Genetically altered daddy longlegs have short legs
A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin, the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, and Western Connecticut State University, has assembled the first draft genome of Phalangium opilio—the daddy longlegs spider......»»
The 4 Big Questions the Pentagon’s New UFO Report Fails to Answer
The Pentagon says it’s not hiding aliens, but it stops notably short of saying what it is hiding. Here are the key questions that remain unanswered—some answers could be weirder than UFOs......»»
East Africa must prepare for more extreme rainfall during the short rainy season, says study
East Africa has recently had an unprecedented series of failed rains. But some rainy seasons are bringing the opposite: huge amounts of rainfall......»»
After coming back from the dead, the world’s largest aircraft just flew a real payload
Falling just short of hypersonic velocity. Enlarge / The world's largest aircraft takes off with the Talon A vehicle on Saturday. (credit: Stratolaunch/Matt Hartman) Built and flown by Stratolaunch, the massive Roc aircr.....»»
New study discovers how altered protein folding drives multicellular evolution
Researchers have discovered a mechanism steering the evolution of multicellular life. They identify how altered protein folding drives multicellular evolution......»»
Working from home can make workers healthier and happier, benefits employers
Some of us used to imagine a world where the morning commute was a short stroll from your bedroom, the dress code included comfy slippers, and the closest coffee shop was your kitchen. Then working from home became a reality for many during the COVID.....»»
The 9 best short throw and ultra short throw projectors
Ultra short throw projectors are great for getting a big image if you don’t have the space for a standard projector. Here are some of the best available......»»
Study finds increasing frequency and scale of mass mortality events among farmed salmon since 2012
The frequency and scale of mass mortality events—events where large numbers of organisms die in short periods of time—among farmed salmon have increased since 2012, according to a study published in Scientific Reports......»»
Watch an acclaimed director use the iPhone 15 Pro to shoot a movie
As part of its long-running Shot on iPhone series, Apple handed acclaimed Japanese director Takashi Miike an iPhone 15 Pro to shoot a short film......»»
Fewer fish and more algae? Scientists seek to understand impacts of historic lack of Great Lakes ice
Michigan Tech University biologists have been observing a remote Lake Superior island's fragile wolf population every winter since 1958, but they had to cut this season's planned seven-week survey short after just two weeks......»»
Watch an acclaimed director use an iPhone 15 Pro to shoot a movie
As part of its long-running Shot on iPhone series, Apple handed acclaimed Japanese director Takashi Miike an iPhone 15 Pro to shoot a short film......»»
Engineers facilitate the restoration of lake deltas
Engineers from EPFL and partner organizations have developed a method for classifying lacustrine deltas based on morphological parameters, in order to determine which of the deltas severely altered by human activity are best suited for restoration to.....»»
Stars take you through Steve Martin"s comedy career in new Apple TV+ documentary
Apple TV+ has released a first trailer for "Steve! (martin) a documentary in two pieces," with the comic actor himself plus stars including Tina Fey, Martin Short, and Jerry Seinfeld.Steve Martin (source: Wiki Commons)First announced in 2022, the new.....»»
Stars take you through Steve Martin"s comedy career in new documentary
Apple TV+ has released a first trailer for "Steve! (martin) a documentary in two pieces," with the comic actor himself plus stars including Tina Fey, Martin Short, and Jerry Seinfeld.Steve Martin (source: Wiki Commons)First announced in 2022, the new.....»»
Archaeologists unearth abandoned townsite at Washington on The Brazos
A short walk from the banks of the Brazos River in Washington County, members of a small crew dressed in sun hats and gardening gloves push buckets of mud through metal sieves, picking out nails, bits of glass and ceramic, and other traces of a log c.....»»
In 3-year lease world, why micro leases have yet to take off
Breakthrough success with short-term vehicle leases has yet to materialize. Can AutoNation and Polestar find a way to make it work?.....»»
A gentle tap to the hive can reveal health of honeybee colonies, study confirms
Scientists at Nottingham Trent University investigated how thousands of bees reacted in unison to a very short and weak vibrational knock delivered at randomized times to a number of hives......»»
Akamai App & API Protector enhancements detect and mitigate short DDoS attack bursts
Akamai announced significant additions to its flagship Akamai App & API Protector product, including advanced defenses against sophisticated application-layer distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The enhanced Layer 7 DDoS protections now pre.....»»
How to use two monitors with M3 MacBook Air
The new MacBook Air with M3 processor supports two external monitors — when the lid is closed. Here's what to expect when using Clamshell mode.Two MacBook Air computersApple's Clamshell mode has existed for a very long time. In short, Clamshell Mod.....»»
How to Make the Most of Your Company Intranet
Company intranets serve as indispensable tools for fostering communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within organizations. Yet, despite their potential, many intranets often fall short of delivering maximum value due to underutilization o.....»»
Say goodbye to the Facebook News tab
Meta ditches Facebook News tab in the U.S. and Australia, opting for short-form videos on Reels over news content. RIP to Facebook's News tab. My friend's moms loved you so much.Next month, Meta will get rid of Facebook News, its news hub locat.....»»