Fossil teeth reveal how brains developed in utero over millions of years of human evolution
Fossilized bones help tell the story of what human beings and our predecessors were doing hundreds of thousands of years ago. But how can you learn about important parts of our ancestors' life cycle—like pregnancy or gestation—that leave no obvio.....»»
Samsung has the smartphone sales top spot, but not because of AI or Apple weakness
Samsung has taken the lead in smartphones sales in the first quarter of 2024 as it has for the last few years, but it's not really about AI nor Apple iPhone weakness.iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraThere's new smartphone sales data for t.....»»
Save $200 on this 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro with 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Apple's M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 36GB memory and 1TB storage is eligible for an exclusive $200 coupon discount on top of $50 off three years of AppleCare.Save $200 on this upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro.The $200 discount with promo.....»»
Horizontal running could help lunar astronauts retain physical conditioning
A small team of pathophysiologists and human locomotion specialists at the University of Milan has found that it should be possible for astronauts on the moon to prevent muscle and bone deterioration by running horizontally in a cylinder. In their st.....»»
New observatory in Chile—the highest in the world—aims to reveal origins of planets, galaxies and more
How do planets form? How do galaxies evolve? And ultimately, how did the universe itself begin? A unique astronomical observatory that researchers hope will unravel some of the biggest mysteries out there marks its opening on April 30, 2024......»»
We’re one step closer to replicating the human brain
Scientists have just created an iontronic memristor -- a device that might become the foundation of building computers that think like humans do......»»
Immunizing consumers against bad news can protect brands, says study
Abercrombie & Fitch. Balenciaga. Starbucks. In recent years, these brands and many others have faced extreme public backlash due to insensitive comments from executives, changes to loyalty programs, controversial advertising decisions, and more......»»
New research captures 18 years of US anti-bullying legislation
Between 1999 and 2017, every state has passed a law addressing bullying, and 90% of those states amended or updated their laws, according to research that analyzes the most comprehensive legal data on anti-bullying laws to date......»»
From Ryan Gosling to Furiosa: a preview of 2024’s promising blockbuster summer season
From The Fall Guy and Furiosa to Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024's summer movie season is shaping up to be the best in years......»»
“Forgotten” poem by C.S. Lewis published for the first time
"Mód Þrýþe Ne Wæg" (1935) was among documents sold to the University of Leeds 10 years ago. Enlarge / University of Leeds Literary Archivist Sarah Prescott holds "Mód Þrýþe Ne Wæg," by C.S. Lewis. (credit: © CS Lewis.....»»
Beats Solo 4 hands-on: the most iconic Beats headphones just got better
Apple has officially taken the wraps off its new Beats Solo 4 headphones today, the first update in eight years to one of the best-selling Beats products. I’ve been using the Beats Solo 4 for the past week (listening to hours and hours of Taylor.....»»
Additional Leaks Reveal More Pixel 8a Details
There's a chance that it will be priced similarly to the 7a. The post Additional Leaks Reveal More Pixel 8a Details appeared first on Phandroid. It’s a “leaky” situation not even Mario can fix – it seems that anothe.....»»
Apple"s Q2 2024 earnings results may have some drama -- what to expect
Apple's Q2 financial results are being announced on May 2, and it might be rough, compared to the financial victories of the last five years. Here's what to expect, and what the analysts are saying.Apple CEO Tim CookApple will be issuing its second-q.....»»
Researchers suggest that mechanical pressure triggers a key event in HIV infection
It has been more than 40 years since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and scientists still don't fully understand how HIV enters and replicates in human cells, which has hindered the development of treatments......»»
New tool decodes complex, single-cell genomic data
Unlocking biological information from complex single-cell genomic data has just become easier and more precise, thanks to the innovative scLENS tool developed by the Biomedical Mathematics Group within the IBS Center for Mathematical and Computationa.....»»
Adaptation of photosynthetic mechanism in air plants occurs through gene duplication, study finds
Researchers at the University of Vienna, along with collaborators from France, Germany, Switzerland and the U.S., have achieved a breakthrough in understanding how genetic drivers influence the evolution of a specific photosynthesis mechanism in Till.....»»
Researchers reveal water-assisted oxidative redispersion of metal nanoparticles
Oxidative redispersion at elevated temperatures has long been utilized in heterogeneous catalysis for the regeneration of sintered metal catalysts and the synthesis of metal single atom and cluster catalysts. These redispersion processes require a co.....»»
Gene seekers discover atypical genes that control multiple valuable soybean traits
A team led by Purdue University soybean geneticist Jianxin Ma has developed a new biotechnological tool for the domestication of desirable traits from wild soybeans, such as resistance to leafhopper insect pests. The use of such tools, called de novo.....»»
Evidence suggests saber-toothed cats held onto their baby teeth to stabilize their sabers
California's state fossil—are familiar to anyone who has ever visited Los Angeles' La Brea Tar Pits, a sticky trap from which more than 2,000 saber-toothed cat skulls have been excavated over more than a century......»»
Genetic adaptations have impacted the blood compositions of two populations from Papua New Guinea, finds study
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has a wide range of environments, each presenting unique challenges to human survival. Highlanders and lowlanders of PNG are striking examples of populations facing distinct environmental stress. Whereas the highlanders encount.....»»
Women should be included in decisions on the protection of human rights in the climate crisis, say researchers
Eighty percent of climatic migrants are women and children. This figure means that a new international legal framework is required to protect human rights by adding gender-sensitive measures to policies and legislation. This is the claim made by Susa.....»»