Facial asymmetry in mountain gorillas likely tied to inbreeding
A large international team of researchers has found a possible connection between facial asymmetry in mountain gorillas and inbreeding. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes comparing the facial features.....»»
How do Australia"s desert animals avoid inbreeding during dry spells?
Some Australian desert mammals use distinct strategies to promote evolutionary fitness in response to changing environmental conditions over short timescales, according to a new study......»»
Searching for new asymmetry between matter and antimatter
Once a particle of matter, always a particle of matter. Or not. Thanks to a quirk of quantum physics, four known particles made up of two different quarks—such as the electrically neutral D meson composed of a charm quark and an up antiquark—can.....»»
Rock permeability, microquakes link may be a boon for geothermal energy
Using machine learning, researchers at Penn State have tied low-magnitude microearthquakes to the permeability of subsurface rocks beneath the Earth, a discovery that could have implications for improving geothermal energy transfer......»»
Tiny crystals capture millions of years of mountain range history: Geologist excavates the Himalayas with a microscope
The Himalayas stand as Earth's highest mountain range, possibly the highest ever. How did it form? Why is it so tall?.....»»
Certified timber harvesting of tropical forests proves beneficial for gorillas and elephants
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified timber harvesting areas in Gabon and Congo boast a greater abundance of larger mammals, such as leopards, gorillas, and elephants, than non-FSC forests......»»
The Oura Ring has a hidden mode that every other wearable needs
Forget tracking mountain climbs and downhill skiing, the Oura Ring has an automatic activity tracking mode that's way more relevant to people — housework......»»
Climate change has positive and negative effects on invasive mountain pine beetles
Climate change is hampering mountain pine beetle reproduction but also appears to slightly benefit the invasive insect in other ways, new University of Alberta research shows......»»
Himmiway Forest Cobra: Exactly What An eMTB Should Be
Himiway has in the past years been known for its achievements when it comes to the production of its fat-tire electric bikes. In recent times, Electric Mountain Bikes (also called eMTB’s) have become very popular and used amongst various bicycle us.....»»
Biometrics Statistics 2024 By Market Demands And Usage
Introduction Biometrics Statistics: Starting from fingerprint to AI-powered voice […] Introduction Biometrics Statistics: Starting from fingerprint to AI-powered voice and facial recognition and others, biometric technology has made a.....»»
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (April 2024)
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video include Música, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain, Witness, Rob Roy, Road House, and Ricky Stanicky......»»
Unleash the beast: Hi Power Cycles’ electric mountain bike
A lot of distinct components and a hefty frame smooth out some nasty terrain. Enlarge (credit: John TImmer) I found myself in the air long enough to give some thought to how I could land while remaining atop the bicycle.....»»
Unleash the beast: High Performance Cycle’s electric mountain bike
A lot of distinct components and a hefty frame smooth out some nasty terrain. Enlarge (credit: John TImmer) I found myself in the air long enough to give some thought to how I could land while remaining atop the bicycle.....»»
Tesla dominates 2023 Made In America Auto Index
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 long-range versions tied for first place in the 2023 Kogod Made in America Auto Index......»»
New genetic analysis tool tracks risks tied to CRISPR edits
Since its breakthrough development more than a decade ago, CRISPR has revolutionized DNA editing across a broad range of fields. Now scientists are applying the technology's immense potential to human health and disease, targeting new therapies for a.....»»
Dell’s Inspiron 14 Plus review: one hand tied behind its back
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 2024 is a good midrange laptop by most measures. However, its display isn't as good as some others at around the same price......»»
One dead in rare US mountain lion attack
A rare attack by a mountain lion on two brothers in a remote area of California left one dead and the other severely injured over the weekend, with authorities reporting that the cat was subsequently euthanized......»»
Never-before-seen data wiper may have been used by Russia against Ukraine
AcidRain, discovered in 2022, is tied to AcidPour. Both are attributed to Russia. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have unearthed never-before-seen wiper malware tied to the Kremlin and an operation two years a.....»»
Digital surveillance is omnipresent in China. How citizens are coping
Do you ever think about the digital footprint you leave when you are browsing the web, shopping online, commenting on social networks or going by a facial recognition camera?.....»»
Maximum mass of non-rotating neutron star precisely inferred to be 2.25 solar masses
A study led by Prof. Fan Yizhong from the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has achieved significant precision in determining the upper mass limit for non-rotating neutron stars, a pivotal aspect in the study of nuclear p.....»»
Microsoft: Russian hackers accessed internal systems, code repositories
Midnight Blizzard (aka APT29), a group of Russian hackers tied to the country’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), has leveraged information stolen from Microsoft corporate email systems to burrow into the company’s source code repositor.....»»