Diploid males in Argentine ants provide insight into sex determination
What establishes the male or female sex of an ant? In humans, it is X and Y chromosomes that assume this function: Women have two X chromosomes while men have one X and one Y chromosome. In ants, bees, and wasps, the factor contributing to sex determ.....»»
Researchers create innovative polymer wound dressings for painless and residue-free removal
Wound dressings should provide sterile coverage, protect the wound, and adhere reliably, while still allowing for painless removal. It is essential that the process of skin renewal remains undisturbed......»»
The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (June 2024)
Sources like Nat Geo Kids, Ryan's World, TED-Ed, Sesame Street, Khan Academy, and Netflix Jr. provide the best YouTube videos for kids of all ages......»»
Study on architecture of heart offers new understanding of human evolution
An international research team from Swansea University and UBC Okanagan (UBCO) has uncovered a new insight into human evolution by comparing humans' hearts with those of other great apes......»»
Land management and climate change affect ecosystems" ability to provide multiple services simultaneously, study shows
A novel study published in Nature Communications found that agroecosystems in Central Germany, specifically grasslands and croplands, may have an enhanced capacity to provide multiple goods and services simultaneously when land management reduces the.....»»
Rent assistance is insufficient in expensive rental market, finds Australian report
Governments are failing to provide a secure alternative for households unable to access social housing, new research suggests......»»
tvOS 18’s InSight feature is a lot like Prime Video’s X-Ray, but with a secret weapon
The Apple TV 4K is getting some nice updates later this year in tvOS 18, and one of those enhancements is a brand new feature, InSight, that takes a lot of inspiration from a years-old Prime Video feature: . But in classic Apple fashion, InSight h.....»»
Come for the food and wine, stay for the EVs: Why Audi is partnering with a boutique California hotel
Audi is partnering with a boutique hotel in California's Sonoma County to provide EVs that guests can use to explore the area......»»
Ants detect and monitor low levels of moonlight to navigate at night, new study shows
Nocturnal bull ants can use low-level moonlight to navigate at night, according to new research......»»
Polyandrous birds evolve faster than monogamous ones, new study finds
New research led by the University of Bath's Milner Centre for Evolution shows that shorebird species where females breed with multiple males in each season evolve significantly faster than monogamous species. Their findings suggest that mating syste.....»»
Lego Horizon Adventures will turn your kids into PlayStation fans
We took Lego Horizon Adventures for a spin at Summer Game Fest and got insight into why Sony is bringing it to Nintendo Switch......»»
Observations explore the halo of Centaurus A
Using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile, astronomers have observed the halo of a nearby giant elliptical galaxy known as Centaurus A. Results of the observational campaign, published June 1 on the pre-print server arXiv, yield important insight.....»»
Lacework’s visibility enhancements give businesses real time insight into resource inventory
Lacework announced a range of visibility updates to its platform headlined by Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). These advancements provide customers with continuous visibility, real-time threat detection, and streamlined vulnerability man.....»»
Come for the food and wine, stay for the EVs
Audi is partnering with a boutique hotel in California's Sonoma County to provide EVs that guests can use to explore the area......»»
"Mishmi Tita" research provide an overview of the medicinal herb"s uses and conservation
Coptis teeta Wall. (C. teeta), commonly known as "Mishmi Tita," is a medicinal herb of considerable value traditionally used for treating various health conditions. This endangered plant, listed in the Red Data Book, is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan,.....»»
Polarized light yields fresh insight into mysterious fast radio bursts
Scientists looked at how polarization changed direction to learn more about origins Enlarge / Artist’s rendition of how the angle of polarized light from a fast radio burst changes as it journeys through space. (credit: CHIME/.....»»
Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics
This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on cybersecurity jobs, skills shortages, and workforce dynamics. Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation Entrust | 2024 State of Zero Trust.....»»
Apple announces tvOS 18: InSight, auto subtitles, new screensavers, more
Apple today announced tvOS 18, the software that runs on the Apple TV set-top box. New features include InSight, which is like Amazon X-ray but for Apple original content. For video, Apple is now supporting 21:9 projectors for the first time. For.....»»
Apple releases first tvOS 18 beta to developers
Following its announcement at WWDC 2024, Apple has just released the first beta of tvOS 18 to developers. The new version of the Apple TV operating system brings new features such as InSight, new screen savers, Enhance Dialogue and more. more….....»»
"Quantum optical antennas" provide more powerful measurements on the atomic level
Similar to how a radio antenna plucks a broadcast from the air and concentrates the energy into a song, individual atoms can collect and concentrate the energy of light into a strong, localized signal that researchers can use to study the fundamental.....»»
New insights on the role of nucleon exchange in nuclear fusion
Low-energy nuclear fusion reactions can potentially provide clean energy. In stars, low-energy fusion reactions during the stages of carbon and oxygen burning are critical to stellar evolution. These reactions also offer valuable insights into the ex.....»»