Cracking chimpanzee culture
Chimpanzees don't automatically know what to do when they come across nuts and stones. Researchers at the University of Zurich have now used field experiments to show that chimpanzees thus do not simply invent nut cracking with tools, but need to lea.....»»
Human cells hacked to act like squid skin cells could unlock key to camouflage
It's not possible to culture squid skin cells in the lab; this approach provides a solution. Enlarge / Certain squid have the ability to camouflage themselves by making themselves transparent and/or changing their coloration. (c.....»»
Apple backports fix for exploited WebKit bug to older iPhones, iPads (CVE-2023-23529)
Apple has released security updates for – pardon the pop-culture reference – everyhing everywhere all at once, and has fixed the WebKit vulnerability (CVE-2023-23529) exploited in the wild for users of older iPhones and iPads. This latest.....»»
Southern Sámi language could be in danger if reindeer herding is restricted
Wind turbines are contributing to the Southern Sámi losing grazing land for their reindeer husbandry. This livelihood is central to the identity of the Southern Sámi culture and thus to their language, researchers say......»»
Human cells help researchers understand squid camouflage
Squids and octopuses are masters of camouflage, blending into their environment to evade predators or surprise prey. Some aspects of how these cephalopods become reversibly transparent are still "unclear," largely because researchers can't culture ce.....»»
Why thousands of volunteers are transcribing the notebooks of the scientist who inspired Mary Shelley"s Frankenstein
Sir Humphry Davy (1778–1829) is usually remembered as the inventor of a revolutionary miner's safety lamp. But his wild popularity came as much from his influence on popular culture as it did from his contributions to chemistry and applied science......»»
Women occupy few academic jobs in Ghana: Culture and society"s expectations are to blame, says researcher
In many parts of the world, men dominate the higher education sector. A 2022 UNESCO report found that, globally, fewer than two out of five senior academics are women. In an earlier report it showed that less than 30% of the world's researchers are w.....»»
The 10 most powerful DCEU characters, ranked
The DCEU includes some of the most powerful characters in pop culture, from heroes like Shazam and Wonder Woman to villains like Darkseid and Black Adam......»»
FCC cracks down on spammy text messages
The Federal Communications Commission is cracking down on spammy text messages with new rules for telecom companies, citing a surge of consumer complaints in recent years tied to unwanted robotexts......»»
Apple pushes tech careers for women in developer interview feature
Apple is attempting to encourage more women into a career in technology, by publishing a feature on four women who are attempting to "create change and drive culture" via the App Store.[Apple]Tuesday's feature piece, arriving one week after Internati.....»»
Bees learn to dance and to solve puzzles from their peers
Two recent papers offer evidence of "social learning" and possible culture in bees. Enlarge / Bumblebees can learn to solve puzzles from experienced peers. Honeybees do the same to learn their waggle dances. (credit: Diego Perez-.....»»
Dead Island 2 takes aim at Los Angeles culture, the rich, and influencers
We went hands-on with Dead Island 2 and stumbled into an apocalyptic TikTok hype house......»»
Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription for just $169 with the Travel Hacker Bundle
Immerse yourself in a totally new culture with the 2023 Travel Hacker Bundle, featuring several programs designed to make globe-trotting easier, including learning a new language thanks to the included Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription.Save on a Ro.....»»
Hyundai and its first Black agency connect to customers with positivity
Hyundai enlists the help of its first Black marketing agency, Culture Brands, to connect with Black consumers through authentic, uplifting campaigns......»»
Oregon eyes mandate for climate change lessons in schools
Oregon lawmakers are aiming to make the state the second in the nation to mandate climate change lessons for K-12 public school students, further fueling U.S. culture wars in education......»»
Apple Music Classical will give your smartphone some culture on March 28
Classical music app will be included with an Apple One or Apple Music sub. Enlarge / The Apple Music Classical logo and app icon. (credit: Apple) Apple is launching a version of Apple Music specifically for classical mus.....»»
Complex learned social behavior discovered in bee"s "waggle dance"
Passing down shared knowledge from one generation to the next is a hallmark of culture and allows animals to rapidly adapt to a changing environment......»»
First visible-light induced simultaneous cleavage of C-C and C-N bonds with polyoxometalate photocatalyst
Cracking carbon bonds is a notoriously difficult problem, but it may hold the key to generating greener, more sustainable chemicals. A Chinese research team achieved the first visible-light-promoted simultaneous cleavage of carbon-carbon and carbon-n.....»»
Lie detection tests have worked the same way for 3,000 years, and they"re still hopelessly inaccurate, say researchers
Popular culture is fascinated with the ability to detect liars. Lie detector tests are a staple of police dramas, and TV shows such as "Poker Face" feature "human polygraphs" who detect deception by picking up tell-tale signs in people's behavior......»»
A new climate of communication at the COP
The UN climate change conferences (COPs) are attended annually by tens of thousands of actors working on climate change topics. Outside of the formal negotiations, the communication culture is dominated by "side events," a format that relies on conve.....»»
The Gadgets That Will Make Your Flying Dream A Reality
Hoverboards and jetpacks are no longer sci-fi dreams rooted in pop culture. Today, these gadgets will make your flying dreams a little closer to reality. Hoverboards.....»»