Contorted oceanic plate caused complex quake off New Zealand"s East Cape
Subduction zones, where a slab of oceanic plate is pushed beneath another tectonic plate down into the mantle, cause the world's largest and most destructive earthquakes. Reconstructing the geometry and stress conditions of the subducted slabs at sub.....»»
The complex considerations that magicians face when exposing the tricks of their trade
Magic is one of the oldest forms of entertainment, and much of its enchantment is said to rely on the audience not knowing how the tricks are done. However, while magicians swear to keep their secrets forever when they embark on their profession, the.....»»
It"s almost Halloween. That means it"s time for a bat beauty contest
Move over, Fat Bear Week. A bat beauty contest is now stepping up to the plate......»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (October 25-27)
From October 25-27, stream these great movies for free, including a complex thriller, a polarizing superhero story, and a terrific dramedy......»»
8BitDo Unveils its First Dedicated Smartphone Controller
It launches on November 29. The post 8BitDo Unveils its First Dedicated Smartphone Controller appeared first on Phandroid. As mobile games continue to become more complex in terms of gameplay and controls, third-party accessory manufacture.....»»
A natural climate change laboratory in Japan reveals the adaptation dynamics of fishers
A new study published in the journal People and Nature reveals the complex relationship between the impacts of climate change and the adaptive responses of coastal fishers in one of the areas most affected by these environmental changes: the southern.....»»
Super-resolution imaging of living tissues achieved by multi-confocal image scanning microscopy
There is a growing demand for non-invasive insights into the complex three-dimensional subcellular dynamics within living tissues at the frontier of biological research. Professor Xi Peng's group at Peking University has developed a novel imaging tec.....»»
Hourglass model of complex multicellularity found in brown algae
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology, Germany, have discovered a conserved developmental pattern known as the hourglass model in brown algae, providing more evidence that the phenomenon may be a universal feature of complex multicellul.....»»
Stoneflies have changed color as a result of human actions, new study shows
New Zealand's native stoneflies have changed color in response to human-driven environmental changes, new research shows. Just published in the journal Science, the University of Otago study provides arguably the world's most clear-cut case of animal.....»»
Alleged ‘Chuco Tango’ gang member arrested on drug-related charges in East El Paso
Alleged ‘Chuco Tango’ gang member arrested on drug-related charges in East El Paso.....»»
On the way to light-controlled medicine: Researchers elucidate the structure of specific photoreceptors
Researchers in biology and medicine have long dreamed of controlling the activities of cells without, for example, having to use chemicals. After all, in a structure as complex as an entire organism, unwanted side-effects can often arise......»»
Lawsuit: Chatbot that allegedly caused teen’s suicide is now more dangerous for kids
Google-funded Character.AI added guardrails, but grieving mom wants a recall. Fourteen-year-old Sewell Setzer III loved interacting with Character.AI's hyper-realistic chatbots—.....»»
Middle East latest: Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken"s hotel
Middle East latest: Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken"s hotel.....»»
Texas man, caught up in dealerships" feud, ticketed for missing license plate during test drive
Longo Toyota of Prosper said it was the first such incident, but police reportedly told the man they were having problems with area dealerships......»»
Chatbot that caused teen’s suicide is now more dangerous for kids, lawsuit says
Google-funded Character.AI added guardrails, but grieving mom wants a recall. Fourteen-year-old Sewell Setzer III loved interacting with Character.AI's hyper-realistic chatbots—.....»»
Two Navy pilots killed in jet crash had recently returned from Middle East deployment
Two Navy pilots killed in jet crash had recently returned from Middle East deployment.....»»
Seven dead, thousands evacuated as tropical storm batters Philippines
Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters Wednesday to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has killed seven people and forced thousands to evacuate as it barrels toward the east coast......»»
Climate change worsened deadly Africa floods, scientists say
Human-caused climate change worsened floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced millions in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan this year, according to a study published on Wednesday......»»
Lawsuit: City cameras make it impossible to drive anywhere without being tracked
"Every passing car is captured," says 4th Amendment lawsuit against Norfolk, Va. Police use of automated license-plate reader cameras is being challenged in a lawsuit alleging tha.....»»
NASA reveals prototype telescope for gravitational wave observatory
NASA has revealed the first look at a full-scale prototype for six telescopes that will enable, in the next decade, the space-based detection of gravitational waves—ripples in space-time caused by merging black holes and other cosmic sources......»»
Research explores how workplace culture and social relationships are associated with workplace bullying
Workplace bullying poses a serious threat to employees' health and well-being. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland sheds new light on the impact of social relationships on workplace bullying. Workplace bullying is a complex.....»»