Host immunity drives viral evolution of dengue
New research by a team of University of Florida investigators, and others, provides evidence that host immunity drives evolution of the dengue virus. The work, published today in Science, retrospectively analyzes two decades of dengue virus genetic v.....»»
Moo Deng sucks, actually
Moo Deng is a viral hippo, and I don't like her. You probably clicked this article to find out why I hate Moo Deng, the actual hippo. So to get this out of the way, no, I'm not deranged enough to hate an animal. But I do hate Moo Deng the viral.....»»
From Moo Deng to Pesto the Penguin, here are the cutest animals taking over our feeds
From Moo Deng to Pesto the Penguin, cute animals are taking over our social media feeds. Here are the animals you need to be following. Cute animals doing funny things have always ruled the internet — some of the first viral sensations, l.....»»
Automattic demanded web host pay $32M annually for using WordPress trademark
Automattic founder Matt Mullenweg called WP Engine "a cancer to WordPress." Automattic Inc. and its founder have been sued by a WordPress hosting company that alleges an extortion.....»»
Study suggests statistical "noise" affects perceived evolutionary rates
For decades, researchers have observed that rates of evolution seem to accelerate over short time periods—say five million years versus fifty million years. This broad pattern has suggested that "younger" groups of organisms, in evolutionary terms,.....»»
Deals: Silver Apple Watch Series 10 all-time low, iPad Smart Folio, up to 30% off leather and metal bands, and more
Joining ongoing all-time low prices on the new black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, today’s deals are headlined by the best offer yet on the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 with the silver aluminum case alongside a host of brand new metal and leather ba.....»»
Ancient protein structure may have enabled early molecular evolution and diversification
In a finding that offers fresh insights into the early evolution of life on Earth, two RIKEN biologists have conducted lab experiments that have revealed a previously unknown protein fold, which is completely absent in modern proteins......»»
Study: Conservative users" misinformation sharing drives higher suspension rates, not platform bias
A new paper, "Differences in misinformation sharing can lead to politically asymmetric sanctions," published today in Nature suggests that the higher quantity of social media policy enforcement (such as account suspensions) for conservative users cou.....»»
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle speakers: warm, sweet, effortless sound
The SVS Evolution Pinnacle speakers are excellent in so many ways that it might seem hard to believe. But these could well be the only speakers I ever need......»»
New study maps Congo"s bai ecosystems in unprecedented detail
"Tropical rainforest" might conjure images of close-packed trees, dense humidity, and the din of animal calls. But rainforests host landscapes beyond that archetypal one, including vast, treeless clearings that seemingly appear out of nowhere......»»
Solidarity drives online virality in a nation under attack, study of Ukrainian social media reveals
The first major study of social media behavior during wartime has found that posts celebrating national and cultural unity in a country under attack receive significantly more online engagement than derogatory posts about the aggressors......»»
New insights into sauropod evolution: Discovery of tail clubs in India
A new University of Michigan study of dinosaur fossils from India has revealed that the sauropod dinosaur Kotasaurus yamanpalliensis wielded a bony tail club......»»
Webb detects fast outflow in the host galaxy of a luminous quasar
An international team of astronomers has employed the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to perform spectroscopic observations of a luminous quasar known as J1007+2115. They detected a fast outflow originating from the quasar's host galaxy. The findin.....»»
Octopuses work together with fish to hunt—and the way they share decisions is surprisingly complex
A new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution lifts the veil on what happens when octopuses and fish hunt together. As it turns out, this cross-species relationship is more complex than anyone expected......»»
What is USB OTG? Here’s how to use USB drives and more on your smartphone
Ever wondered why you can't attach USB sticks and other accessories to your phone? Turns out you can. Here's some of our favorite ways to use USB OTG adapters......»»
Plant lineage study provides insights into the ecological and evolutionary effects of different reproductive strategies
Hang Sun's group from Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences has demonstrated the ecological and evolutionary effects of changes in plant reproductive strategies on phylogenetic evolution. The study is published in the journal Scien.....»»
AI trained on evolution"s playbook develops proteins that spur drug and scientific discovery
A new artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin paves the way for more effective and less toxic treatments and new preventive strategies in medicine. The AI model informs the design of protein-based t.....»»
Cretaceous fireflies reveal early evolution of insect bioluminescence
Bioluminescence, the ability of living organisms to emit light, is a fascinating phenomenon observed in various life forms, including deep-sea fish, glowing mushrooms, and fireflies. Fireflies have long captivated people with their enchanting light d.....»»
Brazil must reinforce protection of forests to meet climate change mitigation goals, study warns
As it prepares to host the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 30, the first COP to be held in the Amazon) in November 2025, Brazil is at a crucial moment. Its greenhouse gas emissio.....»»
Record-breaking laser demonstration completes mission
NASA's TBIRD (TeraByte InfraRed Delivery) demonstration and its host spacecraft—the PTD-3 (Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator-3)—have completed their technology demonstration. The TBIRD payload spent the past two years breaking world records for.....»»
Do you feel eco-guilt or eco-shame? Emotions reveal how much we care about the environment
Air travel, meat in the shopping cart, waste sorting, plastic toys—consumers are faced with a barrage of everyday decisions and priorities when navigating environmental concerns. But what drives these choices?.....»»