Flea toad may be world"s smallest vertebrate
A trio of biologists at Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, in Brazil, has verified that a tiny frog, Brachycephalus pulex, also known as the Brazilian flea toad, which is found only in southern Brazil, is not only the world's smallest amphibian, it.....»»
World extends run of heat records for an 11th month in a row
April was the Earth's 11th consecutive month of record-breaking heat, with warmer weather already sweeping across Asia and a hotter-than-usual summer expected in Europe......»»
Anti-Piracy Veteran Tim Kuik Retires After Leading BREIN for a Quarter Century
BREIN CEO Tim Kuik has retired, shutting down an impressive career that pre-dates the world wide web. Kuik started working at a home video distributor in the 1980s and became director anti-piracy at the Motion Picture Association a decade later. He.....»»
The Power of Data: Why Database Development Services are Crucial
In today’s data-driven world, information is king. Businesses of all sizes and across all industries rely on data to make informed decisions, drive growth, and gain a competitive edge. However, managing and organizing this ever-increasing amoun.....»»
Study underscores new strategies to fight drug-resistant bacteria
Several billion years ago, a genetic arms race began between bacteria and their viral killers. This seemingly eternal struggle continues today, with implications for diseases killing tens of thousands of people around the world each year......»»
Aquatic weed among "world"s worst" expands in northeastern US
An article published in the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management provides new insights on a northern hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) subspecies (lithuanica) and its establishment outside the Connecticut River......»»
Bsal and beyond: Task force helps stave off amphibian disease threat
Amphibians—like frogs and salamanders—are the most imperiled group of animal species in the world; infectious diseases are among the greatest threats to their existence. After a decade of research, a scientific task force is poised to stave off t.....»»
Hands-on with the new John Wick pinball
Stern Pinball brings the legendary assassin to the world of mechanical gaming. Enlarge / John? Is that you, John? John? Can't we discuss this like civilized men? (credit: Stern Pinball) If you don’t follow the ins and.....»»
From fossils to fuel: Energy potential of Mozambique"s Maniamba Basin
In the ever-expanding search for energy resources, a new study has emerged from Mozambique's Maniamba Basin. A team led by Nelson Nhamutole, a Ph.D. student at the University of the Witwatersrand, and his team of scientists from around the world, sha.....»»
From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere
In sweltering Brazil, worst-ever flooding killed dozens of people and paralyzed a city of about 4 million people. Voters and politicians in the world's largest election in India are fainting in heat that hit as high as 115 degrees (46.3 degrees Celsi.....»»
7 Best Clitoral Suction Toys (2024): Suction Vibrators, Air Pulse Toys, and More
The world of clitoral suction sex toys is getting bigger every day. We’ve tested dozens, and these are our favorites......»»
Designing a novel substrate for myogenic differentiation from induced pluripotent stem cells
Since their discovery, researchers have repeatedly demonstrated the potential medical applications of differentiated cells and tissues generated from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. However, a significant hurdle to real-world medical applicatio.....»»
Rich molecular language guides tiny liquid droplet formation in cells
Peering into a biological cell reveals a bustling microscopic world. The workhorses within this realm are specialized structures called organelles that perform vital cellular functions. Curiously, some organelles defy accepted convention: Instead of.....»»
Apple reportedly developing new dedicated chip for AI data centers
Apple has been investing a lot in artificial intelligence recently, and soon the company will introduce its own generative AI to the world. In fact, it looks like the company is taking AI seriously, as a new report claims that Apple is developing a n.....»»
US Labor Board rules Apple illegally interrogated retail staff in NYC
The US Labor Board found that Apple conducted unauthorized interrogations of employees at the Apple World Trade Center retail store in New York City.Apple World Trade CenterIn a recent ruling, the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found that A.....»»
SEC crypto crackdown continues with Robinhood as lawsuit looms
Robinhood accused SEC of creating a "world of confusion around crypto." Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Continuing its crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SE.....»»
New Microsoft AI model may challenge GPT-4 and Google Gemini
In project headed by former Inflection chief, MAI-1 may have 500B parameters. Enlarge / Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder and chief executive officer of Inflection AI UK Ltd., during a town hall on day two of the World Economic Forum.....»»
Giving Holocaust survivors a digital voice in the world
With every year that passes, fewer witnesses can tell us about their personal experience of the horrors of the Second World War. That is why the project LediZ (Learning with Digital Testimonies) has developed new interactive digital media that conser.....»»
China publishes world"s first high-definition lunar geologic atlas
China has released a geologic atlas set of the global moon with a scale of 1:2.5 million, which is the first complete high-definition lunar geologic atlas in the world, providing basic map data for future lunar research and exploration......»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max beats Samsung to be the top-selling smartphone in the world, says report
We’ve got a new report from Counterpoint Research today on the state of global smartphone shipments. The high-end, newest iPhone was more popular than all of the other iPhone models and was the top pick against Samsung’s flagship and mid-range sm.....»»
Enhance your AirPods with these essential accessories [Video]
Aside from the iPhone, the AirPods Pro might be my most used product in the world of Apple products. I use them to work out, for work calls, to walk my dog, to get chores around the house done, and so much more. They work even better with the more A.....»»