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Getting to the bottom of things: Latrine findings help researchers trace movement of people and disease

A McMaster researcher has uncovered evidence of intestinal parasites in a 500-year-old latrine from Bruges, Belgium, and while the finding may induce queasiness in some, it is expected to provide important scientific evidence on how infectious diseas.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxDec 6th, 2024

Once-endangered Kirtland"s warblers show extensive signs of inbreeding in genome

The genome of a once-endangered songbird shows extensive signs of inbreeding, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. Because inbreeding can negatively impact survival and reproduction, the results could guide continuing conservation effo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Attackers actively exploiting flaw(s) in Cleo file transfer software (CVE-2024-50623)

Attackers are exploiting a vulnerability (CVE-2024-50623) in file transfer software by Cleo – LexiCo, VLTransfer, and Harmony – to gain access to organizations’ systems, Huntress researchers warned on Monday. “We’ve discover.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Fully fenced dog parks alongside nature reserves could help protect wildlife

Watching a pet dog run free can be a source of joy for many people. But letting your dog off the leash is not so good for wildlife, especially if you're in an area set aside for native species......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Cable ISPs compare data caps to food menus: Don’t make us offer unlimited soup

Data plans compared to a "tasting menu, a buffet, or unlimited soup and salad." Cable broadband companies continue to insist that data caps are good for people with low incomes, p.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 9th, 2024

Latest James Webb data hints at new physics in Universe’s expansion

These latest findings further support the Hubble Space Telescope's prior expansion rate measurements. Physicists have been puzzling over conflicting observational results pertaini.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 9th, 2024

Obesity rates are down. Is that because of weight-loss drugs?

Results from a recent survey have prompted questions. Earlier this fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported data showing that adult obesity rates—long trend.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 9th, 2024

Going home for the holidays can be challenging if you"re a young trans person—here"s how to prepare

The holiday season often conjures images of warmth, connection and celebration, especially for young people returning to the family home. This can be complicated if you are LGBTQ+, transgender or gender non-conforming......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 9th, 2024

Rivian tops owner satisfaction survey, ahead of BMW and Tesla

Rivian sits both at the bottom of owners’ ratings in terms of reliability and at the top in terms of overall owner satisfaction......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 8th, 2024

Plans to stabilize Earth"s climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology—we need to get moving, say researchers

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels continue to rise and 2024 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 8th, 2024

Vortex electric field discovery could impact quantum computing

A new vortex electric field with the potential to enhance future electronic, magnetic and optical devices has been observed by researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and local partners......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 8th, 2024

Geneticists have finally solved the mystery of Garfield"s orange coat

Garfield, star of the eponymous comic strip created by Jim Davis in 1978, is, like many of the cats that roam our homes, orange. He is orange in the same way that some people are redheaded, some horses are brown, or some dogs are Irish setters, but t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 7th, 2024

Saturday citations: The "donut effect"; basically immortal batteries; Neanderthals and H. sapiens

This week, researchers studying data from NASA's Dawn mission reported the identification of 11 sites on Ceres that suggest an internal reservoir of organic materials. A multidisciplinary team published an analysis of the dazzle camouflage patterns d.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 7th, 2024

‘Karo’ app for assigning tasks to other people now available on the Mac

I recently wrote about Karo, a new iPhone app from developer Mustafa Yusuf that helps people create to-do lists and assign tasks to others. Starting today, Mac users can also try out Karo with a native version for macOS. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

The 2025 BMW i5 M60 review: An EV that makes you want to drive and drive

Not quite an electric M5, it's a good driver's car. Car people, like most flavors of enthusiasts, are often given over to ideological purity tests. Car X is better than car Y beca.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Your AI clone could target your family, but there’s a simple defense

The FBI now recommends choosing a secret password to thwart AI voice clones from tricking people. On Tuesday, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation advised Americans to share a s.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Unlocking the secrets of collagen: How sea creature superpowers are inspiring smart biomaterials for human health

Major findings on the inner workings of a brittle star's ability to reversibly control the pliability of its tissues will help researchers solve the puzzle of mutable collagenous tissue (MCT) and potentially inspire new "smart" biomaterials for human.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Hybrid model links micro and macro scales in complex systems

In fields ranging from immunology and ecology to economics and thermodynamics, multi-scale complex systems are ubiquitous. They are also notoriously difficult to model. Conventional approaches take either a bottom-up or top-down approach. But in dist.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Scientists urged to pull the plug on "bathtub modeling" of flood risk

Recent decades have seen a rapid surge in damages and disruptions caused by flooding. In a commentary article published in the journal Earth's Future, researchers at the University of California, Irvine and the University of Bristol in the United Kin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Robots give scientists unprecedented access to study coral reef biodiversity

Mesophotic coral ecosystems have some of the highest diversity of stony corals (Scleractinia) in the world, making them particularly important for researchers. These ecosystems are also unique because they host more native species compared to shallow.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Precision mass measurements of atomic nuclei reveal proton halo structure

Researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with their collaborators, have achieved the first precise mass measurements of several exotic atomic nuclei. Using this mass data, they have determined.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024