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.....»»
We analysed NZ Twitter users" language during lockdown, with surprising results
Social media has the reputation of being spontaneous, rushed, prone to typos and ungrammatical sentences, and generally a linguistic disaster. And some of it is. However, analysis of Twitter posts on the topic of COVID-19 suggests there is more to so.....»»
Dell is closing its phone sync software
Dell Mobile Connect set to close after four years, but a replacement could soon be on the way from a surprising source......»»
Evolutionary model predicts partitioning of molecules within cells
,Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) in Göttingen, Germany, and Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands, have developed a new theoretical method to study mixtures consisting of many different.....»»
Researchers reveal how parasitic plants evolved
Parasitic plants are extraordinary plants with unique physiology, ecology, and evolutionary histories, and little is known about their origin and evolution. Initially, certain autotrophs evolved to be facultative hemiparasitic plants which obtained o.....»»
How the humble sea cucumber could transform fish farming
Help to solve one of the world's most pressing dilemmas—how to feed the growing population while protecting the planet—may be at hand from a surprising ally—the sea cucumber......»»
Annual leave: here"s the evidence for why you should use it up—and how to make the most of it
We are currently at the peak of the holiday season, but instead of drinking cocktails on the beach, hiking the mountains and enjoying what life has to offer, a surprising number of people are reluctant to take time out from work. Recent research show.....»»
Elden Ring boss Radahn has attacks you still haven"t even seen
After multiple playthroughs and months after release, Elden Ring bosses are still surprising players with unseen moves......»»
Avengers Assemble! San Diego Comic-Con’s best moments ever
The best moments in San Diego's long history of Comic-Cons were both surprising and hugely anticipated......»»
Idea of ice age "species pump" in the Philippines boosted by new way of drawing evolutionary trees
Does the astonishing biodiversity in the Philippines result in part from rising and falling seas during the ice ages?.....»»
Avengers Assemble!: San Diego Comic-Con’s best moments ever
The best moments in San Diego's long history of Comic-Cons were both surprising and hugely anticipated......»»
Operation 404 Hit So Many Piracy Apps It’s Surprising There Are Any Left
Last month anti-piracy initiative 'Operation 404' reportedly took down 226 websites and 461 piracy apps, a huge amount by any standard. With the dust settling this week, anti-piracy company Nagra provided more information on its role in the operatio.....»»
What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Heat Transfer Printing
Are you looking to make your own t-shirt designs instead of buying readymade ones from online and offline stores? Then you can give heat transfer printing a try! Modern printing technologies have evolved a lot over the years. Today, you will find p.....»»
Do’s and Don’ts of Blogging from Your Smartphone
Bloggers are known for spending most of their time in front of a computer. However, we live in a time where mobile browsing overtook desktop time – which is why it’s not surprising that bloggers have also jumped on this train. With that in m.....»»
Discovery of "young" deep groundwater tells surprising tale
Groundwater at depths of several hundred meters or more can be hundreds of millions of years old and are often thought of stagnant and isolated from the atmosphere and the water cycle—a reason these subsurface areas are targeted as potential sites.....»»
Elevator project in Old Jerusalem leads to surprising finds
Installing an elevator doesn't normally involve a 2,000-year plunge into an ancient city's history. But in Jerusalem, even seemingly simple construction projects can lead to archaeological endeavors......»»
Top 10 Data Management Platforms (DMP) in 2022
Meta description: In this article, we define data management platform (DMP) is, its key components and advantages, and the top 10 DMPs and systems in 2022. Meta description: In this article, we define data management platform (DMP) is, its key co.....»»
BETting on COVID-19: Study probes role of BET proteins in coronavirus infection
A while ago, some researchers had suggested that blocking a set of proteins, known as bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) proteins, might be a way to fight COVID-19. However, in a surprising study, scientists at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Franci.....»»
Discovery of lonely tortoise doubles known members of "phantasticus" species
The discovery in 2019 of a lone small female tortoise living on one of the most inaccessible islands of the Galapagos Islands has baffled evolutionary biologists. Only one other tortoise, a large male discovered in 1906, has ever been found on Fernan.....»»
YouTube on iPhone: Safari vs YouTube app
The YouTube experience on the iPhone is slightly different between the Safari browser and the official YouTube app. Here's what's different, and the advantages and disadvantages.There are two distinct ways of watching YouTube content on an iPhone. Yo.....»»
Fitbit Charge 5 Gets “Find Phone” Feature
A new update rolls out for the fitness band. The post Fitbit Charge 5 Gets “Find Phone” Feature first appeared on Phandroid. One of the biggest advantages of using modern wearable devices is that they’re able to receive software u.....»»