Is Dyslexia an Evolutionary Advantage Rather Than a "Disorder"?
LinkedIn recently added 'dyslexic thinking' as an official skill. And now the U.K. national newspaper the Telegraph reports on scientists arguing that dyslexia is not a "disorder" — but an evolutionarily beneficial willingness to explore: T.....»»
Ketamine pills for depression show positive results in trial—but with caveats
A slow-release oral dose showed good safety, but efficacy is shaky. Enlarge (credit: Getty | RJ Sangosti) After an MDMA therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder dramatically failed to impress Food and Drug Administrati.....»»
Hidden mechanisms behind hermaphroditic plant self-incompatibility revealed
A new study presents an evolutionary-biophysical model that sheds new light on the evolution of the collaborative non-self recognition self-incompatibility, a genetic mechanism in plants that prevents self-fertilization and promotes cross-fertilizati.....»»
iOS 18: How to take advantage of Game Mode on iPhone and what it does
iOS 18 takes gaming further with a dedicated Game Mode for iPhone and iPad. The new feature redirects system resources to maintain high frame rates, improves Bluetooth controller responsiveness and audio with AirPods, and more. Here’s how to use Ga.....»»
Many more bacteria produce greenhouse gases than previously thought, study finds
Caltech researchers have discovered a new class of enzymes that enable a myriad of bacteria to "breathe" nitrate when in low-oxygen conditions. While this is an evolutionary advantage for bacterial survival, the process produces the greenhouse gas ni.....»»
Apple releases Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 alongside Final Cut Pro 10.8 for Mac
Apple today released highly-anticipated updates to both Final Cut Pro for iPad and Final Cut Pro for Mac. The iPad version, now called Final Cut Pro for iPad 2, takes full advantage of the new iPad Pro with M4 chip. Apple notes that it enables up to.....»»
The ornate horns of ancient marvel Lokiceratops point to evolutionary insights
What do you get when you cross Norse mythology with a 78-million-year-old ancestor to the Triceratops? Answer: Lokiceratops rangiformis, a plant-eating dinosaur with a very fancy set of horns......»»
Scientists devise algorithm to engineer improved enzymes
Scientists have prototyped a new method for "rationally engineering" enzymes to deliver improved performance. They have devised an algorithm, which takes into account an enzyme's evolutionary history, to flag where mutations could be introduced with.....»»
This JBL Clip waterproof speaker has a nice discount in time for summer
Now that the pool weather is here, it’s time to invest in a waterproof Bluetooth speaker! Take advantage of this great deal and save $35 on the JBL Clip 4......»»
Here’s how to get your Mac ready for macOS Sequoia with CleanMyMac X
Apple’s new macOS Sequoia officially lands in the fall, so CleanMyMac X gave us great advice for the best way to prepare your Mac for the new release while taking advantage of an exclusive deal for 9to5Mac readers. more….....»»
When did humans start social knowledge accumulation?
Study suggests our ancestors were building on past knowledge by 600,000 years ago. Enlarge (credit: IURII BUKHTA) A key aspect of humans' evolutionary success is the fact that we don't have to learn how to do things fro.....»»
These 43-inch 4K TVs are under $200 at Walmart
Walmart is selling 43-inch 4K TVs by Onn and Hisense for less than $200. You're going to have to hurry if you want to take advantage of either offer though......»»
Backdoor method creates high-entropy material at lower temperatures
Entropy is a hot mess. Randomness and disorder are not exactly virtues in science. Yet it turns out, a sloppy jumble of differently sized atoms can do a better job stabilizing certain nanocrystals than a tidy arrangement of such elements. These so-ca.....»»
Apple Developer Academy gets new Artificial Intelligence curriculum
Apple Developer Academy is gaining a new core curriculum to teach students about taking advantage of artificial intelligence, available across 18 academies in 6 countries.Apple has announced a new AI curriculum for Apple Developer Academy students an.....»»
Price drop: grab Apple"s M2 MacBook Air 13" for $829
Apple resellers are clearing out MacBook Air inventory, with the M2 models dropping to $829 and the latest M3 spec available for as low as $899.Take advantage of fresh price drops on Apple's MacBook Air.We're following aggressive discounts on Apple's.....»»
Researchers find rare organ preservation in Brazilian fossil fishes
Fossils in Brazil indicate a more complex evolutionary history for ray-finned fish brains than previously anticipated, according to new research......»»
New research suggests prior studies of ancient sea creature Pikaia had it upside down
A team of marine biologists, Earth scientists and evolutionary specialists affiliated with several institutions in the U.K., has found that prior researchers studying a fossil of an ancient sea creature called Pikaia were looking at it upside down. I.....»»
This Alienware gaming PC with RTX 4070Ti is $500 off today
The Alienware Aurora R16 is an awesome gaming PC that you can save $500 on for a limited time. Take advantage of Dell’s exciting offer before it’s too late!.....»»
Best Prime Day Apple deals: What to expect in 2024
The Prime Day Apple deals of this year will start soon, so if you're planning to buy a particular Apple device, you must take advantage of the upcoming offers......»»
Marsupials key to discovering the origin of heater organs in mammals
Around 100 million years ago, a remarkable evolutionary shift allowed placental mammals to diversify and conquer many cold regions of our planet. New research from Stockholm University shows that the typical mammalian heater organ, brown fat, evolved.....»»
The best deals of Sony’s Days of Play event
If you've been thinking of picking up a PS5 or any PS5 games, Sony's Days of Play event is the perfect time to take advantage of some sweet deals......»»