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.....»»
Four surprising proteins on the future menu
We're thinking more about the food on our plates, and where it comes from, these days. To cater to changing tastes and dietary preferences, menu options are being rewritten across Australia and the globe......»»
Study reveals inconsistency in nanoindentation testing using different Berkovich indenters
Nanoindentation testing is a high-precision instrumented indentation test technique that has the advantages of non-destructive testing and simplicity. However, researchers found that when testing the same sample with different Berkovich indenters, in.....»»
Rare Stone Age discovery in mid-Norway
When archaeologists recently carried out an excavation at Vinjeøra in southern Trøndelag County, they made a surprising discovery that they had only dreamed of finding......»»
Scientists study the evolutionary origins of coronary arteries
Coronary arteries are a vital part of the human heart, providing it with oxygen-rich blood so that it can work. By comparing the hearts of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and frogs, a multi-institutional team of researchers appears to have found evide.....»»
Some hummingbirds resort to sneaky methods to obtain nectar
A 50-year project recently came to fruition for UConn researchers. In their paper recently published in The American Naturalist, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Emeritus Professor Robert Colwell and his colleagues—all UConn Ph.D. graduates—Thiag.....»»
A carbon tax on investment income could be more fair and make it less profitable to pollute, analysis finds
About 10 years ago, a very thick book written by a French economist became a surprising bestseller. It was called "Capital in the 21st Century." In it, Thomas Piketty traces the history of income and wealth inequality over the past couple of hundred.....»»
Vision Pro to ship with 1TB storage
In news that is not surprising for a data-hungry and high-priced device, Apple Vision Pro is said to come with 1TB of SSD storage on board.AppleInsider got an exclusive look in detail, and while far from flawless, it demonstrated high-quality images.....»»
3 reasons why I can’t leave my iPhone for an Android phone
Android phones are great, and they have clear advantages over the iPhone. But try as I might, I just can't quit my iPhone......»»
Should AC be mounted on the floor or ceiling
One of the most important choices to make regarding the installation of air conditioners is whether or not they should be mounted on the ceiling or the floor. Both of these alternatives have their advantages and disadvantages. But, air conditioning t.....»»
What Are the Advantages of Working From Home?
Working from home, also known as remote work or telecommuting, has become increasingly popular and prevalent in recent years, especially with the advancements in technology and the changing nature of work. This shift has brought about a range of adva.....»»
Mapping methane emissions from rivers around globe reveals surprising sources
Freshwater ecosystems account for half of global emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Rivers and streams, especially, are thought to emit a substantial amount of that methane, but the rates and patterns of.....»»
ZAGG’s New iPad Stylus Launches just in Time for School Season
ZAGG recently announced its newest iPad accessory, the Pro Stylus 2, which comes with a ton of useful features. One of the advantages in using a tablet device such as the iPad is that it tends to come in handy for school and work purposes t.....»»
This solar cycle, the sun"s activity is more powerful and surprising than predicted
What do you feel when you see the aurora?.....»»
Special iron uptake method discovered deep inside the Savoy cabbage head
A surprising twist has been found in a study by researchers at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science. Their research has revealed that the mechanism of iron uptake by plastids in the absence of light.....»»
Exploring advanced magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials and their applications
As an energy carrier, hydrogen holds the prominent advantages of high gravimetric energy density, high abundance, and zero emissions, yet its effective storage and transportation remain a bottleneck problem for the widespread applications of hydrogen.....»»
PS5 just crashed to the cheapest price we’ve ever seen
The PlayStation 5 is even cheaper now thanks to this surprising deal at Monoprice. Here's what you need to know......»»
Simulations reveal "unprecedented details" of a star"s evolutionary phase
Scientists have conducted the first ever 3D simulation of a star's entire evolutionary phase thanks to new simulation technologies......»»
5 ways the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 beats the Motorola Razr Plus
I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Motorola Razr Plus. As much as I like Motorola's phone, Samsung has five huge advantages I can't ignore......»»
Evolutionary forces shape the human skeleton
Genetic kinship analyses of human bones reach their limits if the DNA is poorly preserved or if destructive sampling is not possible. New research shows that in such cases, comparisons of the structure and shape of certain parts of the skeleton may a.....»»
Calculations predict surprising quark diffusion in hot nuclear matter
Scientists can use powerful colliders to smash atomic nuclei together to create a quark-gluon plasma (QGP). This "soup" of quarks and gluons, some of the fundamental building blocks of matter, filled the early universe. Tracking how high energy jets.....»»