New leaf-tailed gecko from Madagascar is a master of disguise
Leaf-tailed geckos are masters of camouflage. Some species have skin flaps around the whole body and head, as well as flattened tails. During the day, they rest head-down on tree trunks with these skin flaps spread out, and blend seamlessly into thei.....»»
How do trees survive dry and hot summers? Leaf lifespan and growth recovery are key
Climate change has an effect on forests and trees. They suffer from heat waves and periods of drought. But although we see tree mortality increase as a result, much is still unknown about the underlying mechanisms......»»
Everything you need to know about John Wick: Chapter 5
Though Keanu Reeves' master assassin John Wick may be dead, that hasn't stopped fans from expecting a John Wick: Chapter 5. Here's everything we know about it......»»
Trapped in the middle: Billiards with memory framework leads to mathematical questions
Adding one simple rule to an idealized game of billiards leads to a wealth of intriguing mathematical questions, as well as applications in the physics of living organisms. This week, researchers from the University of Amsterdam, including two master.....»»
Sony just announced its bass-heavy ULT Wear headphones: Our review
Sony's new ULT Power Sound series prioritizes bass. The ULT Wear headphones are a master class in sound quality, comparable to the WH-1000XM5s. Listening to “I Fall Apart” by Post Malone on Sony’s new ULT Wear headphones made.....»»
Scientists help link climate change to Madagascar"s megadrought
A University of California, Irvine-led team reveals a clear link between human-driven climate change and the years-long drought currently gripping southern Madagascar. Their study appears in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science......»»
Elon Musk returns to Tesla"s "master plan" favoring robotaxi over cheap EV
Tesla's CEO appears to have shifted back toward Tesla's original plan to develop a robotaxi that could provide ride-sharing for the masses over the development of a low-priced EV starting around $25,000......»»
Enhancing grassland sustainability: Strategies to delay leaf senescence in forage and turf grasses
Leaf aging is a complex biological phenomenon influenced by growth stages, plant hormones, and various environmental conditions. In the context of forage and turf grasses, managing leaf aging can significantly enhance the quality of forage, improve t.....»»
Student cleans up archival data and uncovers two stellar cocoons
While investigating 16 years of images of young stars from a retired astronomical camera, Leiden master's student Sam de Regt discovered that two of those stars were still enveloped in birth clouds that had not been seen at this level of detail befor.....»»
How can a baby learn two languages at the same time?
Language acquisition in children is one of the most fascinating features of the human species, as well as one of the most difficult problems in linguistics and cognitive science. What are the processes that enable a child to completely master its nat.....»»
Discovering van Gogh in the wild: Scientists unveil a new gecko species
You've probably seen nature depicted in art, but how often do you see an artwork hiding in nature?.....»»
Beware of fake CleanMyMac installers that will infect your Mac
Cybersecurity experts recently uncovered a sophisticated scheme where attackers disguise malware as CleanMyMac to steal Mac users' data.MacPaw team finds malware disguised as CleanMyMacMacPaw, the creator of CleanMyMac and other utilities, has a cybe.....»»
Two coral snakes recorded battling for prey in a scientific first
Two red-tailed coral snakes have been observed competing over a caecilian in the first documented wild case of kleptoparasitism within the family Elapidae......»»
New rice variety adapted to suit conditions in Madagascar—improved phosphorus absorption and increased zinc content
A new variety of rice that is adapted to life in low-phosphorus soils, that contains an exceptionally large amount of zinc and that was developed specifically for the conditions in Madagascar where it is grown, has recently been certified in the coun.....»»
Motivated supervision increases motivation when writing a thesis, study finds
Students working on their Bachelor's or Master's thesis usually have supervisors at their side who guide, accompany and possibly also correct them during this time. If students have the impression that their supervisor is passionate and motivated, th.....»»
Scientists describe new orchid species related to famous Darwin"s orchid
Missouri Botanical Garden scientists and collaborators discovered and described a new orchid species in Central Madagascar with a record-setting nectar spur and close ties to the famous "Darwin's orchid." This novelty species needs urgent conservatio.....»»
How to solve the chess puzzles in Hogwarts Legacy
Not a chess master? No Matter. Here's how you can solve all the chess puzzles in Hogwarts Legacy......»»
Scientists identify biodiversity conservation gaps in Madagascar
Despite the importance of biodiversity and the urgency to conserve it, assessing what aspect of biodiversity requires the highest priority has proven complex, especially when conservation resources are limited. A new study published in Current Biolog.....»»
2024 Nissan Leaf regains access to federal EV tax credit, but not all of it
When the new federal requirements for the EV tax credit kicked into effect on January 1st, a ton of electric vehicles that previously qualified for … The post 2024 Nissan Leaf regains access to federal EV tax credit, but not all of it appeared.....»»
An inside look at beech tree disease
Beech trees provide food for animals, timber for wood products, and sustenance for beech drop plants, but they are under threat from beech leaf disease (BLD). The disease, first documented in 2012 in the Midwest, is associated with the nematode Lityl.....»»
The best free movies on YouTube right now (March 2024)
You don't need a subscription to enjoy No Country for Old Men, Master and Commander, The Longest Yard, and more of the best free movies on YouTube......»»