Stoneflies have changed color as a result of human actions, new study shows
New Zealand's native stoneflies have changed color in response to human-driven environmental changes, new research shows. Just published in the journal Science, the University of Otago study provides arguably the world's most clear-cut case of animal.....»»
Research on how gut bacteria breaks down dietary fiber could lead to helpful new probiotics
There are trillions of bacteria in the human gut microbiome. When we eat fruits and vegetables, some of these bacteria break down the dietary fiber and provide us with metabolites, small molecules our body can use for energy or cell repair......»»
Risky choices: How US laws affect migrant children"s journeys to border
U.S. immigration law and the legal categorizations it imposes on migrants shape the journeys of migrant children from Central America as they move through Mexico toward the southern U.S. border, according to a new Yale study......»»
AI-generated news is harder to understand, study shows
Traditionally-crafted news articles are more comprehensible than articles produced with automation. This was the finding of a Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) study that was recently published in the journal Journalism: Theory, Practice,.....»»
Synthetic asexual reproduction system in hybrid rice shows promise for seed production
Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that allows hybrid rice to propagate by seeds. Recently, a collaborative research team led by Professor Li Jiayang from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sc.....»»
Apple set to increase China supply chain investment following Tim Cook’s government visit
Tim Cook has been making rounds in China this week. Among his many meetings, the CEO reportedly met with a Chinese government official. The result? Apple is said to be increasing its investment in China, especially in supply chain development. mo.....»»
An Indian village became Amur falcons" biggest protectors—how conservationists can harness the power of persuasion
Wildlife conservation is an exercise in human persuasion. It may seem counterintuitive that we hold the keys to the survival of wildlife, but 98% of all threatened species are threatened exclusively by human activities such as pollution, invasive spe.....»»
Biologist finds new ways to study snake venom
Dutch biologist Mátyás Bittenbinder developed new, non-animal methods to investigate tissue-damaging snake venom. In this way, he hopes to contribute to solutions for victims. Millions of people are bitten by venomous snakes every year. Of these, 4.....»»
Microbes feed on iron: New study reveals how they do it
Pipelines, sprinklers, and other infrastructure in oxygen-free environments are vulnerable to microbially induced corrosion (MIC)—a process where microorganisms degrade iron-based structures, potentially leading to costly damages or even collapses......»»
Your politics can affect whether you click on sponsored search results, new research shows
American businesses spend close to US$100 billion each year to secure top advertising spots in search engine results—even though it's not exactly a secret that most online shoppers scroll right past them......»»
Having the "right" friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you'll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored......»»
Best Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Cases
Keep your new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft safe and protected with these best cases. The post Best Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Cases appeared first on Phandroid. Amazon has launched the Kindle Colorsoft as the first Kindle with a color display. Yes.....»»
A much faster way to encode DNA with usable digital data
An international team of molecular biologists, computer scientists and physicists has found a way to encode useable digital data onto DNA strands 350 times faster than current approaches. In their study, published in the journal Nature, the group use.....»»
iOS 18.2 beta shows that the Apple Intelligence rollout isn’t as slow as some suggest
While the narrative around Apple Intelligence is that the company is leaning heavily on “coming later” asterisks, and we’ll have to wait a long time for any of it to actually launch, yesterday’s iOS 18.2 beta release tells a somewhat differen.....»»
Snapchat camera will be available from the iPhone Lock Screen, but no filters
The Snapchat camera will soon be available from the iPhone Lock Screen thanks to the iOS 18 feature letting you swap out the standard Camera app and flashlight for apps or shortcut actions of your choice … more….....»»
$79 billion—the hidden climate costs of US materials production
A study published today in the journal Environmental Research Letters, has revealed a staggering $79 billion in annual climate-related costs from the production of common materials in the United States. These costs, which stem from greenhouse gas emi.....»»
AI and deepfakes fuel phishing scams, making detection harder
AI impersonation is now the hardest vector for cybersecurity professionals to protect companies against, according to Teleport. The study, which surveyed 250 senior US and UK decision-makers, shows that social engineering remains one of the top tacti.....»»
Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates in London neighborhoods, finds study
Rising numbers of houses and flats listed as short-term lets on Airbnb are associated with higher rates of crimes such as burglaries and street robberies right across London, according to the most detailed study of its kind......»»
This might be the secret that unlocks real-life human hibernation
One way that animals like bears deal with food scarcity, especially during winter, is to hibernate. This allows them to conserve their energy by slowing … The post This might be the secret that unlocks real-life human hibernation appeared first.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 23: EVs get collateral damage from political attack ads
A study says 88 percent of political ads involving EVs are negative. The electric vehicle industry is worried about reputational damage. .....»»
iPhone users in the EU can delete the App Store and more with iOS 18.2
As a result of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation in the EU, Apple has had to change how iOS and the App Store work for users in European countries. And there are more changes coming with iOS 18.2. More specifically, iPhone and iPad.....»»