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How did plants first evolve into all different shapes and sizes? We mapped a billion years of plant history to find out

Plants range from simple seaweeds and single-celled pond scum, through to mosses, ferns and huge trees. Paleontologists like us have long debated exactly how this diverse range of shapes and sizes emerged, and whether plants emerged from algae into m.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxSep 9th, 2023

Geologists rewrite textbooks with new insights from Cambrian rocks of Grand Canyon

Since soon after our planet formed, Earth's 4.6 billion-year-long history was dominated by single-celled life. Something dramatic happened about 500 million years ago called the Cambrian "explosion," during which an incredible diversity of life forms.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News6 hr. 29 min. ago

Chemists find easier way to produce biodiesel from waste oil

UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the alternative fuel source much more appealing to the m.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News7 hr. 1 min. ago

How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper

The Blue Screen of Death is as iconic as it is infamous, and it has a shockingly complex history......»»

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Sony LinkBuds Open review: a new level of open-ear audio

Sony's LinkBuds Open find a way to crack the audio conundrum that comes with open earbuds......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News7 hr. 2 min. ago

Apple’s gaming success might look entirely different than you expect

Apple has been accelerating its focus on gaming in recent years, fueled by the era of M-class Mac chips, booming App Store subscription revenue, and Apple Arcade. But there’s another area of gaming effort you may have missed, and it’s continuing.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News8 hr. 1 min. ago

Pixel Phone app could soon offer AI based replies

An APK teardown of the Pixel Phone app has revealed a potential new feature that will use AI that can reply for you. The post Pixel Phone app could soon offer AI based replies appeared first on Phandroid. Several years ago, Google showed o.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News8 hr. 1 min. ago

New Mac mini has a slotted & removable SSD -- but don"t expect upgrades

Apple isn't soldering the SSD to the logic board in the M4 Mac mini, but given the company's history with Apple Silicon, don't expect upgrades.A Mac mini and a disassembled Mac mini - Image credit: KianWee Lim/iFixit and AppleOlder Intel-based Mac mi.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated News8 hr. 1 min. ago

We might have our first look at the long-rumored Samsung tri-fold

A years-old tri-fold patent has been published, suggesting rumors of Samsung exploring the tri-fold form factor have been on the right track......»»

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Veterinarian identifies household threats for pets

There's no place like home; it's where our pets find comfort, security, and safety. Some common household items, however, can inadvertently bring danger to a pet's loving household......»»

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Research team investigates climate change impact on pecan orchards

How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El Paso aims to find out, starting with the region's pecan farms......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News11 hr. 1 min. ago

What’s in ‘The Box’?!? Why this cult sci-fi movie is still an intriguing mess after all these years

After 15 years, The Box is still a weird, wild, and confusing thriller that continues to puzzle and intrigue viewers, but is it still worth watching?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News11 hr. 2 min. ago

Early Black Friday power tool deals: Up to 52% off DeWalt, Milwaukee, more

These are the best deals on power tools (and the batteries that go with them) that we can find this year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

25 years ago, the greatest corporate thriller you’ve never seen hit theaters

25 years ago, Michael Mann turned a movie that should have never worked into one of the most riveting and powerful thrillers of his entire storied career......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Quentin Tarantino calls this Nicolas Cage movie one of the best of the last five years

Quentin Tarantino recently spoke very highly of an underrated movie starring Nicolas Cage that he considers one of the best of the last five years......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Nomad early Black Friday sale now live! 20% off all new releases, Find My tracking card, leather iPhone 16 cases, more

You know it’s November and that Black Friday is on the way when a brand like Nomad launches a sale like this. One of our absolute favorite Apple accessory brands, Nomad is launching a seriously rare sale that is offering up a straight 20% in saving.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Review: M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis are probably Apple’s best Mac minis ever

First Mac mini redesign in almost 15 years highlights how good the insides are. The Mac mini will celebrate its 20th birthday in January. And I think the M4 version of the Mac min.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Scientists reveal strigolactone perception mechanism and role in tillering responses to nitrogen

"How is plant growth controlled?" and "What is the basis of variation in stress tolerance in plants?" were among the 125 most challenging scientific questions, according to the journal Science in 2016......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

How do brains coordinate activity? From fruit flies to monkeys, scientists discover a universal principle

The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite decades of research, the mystery of how the brain achieves this has remained elusive......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Why the "Housing First" approach has struggled to fulfill its promise of ending homelessness

Over the past 15 years, the Housing First approach has gained traction as an evidence-based solution to tackling homelessness in many developed countries, including Canada......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

The UK government wants to help businesses make trustworthy AI products

The UK Government hopes to unlock £6.5 billion with a plan to build public trust in AI......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024