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.....»»
Designing scientifically-grounded paleoart for AR
Fearsome dire wolves and saber-toothed cats no longer prowl around La Brea Tar Pits, but thanks to new research, anyone can bring these extinct animals back to life through augmented reality (AR). Dr. Matt Davis and colleagues at the Natural History.....»»
Trees may benefit from earlier start of growing season in cold humid areas
A research group led by Prof. Liang Eryuan from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research (ITP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found that trees may benefit from an earlier start of the growing season in cold humid areas, but not in dry areas......»»
Researchers explore the factors that shaped the massive Cauca River canyon in the Tropical Andes
With steep walls and deep valleys, the Grand Canyon in the western United States or the massive gorges that saw through the margins of the Tibetan Plateau are some of the most awesome and spectacular landforms on the planet. But have you ever wondere.....»»
The best video game movies, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
These are 6 of the best video game movie adaptations ranked by their Rotten Tomatoes critics scores......»»
Saber Interactive Has 7 AAA Projects In Development, Chorus Did Not Meet Financial Expectations
Embracer Group's lates financial report has revealed that Saber Interactive has 7 AAA games in the works, while Chorus didn't live up to expectations. The post Saber Interactive Has 7 AAA Projects In Development, Chorus Did Not Meet Financial Expect.....»»
The Personality Trait "Intolerance of Uncertainty" Causes Anguish during COVID
High levels of it have put people at risk of emotional problems -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Murder, she wrote: The best Agatha Christie movies
Agatha Christie's works have been adapted in films and television for nearly 100 years. Here's the best of those adaptations......»»
Multiple haplotype-based analyses provide genetic and evolutionary insights into tomato fruit weight and composition
To date, most marker-trait associations have been revealed using QTL and genome-wide association studies (GWAS), demonstrating both their successes and their limitations. Haplotypes are the particular combinations of alleles/markers observed on a ch.....»»
Researchers reveal evolution of Central Tibetan Valley
A new study led by Prof. Ding Lin from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research (ITP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed the evolution of the Central Tibetan Valley, which may shed light on the formation of Tibetan Plateau......»»
Poorest people bear growing burden of heat waves as temperatures rise
People with lower incomes are exposed to heat waves for longer periods of time compared to their higher income counterparts due to a combination of location and access to heat adaptations like air conditioning. This inequality is expected to rise as.....»»
Genome of Steller"s sea cow decoded
During the Ice Age, giant mammals such as mammoths, saber-toothed cats and wooly rhinoceroses once roamed Northern Europe and America. The cold oceans of the northern hemisphere were also home to giants like Steller's sea cow, which grew up to eight.....»»
High-potential vorticity systems over Tibetan Plateau contribute to record-breaking rainfall around Yangtze River
The Yangtze River Valley experienced several disastrous rainfall events throughout the record-breaking Meiyu season in 2020. However, the mechanism of the extreme precipitation over the upper reaches of the Yangtze River remains unclear......»»
Stressed out worms use epigenetic inheritance to produce more sexually attractive offspring
Sexual reproduction allows organisms to mix up their genes and develop new adaptations to survive a harsh and ever-changing environment. Under nutrient-rich conditions, the worm C. elegans is typically asexual, but after enduring several generations.....»»
Volcanoes, plague, famine, endless winter: Historians and scientists recall 536, the "worst year to be alive"
It's only February and already 2022 is shaping up badly. A huge volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga, the prospect of war with Russia, the ongoing pandemic (and its economic disruptions). And that's even before we touch on Chinese saber-rattling.....»»
Evil Dead: The Game Has Been Delayed Again, Release Now Set For May
Evil Dead: The Game has been delayed again, this time into early spring, in May by developer Boss Team Games and Saber Interactive. The post Evil Dead: The Game Has Been Delayed Again, Release Now Set For May appeared first on PlayStation Universe......»»
Extremely harsh volcanic lake shows how life might have existed on Mars
A few specialist microbes survive conditions analogous to those of Mars' early history, reports a new publication in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Science—and this may be thanks to a broad range of adaptations. The hydrothermal crater lake of th.....»»
Synthesizing past, present and potential future uses of plant specimens as functional trait data sources
A new review published in the International Journal of Plant Sciences combines disparate studies to synthesize the past, current, and potential future uses of plant specimens as functional trait data sources......»»
Modern humans developed a more effective protection against oxidative stress
Very few proteins in the body have adaptations that make them unique compared to the corresponding proteins in Neanderthals and apes. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.....»»
TV Technica 2021: Our favorite shows and binges helped us combat pandemic fatigue
From dark comedies to classic sci-fi adaptations, here's what we loved in 2021. Enlarge / Ars staffers picked their favorite must-watch TV shows of 2021. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Warning: Although we’ve done our best to av.....»»
How regular exercise can protect against fatty liver associated diseases
Exercise not only trains the muscles but can also prevent the development of fatty liver. A new study shows which molecular adaptations, in particular of the liver mitochondria, can be observed in this process......»»