Humans Are Pretty Lousy Lie Detectors
Whenever we hear someone speak, we form an opinion about their believability. But our eyes and ears can lead us astray -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Hidden in the teeth: DNA study finds these 19th century lions preyed on humans and giraffes
In 1898, two male lions terrorized an encampment of bridge builders on the Tsavo River in Kenya. The lions, which were massive and maneless, crept into the camp at night, raided the tents and dragged off their victims. The infamous Tsavo "man-eaters".....»»
A quantum material could be the future of high-energy X-ray imaging and particle detection
Scintillators are detectors that make high-energy X-rays or particles visible through flashes of light to form an image. Their many applications include particle physics, medical imaging, X-ray security and more......»»
Gazing at your dog can connect your brains, research suggests
It might sound far-fetched, but recent research suggests that dogs' and humans' brains synchronize when they look at each other......»»
Uncrackable: Scorpions and sponges inspire sustainable design
Humans are by no means alone in the search for more sustainable materials. Nature, too, has been "working" on the problem of sustainability, and it's been at it for a great deal longer. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science show how design.....»»
Snowflake dance analysis could improve rain forecasts
The key to more accurate rainfall predictions may lie in the intricate dance of falling snowflakes, a new study has found......»»
Low-temperature synthesis technique uses upcycled textile waste to create green, safe waterproof coating
A new technique could create waterproof coatings for clothes from discarded textiles—far safer for humans and the environment than current coatings, which are typically made with harsh chemicals and carcinogens......»»
The best Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cases: 15 to consider right now
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has arrived, along with a pretty impressive lineup of cases. Here are the ones we feel are the best to protect your investment......»»
You get your energy from your mom. A new study explains why
It's one of the basic tenets of biology: We get our DNA from our mom and our dad. But one notable exception has perplexed scientists for decades: Most animals, including humans, inherit the DNA inside their mitochondria—the cell's energy centers—.....»»
Nvidia just dropped a big hint about the RTX 50-series release date
It's not clear when Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs will release, but the company just dropped a pretty big hint......»»
Apple kicked Musi out of the App Store based on YouTube lie, lawsuit says
Popular music app says YouTube never justified its App Store takedown request. Musi, a free music-streaming app only available on iPhone, sued Apple last week, arguing that Apple.....»»
Macaques give birth more easily than women: Study finds no maternal mortality at birth
An international research team led by the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna has used long-term demographic data from Japanese macaques—a monkey species within the family of Old World monkeys—to show that unlike humans, the.....»»
This recent action movie remake on Netflix is hated by many but it deserves another look
Remakes are typically frowned upon, and this 2015 action redo has its haters. But if you separate it from its original source of inspiration, it's pretty good......»»
AWS CEO: No need for massive shifts - but AI could still bring changes
Matt Garman says things are pretty rosy at AWS right now, but AI could still bring in changes......»»
‘Croissant’ for iOS enables seamless cross-posting across your favorite social networks
In an age of more social networks than ever, managing your content across all of them can be pretty time-consuming. That’s where the incredibly cleverly named “Croissant” app enters the equation. Developed by Ben McCarthy and Aaron Vegh, Croi.....»»
Save 30% on the Google Pixel Buds Pro!
Google's Pixel Buds Pro come with some pretty awesome features, and are currently on offer with up to 30% off the regular asking price. The post Save 30% on the Google Pixel Buds Pro! appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s hardware ec.....»»
The more sophisticated AI models get, the more likely they are to lie
Human feedback training may incentivize providing any answer—even wrong ones. When a research team led by Amrit Kirpalani, a medical educator at Western University in Ontario, C.....»»
DEAL: Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Down to $399 With Eligible Trade-in ($800 Off)
Last week, Samsung made its newest line of Galaxy Tabs official. This week, they are now up for sale on the company’s website, and naturally, you can get some pretty great savings should you opt to buy them while they’re fresh. Max Saving.....»»
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 second stage stumbles; Japanese rocket nears the end
"I’m pretty darn confident I’m going to have a good day on Friday." Welcome to Edition 7.14 of the Rocket Report! For readers who don't know, my second book was published last.....»»
Save up to $70 on the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet!
Go big with Amazon's 10-inch tablet. The post Save up to $70 on the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet! appeared first on Phandroid. It’s no secret that Amazon’s line of Fire tablets are a pretty popular option for folks looking for a wa.....»»
The true global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected, study reveals
The extinction of hundreds of bird species caused by humans over the last 130,000 years has led to substantial reductions in avian functional diversity—a measure of the range of different roles and functions that birds undertake within the environm.....»»