Do wolves sleep like dogs?
Researchers at the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary, have measured the sleep of the dog's wild counterpart, the wolf, for the first time. Their new study was published in Scientific Reports......»»
Best New Year"s resolutions apps for iPhone and iPad
Whether your goals are eating better, exercising more or getting more sleep, each new year brings new resolutions. In 2023, try using your favorite iOS device to hold yourself accountable to your New Year's resolutions.Another year is upon us and whe.....»»
Research reveals fruit fly circadian clock mechanisms
The higher the temperatures, the faster physiological processes are. But there is an exception: the so-called circadian clock, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle in organisms. A fascinating question for scientists is why the inner clock runs in an.....»»
Male fruit flies found to transfer chemical to females to induce sleep, so they won"t mate with other males
A team of researchers from Bariloche Atomic Center and Fundación Instituto Leloir—IIBBA—CONICET, both in Argentina, has found that male fruit flies inject females with a chemical while mating that makes them sleep after sex so that they will not.....»»
iPhone 14 horizontal lines upon waking? It’s not a hardware fault, says Apple
If you’ve found your iPhone 14 showing horizontal lines across the screen when waking from sleep or starting up, Apple says you can rest easy: It’s not a hardware issue. The glitch – which mostly appears to affect the iPhone 14 Pro Max – is.....»»
Zoonotic disease in dogs has risen in southern Chile after deworming program canceled
A parasitic disease, canine echinococcosis, has increased in Chile's Tierra del Fuego province after a governmental dog deworming program was canceled in 2004, according to a study from the University of California, Davis' One Health Institute and Sc.....»»
You won’t believe how cheap this ultrawide monitor deal is at Walmart
This 34-inch ultrawide WQHD monitor from Samsung is $270 off right now. Don't sleep on it!.....»»
Why can"t we replace sniffer dogs with electronic noses?
Compared to other senses, our sense of smell is often overlooked. Our noses can alert us to risks such as rotten food, gas leaks and burning toast. But for advanced tasks such as detecting bombs or contraband, or diseases such as cancer, we often rel.....»»
Oppo prototypes Magic Mouse-looking health tracker for the whole family
ECG, sleep tracking, and heart and lung auscultation—all in one unusual design. Enlarge (credit: Oppo) This time of year is often weird tech concept season—companies show us gadgets that they've been tinkering with.....»»
Scandinavian wolves found to carry many harmful mutations
In a new scientific study, researchers at Uppsala University have shown that Scandinavian wolves carry around 100,000 harmful mutations in their genome. As long as the harmful mutations can be compensated by a healthy genetic variant, this does not n.....»»
Anker Soundcore Sleep A10 review: if they fit right, you’re out for the night
Anker tries to knock you out with a pair of sleep earbuds, and they can do that if they fit right......»»
Atopic dermatitis in dogs linked to certain parts of the genome
Using new gene mapping methods, researchers have found connections between atopic dermatitis (eczema) in dogs and several regions of the genome. Some of the genes identified coincide with genes linked to similar problems in humans. The filaggrin gene.....»»
How to prevent the iPhone sleep & wake button from ending calls
Apple's latest iOS 16 update makes it possible to stop the power and wake button on the side of an iPhone from hanging up on a phone call. Here's how to set it up.The power button on the iPhone 12 ProThe default iPhone setting allows users to easily.....»»
"Mind Control" Parasite Makes Wolves Effective Pack Leaders
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii can change the behavior of infected wolves in ways that make them more likely to be pack leaders.....»»
Behavior-changing parasite moves wolves to the head of the pack
A parasite associated with bold behavior is also associated with pack leadership. Enlarge (credit: Russell Burden) Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous protozoan parasite that can infect any warm-blooded species. In lab st.....»»
DEAL: Don’t sleep on the OnePlus 10 Pro’s Cyber Monday deal
If you want to get your hands on the OnePlus 10 Pro but felt that it was a bit expensive, then this Cyber Monday deal is for you. The post DEAL: Don’t sleep on the OnePlus 10 Pro’s Cyber Monday deal first appeared on Phandroid. Last wee.....»»
Unique features of octopus create "an entirely new way of designing a nervous system"
Octopuses are not much like humans—they are invertebrates with eight arms, and more closely related to clams and snails. Still, they have evolved complex nervous systems with as many neurons as in the brains of dogs, and are capable of a wide array.....»»
Best Cyber Monday Headphone Deals: Apple, Beats, Bose, Sony
With Cyber Monday one sleep away, there are already some epic Cyber Monday headphone deals to take advantage of, and we've gathered the best of them!.....»»
Wolves emboldened by parasite more likely to lead pack: study
Wolves infected with a common parasite are far more likely to become the leader of their pack, according to a new study, suggesting that the brain-dwelling intruder emboldens its host to take more risks......»»
Wolves infected with a common parasite may be much more likely to become pack leaders
A team of researchers with the Yellowstone Wolf Project at the Yellowstone Center for Resources, in Yellowstone National Park, in Wyoming, has found that wolves in the park who become infected with Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite, are much more.....»»
Doggone: wet pet food "seven times worse" for climate than dry
Feeding cats and dogs wet food has a much larger climate impact than dry food, a new study found, suggesting small changes by pet owners can massively reduce their carbon footprint......»»