Psychoactive psilocybin"s evolution in magic mushrooms
Psilocybe fungi, known colloquially as "magic mushrooms," have held deep significance in Indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica for centuries. They captured the wider world's attention as a psychedelic staple in the 60s and 70s. Now, these infamous organ.....»»
Vernicia montana"s genome unearths new breeding horizons
A study has unveiled the genetic blueprint of Vernicia montana, a plant renowned for its high-value tung oil and ornamental beauty. The research decodes its chromosome-level genome, providing unparalleled insights into its evolution and setting the s.....»»
Survival tactics: AI-driven insights into chromatin changes for winter dormancy in axillary buds
Evolution has enabled plants to survive under adverse conditions. The winter bud of a plant is a crucial structure that establishes adaptability. Depending on environmental and intrinsic conditions, buds can transition between growth and dormancy. Th.....»»
The disappearing mountains and hungry volcano: Researching the evolution of the Teton Range
Once upon a time, the Teton Range, a 40-mile-long mountain range in the northern Rocky Mountains, may have extended much longer than it does now......»»
Ancient microbes linked to evolution of human immune proteins
When you become infected with a virus, some of the first weapons your body deploys to fight it are those passed down to us from our microbial ancestors billions of years ago. According to new research from The University of Texas at Austin, two key e.....»»
What the unique shape of the human heart tells us about our evolution
Mammals, from the mighty blue whale to the tiny shrew, inhabit nearly every corner of our planet. Their remarkable adaptability to different environments has long fascinated scientists, with each species developing unique traits to survive and thrive.....»»
Here’s how Honor made the Magic V3 so incredibly thin
The Honor Magic V3 is an incredibly slim device for a foldable phone, and Honor shares what went on in the design process to achieve it. The post Here’s how Honor made the Magic V3 so incredibly thin appeared first on Phandroid. It is on.....»»
Herdling is an indie game that Panic hopes is the next Firewatch
Herdling is a new game from Far: Lone Sails developer Okomotive that publisher Panic hopes recaptures the magic of games like Firewatch......»»
Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $100 off, M4 iPad Pro $200 off, M2 iPad Air, Magic Keyboards $99 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with notable deals on Apple Watch Ultra 2, both of the new iPads, Magic keyboards, charging gear, and more. Apple Watch Ultra 2 has returned to Prime Day pricing with all band options now marked down.....»»
The evolution of the Trappist-1 planetary system
Planets are bodies that orbit a star and have sufficient gravitational mass that they form themselves into roughly spherical shapes that, in turn, exert gravitational force on smaller objects around them, such as asteroids and moons......»»
"Amazon" algae shed light on what happens to populations when females switch to asexual reproduction
Researchers at Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen and Kobe University discovered populations of female brown algae that reproduce from unfertilized gametes and thrive without males. In a study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, they use.....»»
Fossil hotspots in Africa obscure a more complete picture of human evolution, study says
Much of the early human fossil record originates from just a few places in Africa, where favorable geological conditions have preserved a trove of fossils used by scientists to reconstruct the story of human evolution......»»
Understanding of early life ecosystems sheds light on evolution of life on Earth
With a new understanding of past life on the planet through fossils, a Mississippi State biological sciences faculty member is helping researchers better predict Earth's future......»»
Deals: M2 iPad Air Magic Keyboard $170 off, 1TB MacBook Pro up to $450 off, Bose AirPlay Smart Soundbar, and more
Your Friday 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with deals on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for your new M2 iPad Air, the 1TB MacBook Pro, headphones, AirPlay sound bars, and more. You can now score Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the new M2 iPad Air sta.....»»
Ford displays original Skyway Mustang at Disney fan fest
Disney fans got a look at one of 12 Mustangs used on the Magic Skyway ride at the 1964 World's Fair, where Ford unveiled the nameplate......»»
International team sequence the world"s largest animal genome: Data help explain tetrapod evolution
Join us as we travel back in time. We have arrived in the Devonian period, some 420 to 360 million years ago. In a shallow area near the water's edge, something happened that would forever change life on our planet: a fish from the class of lobe-finn.....»»
Chromatin structure found to play a key role in canine social behavior evolution
A study on dogs found that chromatin's spatial structure has a significant role in the evolution of social behavior. Chromatin, the compact form of DNA, not only packages genetic material but also plays a crucial role in gene regulation......»»
New parameter enhances insights into the evolution of mantle"s redox states
The oxygen fugacity (fO2) of the mantle controls the speciation and mobility of volatiles within it, influencing the composition of volatiles released during mantle-derived magmatic activity, and thereby regulating the composition of the atmosphere......»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Honor Magic V3
The Honor Magic V3 launched last month as one of the world’s thinnest foldables, but can it hold up versus the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold? The post Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Honor Magic V3 appeared first on Phandroid. The problem with.....»»
Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Honor Magic 6 Pro
Honor launched their latest flagship earlier this year, the Honor Magic 6 Pro, but will it stand up versus the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL? The post Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Honor Magic 6 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. Ever since they split from.....»»
Australian gold mining company hit with ransomware
Australian gold mining firm Evolution Mining has announced on Monday that it became aware on 8 August 2024 of a ransomware attack impacting its IT systems, and has been working with its external cyber forensic experts to investigate the incident. .....»»