Vampire bats may coordinate with "friends" over a bite to eat
Vampire bats that form bonds in captivity and continue those "friendships" in the wild also hunt together, meeting up over a meal after independent departures from the roost, according to a new study......»»
Hierarchy expansion: When should a startup hire managers?
In a new study out of Vanderbilt Business, Professor Megan Lawrence explores a common challenge growing organizations face: how to continue to organize and coordinate the work of its growing body of employees......»»
Field studies confirm social network shrinking for aging monkeys
As people get older, they increasingly focus on their more important relationships, often turning to family and close friends. This active reorientation towards a few, particularly close relationships could explain why aging humans live in ever small.....»»
Some young people planning fewer or no kids because of climate change
Collin Pearsall has friends who have started having children. But he has chosen a different path—due, in large part, to climate change......»»
Tim Cook makes surprise appearance during Porsche event to talk Vision Pro
As our friends over at Electrek reported, Porsche today unveiled its new all-electric Taycan Turbo GT powerhouse. In a somewhat bizarre twist, Apple CEO Tim Cook made a guest appearance in Porsche’s launch video alongside Apple Vision Pro. mor.....»»
Security Bite: Hackers breach CISA, forcing the agency to take some systems offline
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says two systems were hacked in February through vulnerabilities in Ivanti products. In response, the agency had to shut down both systems, which reportedly had critical ties to U.S. infrast.....»»
Researchers explains how streaks motivate us
Friends out for a drink have hatched many a bright idea, but these insights (or what feel like insights at the time) don't usually end up published in academic journals. For researchers Jackie Silverman and Alixandra Barasch, though, a trip to a brew.....»»
Why do we blame the victim?
In an age of GoFundMe campaigns, it's easier than ever to help family, friends and even strangers in times of need. It's also easy to look the other way. "Most people see themselves as cooperative and generous, but there's a cost to helping people wh.....»»
Russia’s Starlink use sparks probe into SpaceX compliance with US sanctions
Despite US sanctions, Russia using Starlink "to coordinate attacks" in Ukraine. Enlarge / A Starlink terminal used by the Ukraine army for drone operations in May 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Pacific Press ) Democratic.....»»
All Chocobo Gear in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Collecting Chocobo Gear for your feathered friends isn't purely cosmetic — each piece has unique stats and special effects to help you win chocobo races......»»
How to Fix iPhone Keyboard Lag
iPhone users are complaining about keyboard lag with some saying it’s gotten so bad, it’s painful to respond to texts from friends and family. This can be a tricky problem to fix, but our guide will provide those in need with potential so.....»»
How to Find Deleted Voicemails on iPhone
Have you ever deleted a voicemail on your iPhone and instantly changed your mind? If so, there’s no need to panic. There’s a very easy way to recover deleted voicemails on your device. Over the years, friends, family, and readers have mes.....»»
How to Transfer Tickets in Apple Wallet
You can transfer tickets to other people using the Wallet app on your iPhone, but there are some limitations you need to be aware of. Family and friends often ask us if they can transfer tickets for concerts and sporting events to other people using.....»»
Study highlights urgency of parasitic wasp release to save native bird
Researchers with the University of Minnesota hope to release highly specialized parasitic wasps to serve as a biological control method to save Darwin's finches from a dire threat: the invasive avian vampire fly, Philornis downsi......»»
M3 15-inch MacBook Air is now my default Mac recommendation
I guess most of us here find friends ask us which Mac they should buy, and for me the base model M3 15-inch MacBook Air just became the new default recommendation – even for those with somewhat demanding needs. At $1,299, it’s a truly incredib.....»»
NYT"s The Mini crossword answers for March 1
Answers to each clue for the March 1, 2024 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle. The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge a.....»»
Similar genetic elements underlie vocal learning in mammals
The vocalizations of humans, bats, whales, seals and songbirds vastly differ from each other. Humans and birds, for example, are separated by some 300 million years of evolution. But scientists studying how these animals learn to "speak" have time an.....»»
How to increase character bonds in Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
Cloud would be nothing without his friends. Build up your bonds with all of them in Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth by doing some specific tasks to reap the rewards......»»
Security Bite: Self-destructing macOS malware strain disguised as legitimate Mac app
Security researchers at Moonlock, the relatively new cybersecurity wing of MacPaw, have detected a new strain of macOS malware disguised as a legitimate Mac app that can destroy itself in certain conditions. At its worst, it can unknowingly extract c.....»»
Nature"s sonar: Scientists reveal how Japanese horseshoe bats perceive moving objects
Unlike most animals that rely on visual senses, bats navigate and locate prey or obstacles through echolocation. By emitting sounds and comparing them to the reflected echoes, bats can "visualize" movement in the environment. When sound waves encount.....»»
New species of ancient vampire squid unearthed in Luxembourg
A trio of paleontologists in Germany has found a fossilized vampire squid that they dated to 183 million years ago. In their paper published in the Swiss Journal of Palaeontology, Robert Weis, Ben Thuy and Dirk Fuchs describe where the fossil was fou.....»»