New archosaur species shows that precursor of dinosaurs and pterosaurs was armored
Researchers have described a new species of armored reptile that lived near the time of the first appearance of dinosaurs. With bony plates on its backbone, this archosaur fossil reveals that armor was a boomerang trait in the story of dinosaur and p.....»»
Video shows Las Vegas police officers arrest one of their own
Video shows Las Vegas police officers arrest one of their own.....»»
The first Silo season 2 reviews have dropped, here’s the verdict
One of the most popular Apple TV+ shows, Silo, is back for a second season in just two weeks. Apple has released the first five minutes of episode one, and early reviews are here for the show’s return. Here’s what the Silo season 2 reviews are sa.....»»
Distracted driving tool shows just how far you can travel while texting
The key to being safe as a driver is to keep your eyes on the road. Humans who think they can multitask while sitting at the wheel of a moving car continue to be a problem—one t.....»»
Bats use echolocation to make mental maps for navigation
Despite only working over short distances, echolocation is enough to get bats home. Many species of bats use echolocation to avoid obstacles like tree branches and hunt small inse.....»»
Honeybee gene specifies collective behavior, research shows
Researchers at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) are collaborating with colleagues from Frankfurt/Main, Oxford and Würzburg to investigate how the complex, cooperative behavior of honeybees (Apis mellifera) is genetically programmed so tha.....»»
"Wing spreading" adaptation in fruit flies offers insights into female courtship behavior
In the game of evolution, key behavioral adaptations that confer fitness in survival and reproduction, paying tremendous dividends for an individual's progeny, may seemingly arise from thin air—so much so, even familiar species like the humble frui.....»»
New insights into mango evolution: Study reveals extensive hybridization within the Mangifera genus
A research team investigated whole chloroplast genomes and nuclear gene sequences from 14 species, uncovering new insights into the genetic diversity and hybrid origins of mango species. They used the evolutionary relationships within the Mangifera g.....»»
News consumers are more influenced by political alignment than by truth, study shows
For many years, the conventional wisdom was that only highly biased, less educated media consumers would put partisanship over truth—in other words, they would believe news that confirmed their worldview, regardless of whether it was true......»»
The 50 best shows on Netflix in November 2024
The best shows on Netflix include The Diplomat, Territory, Escape at Dannemora, This is the Zodiac Speaking, The Lincoln Lawyer, Starting 5, and more......»»
The iPhone is a freight train and shows no signs of slowing down
Every single year, a familiar pattern emerges. Apple every fall introduces a brand new iPhone and critics yawn. “There’s not enough there to move the … The post The iPhone is a freight train and shows no signs of slowing down appeared first.....»»
Rocket Report: New Glenn shows out; ULA acknowledges some fairing issues
"We have integrated some corrective actions and additional inspections." Welcome to Edition 7.18 of the Rocket Report! One of the most intriguing bits of news this week is the rol.....»»
5 must-watch new shows and movies next week from Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Paramount+
Netflix is the biggest game in town when it comes to new streaming options from week to week, but it’s certainly not the only one. … The post 5 must-watch new shows and movies next week from Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Paramount+ appeared fir.....»»
Observatory finds local 1.1 ºC increase in 20 years, twice as much as predicted by climate models
The meteorological data recorded over the past two decades by sensors of the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical observatory facilities point to a rise of 1.1ºC in the average temperature. The analysis, led by UAB researchers, shows more than double.....»»
Study shows bats have acoustic cognitive maps
Echolocating bats have been found to possess an acoustic cognitive map of their home range, enabling them to navigate over kilometer-scale distances using echolocation alone......»»
Can a superstar hippo help save Africa"s rainforests?
The world's first superstar hippo lives in a zoo in Thailand. Moo Deng shot to fame soon after she was born in July this year, thanks to viral videos that showed off her cute expressions and chirpy demeanor. Yet the story of her species is less happy.....»»
Nigeria"s last elephants: What must be done to save them?
Nigeria has a unique elephant population, made up of both forest-dwelling (Loxodonta cyclotis) and savanna-dwelling (Loxodonta africana) elephant species. But the animals are facing unprecedented threats to their survival. In about 30 years, Nigeria'.....»»
AI method captures ecotourism photos to monitor remote animal species
A team of computer scientists, ecologists and statisticians at Stony Brook University, working with a colleague from the U.S. Geological Survey, has found that it is possible to use AI applications to find images captured by ecotourists for use in st.....»»
5 best Netflix TV shows to stream this Halloween
Looking for Halloween content? Check out Netflix for a a haunted house horror series, a 1980s-inspired saga, and a spinoff of a popular cable drama......»»
No "island of garbage" here, Puerto Rico"s new marine reserve
The Caribbean US territory of Puerto Rico, likened to a "floating island of garbage" at a Republican rally in New York, on Wednesday announced the creation of a new marine reserve to protect manatees and other species......»»
Research shows decline in out-of-home activities since pandemic
Compared with just before the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending nearly an hour less a day doing activities outside the home, behavior that researchers say is a lasting consequence of the pandemic......»»