Even the oldest eukaryote fossils show dazzling diversity and complexity
The sun has just set on a quiet mudflat in Australia's Northern Territory; it'll set again in another 19 hours. A young moon looms large over the desolate landscape. No animals scurry in the waning light. No leaves rustle in the breeze. No lichens en.....»»
We might new Steam Deck next month — and Valve isn’t making it
I suspected to see some new this year at CES, but it looks like something even more exciting is in store. AMD and Lenovo are hosting an event during the week of the show, and it’ll have two special guests in attendance: Valve’s Pierre-Lou.....»»
Simulations of hominin Lucy help show how long distance running evolved in modern humans
A team of natural scientists, musculoskeletal specialists, and evolutionary biologists affiliated with several institutions in the U.K., working with a colleague from the Netherlands, has found via simulations, that the famous early hominin Lucy, cou.....»»
Experiments show power-motivated social media users disproportionately spread misinformation
People motivated by power and the desire to influence others are more likely to share fake news posts on social media, according to a new study led by a UCL researcher......»»
Researchers highlight role "workhorse protein" plays in keeping nervous system running smoothly
A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the first to show how proteins called "chaperones" are vital in ensuring that neurons can transmit signals to one another. When this neurotransmission breaks down, devastating dise.....»»
Biotic factors contribute more to aboveground biomass across scales
The aboveground biomass of vegetation is significant to the global carbon cycle and climate change mitigation. Both biotic factors, such as forest structure attributes, community-weighted mean of traits, and functional diversity, and abiotic factors,.....»»
Extended chart of life shows ancient species may have evolved slower and lasted longer
If all the world's a stage and all the species merely players, then their exits and entrances can be found in the rock record. Fossilized skeletons and shells clearly show how evolution and extinction unfolded over the past half a billion years, but.....»»
Krypto steals the show in Superman teaser
Footage gives us glimpses of Lex Luthor, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and Superman's plucky little white dog Kryto. David Corenswet stars in James Gunn's Superman rebo.....»»
The latest Amazon Echo Show 5 is half off on Amazon today!
Take video calls, stream Netflix, indulge in your favorite tunes, and get recipe help in the kitchen with the Amazon Echo Show 5, now on sale for only $45......»»
Assault on DEI: Critics use simplistic terms to attack the programs, but they are key to uprooting workplace bias
Prominent politicians have recently increased their attacks on workplace programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. They claim that initiatives that seek to be inclusive are divisive and lack merit......»»
Swedish oak forests study reveals unexpected patterns in biodiversity, poses challenge for conservation
A new study from Linnaeus University reports that plant and insect diversity in Swedish oak forests increases toward the north. This finding contrasts with established global biodiversity patterns and poses a challenge for the development of climate-.....»»
Expert shares factors increasing forest fire ignitions
As firefighters strive to contain the blaze threatening to consume homes in Malibu, California, other wildfires burn in Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Forest fires are natural phenomena, yet studies show they are becoming more wide.....»»
Topographic complexity: A blueprint for biodiversity conservation
In the intricate landscapes of karst regions, the subtle interplay of slopes, soils, and microclimates is shaping the survival of plant species. A new study published in Forest Ecosystems has revealed how the unique structure of dolines—topographic.....»»
OnePlus has another phone to show us on January 7, 2025
OnePlus will announce the OnePlus 13R on January 7, 2025, and it has shared new details about the phone ahead of the big day......»»
Wind alters snow crystals, impacting climate models
Wind tunnel experiments conducted by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF show how snow crystals change in the wind. The findings could force climate researchers to adjust their models—particularly in the polar regions, where snow.....»»
Prehistoric rock in Japan reveals clues to major ocean anoxic event
By studying prehistoric rocks and fossils emerging from the side of Mount Ashibetsu in Japan, researchers have precisely refined the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), an extreme environmental disruption that choked oxygen from Ea.....»»
World"s oldest mammalian ancestor discovered in Mallorca
An international research team led by the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) and the Museu Balear de Ciències Naturals (MUCBO | MBCN) have described a fossil animal that lived between 270 and 280 million years ago in present-da.....»»
Apple officially renews sci-fi drama Silo for two more seasons to close out the story
Apple has officially renewed its hit sci-fi drama Silo for season three and season four, which will conclude the adaptation of the story based on the . The show is currently in the midst of airing its second season on Apple TV+, so the official re.....»»
Carpool Karaoke makes Apple TV+ return with hour-long Christmas special
Carpool Karaoke started as a hit segment on James Corden’s late-night show, then later became a multi-season series sans Corden, starting on Apple Music and later moving to Apple TV. Now, it’s returning with an hour-long Christmas special for App.....»»
Rapid evolution: African clawed frog sex determination challenges prevailing theory
Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered unexpected diversity in the genetic processes that determine the sex of the African clawed frog, a significant discovery in what was already one of the most widely studied amphibians in the world......»»
Archaeological study uncovers world"s oldest evidence of livestock horn manipulation
Archaeologists Dr. Wim van Neer, Dr. Bea De Cupere, and Dr. Renée Friedman have published a study on the earliest evidence of horn modification in livestock in the Journal of Archaeological Science......»»