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How to say "jumping ants" in Uchinaaguchi

Recent publication of OIST research findings in the journal Integrative Organismal Biology likely marks the first use of Uchinaaguchi, the indigenous Okinawan language, in a scientific research publication. OIST researchers and staff translated an ab.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 14th, 2023

Matter 1.4 is released, new Apple betas, & more news on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we talk about Apple's new betas, discuss the major Matter 1.4 release which adds new categories and other improvements, and more!HomeKit Insider PodcastBefore jumping into Matter, we got several new beta.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Planet Coaster 2: tips and tricks for beginners

Anyone jumping into Planet Coaster 2 for the first time may be overwhelmed by the task of running a successful park, so here are some tips for beginners......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

FTC “click to cancel” rule seeks to end free trial traps, sneaky auto-enrollments

No more jumping through endless hoops to cancel subscriptions, FTC rule says. It will soon be easy to "click to cancel" subscriptions after the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) .....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Two never-before-seen tools, from same group, infect air-gapped devices

It's hard enough creating one air-gap-jumping tool. GoldenJackal did it 2x in 5 years. Researchers have unearthed two sophisticated toolsets that a nation-state hacking group—po.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Mexican jumping beans jump to safety in a dynamic world—light could influence how moth larvae avoid extreme heat

What makes Mexican jumping beans jump? New research from Binghamton University reveals that Mexican jumping bean larvae respond to different colors of light, jumping more vigorously under different hues, which can help them avoid potentially dangerou.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Ants learned to farm fungi during a mass extinction

Ants learned to work with fungi back in a world where only fungi could thrive. We tend to think of agriculture as a human innovation. But insects beat us to it by millions of year.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Genetic database shows some fungal crops became completely reliant on ants 27 million years ago

When humans began farming crops thousands of years ago, agriculture had already been around for millions of years. In fact, several animal lineages have been growing their own food since long before humans evolved as a species......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Ants might be pushing montane birds higher up, study finds

Mountains are home to 85% of the world's amphibian, bird, and mammalian species, despite covering only 25% of the Earth's surface. This makes them a highly diverse ecosystem and a key focus for conservation efforts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Legendary Mario creator on AI: Nintendo is “going the opposite direction”

Switch-maker shows little interest in jumping on the latest industry bandwagon. Artist's conception of Miyamoto preparing to fend off investors eager for more generative AI integration. (credit: Pop Culture Geek) In the.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 26th, 2024

Unlock the Secret of a Gravity-Defying Parkour Stunt—With Physics!

Yes, you really can climb a building by jumping back and forth between two opposing walls. Thank you, Isaac Newton......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Man dies after jumping out of SUV on Hwy 99, CHP says

Man dies after jumping out of SUV on Hwy 99, CHP says.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

This tiny backyard bug does the fastest backflips on Earth

Move over, Sonic. There's a new spin-jumping champion in town—the globular springtail (Dicyrtomina minuta). This diminutive hexapod backflips into the air, spinning to over 60 times its body height in the blink of an eye, and a new study features t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Concord’s rocky launch is less complicated than you think

Players are jumping through hoops to explain why Sony's Concord is struggling to get off the ground, but maybe the explanation is simpler than it seems......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

A lot of new in-car tech is “not necessary,” survey finds

Partially automated driving systems scored particularly poorly. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz got into the passenger infotainment game with the EQS. (credit: Mercedes-Benz) Jumping into a new car from the driver's seat of so.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

First biogeographic map of ants reveals nine global realms

The distribution of species around the globe is not a random process but an outcome resulting from several evolutionary mechanisms as well as past and current environmental limitations. As a result, since the mid-19th century, biologists have identif.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons

An insect bites off another insect's leg. Is this predatory behavior, aggression, defense, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it's for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 11th, 2024

My favorite features coming to watchOS 11 this year [video]

We are about a month away from Apple’s yearly iPhone event. Of course, they will announce the new iPhone lineup, but this event is also the jumping-off point for releasing new software to the public. Among those software updates will be watchOS 11......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Giant prehistoric flying reptile took off using similar method to bats, study finds

Findings of a study, published in PeerJ, provide new insights into how pterosaurs managed to take flight despite reaching sizes far larger than modern animals. The research sheds new light on the flight initiating jumping ability of these animals, so.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

White ants: The Earth"s backboneless backbone

The first thoughts that probably come to mind when you read the words "white ant" are images of house destruction, wood damage, pest control, and spending money! While white ants are in fact a major structural and agricultural pest, they are among th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Apple AirPods drop to all-time low price of $69.99 at Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 dip to $179.99

Amazon's month-end AirPods deals deliver the lowest prices on the earbuds, with discounts of up to 46% off.Grab AirPods at the all-time low price.If you're looking to pick up a new pair of AirPods or are just jumping into the AirPods scene, Amazon ha.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024