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......»»
2024 is about to get busy, so play these short 2023 games while you still can
With a hectic few months full of long RPGs on the horizon, now's your chance to play these short, but sweet highlights from 2023......»»
New research shows "juvenile" T. rex fossils are a distinct species of small tyrannosaur
A new analysis of fossils believed to be juveniles of T. rex now shows they were adults of a small tyrannosaur, with narrower jaws, longer legs, and bigger arms than T. rex. The species, Nanotyrannus lancensis, was first named decades ago but later r.....»»
New ultra-short period binary discovered
Using the Tsinghua University–Ma Huateng Telescopes for Survey (TMTS), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new binary known as TMTS J052610.43+593445.1. The newfound system is an ultrashort-orbital-period binary consisting of a su.....»»
Tesla deliveries expected to hit record in 2023, but fall short of Musk"s aspirations
The company likely delivered 1.82 million EVs globally in 2023, up 37 percent from 2022. In January, Musk said that Tesla has the potential to achieve 2 million deliveries this year......»»
Bison vs. urban growth: Rocky Mountain Arsenal seeks solutions to water runoff
A growing herd of 250 bison, re-introduced at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge to help restore toxic wasteland to the native short-grass prairie, often descends through a floodplain to reach First Creek and cross to the northern ha.....»»
The 6 best portable power stations, tested by experts
A power generator keeps gadgets running for camping trips and short outings. Here are the best portable power stations available......»»
This is Pi — one of the most amazing Android apps I used in 2023
AI chatbots are nothing new in late 2023. But the Pi app for Android takes a radically different approach to it — and it's nothing short of amazing......»»
SpaceX to set new annual launch record for Falcon rockets
SpaceX has had its busiest year yet, launching more Falcon rocket missions than ever, though it fell just short of reaching a major milestone......»»
How to set a temporary password on the Yale Assure Lock 2
The Yale Assure Lock 2 lets you create temporary passwords, which is perfect for short-term rentals or visiting family members. Here's how it works......»»
‘Maestro’ review: Bradley Cooper falls just short of greatness once again
Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein biopic is beautiful, but lacks the necessary emotional punch. Movie review. Maestro, Bradley Cooper’s second outing behind the camera, is an enormous stylistic departure from his first, the 2018 remake o.....»»
Not everyone is convinced that the Apple Watch ban will only have a small financial impact
While a more common belief is that the Apple Watch sales ban will have minimal financial repercussions in the short term, there are outlying opinions about the extent of its economic impact.Apple Watch UltraThe latest report from Consumer Intelligenc.....»»
Researchers: Genetically modified crops aren"t a solution to climate change, despite what the biotech industry says
The European Commission launched a proposal in July 2023 to deregulate a large number of plants manufactured using new genetic techniques......»»
"CountShoots" unveils advanced UAV and AI techniques for precise slash pine shoot counting
In southern China, the genetically improved slash pine (Pinus elliottii) plays a crucial role in timber and resin production, with new shoot density being a key growth trait. Current manual counting methods are inefficient and inaccurate. Emerging te.....»»
Researchers study the risk of glacial lake outbursts in the Third Pole
The Third Pole, which spans the Tibetan Plateau and the surrounding Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Tianshan Mountain ranges, is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Warming temperatures and altered rainfall patterns have caused more tha.....»»
Honda CPO vehicles now available to lease
Honda will offer a short-term leasing program on its certified pre-owned vehicles, a move it says will benefit young and first-time buyers......»»
Slow motion in videos increases number of likes and promotes brand preference, finds study
Slow motion is a popular style tactic for short videos on social media. Marketing researcher Anika Stuppy of Tilburg University shows that slow motion increases the number of likes and views of videos and stimulates brands' preference, choice and wil.....»»
Instagram updates Notes feature with video posts and multimedia replies
Instagram is building on its Notes feature with new ways to post and reply. Notes is Instagram’s messaging feature that lets you set a short status update with friends. more….....»»
Three possible designs for iPhone 16 revealed in leak
Renders based on leaked prototypes show what the iPhone 16 could look like, with vertical cameras and altered button configurations being the primary changes.iPhone 16 could make small adjustments to the iPhone 15 designThe base iPhone 16 is expected.....»»
Could the "central dogma" of biology be misleading bioengineers?
Today, medicines based on antibodies—proteins that fight infection and disease—are prescribed for everything from cancer to COVID-19 to high cholesterol. The antibody drugs are supplied by genetically-engineered cells that function as tiny protei.....»»
UN climate summit runs overtime as fury mounts on fossil fuels
The world's climate negotiators on Tuesday haggled beyond a host-imposed deadline for a deal as at-risk nations voiced fury over a proposed compromise that stops short of phasing out fossil fuels......»»