Completing the "timetree" of primates: A new way to map the evolutionary history of life on Earth
In a new article published in Frontiers in Bioinformatics, biologists Dr. Jack M Craig, Dr. Blair Hedges, and Dr. Sudhir Kumar, all at Temple University, have built an evolutionary tree that encompasses 455 primates, every species for which genetic d.....»»
AI was everywhere in 2024"s elections, but deepfakes and misinformation were only part of the picture
It's been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a "super-cycle" year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the first AI elections, where many feared that deepfakes and a.....»»
Clay minerals: Researchers observe for the first time how sediment particles align during deposition
Clay minerals are a major constituent of the Earth's surface and are mainly found in the sediments of lakes, rivers and oceans. The properties of clay and claystone depend on how the tiny sediment particles are orientated. Using the European Synchrot.....»»
How education in the US has been weaponized against Native Americans
November is National Native American Heritage Month in the U.S. This should be an opportunity for schools to discuss their country's colonial history. But the picture that students receive is often sadly lacking......»»
From HR to work/life balance—How working life has (and hasn"t) changed since ancient Rome
While powerful figures tend to take up the most space in our history books, the vast majority of people in the ancient world were regular working class folks, and most people's lives revolved around the daily grind. A new book sheds light on working.....»»
Initiative to map the Great Lakes from coast to coast, surface to floor
We know less about the bottom of the Great Lakes than we do about the surface of Mars, according to Jennifer Boehme......»»
British iPhone users sent alerts of ‘severe high temperatures’ of 39F
A mistake saw British iPhone users yesterday receive a range of severe weather alerts, one of them citing “severe high temperatures” of 39F (4C). Some of the alerts warned of a “significant threat to life” … more….....»»
Best battery life smartphones of 2024
These are the best battery life smartphones you can buy in 2024. The post Best battery life smartphones of 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. Smartphones help us do a lot of things in our day-to-day lives. They are so powerful that you can.....»»
Space station video shows ‘cosmic fireflies’ high above Earth
Space station astronaut Don Pettit has captured footage of what he describes as 'cosmic fireflies.'.....»»
New approach uses observed local supervoid to give expansion of the universe an extra push and solve the Hubble tension
Astronomers have known for a century that the universe is expanding. We can now trace this expansion over much of its almost 14 billion year history, with important constraints going back to just one second after the Big Bang! The expansion rate toda.....»»
Minerals in hot springs performed a key chemical reaction for early life on Earth, new study confirms
One of the biggest scientific mysteries is where life on Earth started......»»
Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
What on earth to do about all the plastic polluting the oceans, the food supply, even our bodies?.....»»
Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: almost a budget Copilot+ PC
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 is an affordable laptop with solid performance, great battery life, and a dynamic if low-resolution OLED display......»»
Moana 2, Wicked, Gladiator II combine for the best Black Friday in box office history
The three movies are expected to lift the box office to one of its best weekends in history......»»
Researchers highlight cultural importance of plants for people in Borneo
Borneo's nature is rich in unique plant life, which is central to the culture and survival of many of its people. This is revealed in a new biocultural database developed by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), showin.....»»
Conceptual model illuminates role of polar ice sheets in climate tipping points
Polar ice sheets are critical for climate projections, according to new research published Nov. 27 in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment. Improving understanding of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets is essential for reducing t.....»»
Smaller brains? Fewer friends? An evolutionary biologist asks how AI will change humanity"s future
What will humans be like generations from now in a world transformed by artificial intelligence (AI)? Plenty of thinkers have applied themselves to questions like this, considering how AI will alter lives—often for better, sometimes for worse......»»
Researchers find a possible solution to the cosmic ray muon puzzle
Scientists have a problem with cosmic rays—they produce too many muons at the Earth's surface. Cascades of muons are byproducts of high-energy cosmic rays as they collide with nuclei in the upper atmosphere, and scientists see more muons at Earth's.....»»
Fortnite Chapter 6 countdown: start date, leaks, map changes
While the current Chapter 5 was all about action, thrill, and return of the iconic Marvel collab, Chapter 6 Season 1 promises a new theme and some collabs that are sure to appeal to the player base......»»
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for Persona 5
This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the small, unexpected ways that video games can make a big impact on someone's life......»»
Feces, vomit offer clues to how dinosaurs rose to rule Earth
Feces, vomit and fossilized food from inside stomachs have provided new clues into how dinosaurs rose to dominate Earth, a new study revealed on Wednesday......»»