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.....»»
Imaging human cells: New method enables clear, precise look inside
It's why Jaws swam out of sight for more than an hour, and it hints at the glamor of giftwrap. In movie theaters, living rooms, and even labs, the thrill of the unseen can be counted on to keep us guessing. But when it comes to the hidden chemical wo.....»»
The study of evolution is fracturing, and that may be a good thing
How will life on Earth and the ecosystems that support it adapt to climate change? Which species will go extinct—or evolve into something new? How will microbes develop further resistance to antibiotics?.....»»
Human expansion 1,000 years ago linked to Madagascar"s loss of large vertebrates
The island of Madagascar—one of the last large land masses colonized by humans—sits about 250 miles (400 kilometers) off the coast of East Africa. While it's still regarded as a place of unique biodiversity, Madagascar long ago lost all its large.....»»
Top 4 priorities for cloud data protection
Recent BigID research found that 86% of organizations use multiple cloud platforms to store their data- across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. As the reliance on cloud services continues to scale and malicious actors continue to evolve, it’s critical to get.....»»
Researchers determine three-dimensional structure of PAPP-A
Danish researchers have determined the three-dimensional structure of the proteolytic enzyme PAPP-A. The results may allow us to better understand the basic biology that regulates linear growth of vertebrates. The same regulatory mechanisms are also.....»»
5 cybersecurity mistakes that will haunt you
Implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and consistently evolve and improve it. This will keep you one step ahead of attackers. Implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and consistently evolve and improve it. This will keep you o.....»»
Social mammals evolve faster than solitary ones, according to new study of evolution
A groundbreaking new research project has analyzed the evolution of the placental mammal skull using 3D scans of 322 specimens housed in more than 20 international museum collections, and crafted a new model of how mammals diversified based on the em.....»»
Franchised dealerships equipped to evolve with changing auto retail model
Franchised dealers have the entrepreneurial skill and spirit to adapt their businesses to meet a changing industry, executives at two retail technology companies said at the Automotive News Retail Forum: Chicago event......»»
Vertebrates May Have Used Vocal Communication More Than 100 Million Years Earlier Than We Thought
Animals with a backbone may have first emitted something akin to bleeps, grunts, crackles, toots and snorts more than 400 million years ago.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Deloitte, Meta, Nvidia and Oracle news highlights current state of AI, deep learning
The state of AI in 2022 continues to evolve and new trends are emerging with it. This week, news on AI from Nvidia and Oracle, Meta, and Deloitte topped our coverage. The state of AI in 2022 continues to evolve and new trends are emerging with it.....»»
How supply chain threats will evolve in 2023
Software supply chain risk has grown to be a significant concern for organizations as cyber attackers look to take advantage of the accelerating digitalization that has seen many enterprises significantly increase their reliance on cloud-based soluti.....»»
Study: Brain evolution is linked to competition
In response to a high-competition environment, Trinidadian killifish evolve larger brains, increasing their fitness and survival rates, according to a new study in Ecology Letters by biologists at The University of Texas at Arlington......»»
Feeding British red squirrels may be changing their jaws
Feeding peanuts to red squirrels may be altering the development of their jaws......»»
The best horror movie kills, ranked
Horror movies like Halloween, Jaws, and It have spawned many death scenes memorable for their creativity and the emotional impact they left on audiences......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Minoston Outdoor Smart Plug unlocks control of outdoor outlets over Siri and the Home app
As I’ve been building a new home, one of the things I’ve had in the back of my mind is avoiding the permanent installation of as many things as possible that’ll be outdated as Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth networks evolve. Just in the past few.....»»
IBM Ventures invests in Cyolo to modernize authentication for digital businesses
Together IBM Ventures and Cyolo plan to collaborate and help modernize authentication for digital businesses. In today’s digital environment, organizations need to evolve their access and connectivity security to protect today’s distributed work.....»»
Host-generalist mistletoe exhibits high level of outcrossing
Mistletoes are a group of aerial semi-parasitic plants that provide valuable food resources and nesting sites for many vertebrates, mainly birds. Previous studies reported that Dendrophthoe pentandra, a mistletoe with a broad host-plant range, exhibi.....»»
A new route to evolution: How DNA from our mitochondria works its way into our genomes
Scientists have shown that in one in every 4,000 births, some of the genetic code from our mitochondria—the 'batteries' that power our cells—inserts itself into our DNA, revealing a surprising new insight into how humans evolve......»»
Scam nation: Why living with grifters is our new normal
Dubious text messages from unknown numbers were multiplying before my eyes. More worryingly, they were starting to evolve. I'm not talking classic phishing strategies (the IRS is trying to reach you; you need to verify your bank account; y.....»»
Critical Insight releases Cybersecurity-as-a-Service to protect organizations from threats
Critical Insight has released an end-to-end offering that will evolve the security programs of healthcare, public sector, and SMB organizations. For IT Teams constrained in their ability to handle the ever-changing complexities of cybersecurity, Crit.....»»