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.....»»
Corals can pass mutations acquired during their lifetimes to offspring
In a discovery that challenges over a century of evolutionary conventional wisdom, corals have been shown to pass somatic mutations—changes to the DNA sequence that occur in non-reproductive cells—to their offspring. The finding, by an internatio.....»»
Next iPhone SE rumored to look about the same as the iPhone XR
Apple's expected — and still distant — fourth generation iPhone SE will effectively be a reworked iPhone XR, the rumor mill suggested on Monday evening — but that's not at all surprising.Rather than being based on any cited supply chain sources.....»»
Study on plant enzyme shows that proteins can change their structural arrangement with surprising ease
When you think of proteins—the enzymes, signaling molecules, and structural components in every living thing—you might think of single strands of amino acids, organized like beads on a string. But nearly all proteins consist of multiple strands f.....»»
Researchers engineer first sustainable chromosome changes in mice
Evolutionary chromosomal changes may take a million years in nature, but researchers are now reporting a novel technique enabling programmable chromosome fusion that has successfully produced mice with genetic changes that occur on a million-year evo.....»»
New research sheds light on when Mars may have had water
Scientists on NASA's Perseverance mission made a surprising discovery about the composition of rock in Jezero Crater, one that will help them get a better idea of when water existed on Mars, and ultimately, help them understand if the red planet was.....»»
Sonos" Next Speaker Leaks With Some Surprising Changes
A new leak claims Sonos is working on three new speakers, one of which has been described as a wireless model sporting some unique design choices. A new leak claims.....»»
Apple Watch S8 anticipation sees S7 shipments fall, but Apple remains unchallenged
With the Apple Watch S8 likely to launch alongside the iPhone 14 lineup on September 7, it’s not surprising that shipments of the Series 7 have continued to decline as its replacement draws closer. A new report today contained a mix of good and ba.....»»
The HP Dragonfly Folio G3 brings back iconic pull-forward design
The new HP Dragonfly Folio G3 introduces a surprising direction for the lineup, turning what was once a clamshell laptop into a tablet and laptop hybrid......»»
Reconstructing alternative paths to complex multicellularity in animals and fungi from today"s genetic diversity
An international team of researchers with a central contribution from researchers at the Dept. of Biological Physics at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) has unraveled the evolutionary origins of animals and fungi......»»
Latest Samsung Internet beta introduces bookmark syncing with Chrome
In the latest Samsung Internet beta, it looks like users will be able to sync their bookmarks with Chrome. The post Latest Samsung Internet beta introduces bookmark syncing with Chrome first appeared on Phandroid. There are many advantages.....»»
PlayNitride"s strategic cooperation is key to micro LED development in Taiwan: Q&A with company chairman
As PlayNitride is currently the sole company in the world to begin LED volume production, and there are industrial advantages in Taiwan, Taiwan has a chance to be a global leader in developing micro LED applications. This, however, hinges on PlayNitr.....»»
Revelations from 17-million-year-old ape teeth could lead to new insights on early human evolution
The timing and intensity of the seasons shapes life all around us, including tool use by birds, the evolutionary diversification of giraffes, and the behavior of our close primate relatives......»»
Using new technique, researchers make surprising discoveries about how flies" brains respond to tastes
Taste matters to fruit flies, just as it does to humans: like people, the flies tend to seek out and consume sweet-tasting foods and reject foods that taste bitter. However, little is known about how sweet and bitter tastes are represented by the bra.....»»
Scientific team reveals the correct evolutionary relationships among possums
The brushtail possum asked the sugar glider, "Are we related?" For many years, science answered "No". For a long time, genetic data provided evidence that the Australasian possums, the Phalangeroidea (including the brushtail possum) and Petauroidea (.....»»
Nokia XR20, G50, and 8.3 Get New Updates
Several Nokia handsets receive the July 2022 patch. The post Nokia XR20, G50, and 8.3 Get New Updates first appeared on Phandroid. One of the advantages of owning Nokia-branded phones is that the handsets tend to get regular security and so.....»»
This game was made entirely from AI-generated images
An independent developer has released a short 2D shooting game they made using only AI-generated art. The game itself isn't very remarkable but shows some of the advantages and limitations of using AI to create art for a game......»»
International team uncovers surprising evolutionary secrets of microfossil Saccorhytus
One step forward, one step back for paleobiologists......»»
Male spiders maximize sperm transfer to counter female cannibalism
When sexual conflict results in reproductive strategies that only benefit one of the sexes, it may result in evolutionary arms races. Male spiders have evolved behavioral mating strategies to improve their chances of mating despite the risk of being.....»»
The entanglement of two quantum memory systems 12.5 km apart from each other
Quantum computing technology could have notable advantages over classical computing technology, including a faster speed and the ability to tackle more complex problems. In recent years, some researchers have also been exploring the possible establis.....»»
Drought: Why some UK trees are losing their leaves in August
Britain is suffering its worst drought since the 1970s, with dry weather expected until October. Many parks and lawns are now more straw than grass, but some trees and other plants have responded in a more surprising way: by losing their leaves......»»