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Ice Age saber-tooth cats and dire wolves suffered from diseased joints, research discovers

Ice Age saber-tooth cats and dire wolves experienced a high incidence of bone disease in their joints, according to a study published July 12, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Hugo Schmökel of Evidensia Academy, Sweden and colleagues......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 13th, 2023

Australia banning social media use by kids; 9to5Mac readers want the same in the US [U]

Update: Australia has now voted to ban social media use by children under the age of 16. In a 9to5Mac reader poll on the issue, the vast majority of you thought the US should do the same – see the end of the piece. The impact of social media use.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

New research hints wearables could one day sense our emotions

Scientists have demonstrated that skin conductance can help measure our core emotions. It's only a matter of time before EDA sensors on wearables implement it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Evidence of silk found in Bronze Age sacrificial pits

China National Silk Museum and the Sichuan Research Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology have confirmed the use of silk in sacrificial rituals by a Bronze Age civilization in the Yangtze River Basin. The findings provide direct archaeological.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 30th, 2024

It lives! 47-year-old Voyager 1 is back in action

Despite its age and an ever-dwindling power supply, the Voyager 1 probe is back in action following an issue with its communication system......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 30th, 2024

Conceptual model illuminates role of polar ice sheets in climate tipping points

Polar ice sheets are critical for climate projections, according to new research published Nov. 27 in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment. Improving understanding of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets is essential for reducing t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

New hybrid catalyst developed for clean oxygen production

A research team at the Institute of Materials Chemistry at TU Wien, led by Professor Dominik Eder, has developed a new synthetic approach to create durable, conductive and catalytically active hybrid framework materials for (photo)electrocatalytic wa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

New research reveals insights into gender equality in hunter-gatherer societies

A study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behaviour has uncovered fascinating insights into gender roles and cooperation in hunter-gatherer societies. The study, entitled "Bargaining between the sexes: outside options and leisure time in h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Archaeologists reveal musical instruments depicted in Zimbabwe"s ancient rock art

A study published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa by archaeologists Dr. Joshua Kumbani and Prof. Margarita Díaz-Andreu explores the intriguing relationship between Zimbabwean rock art and musical instruments......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Migration is a marathon—not a sprint—for hoverflies

Migratory hoverflies fly further—but not faster—than their non-migratory relatives, new research published in iScience shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

How queen bees and wasps set backyards abuzz in readiness for summer

As we transition to warmer weather in the austral summer, many changes take place. Domestic dogs and cats may shed winter coats. Fish such as bass and trout prepare fat reserves for migrations to deeper waters. And social insect queens emerge from hi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

From community to cash flow: Research explores why affordable housing"s social goals often take a back seat

Affordable housing promises more than just a roof over one's head. But new research reveals a troubling pattern: While many providers of affordable housing pledge to uplift communities, financial pressures often sideline social priorities......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Vintage digicams aren’t just a fad. They’re an artistic statement.

In the age of AI images, some photographers are embracing the quirky flaws of vintage digital cameras. Today’s young adults grew up in a time when their childhoods were document.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Modified ribosomes could be a possible mechanism of antibiotic resistance

Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to research published in Nature Communications. The subtle changes might be enough to alter the binding site of drug targets and constitute a possible new mechanism of.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Chemical replacement of TNT explosive more harmful to plants, study shows

The increased use of a chemical compound to replace TNT in explosive devices has a damaging and long lasting effect on plants, new research has shown......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024

Black Friday GE Ice Maker deals 2024: Save 25% and get your ice already

We've picked out all the best Black Friday GE Ice Maker deals right now, and we also have some great advice if you're buying one......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024

The future of tick control: Identifying genetic tools to control cattle fever ticks

Research collaboration by the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, creates potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Effects of extreme weather events on soil microbes shed light on climate change risks

New research has revealed how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Nanopesticide delivery system made with neem seed extract improves pesticide effectiveness

Pesticides can be made more effective and environmentally friendly by improving how they stick to plant surfaces, thanks to new research led by Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering at Texas A&M University......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

New paper provides insight into "boycott and buycott" of Russian goods in China

More than 10% of Chinese citizens who took part in a survey say they are willing to boycott Russian goods and most likely disapprove of Russia's actions in Ukraine, says new research led by Lancaster University......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

Integrated approach elucidates the long-sought structure of a natural powerful anticancer product

A collaborative effort by the research groups of Professor Haruhiko Fuwa from Chuo University and Professor Masashi Tsuda from Kochi University has culminated in the structure elucidation and total synthesis of anticancer marine natural products, iri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024