Our ancestors left Africa both with and without modern brains
The genus Homo originated with a brain that still had ape-like features. Enlarge / One of the remarkably intact Dmanisi skulls at the time of its discovery. (credit: Guy Bar-Oz) We have an extensive collection of fossils from the lineages that.....»»
Examining the supernatural beliefs of medieval people, from elves and fairies to abductions and the undead
Medieval people have a reputation for being superstitious—and many of the supernatural phenomena found in the pages of medieval chronicles, miracle stories and romances are still alive in modern culture. Think ghosts, werewolves, demons, vampires,.....»»
Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity
The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition's identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the summit hosted by South Africa in 2023, and more acutely at the recent 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia......»»
Soybean domestication linked to higher mesophyll conductance for increased photosynthesis
In a new study conducted by the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looked back in time at soybean growth and discovered that modern plants have increased mesophyll.....»»
M4 Mac mini vs M2 Mac mini compared: Leaner and meaner
Apple has updated its Mac mini once again, bumping the compact Mac up to M4 Apple Silicon as part of a total redesign. Here's what's changed since the last update, the M2 Mac mini.M4 Mac mini [left], M2 Mac mini [right]In its October week of Mac anno.....»»
Sustainable oyster harvesting in the Stone Age: Lessons for modern nature conservation
Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle. Today, they are considered endangered in many parts of the world......»»
Engineered bacterial protein offers efficient rare earth metal separation
A newly discovered protein naturally houses an unusual binding site that can differentiate between rare earth elements, and researchers at Penn State have made it even better. Rare earth elements are key components used in everything from modern tech.....»»
One of the last floppy disk industries is finally modernizing
The Muni Metro in San Francisco was recently approved for an update that would transition it from a control system using floppy disks to a more modern system......»»
Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears
The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory.....»»
As Hurricane Floodwaters Recede, a Public Health Threat Rises
A potable water shortage and a toxic stew of sewage and other pollutants that Hurricane Helene’s flooding left behind have prompted a race to avert a public health crisis in North Carolina.....»»
I found an amazing new use for ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode
OpenAI rolled out Advanced Voice Mode to US and international users several weeks ago, but I was left out of this big ChatGPT (GPT-4o) upgrade … The post I found an amazing new use for ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode appeared first on BGR......»»
M4 24-inch iMac vs M1 24-inch iMac compared -- A muted upgrade for first-adopters
The 24-inch iMac is now on the M4 chip. Here's how much of an upgrade you can get compared to the M1 original, released over three years prior.M4 24-inch iMac [left], M1 24-inch iMac [right]Apple introduced the 24-inch iMac with the M1 chip back in A.....»»
Delta hits CrowdStrike with $500m lawsuit
CrowdStrike’s dodgy update left millions of servers offline and grounded around 7,000 Delta flights – Delta now hits back......»»
Fraudsters revive old tactics mixed with modern technology
Threat actors continue to probe the payments ecosystem for vulnerabilities and were successful in conducting fraud schemes affecting multiple financial institutions, technologies, and processes, according to Visa. The resurgence of physical theft Sca.....»»
iPhone 16 demand remains in line with the iPhone 15
Investment bank JP Morgan says that demand for the iPhone 16 range is roughly the same as for the iPhone 15 in 2023, but shipping times for the Pro models are shrinking.iPhone 16 [left], iPhone 16 ProWith Apple not releasing details of how many iPhon.....»»
Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa
Every rainy season for the past 12 years, floods have swept through 67-year-old Idris Egbunu's house in central Nigeria......»»
JD Vance’s Latest Trump Line Left Jake Tapper Laughing During Brutal CNN Interview
JD Vance’s Latest Trump Line Left Jake Tapper Laughing During Brutal CNN Interview.....»»
Satisfactory is about to get its last update for a while
Satisfactory has finally left early access, and now its developer says that updates will slow down until the Ficsmas event later this year......»»
Researchers uncovered the ‘glue’ that holds memories together in our brains
A group of researchers made a significant breakthrough regarding our understanding of how the brain stores long-term memories. According to a new paper published in … The post Researchers uncovered the ‘glue’ that holds memories together in.....»»
Best parental control apps to track your kids in 2024
These are the best parental control apps to track your kids in 2024. The post Best parental control apps to track your kids in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. In the modern age where everything is one click or tap away, the probability o.....»»
Iran left reeling from Netanyahu’s calculated revenge mission
Iran left reeling from Netanyahu’s calculated revenge mission.....»»