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.....»»
Location data could be exposed in WhatsApp, Signal, and Threema
Security researchers have found a surprising method for exposing location data in otherwise secure messaging apps WhatsApp, Signal, and Threema. While the method sounds imprecise, tests showed that it provided greater than 80% reliability … more.....»»
Crazy rumor claims M2 iPad Pro will run a special macOS 14 version next year
The M2 iPad Pro models might run a particular iOS variant next year, according to a leaker. That’s not surprising, considering that iPads run a special variant of iOS already. But the crazy part concerns the kind of experience Apple might give.....»»
Fatty liver linked to survival in E. coli infection
Scientists at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have developed a new way of looking at sex-biased diseases that is rooted in evolutionary biology......»»
Research untangles evolutionary history of Mullein plant species from China and Kenya
The genus Verbascum (Scrophulariaceae, Lamiales), often referred to as Mullein, comprises about 360 species widely distributed in temperate regions in Europe, Africa, and Asia. The generic circumscriptions and location of the genus Verbascum is a cha.....»»
Adidas made solar-powered headphones that sound like the future
At first, the Adidas RPT-02 SOL headphones sound too good to be true: Self-charging Bluetooth headphones powered by...light? Give me a break. But they're real and they're pretty incredible. And they're a surprising solution to a very familiar pain po.....»»
Google Pixel Watch Review: It’s Beautiful, Not Perfect
Sitting down to write a review about the Google Pixel Watch is both exciting and a bit surprising. It’s exciting because this is Google’s first watch, a watch we’ve been begging them to build for a number of years. It’s surpr.....»»
Isotope data strengthens suspicions of ivory stockpile theft
In January 2019, a seizure of 3.3 tons of ivory in Uganda turned up something surprising: markings on some of the tusks suggested that they may have been taken from a stockpile of ivory kept, it was thought, strictly under lock and key by the governm.....»»
South Africa"s small-scale farmers still can"t find a place in the food value chain
Value addition is a central theme in agriculture. The concept involves adding value at every step, from production to delivery of a product. This creates opportunities for farmers and companies to find competitive advantages. It also has the potentia.....»»
Research team reveals surprising findings on cyclic material fatigue in amorphous materials
Researchers at The University of Tokyo have shown that for amorphous materials, cyclic material fatigue can begin to fracture at the same level of stress as fractures due to constant loading. By using computer simulations, the team was able to distin.....»»
Google Home app now available on Samsung’s smartwatches
If you relish the idea of being able to control your smart home devices using your smartwatch, then you’re in luck. The post Google Home app now available on Samsung’s smartwatches first appeared on Phandroid. One of the advantages a sm.....»»
SanDisk Professional G-Drive review: Fast enterprise-grade external hard drive for your Mac
SanDisk's Professional G-Drive is a high-capacity external drive for your Mac, with surprising access speeds for a non-SSD storage appliance.SanDisk Professional G-DriveExternal storage drives are available in quite a few forms, with SSDs and NVMe as.....»»
Hideo Kojima’s mysterious new project features Elle Fanning
Hideo Kojima shared a surprising detail about his next project: it features actress Elle Fanning......»»
The Steam Deck dock is finally here and will ship faster than you think
After months of delays, Valve's Steam Deck dock is available for purchase with a surprising shipping turnaround.....»»
Which population structures maximize evolutionary fitness?
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute in Plön have shown that population structures that enhance the effect of selection do not necessarily also lead to higher fitness. Instead, it is crucial for maximizing fitness that detrimental mutations are pr.....»»
NASA study finds climate extremes affect landslides in surprising ways
Climate change is driving more volatile precipitation patterns around the world—very dry stretches punctuated by storms that drop large amounts of rain or snow in a short amount of time. While wetter and drier spells may have certain effects that a.....»»
A new route to evolution: How DNA from our mitochondria works its way into our genomes
Scientists have shown that in one in every 4,000 births, some of the genetic code from our mitochondria—the 'batteries' that power our cells—inserts itself into our DNA, revealing a surprising new insight into how humans evolve......»»
The Advantages Of Linux Over Other Operating Systems In Business Processes
Linux has become a go-to option for many businesses in recent years. There are a number of reasons why this is the case, but it boils down to one thing: customization. Also, Linux allows you to tailor your computer’s operating system to suit yo.....»»
Protein family shows how life adapted to oxygen
Cornell scientists have created an evolutionary model that connects organisms living in today's oxygen-rich atmosphere to a time, billions of years ago, when Earth's atmosphere had little oxygen—by analyzing ribonucleotide reductases (RNRs), a fami.....»»
Mechanical sensors help coordinate cell organization during eye development
In a surprising discovery with important implications for developmental biology and regenerative medicine, RIKEN biologists have learned how mechanical forces guide the formation of the eyes in chick embryos. Their research is published in Science Ad.....»»
Book: The Rise of the Rest
Steve Case’s new book, The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream, is out. I read it on Sunday, and it is outstanding. If you are interested in understanding how high-tech entrepreneurship h.....»»