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The next de-extinction target: The dodo

Bird reproduction will make bringing the dodo back a big challenge. Enlarge / The Nicobar pigeon, the dodo's closest living relative, is quite a bit smaller and capable of flight. (credit: Samuel Hambly / EyeEm) Colossal.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaJan 31st, 2023

Biologists reveal the genetic "switch" behind parrot color diversity

From the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to the shoulders of pirates: parrots are synonymous with color for people across the world. In a study published in the journal Science, scientists from The University of Hong Kong, together with an international t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

New Zemeckis film used AI to de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright

Time-hopping film Here used AI trained on every Tom Hanks movie to make him appear young again. On Friday, TriStar Pictures released Here, a $50 million Robert Zemeckis-directed f.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Ryanair trims passenger growth target on Boeing delays

Ryanair trims passenger growth target on Boeing delays.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Man admits shooting police officer with crossbow during standoff in residential cul-de-sac

Man admits shooting police officer with crossbow during standoff in residential cul-de-sac.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Observatory finds local 1.1 ºC increase in 20 years, twice as much as predicted by climate models

The meteorological data recorded over the past two decades by sensors of the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical observatory facilities point to a rise of 1.1ºC in the average temperature. The analysis, led by UAB researchers, shows more than double.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Legos aren"t cheap — snag "em for 15% off at Target while you still can

As of Oct. 30, you can get select Lego sets for 15% off at Target. Shop Star Wars, Disney, and more. GET 15% OFF: As of Oct. 30, you can get select Lego sets for 15% off at Target. Shop Star Wars, Disney, and more. Our top picks:.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Experiments demonstrate precise delivery of nanoparticles to lung via caveolae pumping system

In recent years, bio-medical engineers have been developing promising techniques that could help diagnose diseases or precisely target specific regions inside the human body. Among these promising therapeutic strategies are methods that rely on the u.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Researchers probe mechanical properties of silicon carbide

New research from the Ateneo de Manila University could pave the way for more durable versions of silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductive ceramic material found mostly in space that has applications in everything from computer chips to spaceships......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

One in Three Tree Species Is at Risk of Extinction

A review of 47,282 tree species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature found that more than one third are at risk of extinction.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Stop being a sitting target for cyber threats!

Stop being a sitting target for cyber threats!.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Oceanographers record the largest predation event ever observed in the ocean

There is power in numbers, or so the saying goes. But in the ocean, scientists are finding that fish that group together don't necessarily survive together. In some cases, the more fish there are, the larger a target they make for predators......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

A global imbalance in reference genomes: Research highlights need for sequencing resources in biodiversity-rich areas

Montana State University and Universidad de los Andes researchers have detected a significant imbalance in the distribution of tetrapod reference genomes. They find a disproportionate concentration of studies in high-latitude regions compared to wher.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

The rapid descent of Southwest Airlines: How the company plunged from customer cult-favorite to activist investor target

The rapid descent of Southwest Airlines: How the company plunged from customer cult-favorite to activist investor target.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Apple CEO Tim Cook was business-focused at an early age

Apple CEO Tim Cook was entrepreneurial from an early age, using money from a paper route to save toward his college education.Tim Cook - Image credit: AppleAs the head of a major tech company, Tim Cook has a lot of experience dealing with business de.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

What’s that dirt piling up along I-41 south of Scheuring Road near De Pere? We found out

What’s that dirt piling up along I-41 south of Scheuring Road near De Pere? We found out.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Lithia saved $50 million more than planned through Q3, sees another $100 million soon

Lithia Motors Inc. by the end of the third quarter reduced expenses by $50 million more than the group's original target for a cost-cutting initiative launched this year, COO Adam Chamberlain said Oct. 23 on the company's Q3 earnings call......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Save $50 on this Gourdia air fryer, but act fast!

Cut out all the fat and arduous meal prep by popping your dinner into the Gourdia 8-Quart Digital Air Fryer, now on sale at Target for $50!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

This week only: Save $50 on a new De’Longhi espresso machine

Are you ready to start pulling espresso shots like a true artist? Save $50 when you order the De’Longhi Magnifica at Best Buy, but act fast!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Vision Pro reaches expected production target as Apple shifts supply chain focus

Apple is adjusting its supply chain production of Apple Vision Pro, according to a new report from The Information. The report details that Apple “has enough inventory built up to meet demand for the foreseeable future. Apple’s suppliers have.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

De-extinction company provides a progress report on thylacine efforts

Stem cell editing, complete genome, and cane toad resistance mark necessary steps. Colossal, the company founded to try to restore the mammoth to the Arctic tundra, has also deci.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024