How did vertebrates first evolve jaws?
Five-hundred million years ago, it was relatively safe to go back in the water. That's because creatures of the deep had not yet evolved jaws. In a new pair of studies in eLife and Development, scientists reveal clues about the origin of this thrilli.....»»
tvOS 17 feature roundup: FaceTime, karaoke, Zoom, VPN, and more
Apple's old "hobby" Apple TV 4K continues to evolve with ever more useful refinements and features, only a few of which Apple mentioned at WWDC. Here's what's coming to tvOS 17.It might be the forgotten child in comparison to the iPhone, iPad, and Ap.....»»
In conversation with Tata"s Tejas Networks: a deep dive into 5G innovations and global telecom ambitions
As technologies continue to evolve, there is a rising need for quick and economical deployment of mobile and fixed broadband networks across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the existing urban-rural "digital divide," magnifying the ur.....»»
The world"s first flowers were pollinated by insects, says new study
Plants existed on Earth for hundreds of millions of years before the first flowers bloomed. But when flowering plants did evolve, more than 140 million years ago, they were a huge evolutionary success......»»
Google Bard AI Can Now Retrieve Images, And That"s Just The Start
Bard continues to evolve as Google innovates and expands its new AI generative search tools, now expanding into simple and complex prompt-based image gathering. Bard.....»»
The ancient seafaring fauna of Madagascar
Three hundred miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, Madagascar is a land of mystery. There is such a rich diversity of vertebrates found only on the island that is so unlike anything seen elsewhere in the world that any evolutionary biologist h.....»»
How butterflies conquered the world: A new "family tree" traces their 100-million-year journey across the globe
How old are butterflies, and where did they evolve? And perhaps more importantly, how and when did they reach the isolated continent of Australia?.....»»
Did life evolve more than once? Researchers are closing in on an answer
From its humble origin(s), life has infected the entire planet with endless beautiful forms. The genesis of life is the oldest biological event, so old that no clear evidence was left behind other than the existence of life itself. This leaves many q.....»»
A New Study Reveals the Traits That Speed Up Evolution
The first large-scale comparison of DNA mutation rates in 68 different vertebrate species gives insights into how quickly life can evolve......»»
Experts discuss the facts, and fiction, of Florida"s seaweed problem
Forget "Jaws." If you want a beach-themed scare this summer, look no further than the real-life horror show unfolding on the East Coast: a monstrous mass of seaweed the size of North America drifting toward the Florida coastline just as millions of C.....»»
Statistical physics reveals how languages evolve
Models based on the principles of statistical physics can provide useful insights into how languages change through contact between speakers of different languages. In particular, the analysis reveals how unusual linguistic forms are more likely to b.....»»
Earliest animal likely used chemical signaling to evolve into multicellular organism
The earliest animal likely used chemical signaling to evolve from a single cell to a multicellular organism, according to a study led by an Indiana University Bloomington scientist. The findings provide new information about how one of the biggest tr.....»»
Foxconn Industrial Internet expands as industrial adoption of GPT models accelerates
With the development of the digital economy, new forms of digital industries and business models continue to evolve. Therefore the demand for higher computing power, which is closely linked to digitalization, is also increasing......»»
Is technology-based intelligence more likely to evolve on land or in water?
A new paper published by Florida Tech astrobiologist Manasvi Lingam examines a core question: Is technology-based intelligence more likely to evolve on land or in water?.....»»
Starting small and simple was key to success for evolution of mammals, reveals new study
The ancestors of modern mammals managed to evolve into one of the most successful animal lineages. The key was to start out small and simple, a new study reveals......»»
HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Hub 2 brings Matter support to multiple Switchbot devices
As smart home technology continues to evolve and grow in popularity, manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to make their products more versatile and convenient for users. One such company is Switchbot, known for its innovative devices that.....»»
Wastewater as a breeding ground for antibiotic resistance
Wastewater is a more potent environment for antibiotic resistance to evolve than has been previously realized. A study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that wastewaters have unique characteristics, allowing resistance genes to start t.....»»
Hades 2: release date prediction, trailers, gameplay, and more
No need to dive into the depths of the Underworld yourself looking for answers, as we've pulled all the information we could from the jaws of Cerberus for you......»»
Insects have more complex immune systems than previously thought
Humans and other vertebrates (like mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians) have complex, multi-faceted immune systems that protect us from a constant barrage of bugs and other nasties. But what about insects and other invertebrates?.....»»
What is a Cloud POS system?
Traditional POS systems are in decline as Cloud-based POS systems take over by encouraging retailers to evolve and enhance the overall customer experience......»»
Researchers introduce new optimal recommendations for fungicide resistance management
Fungicide application, while helpful in controlling plant diseases, has complicated limitations that may cost growers both peace of mind and quantity of yield. Plant pathogens which would otherwise be killed off by fungicides can evolve to avenge the.....»»