Examining Smilodon"s saber teeth
A team of researchers led by Narimane Chatar, a doctoral student at the EDDyLab of the University of Liège (Belgium), has tested the biting efficiency of Smilodon, an extinct genus of carnivore close to the extant felines. Using high-precision 3D sc.....»»
Ancient herbivore"s diet weakened teeth and lead to eventual starvation, suggests study
A team of researchers from the University of Bristol have shed light on the life of the ancient reptile Rhynchosaur, which walked the earth between 250-225 million years ago, before being replaced by the dinosaurs......»»
The best shows on Hulu right now (June 2023)
If you're looking for a gripping new psychological thriller to sink your teeth into this month, check out The Clearing, inspired by a real story......»»
Examining the propagation of ultrasonic waves through liquids containing encapsulated bubbles
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba obtained a new theoretical equation for the propagation of ultrasonic waves through liquids containing encapsulated bubbles. They found that including the compressibility of the bubble shell was vital for acc.....»»
Examining domain walls in magnetic nanowires
Magnetic domains walls are known to be a source of electrical resistance due to the difficulty for transport electron spins to follow their magnetic texture. This phenomenon holds potential for utilization in spintronic devices, where the electrical.....»»
Researchers show mobile elements monkeying around the genome
Baboons (Papio) are found across the continent of Africa, from the west to the east and all the way south. They have doglike noses, impressive teeth and thick fur that ranges widely in color between the six species, which are olive, yellow, chacma, K.....»»
Beat Saber is the latest VR game that could be coming to the Apple headset next week
We’re in the final days of Apple headset hype (at least we hope), and that means there’s still time to make predictions. Yesterday it was a potential tease for No Man’s Sky on what could be called Reality Pro. Now it’s time for Beat Saber sp.....»»
Popular music game "Beat Saber" may be heading to Apple"s VR headset
Word on the street is Apple is going to launch a VR headset at WWDC 2023, and a new hint may point to at least one popular rhythm game being available at launch.Beat SaberThere are a variety of different virtual reality games out there, thanks to the.....»»
Examining the developmental regulatory mechanism of limb loss in squamates
The development of limbs is significant for the origin and evolution of tetrapods, providing multiple functions and capabilities. Although limb loss has occurred in many clades to adapt to new environments, it is particularly common in Squamata, whic.....»»
Crater confusion caused Japan’s Hakuto lunar mission to fail
After examining all the data, Japanese startup ispace believes it now knows why its privately funded lunar mission ended in failure last month......»»
Examining the role of Hadley cells in ongoing climate change
In the tropics, above the equatorial rainforests and oceans, the strong solar radiation hitting Earth propels a stream of warm, moist air far upward......»»
Examining networks in the dog brain provides further insights into mammalian evolution
A study on canine brain networks reveals that during mammalian brain evolution, the role of the cingulate cortex, a bilateral structure located deep in the cerebral cortex, was partly taken over by the lateral frontal lobes, which control problem-sol.....»»
Planet-friendly farming takes root in drought-hit Tunisia
Saber Zouani lost his job as a waiter when the COVID pandemic ravaged the Tunisian tourism sector, so he decided to try something new and started a permaculture farm......»»
Why Tears of the Kingdom is worse without item duplication
Newly fixed "glitch" should become an official "secret code" for sandbox tinkerers. Enlarge / Finally, Link has enough diamonds to bling out every single one of his teeth. (credit: Nintendo) Well, it was nice while it la.....»»
Examining the portrayal of climate change in history textbooks
California and Texas textbooks have their differences when it comes to teaching teenagers about American history and the way that subjects like race, gender, and immigration weave through it. But a new Stanford University study has found the two stat.....»»
These toothbrush handles are custom designed for the 360 million people with dexterity issues
From arthritis to carpal tunnel, many people have conditions that make brushing a pain. For people with dexterity and grip issues, the act of holding a thin toothbrush and carefully brushing their teeth can be a challenge, a pain, or an impossibilit.....»»
Establishing a wildflower meadow bolstered biodiversity and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, study finds
A new study examining the effects of planting a wildflower meadow in the historic grounds of King's College, Cambridge, has demonstrated its benefits to local biodiversity and climate change mitigation......»»
Soocas Neos toothbrush and floss combo is a game changer for oral hygiene
Brushing your teeth is important, but if you’re looking for a way to ensure your teeth are really clean, then the Soocas Neo could be just what the dentist ordered. There are many reasons why we should take oral hygiene seriously. Obvio.....»»
Examining puppeteer fungus" targeted takeover of zombie flies
In a new study published in eLife, lead author Carolyn Elya, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard, reveals the molecular and cellular underpinnings behind the parasitic fungus, Entomophthora musc.....»»
Fossil of mosasaur with bizarre "screwdriver teeth" found in Morocco
Scientists have discovered a new species of mosasaur, a sea-dwelling lizard from the age of the dinosaurs, with strange, ridged teeth unlike those of any known reptile. Along with other recent finds from Africa, it suggests that mosasaurs and other m.....»»
Abuse and neglect put kids on fast track to crime
Researchers examining the effect bad childhoods have on youth criminals say some types of experience have a greater effect on criminality than others......»»