New discovery unveils the ancient marine origins of gar fish
A new species of ancient gar fish that thrived in a marine environment 66 million years ago has been identified by an international team of paleontologists......»»
Broadcasting sounds of healthy coral reefs encourages coral larvae growth, study shows
Coral reefs worldwide are in trouble. These ecosystems support a billion people and more than a quarter of marine species. Still, many have been damaged by unsustainable fishing and tourism, coastal construction, nutrient runoff, and climate change......»»
Drug delivery system overcomes circulatory roadblock that prevents gene therapies from reaching their targets
Exploiting the remarkable capability of viruses to transport gene therapies past what until now has been a circulatory roadblock is at the heart of a University of Alberta-led discovery that promises to re-energize the field of genetic medicine......»»
Insect and spider biodiversity increases organic nutrient availability across ecosystems, large-scale study shows
Insects and spiders are important elements in the food webs of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. With declines in their biodiversity, the food supply for birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals is not only becoming scarcer, but also poo.....»»
High-resolution, nanoscale imaging method could accelerate the discovery of more durable materials
Take a photo with your phone and you might see wonderful details—leaves on a tree, strands of hair blowing in the wind. The width of that strand of hair is 100,000 nanometers wide. The best traditional laboratory microscope that uses light may capt.....»»
Ancient meteorite was "giant fertilizer bomb" for life on Earth
Ancient meteorite was "giant fertilizer bomb" for life on Earth.....»»
Researchers are reinventing concrete using 2,000-year-old secrets
Buildings built with concrete in ancient Rome continue to stand firm to this day. This has spurred many researchers to look for the key to … The post Researchers are reinventing concrete using 2,000-year-old secrets appeared first on BGR......»»
Cranium Detect AI accelerates AI governance
Cranium launched Detect AI, an AI discovery tool at scale. With this launch, Cranium is extending its platform capabilities to include visibility and access across an organization’s AI instances, which enables security and compliance teams to u.....»»
Qualcomm unveils powerful automotive chips that enable greater AI, ADAS capabilities
Qualcomm unveiled more powerful versions of its automated driving and digital cockpit platforms, delivering computing and AI performance several times greater than before......»»
Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River
A huge fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years......»»
Was organized society an agitating or pacifying force in ancient Andes populations?
The extent to which "civilization" heightens or lessens the likelihood of violent conflict throughout human history has remained one of the most enduring questions among anthropologists. But a new collaborative study of archaeological groups from the.....»»
The case of a robot shark in a marine park raises questions about animal welfare
After five years of renovation, Shenzhen's Xiaomeisha Sea World finally opened its doors to the public. But the marine park soon found itself the object of international discussion as it was revealed their advertised real whale shark was actually a r.....»»
Discovery of new bacterial toxins could be key to fighting infections
Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections. These toxins, found in over 100,000 microbial genomes, can destroy the cells of bacteri.....»»
Rare fossils of extinct elephant document the earliest known instance of butchery in India
During the late middle Pleistocene, between 300 and 400 thousand years ago, at least three ancient elephant relatives died near a river in the Kashmir Valley of South Asia. Not long after, they were covered in sediment and preserved along with 87 sto.....»»
Island arcs study reveals ancient connections between ocean chemistry and volcanic rocks
Bringing a novel approach to a classic problem, researchers have revealed how changes in ocean chemistry over the past 2 billion years have left an imprint on volcanic rocks formed in island arcs. Island arcs, which arise from volcanic activity along.....»»
"Nano-weapon" discovery boosts fight against antibiotic-resistant hospital superbugs
Researchers have discovered how a bacteria found in hospitals uses "nano-weapons" to enable their spread, unlocking new clues in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs......»»
Archaeologist reveals factors affecting ocher application in ancient burials at Khok Phanom Di
A study by Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Paris published in the International Journal of Osteoarcheology has investigated the link between ocher burials and chronology, age, sex mobility and funerary tradition at the site of Khok Phanom Di (~4000–3500BP), Th.....»»
Integrated space-ground technologies empower archaeological research into ancient tombs
A team of international researchers has employed an integrated approach to uncover the mysteries of the Eastern Mausoleum of Qin State, an ancient royal burial site from China's Warring States period......»»
Scientists find southern killer whales of the Pacific have access to enough food, deepening mystery of their struggles
A pair of marine mammal scientists at The University of British Columbia, has found that claims that a lack of access to salmon is what is driving the crash in population numbers for southern resident killer whales of the Pacific are wrong......»»
This Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leak unveils its colors
A known tipster broke the news that the Galaxy S25 Ultra would be available in four different color options, but that there may also be exclusive colors......»»
Bizarre fish has sensory “legs” it uses for walking and tasting
Some sea robin species can use their legs to sense prey. Evolution has turned out bizarre and baffling creatures, such as walking fish. It only gets weirder from there. Some of th.....»»