Did Oregon once host a nesting colony of pterosaurs?
A fossil site may contain guano washed into the oceans from a pterosaur colony. Enlarge / The Oregon pterosaur Bennettazhia oregonensis, with 4 meter wingspan, reconstructed independently in seagull colors by Midiaou Diallo and r.....»»
What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris? A "climate-positive" Olympics plan for lasting benefits
The Paris Olympics have put Brisbane back in the spotlight as host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The plans for 2032 make one thing clear: these games will be different......»»
Critical RCE bug in SolarWinds Web Help Desk fixed (CVE-2024-28986)
SolarWinds has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-28986) in its Web Help Desk (WHD) solution that may allow attackers to run commands on the host machine. “While it was reported as an unauthenticated vulnerability, SolarWinds has been una.....»»
Wildfires are increasing toxic mercury in streams in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, study finds
Wildfires have been burning across Idaho this summer, and their list of harmful impacts is long, from worsening health conditions because of smoke to challenges recovering millions in costs to fight them......»»
Jamestown DNA helps solve a 400-year-old mystery and unexpectedly reveals a family secret
An ancient DNA (aDNA) study at the 17th-century English colony of Jamestown, Virginia, has identified two of the town's earliest settlers, and revealed an unexpected family secret......»»
Nest now supports Apple Home, Aqara"s FP1E presence sensor launches, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the news from Google's special event, the launch of the Aqara FP1E presence sensor, and more smart home news.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week our guest host is Shane Whatley. He's a growin.....»»
Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons
An insect bites off another insect's leg. Is this predatory behavior, aggression, defense, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it's for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony......»»
Giant prehistoric flying reptile took off using similar method to bats, study finds
Findings of a study, published in PeerJ, provide new insights into how pterosaurs managed to take flight despite reaching sizes far larger than modern animals. The research sheds new light on the flight initiating jumping ability of these animals, so.....»»
Competition over millions of years preserves genetic diversity of three crustaceans
Hosts and their parasites are in constant competition. Through genetic diversity, the host can change in such a way that infection is no longer possible. However, the parasite adapts quickly—and the game starts all over again. This is also referred.....»»
Astronomers discover new supergiant-rich stellar cluster
Astronomers report the discovery of a new galactic stellar cluster located some 24,000 light years away. The newfound cluster, which received the designation Barbá 2, turns out to host at least several supergiant stars. The finding was detailed in a.....»»
Deals: 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cell $299 off, Twelve South MacBook stand $40, more
Today’s deals are now ready and waiting down below starting with a new low on Apple’s Space Black $40 low alongside a host of notable deals on charging accessories and more. Head below for a closer look. more….....»»
Scientists pin down the origins of the moon"s tenuous atmosphere
While the moon lacks any breathable air, it does host a barely-there atmosphere. Since the 1980s, astronomers have observed a very thin layer of atoms bouncing over the moon's surface. This delicate atmosphere—technically known as an "exosphere"—.....»»
How to watch Men’s Golf in the Olympics: Full schedule
Le Golf National will be the host of the men’s golf tournament at the 2024 Olympics, which get underway today. Xander Schauffele takes aim at back-to-back gold medals after winning in Tokyo, and with compatriots Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark.....»»
Invasive insect herbivore alters ecosystem services delivered by cycads
A study published in the June 2024 issue of the journal Pedosphere looks at how a non-native armored scale insect alters the leaf litter decomposition dynamics of the novel host cycad species on newly invaded islands. The scale insect, known as cycad.....»»
Engineered microbes found to repel mosquitoes
Genetically-engineered human skin bacteria can make mice less attractive to mosquitoes for 11 days. Mosquitoes transmit a host of deadly diseases, including malaria, West Nile, dengue, yellow fever, and Zika. Female mosquitoes on the hunt for a blood.....»»
Elusive predicted water structure created in the laboratory
Clathrate hydrates are complex water structures that contain foreign guest molecules inside a host water-molecule shell. A predicted clathrate hydrate phase structure has been stably synthesized in the lab and may play an important role in future mat.....»»
Study offers hope for development of vaccine capable of protecting cattle against malignant catarrhal fever
A research team led by University of Liège scientists has published a groundbreaking study on malignant catarrhal fever (MCF). This disease is caused by the alcelaphine gammaherpesvirus 1 (AlHV-1), which infects its natural host, the wildebeest......»»
Two shark species documented in Puget Sound for first time
Oregon State University researchers have made the first scientific confirmation in Puget Sound of two distinct shark species, one of them critically endangered......»»
Photocatalyst research uncovers better way to produce green hydrogen
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a material that shows a remarkable ability to convert sunlight and water into clean energy......»»
Max SharePlay now available to ad-free subscribers worldwide
Max SharePlay is now rolling out to all ad-free subscribers worldwide, allowing anyone with a compatible Apple device to host a watch party via iMessage or FaceTime … more….....»»
Bat evolution study supports gliding-to-flying hypothesis
In new research published in PeerJ, researchers from the University of Washington, University of Texas at Austin and Oregon Institute of Technology, led by undergraduate student Abby Burtner, have advanced our understanding of the evolutionary origin.....»»