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.....»»
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.....»»
Solving the paradox of how animals managed to evolve with bright colors without being eaten
A trio of evolutionary biologists, two with Carleton University, the other with Seoul National University, has apparently solved the paradox of aposematism—how animals managed to evolve with bright colors to warn predators of their toxic nature. In.....»»
Fundamental constants: Is the universe fine-tuned for life?
Imagine a universe with extremely strong gravity. Stars would be able to form from very little material. They would be smaller than in our universe and live for a much shorter amount of time. But could life evolve there? It took human life billions o.....»»
How James Webb is peering into galaxies to see stars being born
Researchers are using the James Webb Space Telescope to study galaxies similar to our Milky Way to understand how they grow and evolve......»»
Jewel beetles evolve to see new colors by duplicating their genes
Jewel beetles are striking insects, easily recognized by their vivid colors and metallic sheen. Possessing large, well-developed eyes, jewel beetles use vision and color for a range of different behaviors, including finding mates and host plants......»»
You season 4, part 2’s ending explained
Even though some fans figured out the major twist in You season 4, part 2 on Netflix, there were other shocking elements that left jaws dropped......»»
Habitat split may impact disease risk in amphibians and other vertebrates
Habitat split is a common event in the environment that occurs when different classes of natural habitats, such as forests and water, are disconnected. As a consequence, the movement of organisms between these environments is disrupted, which can be.....»»
The 7 best Hitchcockian thrillers ever, ranked
From Steven Spielberg's Jaws to Jordan Peele's Get Out, these movies are the best Hitchcockian thrillers ever made......»»
Forget eSIMs, iSIMs could be the next big thing
Qualcomm has announced that they will be launching a new standard of SIM called iSIM that could potentially become the new standard. The post Forget eSIMs, iSIMs could be the next big thing first appeared on Phandroid. SIM cards have evolve.....»»
New insights into chordate body plan development answer long-standing questions on evolution
Life began on Earth more than 3.5 billion years ago, but the history of humans and other vertebrates accounts for only a fraction of this timescale. Chordates (a group that includes vertebrates) and echinoderms (like starfish and sea urchins) are bel.....»»
ChatGPT could be an effective and affordable tutor
Imagine a private tutor that never gets tired, has access to massive amounts of data and is free for everyone. In 1966, Stanford philosophy professor Patrick Suppes did just that when he made this prediction: One day, computer technology would evolve.....»»
SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade review: Fast, but an answer to a question nobody is asking
SanDisk Professional's Pro-Blade SSD is a modular storage system that has good enough speed, and is reasonably compact, but it needs time to evolve and see greater adoption.SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade Transport and SSD MagMost of the AppleInsider.....»»
Apple continues to evolve the hinge it may use on a folding iPhone
A newly-revealed patent application shows Apple has evolved its previous hinge designs, and is now describing foldable iPhone displays with far more intricate gearing.A potential iPhone fold using a hinged display mechanismWhen a folding iPhone, iPad.....»»
SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade system: Fast, but an answer to a question nobody is asking
SanDisk Professional's Pro-Blade SSD is a modular storage system that has good enough speed, and is reasonably compact, but it needs time to evolve and see greater adoption.SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade Transport and SSD MagMost of the AppleInsider.....»»