Mix of beer-like drink with psychotropics suggests Wari elites used drugs for political advantage
A team of researchers from Dickinson College, the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Rochester, has found evidence of pre-Columbian Andes elites using drugged beverages to promote political advantage. In their paper published in the journal A.....»»
Happiness swings votes, and America"s current mood could scramble expectations of young and old voters
Happiness may be reshaping America's political landscape......»»
National political dialogue focuses on power and morals, finds study
A study of political speeches, social media posts from politicians, and Reddit discussions among everyday users finds a higher prevalence of abstract, moralized, and power-centric language in national versus local politics. Political dialogue and deb.....»»
"Marine identity" can help restore the ocean, say researchers
People's deep connection with the ocean—their "marine identity"—can help us reset society's relationship with the seas, new research led by Dr. Pamela Buchan, from the University of Exeter, suggests......»»
Apple Vision Pro users can now download visionOS 2 with these 7 features
The software with the most beta versions is now available publicly. After two months of beta testing, Apple Vision Pro owners can take advantage of … The post Apple Vision Pro users can now download visionOS 2 with these 7 features appeared fir.....»»
Widgetsmith updated for iOS 18 with aesthetic new ‘Actions’ system
Widgetsmith, everyone’s favorite aesthetic app, is getting a big update today to take advantage of iOS 18. As detailed in a blog post, Widgetsmith 7 “takes device customization to all-new levels.” The update focuses on new customizable Actions.....»»
Early autonomy over AI boosts employee motivation, researchers suggest
At what stage should people be given the power to overrule AI in the workplace? New research suggests sooner is better......»»
Researchers develop new method for delivering RNA and drugs into cells
Researchers at the University of Toronto and its hospital partners have developed a method for co-delivering therapeutic RNA and potent drugs directly into cells, potentially leading to a more effective treatment of diseases......»»
This power station is excellent for outages and it’s $50 off today
A portable power station is a necessity for your home, and if you don't own one yet, you should advantage of Amazon's $50 discount for the Anker Solix C300......»»
Carrot Weather takes advantage of iOS 18 with latest update
An all-new Carrot Weather release is here alongside iOS 18 launching for all users later today. The update brings handy features like Control Center widgets, dark/tinted app icon support, a new weather history section, Apple Watch Live Activities, an.....»»
Halide gets Camera Control support; also available from Lock Screen
With the Camera Control button one of the headline features of the iPhone 16 line-up, developer Lux has announced that the Halide app will be able to take advantage of it. You’ll be able to set the button to open Halide instead of the default ca.....»»
New hypothesis suggests Mars"s unique shape may be due to long lost moon
An astronomer at the U.S. Naval Observatory has developed a hypothesis to explain the unique shape and terrain of Mars. He suggests both are due to a long-lost moon. Michael Efroimsky has published a paper outlining the hypothesis on the arXiv prepri.....»»
Dating apps haven’t helped us find better partners, suggests research
You’d think that dating apps would help people find better partners, given that they allow daters to expand their dating pool beyond the people they meet organically, but new research suggests that isn’t the case. The research even suggests th.....»»
How Olmec elite helped legitimize their political power through art
In an article recently published in Latin American Antiquity, Dr. Jill Mollenhauer argues that the Gulf Lowland Olmec, one of Mesoamerica's earliest major civilizations, sometimes incorporated aesthetic and ritual practices associated with their rock.....»»
1 in 5 parents worry their elementary and middle school aged kids don"t have friends, poll suggests
Developing friendships is often seen as a natural part of childhood but it may be easier for some kids than others......»»
This PS5 SSD is on sale — save $100
If you want extra storage space for your PlayStation 5, take advantage of Best Buy's $100 discount for the 2TB model of the Seagate Game Drive for the PS5......»»
Soil pH drives microbial community composition: Study shows how bacteria work together to thrive in difficult conditions
Though a founding concept of ecology suggests that the physical environment determines where organisms can survive, modern scientists have suspected there is more to the story of how microbial communities form in the soil......»»
Urban forests could help reduce heat-related mortality, study suggests
Across the globe, heat waves are becoming more frequent and more intense. Therefore, how to effectively combat the adverse effects of heat is an increasingly important topic of research......»»
Study shows microbial diversity differences in volcanic cones and craters
Volcanic activity alters the Earth's surface and promotes the development of new ecosystems, providing valuable models for studying soil formation processes such as microbial composition and vegetation succession. Increasing evidence suggests that so.....»»
Cyber insurance set for explosive growth
Cyber insurance is poised for exponential growth over the coming decade, but it remains a capital-intensive peril that requires structural innovation, according to CyberCube. The mid-range projection suggests that the US standalone cyber insurance ma.....»»
Organization of DNA in chromosomes can be explained by weak interactions between nucleosomes, research suggests
An article by UAB professor Joan-Ramon Daban analyzes in depth the physical problems associated with DNA packaging that have often been neglected in structural models of chromosomes......»»