Unexpected pollinators: Forget cheese, these mice prefer nectar
The native banksias, with their colorful flowering spikes, were long thought to have been pollinated by honeyeater birds and marsupials, which are rewarded with large quantities of nectar......»»
"True hybrid" mice might reveal how new species emerge
Forty years ago, a postdoctoral researcher named James McGrath who would go on to spend more than three decades as a clinical geneticist and research scientist at Yale, made a discovery that advanced scientists' understanding of gene control and the.....»»
Forget about fancy features, more robot vacuums should perfect the basics
While it's nice to have secondary features like pet snapshots and voice assistants, nothing is more exciting on a new robot vacuum than improved cleaning power......»»
Gardens prevent pollinators from starving when farmland nectar is scarce, study finds
Gardens offer a steady and reliable source of nectar all year round, helping to keep pollinators fed when farmland sources are limited, researchers have discovered. This consistency means that even small patches of gardens in rural areas can sustain.....»»
Sixth visionOS 2.1 developer beta arrives days after the fifth
In an unexpected Friday release, Apple has rolled out the sixth developer build of visionOS 2.1 for testing, days after the last build.Apple Vision ProApple has already offered a wave of beta builds of its operating system updates for its developers.....»»
The Google Pixel 9a may get an unexpected camera change
We're hearing more about the budget-friendly Google Pixel 9a, which should arrive next year. The new phone could offer a few camera changes......»»
Unexpected beauty and major antimicrobial power boost as phages form into surprising flower shapes
A group of McMaster researchers who routinely work with bacteriophages—viruses that eat bacteria—had a pleasant and potentially very important surprise while preparing slides to view under a powerful microscope......»»
I wore the titanium and aluminum Apple Watch Series 10. This is the one I would buy
Confused over whether to buy the titanium or aluminum Apple Watch Series 10? I've got both, and can happily tell you I prefer one over the other......»»
25 years ago, sci-fi got an unexpected makeover with this TV show
In 1999, a TV show came along that made sci-fi younger, cooler, and sexier. 25 years later, it still has a passionate fanbase......»»
Male stalk-eyed flies with short eyestalks are less attractive to females but fight more fiercely, scientists discover
In stalk-eyed flies, longer eyestalks attract the ladies. Females prefer males with longer eyestalks, and other males are less likely to fight them for access to females. But some males have a copy of the X chromosome which always causes short eyesta.....»»
The iPhone SE might serve an unexpected surprise next year
The 2025 iPhone SE refresh will embrace a design makeover and boot Apple Intelligence. But an enticing leak suggests a "Plus" surprise could also tag along......»»
Singer Jelly Roll "doesn"t forget where he came from," drives to Kentucky detention center
Singer Jelly Roll "doesn"t forget where he came from," drives to Kentucky detention center.....»»
The best ergonomic mice of 2024: comfortable, accessible, and affordable
Want to ease carpal tunnel or repetitive strain without reducing computer time? An ergonomic mouse might help. These are the best options in 2024......»»
Higher oxytocin levels linked to reproductive success and better cooperation in house mice
Researchers have further advanced understanding of social relationships in female mammals, highlighting the critical role oxytocin plays......»»
Scientists Peeked Underneath the Seafloor and Discovered Something "Totally Unexpected"
Scientists Peeked Underneath the Seafloor and Discovered Something "Totally Unexpected".....»»
Forget the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Samsung’s next foldable may be here soon
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a fantastic folding phone. However, Samsung newest foldable could be here before the month is over......»»
Resilience over reliance: Preparing for IT failures in an unpredictable digital world
No IT system — no matter how advanced – is completely immune to failure. The promise of a digital ring of steel may sound attractive, but can it protect you against hardware malfunctions? Software bugs? Unexpected environmental conditions? Cybers.....»»
Honey bees in demand: New contract strategies to support pollination services
As the world's native bee populations are declining, crop production requiring pollinators increasingly relies on commercial pollination services. In the U.S., the beekeeping industry is in great demand, and truckloads of bee colonies travel the coun.....»»
Samsung is catching up to the iPhone in an unexpected way
The iPhone is known for holding its value over the long term, but new data shows that Samsung devices are retaining their worth for longer, too......»»
Color complexity in social media posts leads to more engagement, new research shows
If you work in digital marketing, you don't need to be told a picture's worth a thousand words. More than half of content marketers say images are crucial for achieving their social media goals, and a staggering 70% of users prefer image-based posts.....»»
Strangler figs prefer large host trees, study finds
The strangler fig, as a hemi-epiphyte, is renowned for its unique "strangling" behavior. Its colonization and establishment on some trees in tropical urban green spaces form a distinctive ecological landscape, enriching the ecological functions of ci.....»»