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......»»
This popular budget Android tablet is only $29 for Black Friday
Looking for a cheap tablet? Walmart has a fantastic deal on the Onn. 7-inch tablet right now so it's incredibly cheap for a short time......»»
All hidden chest locations in Super Mario RPG
Super Mario RPG is a short, but sweet game that hides tons of extra secrets. Thirty-nine Hidden Chests can be found, and we'll show you where......»»
New teaching framework aims to make short STEM training effective, inclusive and scalable
Success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) demands keeping up with the latest tools and techniques. The AI boom, for example, has made coding and data management skills integral. But going back to school isn't an option for m.....»»
Galaxy S24 Pre-Order Date & Time: What You Need to Know
Samsung’s new Galaxy S isn’t official yet, but the 2024 Galaxy S models will go on sale in just a few short weeks. We’ve been getting a lot of questions about Galaxy S24 pre-orders and we’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. The co.....»»
Gamma-ray burst charged Earth’s ionosphere from 2 billion light-years away
The brightest supernova ever detected altered the outer layers of Earth's atmosphere. Enlarge / Artist's conception of a gamma-ray burst. (credit: NASA) An astounding gamma-ray burst, dubbed GRB 221009A, continues to ama.....»»
The best projectors for 2023: from 4K to ultra short throw
Home theater projectors can deliver an awesome big-screen experience, offering some of the most impressive visuals out there. Here, we've rounded up the best......»»
New study finds burning by humans and warming altered Andean ecosystems
Humans moved into the Andes about 15,000 years ago and their introduction of regular fire to the landscape created a new ecosystem, research published in Nature Communications finds......»»
Generational tensions flare as Japan faces the economic reality of its aging baby boomers
In 2024, the youngest of Japan's baby boomers will turn 75. The boomers are called the "bunched" generation in Japan because they were born in a short spurt in the late 1940s, in the aftermath of the end of the second world war......»»
Holy chips! Microsoft’s new AI silicon will power its chatty assistants
Amid GPU shortages, Microsoft reaches for custom silicon to run its AI language models. Enlarge / A photo of the Microsoft Azure Maia 100 chip that has been altered with splashes of color by the author to look as if AI itself wer.....»»
Microsoft launches custom chips to accelerate its plans for AI domination
Amid GPU shortages, Microsoft reaches for custom silicon to run its AI language models. Enlarge / A photo of the Microsoft Azure Maia 100 chip that has been altered with splashes of color by the author to look as if AI itself wer.....»»
Evidence-led GM crop regulation could help UK take lead in tackling global food security, climate change risks
The U.K. needs an evidence-led and proportionate regulatory approach for genetically modified (GM) crops to realize the technology's benefits for human health, agriculture and the environment, according to a new Royal Society policy briefing......»»
Apple Wallet account balances now available for 10 UK banks
Apple Wallet account balances can now be viewed for a total of 10 UK banks and card companies, as Apple continues the rollout of the new feature. Users can follow a short process to connect the app to their bank account, and it will then show the.....»»
This cool-looking driverless truck is transporting goods for GE Appliances
It's only operating along a short route but as part of a broader system the truck is helping to make big efficiencies in areas like loading times......»»
Climate change is altering animal brains and behavior—a neuroscientist explains how
Human-driven climate change is increasingly shaping the Earth's living environments. Rising temperatures, rapid shifts in rainfall and seasonality, and ocean acidification are presenting altered environments to many animal species. How do animals adj.....»»
Fain promises more gains for UAW in 2028 as ratification nears
Some workers are unhappy that the deals fell short of some demands. UAW President Shawn Fain says the union needs to organize more of the industry to achieve all of its goals......»»
Exploring how yeast cells can produce drugs for the treatment of psychotic disorders
Production of biological substances for medicine using genetically engineered yeast cells shows new promising results in basic research from an international team of researchers. In 2022, the researchers attracted international attention by programmi.....»»
The unsafe Safeguard Mechanism: How carbon credits could blow up Australia"s main climate policy
A time bomb is ticking inside the Albanese government's climate policy. When it explodes, Australia will fall short of its climate targets and leave a gaggle of investors shirtless......»»
Construction on NASA mission to map 450 million galaxies is under way
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope is beginning to look much like it will when it arrives in Earth orbit and starts mapping the entire sky. Short for Specto-Photometer for the History of the universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer, SPHEREx res.....»»
Significant increase in short-duration extreme precipitation over mountainous areas in China seen under global warming
A new study led by Prof. Xiaopeng Cui from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with experts from the National Meteorological Center of China, has uncovered a startling trend of increased short-dur.....»»
The kids are alright: Aspiring political staffers are altruistically motivated, finds Canadian research
Young people who work as political staffers in Canada have long been derogatorily labeled by politicians and pundits as "the kids in short pants," a comment about their age and perceived inexperience coined by an adviser to former prime minister Step.....»»