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This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower

A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Mary the elephant shows off her hose-showering skills. Credit: Urban et al./Curren.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaNov 13th, 2024

NHTSA investigates sudden brake loss in 2015-2017 Ford Edge

Following reports of rear brake hose failures, a preliminary investigation is examining the extent of the issue in 2015-2017 Ford Edge vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Players have already found a way to play as Link in Echoes of Wisdom

While Echoes of Wisdom is all about playing as Zelda, players have already figured out a way to play more as Link......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Scientists Figured Out How to Recycle Plastic by Vaporizing It

A new technique could prevent tons of waste in the future—if it can scale......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Seal species carries "genetic scars" after being hunted to the edge of extinction, new research reveals

Northern Elephant seals have staged a remarkable comeback after narrowly escaping extinction by hunting, but new research reveals lasting genetic effects in the present population......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

These 3D-printed pipes inspired by shark intestines outperform Tesla valves

Prototypes control fluid flow in a preferred direction with no need for moving parts. Enlarge / Shark intestines are naturally occurring Tesla valves; scientists have figured out how to mimic their unique structure. (credit: Sara.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 26th, 2024

New biosensor illuminates physiological signals in living animals

Eric Schreiter and Luke Lavis thought they had figured it out. In 2021, the Janelia group leaders reported that they had developed a way to combine Schreiter's engineered protein biosensors and Lavis's bright, fluorescent Janelia Fluor dyes......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 21st, 2024

Female elephants rumble to say "let"s go!" Namibian study shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds

In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it's time to leave a waterhole, for example. The matriarch or dominant female steps away f.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Mystery of Deep-Ocean ‘Biotwang’ Sound Has Finally Been Solved

A strange sound dubbed “biotwang” was first heard bouncing around the Mariana Trench 10 years ago, and scientists have finally figured out where it comes from.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

AI system identifies elephant trumpeting calls to improve safety for villagers

In an article published in the International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation researchers demonstrate how a trained algorithm can identify the trumpeting calls of elephants, distinguishing them from human and other animal sound.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Why do materials get stronger when they are deformed? Research sheds light on universal mechanisms of work hardening

The earliest blacksmiths in the Bronze and Iron Ages figured out that when they deformed metal through bending or hammering, it became stronger. This process, known as work or strain hardening, is still used widely in metallurgy and manufacturing tod.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Northern elephant seals use deep-sea research sonar as dinner bell

Northern elephant seals were repeatedly captured on camera in the deep Pacific Ocean using sonar from an Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) observatory as a dinner bell to forage for their next fish feast, according to a new study led by University of Victo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Observatory reveals key evidence of cosmic ray acceleration limit in W51 for first time

The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) officially released the precise measurements of high-energy gamma radiation from the W51 complex, confirming it as a cosmic-ray accelerator boosting particles up to so-called ultra-high energies.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Indonesia arrests man for selling rhino horn via social media

Indonesian authorities arrested a man trying to sell elephant tusks and the horns of critically endangered rhinos via social media......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem

WhatsApp is apparently looking into an advanced username process that could potentially solve problems related to spam. The post WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem appeared first on Phandroid. Setting up a WhatsA.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

In Mississippi, discovery of elephant fossil from the ice age provides window into the past

Fossil hunter Eddie Templeton was out exploring in Mississippi when he came across a remarkable find in a steep embankment. It appeared to be part of an ice-age elephant tusk......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

The universe on display: The powerful instruments that allow us to observe the cosmos

Starting today, the Earth will be passing through a meteor shower. But in astronomy, the human eye is very much a limited tool. But increasingly powerful instruments are allowing us to peer ever deeper into the cosmos and ever further back in time, s.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

How to see the stunning Perseid meteor shower this weekend

This weekend will see the peak of one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year: the Perseids......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

The Perseids are here. Here"s how to see the "fireballs" of summer"s brightest meteor shower

The Perseids are back to dazzle the sky with bursts of light and color......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Elephants on the move: Mapping connections across African landscapes

Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves. The risk? Contained populations could become geneticall.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

See the Perseids and Southern Delta Aquariids in a Stunning Double Meteor Shower

Across the Northern Hemisphere, August will see beautiful displays of meteors. Here's everything you need to know to enjoy them......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 4th, 2024