Newly-hatched pterosaurs may have been able to fly
Newly-hatched pterosaurs may have been able to fly but their flying abilities may have been different from adult pterosaurs, according to a new study......»»
Beetle specimen spared in fire at Brazilian National Museum turns out to be new species
Senckenberg researcher Dr. Marianna Simões, together with her colleague Dr. Lukáš Sekerka of the National Museum in Prague, discovered a new species from the tortoise-beetle genus. The insect, newly described as Dorynota phoenix in the journal Zoo.....»»
Large pterosaurs were better parents than their smaller, earlier counterparts, study finds
Small pterosaurs were born with comparatively strong, large wings, which meant they could leave the nest swiftly, while the cumbersome baby large pterosaurs required parental protection from predators, scientists have discovered......»»
Quick grants from tech billionaires aim to speed up science research. But not all scientists approve
In March 2020, an experiment in science philanthropy was hatched in the span of a five-minute call......»»
Astronomers discover a luminous nuclear transient
Using NASA's Swift spacecraft, an international team of astronomers has discovered a luminous and slowly-evolving nuclear transient event. The origin of the newly detected transient, designated Swift J221951-484240, is yet to be determined. The findi.....»»
Newly identified protein regulates the creation of cellulose in plant cells
Cellulose—an integral component of plant cell walls—is an important source of food, paper, textiles and biofuels, but how its creation is regulated within plant cells has remained unclear. Now, a team led by researchers at Penn State has identifi.....»»
Liongard launches Configuration Change Detection and Response platform
Liongard announced its newly enhanced platform to transform the way IT service providers deliver IT governance and mitigate risk with the launch of its Configuration Change Detection and Response (CCDR) platform. More than 2,000 cyberattacks strike t.....»»
BorgWarner spinoff Phinia sees growth in ICE, alternative fuels
While the legacy company has eyes only for electric, the newly independent suburban Detroit supplier of fuel systems and aftermarket parts is unapologetically all in on gasoline and alternative fuels......»»
App Store turns on newly announced ad slot for Today tab
Apple last month announced a new advertising format for the App Store, so that developers have even more options to promote their apps to iPhone and iPad users. The company said the new ads in the Today tab of the iOS App Store would become visible.....»»
3 things we learned from the new trailer for Ahsoka
Wondering what Ahsoka will face in her upcoming Disney+ Star Wars original series? We've got three big takeaways from the newly released Ahsoka trailer......»»
New macOS malware steals bank info, crypto wallets & much more
A newly-spotted security threat called ShadowVault works in the background on macOS to access logins, banking details, and more personal data.Malware illustrationMacs have traditionally been less targeted by malware developers in part because of the.....»»
Newly-identified compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 by targeting the nucleocapsid protein
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread globally since 2020. The nucleocapsid (N) protein plays a crucial role in the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2......»»
How the weight of the world fell on one geologist"s shoulders
In 1981, newly minted palaeobiologist Jan Zalasiewicz assumed he was headed for a discreet career retrieving and deciphering fossils from Earth's deep past......»»
Valak returns in the first trailer for The Nun 2
The Conjuring universe continues this fall as the demonic Valak makes its presence known in the newly released trailer for The Nun 2......»»
Apple"s North Carolina Research Triangle Park campus will be enormous
Newly uncovered documents provide details about the magnitude and extent of Apple's upcoming Research Triangle Park campus in North Carolina, despite its completion being years away.The campus will be near Raleigh, North CarolinaAs part of a construc.....»»
Leaked cases show off iPhone 15 Pro design changes in detail
Newly leaked images and a video purportedly of a case for the forthcoming iPhone 15 Pro appear to show many very small alterations to the size and position of controls.A smaller cutout in this purported iPhone 15 Pro case backs up claims of an 'Actio.....»»
iPadOS 17 features that makes your iPad Pro even more of a computer replacement
For better or worse, my iPad Pro is my main computer. Since Apple released its 2018 iPad Pro alongside the newly rebranded iPadOS 13, I have been using it as my main form of computing. The reason I went this route was purely because of the look and.....»»
Ribosomal gatekeepers: Study sheds light on molecular control centers of eukaryote protein factories
Based on genetic blueprints, individual amino acids are assembled into long amino acid chains, the proteins, in the protein factories of our cells, the ribosomes. Each newly formed protein starts with the amino acid methionine. This amino acid is oft.....»»
Newly identified theropod dinosaur had strange hands
A team of archaeologists and paleontologists affiliated with several institutions in China, working with a colleague from Italy, has identified a new species of theropod dinosaur with strange hand features. In their paper published in the journal Cre.....»»
Many Newly Discovered Species Are Already Gone
Scientists are uncovering previously unknown species preserved in museum and botanical garden collections, only to find that they no longer exist in the wild......»»
Plant-based marketing campaign uses Steve Jobs & faces potential conflict with Apple
A new marketing campaign aims to promote plant-based diets and convince people to stop eating meat, and uses Steve Jobs' famous slogan, but it may get pushback from Apple.Steve Jobs famously had a fruit-based dietEat Differently, a newly established.....»»