Evolution"s recipe book: How "copy paste" errors led to insect flight, octopus camouflage and human cognition
Seven hundred million years ago, a remarkable creature emerged for the first time. Though it may not have been much to look at by today's standards, the animal had a front and a back, a top and a bottom. This was a groundbreaking adaptation at the ti.....»»
The TCL QM8 will light up your living room and is on sale for Cyber Week
The 2024 TCL QM8 is an excellent midrange mini-LED TV with over 4,000 nits of brightness paired with impressive black levels, and all sizes are on sale during Cyber Week......»»
Peat-bog fungi produce substances that kill tuberculosis-causing bacteria
An analysis of fungi collected from peat bogs has identified several species that produce substances toxic to the bacterium that causes the human disease tuberculosis. The findings suggest that one promising direction for development of better treatm.....»»
Webb observations discover new planet in Kepler-51 "super-puff" system
An unusual planetary system with three known ultra-low density "super-puff" planets has at least one more planet, according to new research led by researchers from Penn State and Osaka University......»»
New research demonstrates potential of digital payments to help alleviate hunger
Could the same digital payment platforms that you use to buy a cup of coffee or make a charitable donation be used to alleviate extreme hunger around the world? That's the question a research team led by Tarek Ghani, an assistant professor of strateg.....»»
Microscopy at the tip of a hair-thin optical fiber: New approach pre-shapes light for unprecedented control
Researchers at the University of Adelaide, as part of an international team, have developed an approach that makes advanced microscopy possible through an optical fiber thinner than a human hair......»»
Climate researchers find North Atlantic Ocean has a memory of nearly two decades
A research team led by the University of Liverpool has found that the North Atlantic Ocean has a memory of approximately one to two decades, significantly surpassing previous estimates of a few years......»»
Physicists take a step closer to controlling single-molecule chemical reactions
Controlling matter at the atomic level has taken a major step forward, thanks to nanotechnology research by an international team of scientists led by physicists at the University of Bath......»»
How did human brains get so big? The answer could be in our gut
Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and maintenance. Exactly which biological changes allowed human ancestors to meet the very high needs.....»»
Treat AI like a human: Redefining cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Doug Kersten, CISO of Appfire, explains how treating AI like a human can change the way cybersecurity professionals use AI tools. He discusses how this shift encourages a more collaborative approach while acknowle.....»»
Deep-sea marvels: How anglerfish defy evolutionary expectations
A Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike. The research, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, uncovers.....»»
New map of the universe uses gravitational waves to reveal hidden black holes and cosmic structure
An international study led by astronomers from Swinburne University of Technology has created the most detailed maps of gravitational waves across the universe to date......»»
Hurry to save over 20% on this LG 50-inch QNED Mini-LED TV at Amazon
Amazon has a great discount on the LG 50-inch QNED 4K TV with it available for 21% off right now......»»
Audi levels up its EV game with the A6 e-tron but still makes unforced errors
Audi electrifies one of its longest-running nameplates to keep pace with rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz......»»
Cyber Monday Samsung TV deals 2024: Snag an 8K TV for $1,500 off today
This year's Cyber Monday Samsung TV deals have led to some great discounts on 4K TVs, QLED models, and 8K TVs too. Here are the highlights......»»
Researchers develop hyper-sampling imaging to deliver ultra-high-resolution images
A research team led by Prof. Zhang Ze from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a hyper-sampling imaging (HSI) technology that enhances the image quality and resolution of digital imaging.....»»
One of the best modern war movies ever has an incredible Cyber Monday deal
One of the best World War II movies ever made is now on sale for Cyber Monday. Find out what it is and how can you can get a copy now......»»
Company claims 1,000 percent price hike drove it from VMware to open source rival
Cloud provider moved most of its 20,000 VMs off VMware. Companies have been discussing migrating off of VMware since Broadcom’s takeover a year ago led to higher costs and othe.....»»
Over the weekend, China debuted a new rocket on the nation’s path to the Moon
Depending on how you count them, China now has roughly 18 types of active space launchers. China's new Long March 12 rocket made a successful inaugural flight Saturday, placing tw.....»»
Falcon 9 reaches a flight rate 30 times higher than shuttle at 1/100th the cost
The Falcon 9 rocket is truly delivering on the promise of rapid, reusable launch. SpaceX recently hit some notable milestones with its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, and even in the f.....»»
Evidence of human-to-animal SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a Brazilian zoo
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais-led research at the Belo Horizonte Zoo in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has detected SARS-CoV-2 in multiple captive wild mammals, revealing potential human-to-animal transmission and viral evolution in new hosts......»»