The social code: Deciphering the genetic basis of hymenopteran social behavior
Since Darwin, biologists have been fascinated by the evolution of sociality. In its most extreme form, eusocial species exhibit a division of labor in which certain individuals perform reproductive tasks such as egg laying, while others play non-repr.....»»
Testing thousands of RNA enzymes helps find first "twister ribozyme" in mammals
The "RNA world" hypothesis proposes that the earliest life on Earth may have been based on RNA—a single-stranded molecule similar in many ways to DNA—like some modern viruses. This is because, like DNA, RNA can carry genetic information, but, lik.....»»
How to play Stardew Valley multiplayer on mobile
Mobile players have always had to farm alone, but this secret code for Stardew Valley will let you play with some friends. Here's how to access the hidden mode......»»
Another annoying bug is spoiling the fun in Windows 11 24H2
A new glitch in Windows 11 24H2 results in strange behavior for the File File Explorer, making the app difficult to use. Here are the details......»»
Africa"s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there"s still time to get things right, say experts
Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions......»»
Stardew Valley is testing an exciting, experimental new multiplayer feature
Stardew Valley's experimental mobile multiplayer update is now available to those who put in a secret code on the game's title screen......»»
Deaf male mosquitoes don"t mate, researchers discover
Romance is a complex affair in humans. There's personality, appearance, seduction, all manner of physical and social cues. Mosquitoes are much more blunt. Mating occurs for a few seconds in midair. And all it takes to woo a male is the sound of a fem.....»»
Cracking the code to copper"s fiery origins
An international study, including researchers from The University of Western Australia, has unveiled new pathways to future copper deposits by cracking the code to the metal's origins, a discovery that could reshape the future of copper mining and he.....»»
Mini-transmitters show infections with parasites affect local flight behavior of swallows
Swallows infected with parasites move less and in smaller ranges than healthy ones—with detrimental effects on their foraging success and their survival. As a result, infected individuals foraged in less productive areas, such as cultivated farmlan.....»»
Researchers discover localized pain relief using known chemical reaction
A team of international researchers including those from the University of Adelaide have taken a well-known chemical reaction as the basis of a new generation of targeted pain relief medication......»»
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.....»»
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Application Security Engineer MassMutual | USA | Hybrid – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will conduct in-depth security assessments, including vulnerability scanning, and code reviews. Ensure secure coding p.....»»
Best iPhone 16 Pro pictures I’ve seen yet
Last week, we invited the 9to5Mac community on social media to share their best iPhone 16 Pro shots with us. We received hundreds of awe-inspiring replies that showcased the camera system’s capability. Here’s a handful that stood out as the best.....»»
Hundreds of code libraries posted to NPM try to install malware on dev machines
These are not the the developer tools you think they are. An ongoing attack is uploading hundreds of malicious packages to the open source node package manager (NPM) repository in.....»»
Not the usual suspects: Research reveals novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops
If left unchecked, insect pests can devastate crops. To minimize damage and reduce the need for insecticide sprays, crops have been genetically engineered to produce bacterial proteins that kill key pests but are not harmful to people or wildlife. Ho.....»»
Genome sequencing of all four Macadamia species unlocks new potential for crop improvement
A research team has successfully sequenced and assembled the genomes of all four Macadamia species, marking a significant advance in crop improvement efforts for this commercially valuable nut. The findings reveal key genetic traits that could enhanc.....»»
New book explores the relationship between beauty and crisis
Creating and nurturing beauty in dark times helps us endure another day. Beauty can help us appraise how we live and how we can build better lives. Its presence or absence is a critique of the social and political structures that are necessary to all.....»»
Guns, militia and social media amplify the risks of political violence during the US election
Political violence is hardly new to America. Since the country's inception, gunmen have shaped its political landscape, from the Civil War to the Ku Klux Klan, to high-profile assassinations and the bombing of federal buildings. Yet the threat of pol.....»»
Can We Live on $100k Per Year? We Have $2.5 Million Saved and $40k in Social Security Benefits at 67
Can We Live on $100k Per Year? We Have $2.5 Million Saved and $40k in Social Security Benefits at 67.....»»
A Father-Daughter Duo Cracked an ‘Alien’ Code Sent From Space
A Father-Daughter Duo Cracked an ‘Alien’ Code Sent From Space.....»»
Millions of Synology NAS devices vulnerable to zero-click attacks (CVE-2024-10443)
Synology has released fixes for an unauthenticated “zero-click” remote code execution flaw (CVE-2024-10443, aka RISK:STATION) affecting its popular DiskStation and BeeStation network attached storage (NAS) devices. About CVE-2024-10443 CV.....»»