Six newly discovered beetle species include one with bottle-opener shaped genitalia
Six new beetle species have been discovered in South America by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. Among them is one with a distinctively shaped sexual organ that has led the researchers to name it after global beer powerhouse Carlsberg. Ac.....»»
In South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate change
In the "sky islands" of the Soutpansberg Mountains of South Africa, two closely related species of primate jostle for space. One is the thick-tailed greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus), also known as a bushbaby, which is about the size of a larg.....»»
Bsal and beyond: Task force helps stave off amphibian disease threat
Amphibians—like frogs and salamanders—are the most imperiled group of animal species in the world; infectious diseases are among the greatest threats to their existence. After a decade of research, a scientific task force is poised to stave off t.....»»
PSA: New iPad Pro and iPad Air no longer include a charger in the box in some countries
Update: This appears to be due to the “Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment” in the EU. It’s applicable in the UK because it predates Brexit. Apple unveiled its new iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups today, alongside updates to the App.....»»
New Vincetoxicum species found in Yunnan
Vincetoxicum is a genus of plants in the Apocynaceae family. It is distributed in Asia, especially in mountainous areas, and most of the known species occur in China and Japan. The extended Vincetoxicum includes about 150 species. In recent years, ne.....»»
How NASA"s Roman mission will hunt for primordial black holes
Astronomers have discovered black holes ranging from a few times the sun's mass to tens of billions. Now a group of scientists has predicted that NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could find a class of "featherweight" black holes that has so f.....»»
3 underrated movies on Hulu you need to watch in May 2024
Check out these three underrated movies on Hulu to watch in May 2024. Our picks include a Planet of the Apes movie and an overlooked serial killer thriller......»»
Research team discovers new property of light
A research team headed by chemists at the University of California, Irvine has discovered a previously unknown way in which light interacts with matter, a finding that could lead to improved solar power systems, light-emitting diodes, semiconductor l.....»»
U.S. presses Germany on Mercedes" handling of UAW organizing drive in Ala.
Allegations by the UAW against Mercedes include claims the automaker fired union activists and discouraged unionization. Mercedes contends the UAW claims have no merit......»»
Why parrots sometimes adopt—or kill—each other"s babies
Infanticide and adoption in the animal kingdom have long puzzled scientists. While both males and females of many species are known to kill the babies of their rivals to secure sexual or social advantage, other animals have been observed caring for t.....»»
Sennheiser debuts new ergonomically shaped wireless earbuds
Sennheiser used data from thousands of ear models to achieve the new shape......»»
New Apple Pencil Might Be Called Apple Pencil Pro
Code discovered on Apple’s website in Japan might have confirmed the name of the company’s new Apple Pencil ahead of launch. The code, published by a user on X, references an unreleased accessory called “Apple Pencil Pro.” We,.....»»
Researchers discover spontaneous liquefaction of solid metal–liquid metal interfaces in colloidal binary alloys
The boundary between solid metal and liquid metal can be much less "solid" than we ever suspected. RMIT researchers have discovered that the liquid-solid boundary can fluctuate back and forth, with metallic atoms near the surface breaking free from t.....»»
Compared to billions of years ago, Venus has almost no water: New study may reveal why
Planetary scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have discovered how Venus, Earth's scalding and uninhabitable neighbor, became so dry......»»
Collecting live snakes in remote Amazon regions for study is no easy task—here"s how we do it
Brazil records an average of 29,000 snakebites a year, leading to around 130 deaths. And it is in the Amazon that the greatest number of cases occur. This region is home to 38 of the 75 species of venomous snakes recorded in Brazil......»»
5 underrated movies on Netflix you need to watch in May 2024
Our picks for five underrated movies to watch on Netflix in May include a heist thriller from an Oscar-winning auteur and a charming comedy about The Room......»»
iOS 18 rumored to include Humane Ai Pin-style iMessage summary feature using AI
We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about iOS 18 having new AI-powered features, since Apple CEO Tim Cook himself has confirmed many times that the company has been working on generative AI features. Now a report claims that iPhone and iPad users wi.....»»
Microsoft warns of new Android app vulnerability
Microsoft has discovered a new Android app vulnerability that has the potential for malicious apps to rewrite existing apps. The post Microsoft warns of new Android app vulnerability appeared first on Phandroid. Due to the ever-evolving na.....»»
An eraseable "Let Loose" event logo teases a new Apple Pencil feature
Apple has changed its "Let Loose" event logo to include the ability to erase it by dragging a mouse — or presumably a forthcoming Apple Pencil — across it.Users can now "erase" the Apple event logoThe "Let Loose" event already had a series of art.....»»
3 underrated movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May
Three underrated movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May 2024 include an old Ryan Gosling film from 2010 and a new Judd Apatow comedy......»»
I reviewed Samsung’s $400 budget phone, and I’m impressed
The Samsung Galaxy A35 isn't as glitzy as the Galaxy S24, but during our review, we've discovered it is a better buy than another more expensive Samsung phone......»»