Experts determine best way to breed frogs in captivity
Frogs belong to a group of animals called amphibians—the most endangered group of species on the planet. Two out of every five amphibian species are currently threatened with extinction, and this figure is rising......»»
What’s happening at Tesla? Here’s what experts think.
Can things be turned around at Tesla, or is this the beginning of the end? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images | Beata Zawrzel) No car company in recent years has been able to generate more news headlines than.....»»
Orum No Code Verify helps businesses validate bank accounts
Orum launched No Code Verify, which helps businesses and institutions determine whether a bank account is open and valid before initiating payments — all without integrating an API. Orum’s Verify solution offers 100% coverage of all US-based cons.....»»
Bigger brains allow cliff-nesting seagull species to survive and thrive in urban environments
Seagull species that have bigger brains are more likely to nest on coastal cliffs and may also be better adapted to breed in urban environments such as on the roofs of buildings......»»
Two years later, over-the-counter hearing aids are still finding their groove
Americans have been able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids for almost two years. Have they made a difference? We ask the experts......»»
Mysterious “gpt2-chatbot” AI model appears suddenly, confuses experts
Mystery LLM highlights transparency issues in AI testing. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Sunday, word began to spread on social media about a new mystery chatbot named "gpt2-chatbot" that appeared in the LMSYS Chatbot.....»»
How to breed armadillos in Minecraft
You may not think a farm of armadillos would be useful in Minecraft, but this mob drops a valuable material if you know what to feed them to let them breed......»»
Apple poaches AI experts from Google, creates secretive European AI lab
At least 36 former Googlers now work on AI for Apple. Enlarge / Apple has been tight-lipped about its AI plans but industry insiders suggest the company is focused on deploying generative AI on its mobile devices. (credit: FT mo.....»»
Apple has poached dozens of Google AI experts for its Zurich lab
Apple's Zurich Vision Lab has moved on from the Apple Car and has been poaching Google staff to work on the future of Apple's AI products.ZurichIn 2017, AppleInsider reported on the existence of what's believed to be called the Zurich Vision Lab, an.....»»
Anticipating and addressing cybersecurity challenges
In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded videos in which security experts talk about how increased adoption of cloud technology, remote work, and the proliferation of IoT devices present significant challenges.....»»
Experts develop way to harness CRISPR technology to deal with antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is continuing to increase globally, with rates of AMR in most pathogens increasing and threatening a future in which every day medical procedures may no longer be possible and infections thought long dealt with could ki.....»»
20% of grocery store milk has traces of bird flu, suggesting wider outbreak
The milk is still considered safe, but disease experts are alarmed by the prevalence. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Jeffrey Greenberg) The Food and Drug Administration reported late Thursday that about 20 percent of retail mi.....»»
Patrick Wardle teams up with ex-Apple researcher to boost Mac security for all
Two long-standing Mac security experts have formed DoubleYou, a firm that aims to develop security tools that other Mac developers can incorporate into their systems.DoubleYou founders believe Mac needs better securityThe new company was started by,.....»»
How worrying is bird flu"s jump to dairy cows? Here"s what experts say
Since 2022, a highly contagious strain of bird flu has spread across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate, resulting in the deaths of more than 90 million birds in commercial and backyard poultry flocks, plus thousands more in the wild......»»
Researcher finds that wood frogs evolved rapidly in response to road salts
When we think of evolution, we think of a process that happens over hundreds or thousands of years. In research published in Ecology and Evolution a team led by Rick Relyea, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences and David M. Darrin Senior Endowed.....»»
Illinois residents encouraged to destroy the eggs of invasive insects to slow spread
While Chicagoans were alarmed to learn the spotted lanternfly had been found in Illinois last year, experts say spring is the time to take action against that insect—as well as another damaging invasive species that has made far more inroads and go.....»»
Nestlé baby foods loaded with unhealthy sugars—but only in poorer countries
Health experts say children under age 2 should have zero added sugars in their diets. Enlarge / Night view of company logos in Nestlé Avanca Dairy Products Plant on January 21, 2019, in Avanca, Portugal. This plant produces Cere.....»»
Fossil frogs share their skincare secrets: Analysis of 45-million-year-old soft tissues
Paleontologists at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, have solved a hundred-year-old mystery of how some fossil frogs preserve their fleshy parts—it's all down to their skin......»»
Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states
Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should. Enlarge / Greylag geese sit on a field and rest while a cow passes by in the background. (credit: Getty | Daniel Bockwoldt) Researchers aroun.....»»
F1 24 Editions: Which Should You Buy?
In this guide we’ll take you though EA’s F1 24 editions and help you determine which is the right one for your interest level and budget. Thanks to the success of Netflix’s F1 Drive to Survive series, the sport’s popularity ha.....»»
The GMO tooth microbe that is supposed to prevent cavities
Some experts have concerns over the safety of the genetically modified bacteria. Enlarge (credit: zhangshuang via Getty) About seven years ago, Aaron Silverbook and his then-girlfriend, a biologist, were perusing old sci.....»»