Chimpanzees found to combine calls to form numerous vocal sequences
Humans are the only species on earth known to use language. We do this by combining sounds to form words and words to form hierarchically-structured sentences. The question of where this extraordinary capacity originates from remains to be answered......»»
Upcoming M4-based Mac mini rumored to replace USB-A with more USB-C ports
The forthcoming M4 Mac mini redesign is expected to follow iMac's lead and ditch USB-A ports, in favor of an array of USB-C ports.The current Mac mini form factor may change dramatically in its M4 incarnation.A new report from Bloomberg follows up on.....»»
AirPods Max with bone conduction could make phone calls more private
Future AirPods Max or other personal audio accessories could increase the privacy of sound, by using bone conduction to transmit calls or private audio to the user without being heard by anyone else.Like other forms of communication, audio can someti.....»»
Breaking boundaries: PAM-less genome editing in soybean
CRISPR-Cas9 has transformed crop genetic improvement, yet its reliance on specific protospacer adjacent motif (PAM), sequences limits editing scope and efficiency. In soybean, a critical source of protein and oil, these limitations hinder the develop.....»»
Noble Fokus Apollo headphones are the first with planar and dynamic drivers
Audiophile brand Noble is the first to combine planar and dynamic drivers into a set of wireless headphones......»»
Human mouth bacteria reproduce through rare form of cell division, research reveals
One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think—right inside your mouth. Your mouth is a thriving ecosystem of more than 500 different species of bacteria living in distinct, structured communities called biofilms. Nearly.....»»
Replica symmetry breaking in 1D Rayleigh scattering system: Theory and validations
In both the natural world and human society, there commonly exist complex systems, such as climate systems, ecological systems, and network systems. Due to the involvement of numerous interacting elements, complex systems can stay in multiple differe.....»»
California legislature passes controversial “kill switch” AI safety bill
Governor will balance worries about "over-regulation" with calls from AI luminaries. Enlarge / California governor Gavin Newsom will likely soon face a decision on whether to sign SB-1047. (credit: Ray Chavez/The Mercury News via.....»»
Uncovering the secret communication of marmoset monkeys: They have names
A new study from Hebrew University reveals that marmoset monkeys use specific calls, known as "phee-calls," to name each other, a behavior previously known to exist only in humans, dolphins, and elephants. This discovery highlights the complexity of.....»»
Researchers create entangled quantum magnets with protected quantum excitations
When different quantum states combine, new collective states of matter can emerge. In the quantum realm, combining components such as atoms that possess quantum effects can give rise to macroscopic quantum states of matter, featuring exotic quantum e.....»»
Telegram CEO charged with numerous crimes and is banned from leaving France
Multi-billionaire must post bail of 5 million euros, report to police twice a week. Enlarge / Pavel Durov, CEO and co-founder of Telegram, speaks at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015 on September 21, 2015, in San Francisco. (credit: Get.....»»
The best webcams for Teams, Zoom, streaming, low light, and more
The webcam on your laptop isn't great, but one of these higher-quality webcams is sure to enhance your Zoom calls and fit your other webcam needs and budget......»»
AI company Midjourney teases hardware product in a new form factor
It hired a hardware chief who previously worked on Apple Vision Pro. Responding to this meme image of a wizard with an orb from the I.C.E. book Middle-earth: Valar and Maiar, Midjourney's founder joked that the new hardware form.....»»
AI image-generation company Midjourney says it’s “getting into hardware”
It hired a hardware chief who previously worked on Apple Vision Pro. Responding to this meme image of a wizard with an orb from the I.C.E. book Middle-earth: Valar and Maiar, Midjourney's founder joked that the new hardware form.....»»
Political skills crucial for leaders navigating through organizational change
In today's fast-paced business environment, organizational change is inevitable, yet around 60% of these changes fail. Leaders can play a crucial role in navigating these transitions, but achieving success calls for more than just traditional leaders.....»»
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies is a welcome return to form
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's round-based Zombies mode features a welcome mix of old and new gameplay elements......»»
Should misogyny be treated as a form of extremism?
The UK government has recently announced a review into their counter-terrorism strategy, focusing on responses to "extremist ideologies." This announcement named misogyny as one of its extremist ideological trends of interest......»»
SpaceX calls off today’s launch of Polaris Dawn
SpaceX has again called off the launch of the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission, but this time it has not set a new launch date......»»
SpaceX calls off Wednesday’s launch of Polaris Dawn
SpaceX has again called off the launch of the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission but this time it has not set a new launch date......»»
A world mired in conflict calls for international tribunals that play multiple roles
The International Court of Justice in The Hague has been busier than ever in recent years: it has been asked to render judgments and issue advisory opinions on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Myanmar, among others, and it settles border disputes all o.....»»
Dark matter could have helped make supermassive black holes in the early universe
It takes a long time for supermassive black holes, like the one at the center of our Milky Way galaxy, to form. Typically, the birth of a black hole requires a giant star with the mass of at least 50 of our suns to burn out—a process that can take.....»»