Tracks left by a bird-sized dinosaur suggest it used wings to run faster
A small international team of biologists, geologists and paleontologists has found evidence that a bird-sized dinosaur from the early Cretaceous used its wings to run faster. In their study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Scie.....»»
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Walk or run in the rain? A physics-based approached to staying dry (or at least drier)
We've all been there—caught outside without an umbrella as the sky opens up. Whether it's a light drizzle or a heavy downpour, instinct tells us that running will minimize how wet we get. But is that really true? Let's take a scientific look at thi.....»»
Island arcs study reveals ancient connections between ocean chemistry and volcanic rocks
Bringing a novel approach to a classic problem, researchers have revealed how changes in ocean chemistry over the past 2 billion years have left an imprint on volcanic rocks formed in island arcs. Island arcs, which arise from volcanic activity along.....»»
Smallest dinosaur egg ever found confirmed in China
A team of paleontologists, geoscientists and evolutionary specialists affiliated with multiple institutions in China has found that a fossilized egg unearthed in 2021 is the smallest dinosaur egg ever found. In their paper published in the journal Hi.....»»
All-optical switch device paves way for faster fiber-optic communication
Modern high-speed internet uses light to quickly and reliably transmit large amounts of data through fiber-optic cables, but currently, light signals hit a bottleneck when data processing is necessary. For that, they must convert into electrical sign.....»»
The first reactions to Gladiator II launch the sequel into the Oscar race
Gladiator II has been in the works for years, and the first reactions suggest that it's everything fans wanted it to be......»»
If AMD lets Nvidia run rampant, we’re all in trouble
A healthy rivalry between AMD and Nvidia might be the only thing that protects Nvidia enthusiasts from disastrous prices......»»
Helping your cat overcome "megacolon"
Cats are masters of mystery—especially when it comes to their health. Often, their discomfort goes unnoticed until a serious issue arises. One such condition that deserves attention is megacolon—a severe form of constipation that, if left untreat.....»»
The masked madness has only begun in the eerie teaser for The Strangers: Chapter 2
After surviving the cabin attack, Maya is still on the run from the masked intruders in the teaser for The Strangers: Chapter 2......»»
A ‘revolutionary’ Turbo Mode promises up to 35% faster gaming on Ryzen chips
Gigabyte's new X3D Turbo Mode is said to deliver between 20% and 35% better gaming on the Ryzen 9000 chips......»»
Q&A: A faster way to identify drought-resistant plants for crop breeding research
Climate change is making droughts more common and more severe—which makes research into developing drought-resistant crops more important than ever. Now researchers have developed a new framework that should expedite this important research......»»
How to unlock everything in Super Mario Party Jamboree: boards, characters, more
The next installment in the Mario Party franchise is finally here, and it’s packed with more boards, characters, and minigames than ever before. is the most robust entry and caps off the series’ successful run on the Switch. While there.....»»
Feature request: Stage Manager for iPad mini 7 when connected to an external display
Since iOS 9, iPads have had a basic multitasking system where users can split the screen between two apps. However, with iPadOS 16, Apple has finally allowed some models of iPads to run apps in windows with Stage Manager. The main requirement for Sta.....»»
Las Vegas woman mistakenly told husband died in hit-and-run crash
Las Vegas woman mistakenly told husband died in hit-and-run crash.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro production appears well underway, as launch expected soon
We’re expecting Apple to launch the M4 MacBook Pro by the end of the month, and supply-chain reports appear to corroborate this. Revenue and shipment reports from three Mac suppliers suggest that production is well underway, as Apple stockpiles.....»»
Study claims ‘Jedi’ rodents can move matter without touching it
A new study seems to suggest that “Jedi” rodents don’t actually vocalize just to make noises. Instead, the study claims that they vocalize to “shake … The post Study claims ‘Jedi’ rodents can move matter without touching it appeared.....»»
Deep learning illuminates past and future atmospheric blocking events
Atmospheric blocking events are persistent, high-impact weather patterns that occur when large-scale high-pressure systems become stationary and divert the jet stream and storm tracks for days to weeks, and can be associated with record-breaking floo.....»»
Next-gen 6G cellular networks may be 9,000 times faster than 5G
New reports indicate that next-generation wireless networks could achieve speeds of up to 938 gigabits per second, roughly 9,000 times the speed of current 5G … The post Next-gen 6G cellular networks may be 9,000 times faster than 5G appeared f.....»»
Birds Practice Singing in Their Sleep
New work listens in on bird dreams.....»»
Hidden Patterns in Folk Songs Reveal How Music Evolved
Songs and speech across cultures suggest music developed similar features around the world.....»»