How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?
Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season......»»
11 of our favorite products that you should pick up for National Dog Day
None of us really needed a planned day to appreciate our furry friends, but we have one anyway. Are we upset about it? Absolutely not. We'll take any reason to love our canine besties just a little bit more, no matter the reason. Which is why we're s.....»»
Does Starfield have multiplayer?
Bethesda's galaxy-spanning space adventure is absolutely overflowing with things to discover, but it begs the question: Can you do so with a group of friends?.....»»
New "verbal treasure trove" dictionary captures nuances and uses of Shakespeare"s words
William Shakespeare used the word "dotage" to capture reduced mental ability (as in being blindly in love) rather than as a quaint term for old age, "successes" were really outcomes—one could talk of a "bad success"—and it turns out, the word "ba.....»»
New research suggests natural selection can slow evolution, maintain similarities across generations
Natural selection is usually understood in the context of change. When organisms deviate from the norm, they may gain advantages that let their lineages outlast those of their less-adaptable relatives......»»
Hawaii wildfires stoke climate denial, conspiracy theories
Climate change-denying social media accounts are exploiting the deadly wildfires in Hawaii to push conspiracy theories that high-energy lasers were used to spark the flames......»»
Wi-Fi sniffers strapped to drones—Mike Lindell’s odd plan to stop election fraud
Lindell wants to fly drones near polling places to monitor voting machines. Enlarge / Mike Lindell pulls a wireless sniffing device off a drone. (credit: Right Side Broadcasting Network) Election conspiracy theorist Mike.....»»
AI Poses Doomsday Risks—But That Doesn’t Mean We Shouldn’t Talk About Present Harms Too
Addressing the current problems with AI could help prevent extinction threats, experts argue. In May, more than 100 artificial intelligence (AI) professors, including some of the field’s leading experts, scholars from other ar.....»»
Maui truthers are so dumb they’re using a Falcon 9 photo as wildfire evidence
You can always count on conspiracy theorists to make a tragedy worse. Enlarge / Typically a marine layer shrouds launches from here in fog or clouds. (credit: SpaceX) I noticed an uptick in traffic to an old SpaceX news.....»»
Examining the factors that affect curiosity across species
Humans like to discover. Presented with something we've never seen before, most of us will be compelled to explore and learn more about it. The same can't exactly be said for our closest living relatives—the great apes. Although decades of studies.....»»
More than 800 human-harvested shellfish species tend to be more resistant to extinction, study finds
In a new study, scientists Stewart Edie of the Smithsonian, Shan Huang of the University of Birmingham and colleagues drastically expanded the list of bivalve species, such as clams, oysters, mussels, scallops and their relatives, that humans are kno.....»»
Decoding how molecules "talk" to each other to develop new nanotechnologies
Two molecular languages at the origin of life have been successfully recreated and mathematically validated, thanks to pioneering work by Canadian scientists at Université de Montréal......»»
Elephant ancestors" teeth evolved in response to long term changes in diet and climate in Africa
The latest study about of proboscideans (elephants and their ancient relatives) from the University of Helsinki provides proof that some proboscideans started to adapt to locally grass-rich environments in East Africa first by changing their behavior.....»»
Urban great tits have paler plumage than their forest-living relatives
Known for their striking yellow breast feathers and distinctive song, great tits are a common sight in gardens and countryside alike. Now, new research has revealed that some great tits may be more brightly colored that others, with urban birds found.....»»
Samsung QD-OLED TV review, SwitchBot update, & MagSafe VS Qi2 on the HomeKit Insider podcast
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts cover all the latest smart home news, review the new Samsung S95C QD-OLED TV, and talk about MagSafe versus Qi2.HomeKit InsiderThis week SwitchBot updated its Hub 2 controller to add M.....»»
Modern romance: which AI-powered dating apps are right for you?
Alexandra is a very attentive girlfriend. "Watching CUBS tonight?" she messages her boyfriend, but when he says he's too busy to talk, she says, "Have fun, my hero!".....»»
Study identifies characteristics specific to human brains
Researchers led by a team at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified cellular and molecular features of the brain that set modern humans apart from their closest primate relatives and ancient human ancestors. The findings, published in Nature,.....»»
3 Netflix movies like Talk to Me you should watch right now
With A24's Talk to Me scaring up a success in theaters, audiences can wait for the sequel by streaming these three similar movies on Netflix right now......»»
Dogs with less complex facial markings found to be more expressive in their communication with humans
The domestication of canines and their co-evolution with humans has fostered an incredibly unique relationship with these animals. Over time, our four-legged friends have adapted well to understanding human modes of communication, both verbal and non.....»»
Flock together: Sparrows drift from favored spots after losing friends
Losing long-lasting flockmates may drive a golden-crowned sparrow to stray from its favorite overwintering spot, a new study says, suggesting that friendly, familiar faces help anchor it to familiar spaces......»»
Live talk at noon Wednesday: The dealership buy-sell market
Stephen Dietrich, partner at Holland & Knight, will share insights on dealership merger and acquisition activity with Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Retail Senior Editor Melissa Burden......»»