How color shapes which animals we fear—and which we protect
Around the world, animals that exhibit rare color morphisms—including lighter-colored variants with albinism or leucism and dark-colored variants with melanism—are often the subject of both veneration and fear in humans......»»
Study links fear of conflict to population changes in Neolithic Europe
Since the end of the last Ice Age, growth of the human population has been far from uniform, marked instead by periods of rapid expansion followed by sharp declines. The reasons behind these fluctuations remain only partially understood......»»
The Barbie Phone is here, and you’ll never guess what color it is
After teasing it earlier on this year, HMD has launched the Barbie phone, and it's just about as cute and collectible as phones get......»»
We love this dorm-sized printer, and it’s on sale at Amazon today
The Brother MFC Color Inkjet Printer is on sale at Amazon! Save $20 when you order this model today......»»
How VPNs protect you from governments, thieves, and your boss
Governments, ISPs, and even your employer can watch every online move you make. Here's how the best VPN apps can keep your online life safe.The best VPN for iPhone apps can protect you from governments, hackers, even your employerMany countries openl.....»»
Kamikaze termites protect their colony with the help of a special enzyme whose secrets have now been uncovered
Researchers from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, in cooperation with colleagues from the Faculty of Tropical AgriScience of the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, are unraveling the myst.....»»
Using machine learning to speed up simulations of irregularly shaped particles
Simulating particles is a relatively simple task when those particles are spherical. In the real world, however, most particles are not perfect spheres, but take on irregular and varying shapes and sizes. Simulating these particles becomes a much mor.....»»
Darwin"s fear was unjustified: Study suggests fossil record gaps not a major issue
Fossils are used to reconstruct evolutionary history, but not all animals and plants become fossils and many fossils are destroyed before we can find them (e.g., the rocks that contain the fossils are destroyed by erosion). As a result, the fossil re.....»»
3D shapes of viral proteins point to previously unknown roles
Viruses are tricky to keep up with. They evolve quickly and regularly develop new proteins that help them infect their hosts. These rapid shifts mean that researchers are still trying to understand a multitude of viral proteins and precisely how they.....»»
Protect your home for less: Chamberlain MyQ smart garage security camera is $10 off
Protect more than just your front door with the MyQ smart garage security camera and know who's really coming and going at all times. Plus, it's on sale today!.....»»
Widespread culling of crocodiles is not an effective way to stop attacks on humans, study shows
Education and community awareness, removal of problem animals and exclusion areas are significantly more effective in reducing saltwater crocodile attacks in the Northern Territory than a widespread culling program to reduce crocodile numbers, accord.....»»
Two strategies to protect your business from the next large-scale tech failure
The CrowdStrike event in July clearly demonstrated the risks of allowing a software vendor deep access to network infrastructure. It also raised concerns about the concentration of digital services in the hands of a few companies. A prescient Reddit.....»»
The best Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cases: 13 to consider right now
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has arrived, along with a pretty impressive lineup of cases. Here are the ones we feel are the best to protect your investment......»»
The best shows on Disney+ right now (August 2024)
The best shows on Disney+ include Grown-ish, OceanXplorers, Fiennes: Return to the Wild, Zorro, Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color, Doctor Who, and more......»»
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw review: small, fast and awkward
Find out the pros and cons of HP's new Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw in this hands-on review that uncovers some issues and suggests alternatives......»»
Researchers identify effective materials for protecting astronauts from harmful cosmic radiation on Mars
Researchers have identified specific materials, including certain plastics, rubber, and synthetic fibers, as well as Martian soil (regolith), which would effectively protect astronauts by blocking harmful space radiation on Mars. These findings could.....»»
How Twitter—now X—helps with understanding Canadian values and attitudes toward asylum seekers
The treatment of asylum seekers is an important issue for many countries as they grapple with polarized public views on the issue. Some policymakers focus on the need for border security to keep asylum-seekers out and "protect" their nations, while o.....»»
Forget foldable displays, Samsung has a new stretchy display that’s even cooler!
At IMID 2024, Samsung has shown off a new prototype display that is stretchy and can form shapes, which is honestly super cool. The post Forget foldable displays, Samsung has a new stretchy display that’s even cooler! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Anomali announces expanded capabilities for Copilot
Anomali announced new capabilities for Anomali Copilot to help security, and now also IT departments, use the latest innovations in AI to successfully defend, protect, and propel their organizations forward. Anomali Copilot empowers security or IT an.....»»
Get 49% off the Blink Outdoor 4 security camera in this amazing deal!
If you want to protect your home, then the Blink Outdoor 4 cameras are a good place to start, especially with this 49% discount right now! The post Get 49% off the Blink Outdoor 4 security camera in this amazing deal! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
A new pandemic could ride in on animals we eat, study warns
Researchers warn the animals we eat could be the gateway to a pandemic in the form of antimicrobial resistance, unleashing a wave of deadly superbugs......»»