Perseverance Mars rover makes surprising discoveries
Scientists with NASA's Perseverance Mars rover mission have discovered that the bedrock their six-wheeled explorer has been driving on since landing in February likely formed from red-hot magma. The discovery has implications for understanding and ac.....»»
Mars may have been habitable much more recently than thought
Evidence suggests Mars could very well have been teeming with life billions of years ago. Now cold, dry, and stripped of what was once a potentially protective magnetic field, the red planet is a kind of forensic scene for scientists investigating wh.....»»
Add astronaut nutrition to the list of barriers to long-duration spaceflight
Though there are no firm plans for a crewed mission to Mars, we all know one's coming. Astronauts routinely spend months at a time on the ISS, and we've learned a lot about the hazards astronauts face on long missions. However, Mars missions can take.....»»
The OnePlus 13 will beat most other smartphones in one surprising way
The OnePlus 13 is just days away from its Chinese launch, and we've learned about three key specs — including an insane level of water resistance......»»
The surprising way to motivate digital gig economy workers
When it comes to motivating app-based gig economy workers like DoorDash and Uber drivers, giving out money and virtual high fives are separately effective—but not when given together—according to new University at Buffalo School of Management res.....»»
The Surprising Story of How Peaches Became an Icon of the U.S. Southeast
The Spanish brought peaches to the U.S., but Indigenous peoples spread the fruit across the eastern half of the U.S......»»
The Surprising Medication That May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer"s
The Surprising Medication That May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer"s.....»»
28 Years Later trilogy plans confirmed and first plot details revealed
One of the stars of next year's 28 Years Later has revealed some surprising details about the film and its planned sequels......»»
If you thought Astra was going to go away quietly, you were wrong
"If I have learned anything, it's that you just don't give up." On Wednesday morning, a surprising email popped into my inbox with the following subject line: "Astra announces Dep.....»»
Invisible anatomy in the fruit fly uterus: New discoveries could have implications for fertility and pest control
You have likely not spent much time thinking about the uterus of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. But then, neither have most scientists, even though Drosophila is one of the most thoroughly studied lab animals. Now a team of biologists at the.....»»
When things get tight: How does the embryo in rapeseed react to mechanical constraints?
In 2021, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for elucidating the biology of mechanosensors. These discoveries revealed how mechanical forces generated by touch influence tissue differentiation and morphogenesis in animals and humans.....»»
Junior firefighter, Mars Area High School student dies unexpectedly
Junior firefighter, Mars Area High School student dies unexpectedly.....»»
Menopause: 6 surprising symptoms you didn"t know about
Menopause: 6 surprising symptoms you didn"t know about.....»»
Qualcomm and Google Want to Make Your Next Car More Futuristic
It's a team-up that isn't too surprising, especially given the continued rise of electric vehicles and AI-based software solutions. The post Qualcomm and Google Want to Make Your Next Car More Futuristic appeared first on Phandroid. Qualco.....»»
TSMC says it reported itself to US govt; Apple chip production may be at risk [U]
The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei. The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume.....»»
Tim Cook has surprising definitions of ‘success’ for Apple Intelligence and Vision Pro
Two of Apple’s biggest bets for the future are Apple Intelligence and the Vision Pro. The former hasn’t launched yet, and the latter has received a mixed reception. But in a recent WSJ interview, CEO Tim Cook shared some surprising definitions fo.....»»
Scientists uncover how transcription drives motion within the genome
A team of scientists has discovered surprising connections among gene activity, genome packing, and genome-wide motions, revealing aspects of the genome's organization that directly affect gene regulation and expression......»»
Unexpected beauty and major antimicrobial power boost as phages form into surprising flower shapes
A group of McMaster researchers who routinely work with bacteriophages—viruses that eat bacteria—had a pleasant and potentially very important surprise while preparing slides to view under a powerful microscope......»»
Creature Commandos trailer introduces James Gunn’s DC Universe and a fan-favorite Batman villain
The Creature Commandos trailer offers our first substantial look at James Gunn's DC Universe and even features a surprising cameo from one Batman villain......»»
Creature Commandos trailer introduces James Gunn’s DC Universe — and a fan-favorite Batman villain
The Creature Commandos trailer offers our first substantial look at James Gunn's DC Universe (and even features a surprising cameo from one Batman villain.).....»»
Five surprising ways that trees help prevent flooding
Think of flood prevention and you might imagine huge concrete dams, levees or the shiny Thames barrier. But some of the most powerful tools for reducing flood risk are far more natural and widely recognizable: woodlands and green spaces. Trees offer.....»»