Some stick insects that normally reproduce through parthenogenesis found to mate on occasion
A team of ecologists and evolutionary biologists at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, has found that some normally asexual species of stick insects, which are known to reproduce via parthenogenesis, occasionally mate to enhance the gene pool......»»
Yelp: It’s gotten worse since Google made changes to comply with EU rules
Users are even more likely to stick with Google due to one change, says Yelp. Enlarge (credit: Anjali Nair; Getty Images) To comply with looming rules that ban tech giants from favoring their own services, Google has bee.....»»
Ring Stick Up Cam Pro vs. Canary Pro: Which is the better security camera?
The Ring Stick Up Cam Pro is a popular security camera, but how does it stack up to the lesser-known Canary Pro? Here's a comprehensive look at both......»»
New study shows similarities and differences in human and insect vision formation
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered profound similarities and surprising differences between humans and insects in the production of the critical light-absorbing molecule of the retina, 11-cis-retinal, also known as th.....»»
Apple COO Jeff Williams in Taiwan for Foxconn’s 50th, as Tim Cook steers clear
Apple’s chief operating officer Jeff Williams is in Taiwan as a guest of honor for Foxconn’s 50th anniversary celebrations. He’s reportedly joined by his deputy, Sabih Khan. The rare visit is likely a compromise, enabling the occasion to be.....»»
Grab the Nitro Deck Switch Controller for 33% Less with this Deal!
Say goodbye to stick drift with this nifty Switch accessory. The post Grab the Nitro Deck Switch Controller for 33% Less with this Deal! appeared first on Phandroid. Thanks to its unique design and massive popularity, there’s no shor.....»»
Widely used machine learning models reproduce dataset bias: Study
Rice University computer science researchers have found bias in widely used machine learning tools used for immunotherapy research......»»
Car fumes, weeds pose double whammy for fire-loving native plants
Springtime brings native wildflowers to bloom in the Santa Monica Mountains, northwest of Los Angeles. These beauties provide food for insects, maintain healthy soil and filter water seeping into the ground—in addition to offering breathtaking disp.....»»
Imperfect mimicry in spiders and insects mainly shaped by adaptive processes rather than constraints, finds study
Two natural scientists at Macquarie University, working with an evolutionary specialist at the University of New South Wales, all in Australia, have found that imperfect mimicry in spiders and insects is likely mainly shaped by adaptive processes rat.....»»
Pesticides to help protect seeds can adversely affect earthworms" health
While pesticides protect crops from hungry animals, pesky insects, or even microbial infections, they also impact other vital organisms, including bees and earthworms. Now, research published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters reveals that.....»»
Why do flies fall in love? Researchers tease out the signals behind fruit fly courtship songs
Like a Valentine's Day dinner or a box of chocolates, male fruit flies have their own rituals for wooing a potential mate......»»
This cordless vacuum looks like a Dyson, and it’s only $88 today
Walmart has an awesome deal on a cordless stick vacuum that looks just like a far more expensive Dyson. Here's why it's worth buying......»»
Daily deals Feb. 8: $200 off M3 Pro MacBook Pro, M2 MacBook Air 16GB for $1,149, $120 off Beats Studio Pro, more
Today's top deals include $110 off AirPods Max, $50 off Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra wireless earbuds, 40% off a 2023 Echo Show 8, an Amazon Fire TV Stick for $25, $40 off an Anker Prime power bank, and more.Get $200 off an M3 Pro MacBook ProThe AppleIns.....»»
Those free USB sticks in your drawer are somehow crappier than you thought
Rejected chips, hidden microSD cards plague the USB stick market. Enlarge / A microSD card of "unknown origin" is soldered onto a USB interface board to serve as makeshift NAND storage. (credit: CBL Data recovery) When a.....»»
Rejected chips, hidden microSD cards plague the USB stick market
Your stash of freebie USB sticks is perhaps even less reliable than you thought. Enlarge / A microSD card of "unknown origin" is soldered onto the USB to serve as makeshift NAND storage. (credit: CBL Data recovery) When.....»»
How air pollution harms pollination
Pollination, the transfer of pollen grains from the male to the female organs, is an essential part of reproduction for the majority of plants. For many of these plants, this transfer is carried out by insects in search of food—this is known as ins.....»»
China close to shipping 5 nm chips, despite Western curbs
SMIC is facing lower yields as it makes 5 nm chips for Huawei smartphones. Enlarge / The latest Huawei-designed Kirin processor was a 7-nanometer chip made for it by SMIC that appeared in the Mate 60 Pro smartphone in August. (cr.....»»
NYC"s community composting cuts are putting its curbside plan at risk
On a chilly day in December, a crowd gathered in the shadow of City Hall in lower Manhattan to chant, listen to speeches and wave signs crafted for the occasion. "No cuts to compost!" read one held by a man with shoulder-length gray hair. "Compost Ad.....»»
Unlocking the Full Potential of Your TV with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: A Comprehensive Review
The Fire TV Stick 4K by Amazon is a streaming device that allows users to access a wide variety of content on their television, including movies, TV shows, music, and games. This useful device is about the size of a USB flash drive and plugs d.....»»
Best Gadgets to Look Out for in 2023 on Amazon
Amazon's best gadgets for 2023 include the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Generation), Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger, Philips Hue Smart Bulb, Bose QuietComf.....»»
Trump reveals criteria for running mate; name-drops 2 top Republicans
Trump reveals criteria for running mate; name-drops 2 top Republicans.....»»