Trait adaptations in a Tibetan saber-toothed cat
Published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, a new study details unique findings, analysis and interpretation of saber-toothed cat fossils, offering a glimpse into how the fierce apex predators operated on the high plains of its native enviro.....»»
FTC says Meta’s Supernatural purchase could ruin the VR fitness market
Overlap with Beat Saber would bring Meta "closer to... owning the entire 'Metaverse.'" Enlarge / Artist's conception of the FTC fighting back against Meta's latest proposed acquisition. The Federal Trade Commission has filed.....»»
Preteen children tend to associate "brilliance" with males, study finds
Children hold stereotypical views that "brilliance" is a male trait, and this belief strengthens as they grow, up to the age of 12, researchers from Singapore and the United States have reported......»»
10 video game series that still need animated adaptations
Video games have proven that animation is the way to go in terms of adaptations, and there are still several gaming IPs that deserve the Castlevania treatment......»»
The best horror movies on Netflix right now (July 2022)
Netflix has plenty of terrifying horror films to chill you to the bone with this July, including a few incredible Stephen King adaptations......»»
Insights into Cenozoic environmental change and ecosystem evolution
The growth of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) during the Cenozoic drove dramatic climate and environmental change in this region. However, there has been a limited amount of research on long-term climate change on QTP. Therefore, the long-term pale.....»»
Bacteria species found in glacial ice could pose disease risk as glaciers melt from global warming
A team of researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found nearly 1,000 species of bacteria in snow and ice samples collected from Tibetan glaciers. In their paper published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, the group describes collecting.....»»
Observational and modeling data help to better understand the Third Pole
The Tibetan Plateau, known as the "Third Pole" of the world, is not only the highest plateau on the Earth, but it is also considered the "Asian Water Tower." Its watershed nourishes more than ten major rivers in Asia......»»
Examining the impact of herbicide-resistant crops on weed management
Herbicide-resistant crops are now commonplace in the U.S. and Canada. With proper stewardship, these same crop-trait technologies can also play a key role in integrated weed management—reducing the intensity of herbicide use and the selection press.....»»
Assessing the past, present and future of the Third Pole environment
The Third Pole, which encompasses the Tibetan Plateau and its surrounding mountain ranges, is the third largest reservoir of ice and snow after the North and South poles......»»
This High Tech Cardboard Tube Light Saber Is Probably Cooler Than Yours
As a kid in the age of Star Wars, there were few things as fun as a plain old cardboard tube. These paper constructions have been seen as make-shift light sabers since the late 1970’s and to this day you still find kids swinging them around an.....»»
Scientists address the imbalance of the "Asian Water Tower"
The Third Pole, which is centered on the Tibetan Plateau, stores most of the frozen water in the world after the Antarctic and Arctic. As a reliable water supply for almost 2 billion people, it has become known as the "Asian Water Tower." However, ac.....»»
Grab an AncestryDNA kit for over 40% off during Walmart+ Weekend
Save 44%: Want to find out the full extent of your family tree? The AncestryDNA + trait kit can help you do that. As of June 3, it's on sale for $67 — a nice $52 off — as part of Walmart+ Weekend. Statistically speaking, there's probably.....»»
Decisive People No More Accurate Than Self-Doubters, Study Says
It's a trait best seen in the eager pub quizzer -- a tendency to leap to an answer without a shadow of a doubt. Now researchers have suggested that while people who have little difficulty making decisions are more confident in their choices, they are.....»»
Discovery of a tripole winter precipitation change pattern around the Tibetan Plateau in the late 1990s
The Tibetan Plateau (TP) is referred to as the "water tower" of Asia for being home to the headwaters of many major rivers in Asia, including the Yangtze, Yellow, Ganges, and Indus. Therefore, TP precipitation is important for not only local, but reg.....»»
The mystery of China’s sudden warnings about US hackers
China has recently begun saber-rattling about American cyberespionage. Enlarge / Chinese flag with digital matrix -Innovation Concept - Digital Tech Wallpaper - 3D illustration (credit: peterschreiber.media | Getty Images) Fo.....»»
Stephen King’s best movies embrace low art
Novelist Stephen King embraces both high and low art, and his best adaptations take the same approach......»»
Novel meteorological mechanisms behind severe drought in southwestern China during spring 2021
Southwestern China (SWC) is a region on the southeastern side of the Tibetan Plateau, in which both southwesterly and southeasterly winds influence weather patterns during the summer monsoon period. Spring drought before the onset of the summer rainy.....»»
New trait-based approach to global change ecology moves from description to prediction
It's not enough to understand what the effects of climate change are. Society needs ways to get ahead of these changes, to predict them before they actually happen. And when it comes to conservation, the approach scientists use to study species in th.....»»
The best Stephen King adaptations ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
These Stephen King adaptations are the best of the bunch, and critics on Rotten Tomatoes agree......»»
Algae reveal clues about climate changes over millions of years
Organisms adjust their cell walls according to environmental conditions such as temperature. Some adaptations involve changes in lipids, which may still be preserved long after the rest of the organisms has been degraded. Researchers at the Universit.....»»