Songbird species work together to mob predator owls, but only strike when the time is right
Fleeing isn't the only way by which songbirds can protect themselves against predators. Many songbird species are known to engage in mobbing, where they gather aggressively around a bird of prey, flying rapidly while making stereotypic movements and.....»»
Security Bite: Hackers are now directing users to Terminal to bypass Gatekeeper in macOS Sequoia
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Looks Like Night Sight via Instagram is Coming to A-Series Pixels, After All
Night time photos are now better on Instagram. The post Looks Like Night Sight via Instagram is Coming to A-Series Pixels, After All appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve been keeping up with the latest news regarding Google’s.....»»
Resolving biology"s dark matter: DNA barcoding reveals hidden insect diversity
There are millions of species on Earth that we still know nothing about. Researchers call these species "biological dark matter," but new methods can provide us with a better overview more quickly......»»
Computational method works backwards from observations to track down river polluters
A new computational method developed by researchers at the University of Oxford and Imperial College London uses an innovative new technique to track down the sources of river pollutants. The method can work backwards from observations of polluted ri.....»»
When hurricanes hit, online chatter can drown out safety messaging
When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication—but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves heard above the general hub.....»»
It’s increasingly unlikely that humans will fly around the Moon next year
It's not just Orion's heat shield; the mission's ground systems are running out of time. Don't book your tickets for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission next year just yet. W.....»»
Biofilms study reveals how multiple bacteria species manage to coexist
Biofilms—slimy communities of bacteria—grow on all sorts of surfaces: from glaciers and hot springs to plant roots, your bathtub and fridge, wounds, and medical devices such as catheters. Most biofilms are composed of multiple bacterial species,.....»»
Stem carbohydrate richness in two cycad species
Terrestrial plants have developed strategies to cope with suboptimal conditions. Storage of nonstructural resources is one of those strategies. Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) of plants are primarily sugars and starch, and have been studied extens.....»»
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more
Many are worried the game won't come out at all. Let's turn back the clock and go over everything we know about the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake......»»
Pathogenic system found on Providencia rustigianii has virulence gene akin to Salmonella"s
Salmonella and E. coli are well-known bacteria that cause food poisoning, but less understood are species of Providencia, another causative agent of serious symptoms......»»
Microbiome studies in humans and zoo animals pave the way for new drug development
Microorganisms do not just colonize the body of mammals during infections. Billions of microbes can be found on and in healthy humans and animals at any given time, communicating with each other via chemical signals and thus influencing their health......»»
Identifying the genes that viruses "steal" from ocean microbes
The microbes that cycle nutrients in the ocean don't do the work on their own—the viruses that infect them also influence the process. It's a vital job for the rest of the planet, enabling oceans to absorb half of the human-generated carbon in the.....»»
Deals: M2 iPad Air $529 all-time low, new official Apple Watch Alpine/Trail Loops, HomeKit Secure Video cam, more
Joining the ongoing pre-order offers on the brand new iPad mini 7 that can net you one from $239, Amazon is also now offering its lowest price yet on the most affordable M2 iPad Air configuration starting down at $529 shipped. From there we move over.....»»
Aquaculture could harm animal welfare or protect it, depending on what species the farms raise
The global aquaculture industry has tripled in size since the year 2000, with producers raising a mind-boggling diversity of species, from seaweeds and clams to carp, salmon and cuttlefish. Many of these creatures are undomesticated and lead complex.....»»
New study shows how innovation helps new brands stay "on brand"
Over the last several years, Roomba, a brand of robotic vacuum cleaners made by the company iRobot, has grown to control 20% of the vacuum market overall, gaining ground on long-time legacy brands like Hoover, Dyson and Black & Decker......»»
How the invasive spiny water flea spread across Canada, and what we can do about it
Across the tranquil waters of Canada's vast network of lakes and rivers, a quiet invader is on the move. The spiny water flea, Bythotrephes cederströmii, is a microscopic predator that is forever altering the ecological fabric of aquatic habitats in.....»»
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through southern Australia. But what makes a thunderstorm "severe"?
Clusters of severe thunderstorms are expected to strike Australia's southern regions over Thursday and Friday......»»
mRNA vaccines for disease outbreaks can be synthesized in less time with new technique
In an era where viral outbreaks can escalate into global pandemics with alarming speed, the ability to quickly develop new vaccines has become crucial. However, the speed of vaccine production is limited because the mRNA used in it is partly chemical.....»»
Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch Series 7: it’s time to upgrade
For Series 7 owners contemplating an upgrade, the time is now – the Series 10 offers a tangible step up in both functionality and performance......»»
Traffic will be affected for months by work on busy Richland County road, SC officials say
Traffic will be affected for months by work on busy Richland County road, SC officials say.....»»