Seinfeld"s Loni Anderson Reference Explained: Who Is She?
Seinfeld season 1 makes a reference to actress Loni Anderson, but who is she? Despite originally signing off the air in 1998, the classic sitcom has gone on to earn a new generation of fans thanks to syndication. One of the reasons why Seinfeld.....»»
New species of 65 million year old fossil shark discovered in Alabama
A team of scientists has discovered a new fossil shark species from Alabama. The shark is a new species of Palaeohypotodus, which means "ancient small-eared tooth," in reference to the small needle-like fangs present on the sides of the teeth......»»
How to try out the Vision Pro headset yourself
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is about to be released into the wild, and the company has explained how you can try it out. Here, we’ll show you how it’s done......»»
A new virus-like entity has just been discovered—"obelisks" explained
Biological entities called obelisks have been hiding—in large numbers—inside the human mouth and gut. These microscopic entities, which were recently discovered by a team at Stanford University, are circular bits of genetic material that contain.....»»
Mystery of moths" warning sound production explained in new study
The workings of the ultrasonic warning sounds produced by the wings of a species of moth have been revealed by researchers at the University of Bristol......»»
Unveiling a gap-free genome in rapeseed for enhanced agricultural insight and breeding
Allopolyploid oilseed rape (Brassica napus) plays a critical role in global agriculture, serving not only as a major oil crop but also as a nutritious vegetable and ornamental plant. Despite its importance, the current reference genomes, including th.....»»
Swarming cicadas, stock traders, and the wisdom of the crowd
The springtime emergence of vast swarms of cicadas can be explained by a mathematical model of collective decision-making that has similarities to models describing stock market crashes......»»
Apple Vision devs see evidence of apps being tested on visionOS 2.0
Apple Vision Pro shipments start in just days, and AppleInsider has obtained information showing that Apple is already testing visionOS 2.0.0.'Hello Apple Vision Pro' ad spotThe reference to the future Apple Vision Pro operating system was found in a.....»»
Nitrogen-based fertilizers differentially affect protist community composition in paddy field soils, finds study
The soil microbiome has far-reaching significance, particularly for rice production, which can be better explained with a Japanese proverb: "Rice grows with soil fertility, while upland crops depend on fertilization." Therefore, understanding the pad.....»»
Asparagus and orchids are more similar than you think: Cell wall reference catalog of 287 species created
What does an asparagus have in common with a vanilla orchid? Not much, if you are just looking at the two plants' appearances. However, when you look inside, their leaves are more similar than you would think, as revealed by the composition of their.....»»
The controversy around "Pokémon with guns" game "Palworld," explained
New "Pokémon with guns" game "Palworld" has been accused of plagiarism, as well as of using generative AI art. Palworld instantly exploded in popularity upon its early access launch. Widely described as "Pokémon with guns," the video ga.....»»
iOS 17.3 – Stolen Device Protection explained – why you should upgrade now [Video]
Yesterday, Apple released iOS 17.3 with the headlining Stolen Device Protection feature. This feature, which helps protect your device from being compromised by thieves, makes updating to iOS 17.3 a no-brainer. But additional features, like Apple Mus.....»»
Study finds no evidence for fractal scaling in canopy surfaces across a diverse range of forest types
The complexity of forests cannot be explained by simple mathematical rules, a study finds. The way trees grow together do not resemble how branches grow on a single tree, scientists have discovered......»»
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s ending, explained
If Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's time travel-filled story left you confused, here's a full breakdown of its ending......»»
OpenWrt, now 20 years old, is crafting its own future-proof reference hardware
There are, as you might expect, a few disagreements about what's most important. Enlarge / Failing an image of the proposed reference hardware by the OpenWrt group, let us gaze upon where this all started: inside a device that tr.....»»
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Today's hottest deals include 35% off an Alpine Loop 49mm Apple Watch band, $180 off a Pioneer 65" 4K TV, 62% off a Klipsch Reference Premiere home theater pack, an Anker portable power bank power station for $110, and more.Save $140 on an Apple Magi.....»»
OnePlus told me the secrets behind the OnePlus 12’s cool design
The OnePlus 12 has a gorgeous design. But there's more to it than meets the eye, as explained to me by OnePlus itself......»»
Thunderbolt 5 explained: How it"s better than Thunderbolt 4
The latest connectivity standard, Thunderbolt 5, is finally being shown on physical products at CES 2024. Here are all the ways Thunderbolt 5 improves on Thunderbolt 4......»»
What is Auracast? The Bluetooth broadcast standard fully explained
With Auracast, your Bluetooth headphones are going to be a lot more useful, and your phone can act as a personal radio station. Here's what you need to know......»»
Polestar CEO commits to continued CarPlay support: ‘Important for our customers to have the choice’
While Polestar has taken a lot of steps to deepen its relationship with Google for in-car infotainment, the company says it’s still committed to CarPlay as well. In an interview at CES 2024 this week, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath explained that it.....»»
Researchers sequence the first genome of myxini, the only vertebrate lineage that had no reference genome
An international scientific team including more than 40 authors from seven different countries, led by a researcher at the University of Malaga Juan Pascual Anaya, has managed to sequence the first genome of the myxini, also known as hagfish, the onl.....»»