How an unlikely amphibian survived its judgment day
An international team of researchers has uncovered "unprecedented" snake venom resistance in an unexpected species—the legless amphibians known as caecilians. The research has been published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences......»»
Smart earbud will measure how astronauts sleep
Sleep is important for our health and well-being, and bad sleep can negatively impact our attention span, memory, decision-making skills, creativity and judgment......»»
Why the Search for Life on Mars Is Happening in Canada’s Arctic
Scientists show how microbes living in a salty spring near the North Pole might resemble those that could have survived on the Red Planet—or in ocean worlds......»»
Wolves survived the ice age as a single, global population
Many dog populations seem to have two doses of wolf genes. Enlarge / An Eastern Gray Wolf is a mix of Siberian ancestry and coyote DNA. (credit: Michael Cummings) Man's best friend was the first of many animals humans have dom.....»»
Largest Study of Its Kind Reveals Secrets of Reptile, Amphibian Aging
We tend to generally accept that "cold-blooded" animals enjoy long lifespans—but why? The post Largest Study of Its Kind Reveals Secrets of Reptile, Amphibian Aging appeared first on ExtremeTech......»»
The star that survived a supernova
A supernova is the catastrophic explosion of a star. Thermonuclear supernovae, in particular, signal the complete destruction of a white dwarf star, leaving nothing behind. At least that's what models and observations suggested......»»
Warming climate upends Arctic mining town
Tor Selnes owes his life to a lamp. He miraculously survived a fatal avalanche that shed light on the vulnerability of Svalbard, a region warming faster than anywhere else, to human-caused climate change......»»
Yakuza’s selective English dubbing reminds me of going home
The way the English dubs in Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Judgment are handled reminded me of my experience going back home to China......»»
Apple should kill Lightning, just like it did the 30-pin connector
We've survived one major port change on the iPhone. We can do it again......»»
Apple should kill lighting just like it did the 30-pin connector
We've survived one major port change on the iPhone. We can do it again......»»
This Gene Mutation Breaks the Immune System. Why Has It Survived?
Two new studies found genetic mutations that cause severe immune deficiencies are common in some remote populations, leaving them highly vulnerable to viruses......»»
How mental health and disability may sway judgment in the justice system
Gaze aversion, lack of emotional expression, repetitive body movements, or speaking in monolog tone can sway people's judgment of another's credibility and honesty—notably in the criminal justice system......»»
Illinois College, Hit By Ransomware Attack, To Shut Down
Lincoln College is scheduled to close its doors Friday, becoming the first U.S. institution of higher learning to shut down in part due to a ransomware attack. From a report: A goodbye note posted to the school's website said that it survived both Wo.....»»
The Devil"s Hole pupfish has paddled back from the brink in a hellish desert domain
How the Devil's Hole pupfish has survived for centuries in a spalike cistern cloistered by a barren rock mountain in Death Valley National Park remains a biological mystery......»»
Climate change is pushing toxic chemicals into drinking wells
Don Myron is probably best known as the guy who survived one of the deadliest fires in Oregon's history by sheltering overnight in a river with a patio chair. So there was never any question that Myron would rebuild his home in Oregon's Santiam Canyo.....»»
Research on amphibian choruses shows how song and mating mix
When it comes to mating wood frogs, it turns out that sound matters......»»
Titanosaur nesting spot found in Brazil
Find suggests the titanosaurs didn't need to migrate to favorable nesting sites. Enlarge (credit: Júlia d'Oliveira) They were the largest land creatures the Earth has ever known. But what survived millions of years of fossili.....»»
Freshwater mussels can inhibit bacterial diseases
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä found brown trout better survived a Flavobacterium disease outbreak if the fish had larvae of freshwater pearl mussel in their gills. In another study, duck mussels were observed to filter and remove Fla.....»»
Blue-eyed shags survived Ice Age in New Zealand
The genetic whakapapa of New Zealand's blue-eyed shags stretches back millions of years—outliving their close relatives throughout the Ice Age—University of Otago research has found......»»
Why YouTube Has Survived Russia’s Social Media Crackdown—So Far
The platform's popularity may have helped to shield it Six days after Russian forces invaded Ukraine, the YouTube account of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny posted a new video. In a style part investigative journalism, par.....»»
How to watch "Atlanta" Season 3, because it"s FINALLY here
It's been four years since we survived the Teddy Perkins nightmare of Season 2, but now the third season of Atlanta is here.Since 2016, Donald Glover's exceptional FX dramedy, renowned for its vignette style, has been must-watch TV. Director Hiro Mur.....»»