Insect youths give in to parasitic mum
Adult children concede to exploitative mums leading to the evolution of insect societies, new research led by the University of St Andrews has found......»»
Eyes open and toes out of water: How a giant water bug reached the island of Cyprus
The island of Cyprus, although considered a hotspot for biodiversity in the Mediterranean, is more famous for its beautiful sunny coasts than for its insect fauna. Nevertheless, some visitors of its highly populated beaches, with their observations a.....»»
Elephant calves have been found buried. What does that mean?
The myth of elephant graveyards has pervaded popular culture, and recent observations of buried Asian elephant calves may finally give that legend some credence......»»
Honor’s Magic6 Ultimate Edition is More than Ready to Take on the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Honor's pretty confident though that its newest flagship-tier device will be enough to give buyers a reason to make the switch. The post Honor’s Magic6 Ultimate Edition is More than Ready to Take on the Galaxy S24 Ultra appeared first on Phandr.....»»
DirecTV Customer? Switch to Dish and $300 gift card
Earn $300 from Dish if you're willing to give up DirecTV. Get $100 more if you sign up for internet......»»
Artificial intelligence brings a virtual fly to life
By infusing a virtual fruit fly with artificial intelligence, Janelia and Google DeepMind, scientists have created a computerized insect that can walk and fly just like the real thing......»»
Epic Games asks court to hold Apple in contempt over weak App Store anti-steering changes
Even though Apple just reinstated Epic’s developer account in the European Union, there’s a lot more drama to come. In January, Apple announced changes to the App Store in the United States to give developers the option to link to alternative pay.....»»
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 could steal Samsung’s throne
Leaked specs of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 have leaked online and it could give the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 a run for its money. The post The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 could steal Samsung’s throne appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung is expected to l.....»»
These two models give a glimpse into the abandoned Apple Car designs
While many concept designers gave us their takes on an Apple Car design before the project was finally abandoned, a new piece suggests that the reality would likely have been less sporty than most of them envisaged. With Apple originally aiming fo.....»»
What heat can tell us about battery chemistry: Using the Peltier effect to study lithium-ion cells
Batteries are usually studied via electrical properties like voltage and current, but new research suggests that observing how heat flows in conjunction with electricity can give important insights into battery chemistry......»»
5 Reasons to Wait for the iPad Air 6 & 4 Reasons Not To
Apple’s reportedly working on a new iPad Air 6 and that might give those of you in the market for a new tablet a reason to pause. We’ve heard a lot about the new products Apple’s got up its sleeve for 2024. We’ve heard about n.....»»
“Disgraceful”: Messy ToS update allegedly locks Roku devices until users give in
Users are opted in automatically unless they write a letter to Roku by March 21. Enlarge / A promotional image for a Roku TV. (credit: Roku) Roku customers are threatening to stop using, or to even dispose of, their low.....»»
Researchers reveal how a virus hijacks insect sperm: May help control disease vectors and pests
A widespread bacteria called Wolbachia and a virus that it carries can cause sterility in male insects by hijacking their sperm, preventing them from fertilizing eggs of females that do not have the same combination of bacteria and virus......»»
Mexico"s most dangerous city for police refuses to give up or negotiate with cartels
Mexico"s most dangerous city for police refuses to give up or negotiate with cartels.....»»
Stellantis-Leapmotor JV for EVs approved by China, report says
The joint venture will give Stellantis exclusive rights to build, export and sell Leapmotor products outside China, a first for a legacy western automaker......»»
Scientists use James Webb Space Telescope to uncover clues about Neptune"s evolution
A ring of icy rocks orbiting our sun just beyond Neptune may give us a glimpse of how Neptune—and other objects in the outskirts of our solar system—were formed......»»
On DMA eve, Google whines, Apple sounds alarms, and TikTok wants out
DMA forces large platforms to give users more choices, rivals more chances. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) For months, some of the biggest tech companies have been wrapped up in discussions with the Europ.....»»
Take a second screen anywhere: Get 40% off this Lenovo portable monitor
The Lenovo ThinkVision 14-inch Portable Monitor is a great addition to give you more space on the move. It's on sale now making it more tempting......»»
Study explains how a fungus can control the corn leafhopper, an extremely harmful pest
The corn leafhopper Dalbulus maidis has become a serious problem for farmers. This tiny insect is now widely distributed in the Americas, from the south of the United States to the north of Argentina. In Brazil, it uses only corn plants as hosts, and.....»»
New Instagram Updates Bring Changes to Messages and Chats
A handful of nifty updates give users a bit more functionality with their chats and messages. The post New Instagram Updates Bring Changes to Messages and Chats appeared first on Phandroid. Meta recently announced that it was bringing over.....»»
Study highlights urgency of parasitic wasp release to save native bird
Researchers with the University of Minnesota hope to release highly specialized parasitic wasps to serve as a biological control method to save Darwin's finches from a dire threat: the invasive avian vampire fly, Philornis downsi......»»