Darwin got sexual selection backward, research suggests
Charles Darwin was a careful scientist. In the middle of the 19th century, while he was collecting evidence for his theory that species evolve by natural selection, he noticed it didn't explain the fancy tails of male peacocks, the antlers paraded by.....»»
Research unlocks supernova stardust secrets
Curtin University-led research has discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient extra-terrestrial meteorite that was formed by a star other than our sun......»»
Rural residents feel less lonely than their urban neighbors, Scottish study finds
People living in rural communities in Scotland are less likely to experience loneliness and poor well-being than those living in urban areas, according to new research from the University of Glasgow......»»
Climate change policies found to lose popularity when combined with pausing regulations or social justice
Legislators love bundling things together. It lets them accomplish more with less hassle and attempt to make legislation more appealing to a broader group. But a new study in the journal Climatic Change suggests that this can sometimes backfire. The.....»»
New study shows ways forward for future EU food labeling
A study led by the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) and published in the journal Ecological Economics provides important insights into the future of food labeling in the EU. By analyzing expert opinions from the food industry.....»»
Organoids research identifies factor involved in brain expansion in humans
What makes us human? According to neurobiologists it is our neocortex. This outer layer of the brain is rich in neurons and lets us do abstract thinking, create art, and speak complex languages. An international team led by Dr. Mareike Albert at the.....»»
Biologists uncover new species of tiger beetle: Eunota houstoniana
Rice University evolutionary biologist Scott Egan and his research team have unearthed a new species of tiger beetle, deemed Eunota houstoniana, honoring the region of Houston, where it predominantly resides......»»
Forest regeneration projects failing to offset carbon emissions
Forest regeneration projects that have received tens of millions of carbon credits and dominate Australia's carbon offset scheme have had negligible impact on woody vegetation cover and carbon sequestration, new research from The Australian National.....»»
Researchers demonstrate that forests trap airborne microplastics, acting as terrestrial sinks
A research group led by Japan Women's University finds that airborne microplastics adsorb to the epicuticular wax on the surface of forest canopy leaves, and that forests may act as terrestrial sinks for airborne microplastics......»»
We have some bad news about the Google Pixel 9
We've been dreaming of a triple camera setup on 2024's entry-point Pixel, but the latest leak suggests that won't be the case, at least not in 2024......»»
Apple Ring rumors & research - what you need to know about Apple"s next wearable
Apple has been considering an Apple Ring for almost a decade. Here's how we know, and a glimpse of what they may have planned.An Oura smart ringDuring Samsung's Unpacked event for 2024, which saw the launch of new Galaxy S24 smartphones, the South Ko.....»»
DOJ compares AAPL share buybacks with R&D spend as ‘evidence’ of lack of competition
A new report highlights what probably amounts the most most absurd stretch in the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit. A section notes that Apple last year spent half as much on research and development (R&D) as it did on AAPL share buybacks, presenting this a.....»»
Apple releases incredibly minor iOS & iPadOS updates
Oddities in Apple's software updates are continuing, as now it has quietly shipped an iOS and iPadOS revision whose version number and a lack of an "over the air" update path suggests has only the most minor release.iPadOS on an iPadThere was already.....»»
UK rabbit owners can recognize pain in their pets, study finds
Rabbits are popular family pets, with around 1.5 million in the UK and it is important that owners recognize when their animal is in pain, and know when to seek help to protect their rabbit's welfare. New research by the University of Bristol Veterin.....»»
Apple has brought its WWDC sessions to YouTube
A selection of WWDC 2023 sessions is now available on YouTube, and the 2024 sessions will be available there once they begin on June 10.Apple Developer joins YouTubeApple has embraced online formats since COVID-19 forced the company to abandon in-per.....»»
Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names
Media watchdog slams "meritless, expensive, and harassing investigations." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey yesterday sued Media Matters in an attempt to protect Elon Mus.....»»
Fridge magnets have important pull for holiday memories, says research
New University of Liverpool research has shown fridge magnets are more than just tourist souvenirs providing holidaymakers with an important aide for memory recall......»»
Research concludes women have higher levels of personal growth among deaf people
One of the features of the deaf community is that it is highly diverse. As well as including people of different ages and genders, the members of the community do not all share the same type of deafness or form of communication. Firstly, the time of.....»»
Study sheds light on the development of novel antidotes against nerve agents
A new article was published in Chemico-Biological Interactions by the Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering research group of Tallinn University of Technology in collaboration with colleagues from the Czech Republic, Brazil, and the UK. This study sh.....»»
Research shows even positive online reviews are a minefield for firms
Customer's online reviews of products and services are highly influential and have an immediate impact on brand value and customer buying behaviors......»»
Using suction cups inspired by fish to listen in on whale conversations
In their ambitious goal to understand and ultimately communicate with sperm whales, research scientists from Project CETI have enlisted the help of unlikely collaborators—clingfish......»»