Endangered songbird challenging assumptions about evolution
Not all species may travel the same path to existence, at least according to new findings from the University of Colorado Boulder and collaborators......»»
The most endangered fish are the least studied, scientists find
The most threatened reef fish are also the most overlooked by scientists and the general public. That is the startling finding of a team of scientists led by a CNRS researcher......»»
Advanced nanofibrous membranes can tackle diabetic wounds with precision
Diabetic wounds are notoriously challenging to treat, due to prolonged inflammation and a high risk of infection. Traditional treatments generally offer only passive protection and fail to dynamically interact with the wound environment......»»
Researchers reveal parsec-scale radio emission properties of dual AGNs by multi-phase-center VLBI observations
Galaxy mergers play a crucial role in the cosmological evolution of galaxies. During galaxy merging, tidal torques can trigger the accretion and feedback of the central black holes in merging galaxies, forming dual active galactic nuclei (AGNs)......»»
AliveCor suffers another loss in Apple Watch ECG patent battle
The U.S. Customs have found that the redesigned ECG in Apple Watch doesn't violate AliveCor patents, thus making AliveCor's legal battles even more challenging.Apple Watch Series 9Apple is tangled in multiple lawsuits around Apple Watch technologies......»»
Surprising ring sheds light on galaxy formation
The question of what triggers the extremely rapid star formation within Hyper Luminous Infrared Galaxies (HyLIRGs), as yet unknown, is of much interest to guide our understanding of the formation and evolution of galaxies in the universe. A new photo.....»»
Zooplankton study challenges traditional views of evolution
In new research, Arizona State University scientists and their colleagues investigated genetic changes occurring in a naturally isolated population of the water flea, Daphnia pulex. This tiny crustacean, barely visible to the naked eye, plays a cruci.....»»
How old are South African fossils like the Taung Child? Study offers an answer
One hundred years ago, the discovery of a skull in South Africa's North West province altered our understanding of human evolution. The juvenile skull was dubbed the Taung Child by Raymond Dart, an anatomist at the University of the Witwatersrand, wh.....»»
Best Buy Black Friday in July sale: Apple Watch $100 off, $749 M2 MacBook Air, $500 off iPad
Best Buy is challenging Amazon Prime Day by offering Black Friday in July savings on dozens of Apple products.Save up to $700 on Apple at Best Buy.The Black Friday in July Sale delivers triple-digit discounts on hundreds of popular electronics, inclu.....»»
Best Walmart Prime Day deals: TVs and laptops cheaper than Amazon
Walmart Prime Day deals are challenging Amazon's offers with discounts on all kinds of devices, including TVs, laptops, and headphones. Check them out here......»»
Find My helps man recover his Apple Watch more than a year after losing it in the ocean
We’ve covered many stories of people getting their Apple devices back after losing them for days or even months in challenging situations, and something like this happened to Jared Brick. After losing his in the Caribbean over a year ago, Apple’.....»»
New geological dating techniques place first European hominids in Iberian Peninsula 1.3 million years ago
One of the most important controversies about human evolution and expansion is when and by what route the first hominids arrived in Europe from the African continent. Now, geological dating techniques at the Orce sites (Baza basin, Granada) place the.....»»
Lead poisoning continues to impact bald eagle populations in Pennsylvania and beyond
Reports of bald eagles dying from lead ammunition poisoning continue as populations of the formerly endangered bird soar......»»
Study introduces lead-coated nickel catalyst for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction efficiency
In a recent collaboration, a research team developed a hydrogen evolution reaction catalyst that minimizes degradation caused by reverse current in alkaline water electrolysis systems......»»
Popular climate assessment method can be enhanced to improve tipping point accuracy
The optimal fingerprinting method (OFM) has been used extensively to detect and attribute the effects of climate change. A recent analysis of the various assumptions used by OFM has revealed several ways the method could be improved to enhance its us.....»»
Experts bust myths about family, sex, marriage and work in English history
On World Population Day, University of Cambridge researchers bust some of the biggest myths about life in England since the Middle Ages, challenging assumptions about everything from sex before marriage to migration and the health/wealth gap......»»
Study elucidates taxonomy and habit evolution of Ainsliaea genus
As the largest genus in the subfamily Pertyoideae of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), Ainsliaea is widely distributed in East Asia and the Himalayas, playing a key role in various plant communities with significant ecological and scientific importa.....»»
Observation of 3D acoustic quantum Hall states
The quantum Hall effect (QHE) is one of the most notable discoveries in condensed matter physics, opening the door to topological physics. Extending QHE into three dimensions is an inspiring but challenging endeavor. This difficulty arises because th.....»»
With nests on telephone poles, once-endangered osprey are flying high in Illinois
Wildlife biologist Chuck Rizzo climbs into what looks like an enormous white bucket and slowly begins to rise......»»
How artificial intelligence can help prevent illegal wildlife trade
Imagine you are a law enforcement official at a wildlife market and suspect some of the birds on sale are from endangered or illegally traded populations. This is a situation that demands decisive identification and action, but in cases where "look-a.....»»
Supreme Court’s Message in First Amendment Case: Tech Is Free to Moderate Social Media
The Supreme Court kicked two cases challenging social media moderation laws in Florida and Texas back to lower courts.....»»