Orangutans instinctively use hammers to strike and sharp stones to cut
Untrained, captive orangutans can complete two major steps in the sequence of stone tool use: striking rocks together and cutting using a sharp stone, according to a study by Alba Motes-Rodrigo at the University of Tübingen in Germany and colleagues.....»»
Israel says it targets senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut
Israel says it targets senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut.....»»
Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart their prey, researchers find
Scientists have discovered that the serrated edges of Komodo dragons' teeth are tipped with iron. Led by researchers from King's College London, the study gives new insight into how Komodo dragons keep their teeth razor-sharp and may provide clues to.....»»
Union game performers strike over AI voice and motion-capture training
Use of motion-capture actors' performances for AI training is a sticking point. Enlarge / One day, using pixellated fonts and images to represent that something is a video game will not be a trope. Today is not that day......»»
Grand Theft Auto 6 is unaffected by the video game voice actors strike
A lot of games could be affected by the SAG-AFTRA video game actors strike, but Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't one of them......»»
Video game actors are going on strike over AI protections
SAG-AFTRA members are going on strike against video game companies, seeking stronger AI protections in its next Interactive Media Agreement......»»
UAW, Lear reach tentative agreement, ending strike that idled GM Wentzville plant
The UAW and Lear Corp. reached a tentative agreement at a Missouri seating factory late July 24, ending a strike that idled midsize pickup and full-size van production at General Motors' Wentzville, Mo., assembly plant......»»
GM Wentzville production idled by UAW strike at Lear seating plant
Production of midsize pickups and full-size vans at GM's Wentzville, Mo., assembly plant has been impacted by a strike at a nearby supplier factory......»»
Stepping stones for wildlife: How linking up isolated habitats can help nature thrive in our cities
Imagine you're a fairywren living in a patch of scrub behind a schoolyard in the suburbs. It's been pretty nice so far, but a recent increase in neighborhood cats and the council's insect control tactics mean it's time to look for somewhere safer to.....»»
Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet"s interior
Of the more than 74,000 known meteorites—rocks that fall to Earth from asteroids or planets colliding together—only 385 or so stones came from the planet Mars......»»
“Superhuman” Go AIs still have trouble defending against these simple exploits
Plugging up "worst-case" algorithmic holes is proving more difficult than expected. Enlarge / Man vs. machine in a sea of stones. (credit: Getty Images) In the ancient Chinese game of Go, state-of-the-art artificial inte.....»»
Gateway: The first lunar space station
An interplay of light and shadows cast the docking ports for Gateway, humanity's first space station around the moon, into sharp relief......»»
Beryl is just the latest disaster to strike the energy capital of the world
It's pretty weird to use something I've written about in the abstract for so long. Enlarge / Why yes, that Starlink dish is precariously perched to get around tree obstructions. (credit: Eric Berger) I'll readily grant.....»»
Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamanderlike beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived......»»
The exit poll: What is it, how is it made and how did it become such an accurate prediction of election results?
The first big moment on election night in the UK, after polls close, happens at 10pm sharp. This is when the exit poll is released and the media commentary floodgates are reopened after a day of media silence, according to broadcasting rules......»»
Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs
Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs.....»»
Chandra X-ray Observatory"s clear, sharp photos help astrophysicist study energetic black holes
When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy light particles that aren't visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pict.....»»
Orangutan diplomacy: Why Malaysia"s scheme is attracting criticism before it starts
Malaysia plans to gift orangutans to major economic partners, as a way of improving its international image and building alliances. The "orangutan diplomacy" plan was confirmed by the nation's plantation and commodities minister, Johari Abdul Ghani,.....»»
There’s trouble brewing at Samsung, and it may affect future products
Workers in Samsung's smartphone and semiconductor divisions, among others, will strike on June 7, causing concern about potential future action and its impact......»»
Fatal attraction: When endangered species try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose
Sticks and stones aren't enough to thwart biological attraction, but sometimes those are the only tools available to pastoralists trying to prevent wildlife from eloping with their livestock......»»
MPD: Driver rams into food truck, attempts to strike two people
MPD: Driver rams into food truck, attempts to strike two people.....»»