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.....»»
Oh no, Netflix is working on a live-action Mega Man movie
The recent slew of video game movie adaptations continues as Netflix has picked up a live-action Mega Man movie......»»
Beat Saber Update 1.51 Rolls Out With Lady Gaga Music Pack
The Beat Saber update 1.51 patch notes have been announced by Beat Games. Read up on the Beat Saber Lady Gaga Music Pack here. The post Beat Saber Update 1.51 Rolls Out With Lady Gaga Music Pack appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Lady Gaga.....»»
Latest EVGA firmware update improves RTX 3080 Ti mining performance
During the summer, users discovered that EVGA’s factory VBIOS contained a hidden power limit that downclocked GPUs during high-memory usage (a mining trait). An EVGA firmware update removes the limit, improving mining and rendering performance. It.....»»
SRC-2 is at the center of survival adaptations to food shortages
The steroid receptor coactivator-2 (SRC-2) is crucial to coordinate the biological responses to the lack of food......»»
Denisovans or Homo sapiens: Who were the first to settle permanently on the Tibetan Plateau?
The Tibetan Plateau has long been considered one of the last places to be populated by people in their migration around the globe. A new paper by archeologists at the University of California, Davis, highlights that our extinct cousins, the Denisovan.....»»
Study reveals how bacterial pathogen adapts to nutritional stress
In order to cause disease, the human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus must adapt to the changing host environment. Many of these adaptations are mediated through two-component signal transduction systems (TCSs) that coordinate gene expression in respon.....»»
Researchers identify behavioral adaptations that may help Antarctic fishes adapt to warming Southern Ocean
At first glance, Antarctica seems inhospitable. Known for howling gales and extremely cold temperatures, the continent is blanketed with a mile-thick ice shelf. Occasional elephant seals and seabirds fleck the glacial shorelines......»»
Researchers reconstruct historical non-growing-season precipitation in southeastern Tibetan Plateau
A joint research team led by researchers from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) and the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has reconstructed the historical non-growing-season.....»»
When continents collide: Reconstructing the formation of the Himalayan-Tibetan Plateau
Home to some of the highest mountains in the world, including the legendary Mount Everest, the vast Himalayan-Tibetan plateau is often referred to as the "Roof of the World." With an average elevation of 4500 meters above the sea level, the plateau t.....»»
Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 variants are most likely to increase pandemic severity
Mathematical model indicates SARS-CoV-2 variants that combine enhanced transmissibility with the ability to escape immunity cause more infections than variants with either trait alone. Understanding which type of variants are most likely to increase.....»»
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Dev Explains What Happened To Planned Multiplayer Support
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered multiplayer was planned for post-launch support, but Saber Interactive has now revealed why it didn't happen. The post Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Dev Explains What Happened To Planned Multiplayer S.....»»
Fossil elephant cranium reveals key adaptations that enabled its species to spread across Africa
A remarkably well-preserved fossil elephant cranium from Kenya is helping scientists understand how its species became the dominant elephant in eastern Africa several million years ago, a time when a cooler, drier climate allowed grasslands to spread.....»»
Research finds key advances towards reducing the cost of plant improvement
Crop improvement often involves the transfer of genetic material from one organism to another to produce a valuable trait. Some major examples of crops with these so-called "transgenes" include disease-resistant cotton and beta-carotene-enhanced gold.....»»
Pinniped craniofacial musculature provides insight on its role in aquatic feeding
Pinnipeds—a group including seals, sea lions and walruses—are relatively recently derived marine mammals that evolved from terrestrial carnivorans and reentered the marine environment. Their recent adaptations to an amphibious lifestyle make thei.....»»
Support for a "jelly sandwich" model of the Tibetan Plateau
With an area of 2.5 million square kilometers and an altitude that can exceed 4,500 meters, the Tibetan Plateau is the largest and highest plateau on Earth. Although its formation over the past 65 million years is broadly attributed to a collision be.....»»
These hips don’t lie: 3D imaging of a pelvis suggests social care for saber-tooths
A new study reveals saber-toothed cats suffered from hip dysplasia, an affliction common in pet cats and dogs, and points to supportive social structures for Smilodon......»»
3D imaging of a pelvis suggests social care for saber-tooths
You can't spell 'Smilodon fatalis' without 'fatal', but researchers at La Brea Tar Pits may have found a softer side to saber-toothed cats along with a connection to our own feline and canine companions......»»
Saber Interactive to produce video game adaptation of horror movie "A Quiet Place"
On Tuesday, Saber Interactive announced it is working with iLLOGIKA and EP1T0ME on a video game based on the Paramount Pictures movie A Quiet Place. The game is not a strict adaptation of the film. Instead, the developers will take the movie's basic.....»»
Rapid echolocation helps toothed whales capture speedy prey
Whales use a combination of rapid echolocation adjustments and nimble brain responses to zero in on fast-moving prey, suggests a study published today in eLife......»»
Beat Saber Update 1.49 Hits PSVR With Multiplayer Support
The Beat Saber update 1.49 patch notes have been announced by Beat Games. Find out what's new for PSVR users here. The post Beat Saber Update 1.49 Hits PSVR With Multiplayer Support appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Beat Games has announce.....»»