Lessons in longevity from naked mole rats and bowhead whales
Researchers at Nanjing Normal University, China, have investigated the genetic underpinnings of mammalian longevity in search of new strategies to extend human lifespan......»»
This EV truckmaker is gigacasting its battery packs for longevity
The powertrain has been designed and built in-house for a 450,000-mile life. Enlarge / One of Harbinger's trucks on a demo ride at ACT Expo in May. (credit: Harbinger) We make no secret of our affection for the electric.....»»
A neutrino portrait of our galaxy reveals high-energy particles from within the Milky Way
Our Milky Way galaxy is an awe-inspiring feature of the night sky, viewable with the naked eye as a hazy band of stars stretching from horizon to horizon......»»
First "ghost particle" image of Milky Way galaxy captured by scientists: Neutrinos detected by IceCube
Our Milky Way galaxy is an awe-inspiring feature of the night sky, viewable with the naked eye as a horizon-to-horizon hazy band of stars. Now, for the first time, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory has produced an image of the Milky Way using neutrino.....»»
Combining math with music leads to higher test scores, according to review of 50 years of research
Children do better at math when music is a key part of their lessons, an analysis of almost 50 years of research on the topic has revealed......»»
Skin disease in endangered killer whales concerns scientists
Scientists studying endangered southern resident killer whales have observed a strong increase in the prevalence of skin disease in this population......»»
Clever fly offers lessons on advanced predator adaptations
The saffron robber fly (Laphria saffrana) is an extremely fast bee-colored hunter that has to determine, while perched, which insects it wants to chase and eat. This is complicated by the fact that its eyes have poor resolution, especially at distanc.....»»
Researchers estimate that gray whales off Oregon Coast consume millions of microparticles per day
Oregon State University researchers estimate that gray whales feeding off the Oregon Coast consume up to 21 million microparticles per day, a finding informed in part by poop from the whales......»»
Germany to roll out measures against heat wave deaths, drawing lessons from France
The German government said Monday it is launching a campaign against deaths from heat waves that are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change......»»
Save your food scraps, save the Earth: More cities and states look to composting
In its fight against both climate change and rats, the New York City Council overwhelmingly passed a new ordinance earlier this month that will require residents to dispose of food scraps and yard waste in vermin-proof curbside containers for future.....»»
Why are killer whales going "Moby-Dick" on yachts lately? Experts doubt it"s revenge
The attacks started suddenly and inexplicably in the spring of 2020—pods of endangered killer whales began ramming yachts and fishing boats in European waters, pushing some off course and imperiling others......»»
Pheromone found to put scared rats at ease could lead to humane pest control
Some animals release chemical pheromones which can trigger behavioral or hormonal changes in other animals. It is known that calm rats can reduce fear in nearby rats, but the exact mechanism was unknown. Researchers, including those from the Universi.....»»
GM signals longevity for gas offerings
Commitments ease job security concerns so tougher issues can be discussed with UAW at bargaining table, experts say.....»»
Sending money back home: What happens when people are squeezed at both ends?
A new report from Queen Mary University of London and collaborators based at SOAS and UCL reveals lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic period about people's remittance practices through times of crisis and what happens when people are squeezed at both.....»»
Transparency, simplicity are key to healthy supply chain, auto execs say
The supply chain crisis that roiled automakers and suppliers during the COVID-19 pandemic provided costly lessons about pinpointing vulnerabilities, increasing visibility and improving communication across tiers......»»
Where there"s smoke, there are lessons in demands of global sustainability
As the world struggles for sustainability in the face of climate change, wildfire smoke becomes a lesson in how people can become victims far from the root of a problem and far from their control......»»
Scientists puzzled by killer whale boat attacks off Spain
Groups of killer whales have rammed hundreds of small boats off the coast of Spain in recent years in "terrifying" behavior that has baffled scientists......»»
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The Best Thin Cases I Actually Use With My Galaxy S23
Something weird has happened in recent years – I’ve become a case fan. I know, it’s probably weird to hear me admit that. But after spending the better part of a decade keeping my smartphones naked, the designs of smartphones have t.....»»
4 design lessons learned from Apple’s Vision Pro
Desire drives Apple’s success. Will the design of the Vision Pro headset be enough? Make no mistake: The demo introducing Apple’s new Vision Pro headset was fundamentally about software more than hardware. Apple CEO Tim Cook seemed to.....»»
In unusual orca sighting, tour spots at least 20 killer whales off San Francisco
An uncommonly large grouping of orcas for Northern California—roughly two dozen killer whales—were spotted by a whale watching tour off the coast of San Francisco last month, likely gathered together to celebrate a successful hunt for sea lions o.....»»