OLED gaming monitors is that they don't get bright enough, but there's a good reason for that......»»
Get paid $300 to switch to Dish Satellite TV [Sponsored]
Dish will straight up *pay* you to leave DirecTV, but what are the other advantages? Here are some......»»
Flexible parental leave among immigrant mothers can promote integration
Mothers who took parental leave part-time or for shorter periods were more likely to engage in income-generating activities or pursue education. A new study uncovers surprising patterns in parental leave usage among newly arrived migrant women in Swe.....»»
RCS is coming in 2024 and iOS 17.2 Personal Voice is here on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has announced RCS support for 2024, Apple Music Replay is odd this year, plus Personal Voice has arrived, and your hosts rank some of Apple's 2023 hardware, on the AppleInsider Podcast.RCS is coming to iMessagesPerhaps even more surprising than.....»»
Researchers develop a new approach to polarization-independent LC phase modulation
Liquid-crystal (LC) phase modulators are widely used in optical systems because of their advantages of low power consumption, lightweight, flexible bandwidth adjustment, and non-mechanical movements. However, most LC phase modulators are polarization.....»»
Examining urban design for past, present and future cities
Increasingly, more people worldwide are living in cities. By the year 2050, it is projected that two-thirds of the global population will reside in urban areas. Living closely together in relatively small spaces offers advantages such as good infrast.....»»
Behind Mini’s Las Vegas Sphere ad that touts new in-car digital assistant ‘Spike’
Pereira O’Dell exec describes the advantages, and challenges, of creating an ad for the massive structure......»»
Protection of highly threatened sharks and rays inadequate, study finds
Biodiversity—the total variation of life—is multidimensional. Its study encompasses multiple facets, such as taxonomy (the variety of species), phylogenetics (their evolutionary history) and functionality (the ecological roles that species play i.....»»
"Sea firefly" ostracods demonstrate collective synchrony with bioluminescent mating signals
A team of evolutionary biologists and limnologists affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. has described the synchronous bioluminescent signals they observed being produced by a type of marine ostracod (Crustacea; Luxorina). In their paper.....»»
8 most surprising TV show cancellations of 2023
The eight most surprising TV show cancellations of 2023 include some victims of the writer's strike and cost-cutting, and a few that left some fans baffled......»»
Unlocking long-term genetic memory: Dormant bacterial spores offer key insights into evolutionary survival strategies
A recent study spearheaded by Prof. Sigal Ben Yehuda and her team at Hebrew University has unveiled a captivating facet of bacterial dormancy. Their research illuminates the mechanism through which dormant bacterial spores uphold and activate an endu.....»»
Deoxygenation levels similar to today"s played major role in marine extinctions 200 million years ago
Scientists have made a surprising discovery that sheds new light on the role that oceanic deoxygenation (anoxia) played in one of the most devastating extinction events in Earth's history. Their finding has implications for current-day ecosystems—a.....»»
10 surprising facts about Stranger Things you didn’t know
Stranger Things is one of the most beloved Netflix series. As as we prepare for it to come to a close after five seasons, here are some surprising facts......»»