Was a lack of get-up-and-go the death of the Neanderthals?
A new study posits a very surprising answer to one of history's great mysteries—what killed off the Neanderthals?.....»»
Rivian CEO addresses lack of CarPlay support, relationship with Apple in new interview
While CarPlay is widely available on the majority of cars nowadays, Rivian is one of the primary holdouts (alongside Tesla and now GM). In a new interview this week on the Decoder podcast, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe explained the company’s.....»»
Microsoft blames European Commission for global CrowdStrike catastrophe
The worldwide outage of Windows PCs was because of European Commission demands, says Microsoft, and we should get used to it.A typical "Blue Screen of Death" as seen by millions of people worldwide after the CrowdStrike updateThe outage that closed a.....»»
Figma"s AI duplication of Apple designs due to a lack of vetting
Figma's ill-fated Make Designs feature created designs based on existing apps, including some from Apple. Figma says it's because new elements weren't tested enough before its launch.Attempts by Andy Allen to use Figma's Make Design tool to create a.....»»
One-third of dev professionals unfamiliar with secure coding practices
Attackers consistently discover and exploit software vulnerabilities, highlighting the increasing importance of robust software security, according to OpenSSF and the Linux Foundation. Despite this, many developers lack the essential knowledge and sk.....»»
Bridging the "valley of death" in carbon capture
Mitigating the effects of climate change has become a major focus worldwide, with countries and international organizations developing various strategies to address the problem. Lowering CO2 emissions is at the top, with carbon capture technologies b.....»»
Turning the HomePod mini into a portable AirPlay speaker
When I reviewed the new Beats Pill last month, I lamented its lack of AirPlay support. After all, AirPlay offers some nice benefits and better stability compared to Bluetooth. Instead of waiting on Beats to make good on its promise from 2017 to ma.....»»
After grizzly"s death, environmental groups to sue Fish and Game over Idaho bear baiting
Several environmental activist groups on July 15 notified state officials and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game that they intend to file a lawsuit over the agency's allowance of bear baiting, which the groups said put federally protected grizzly.....»»
Asexual reproduction usually leads to a lack of genetic diversity. Not for these ants
Genetic diversity is essential to the survival of a species. It's easy enough to maintain if a species reproduces sexually; an egg and a sperm combine genetic material from two creatures into one, forming a genomically robust offspring with two disti.....»»
Bluetti: The best home electric generator for reliable power 2024
Stop worrying about power outages and a lack of reliable power by investing in a Bluetti AC300 or AC500 portable power station this Prime Day sale event.Bluetti: Prime Day saleThe Amazon Prime Day sale is from July 16 to 17 in 2024 and there are plen.....»»
E. coli variant may cause antimicrobial resistance in dogs, humans
Researchers studying antimicrobial-resistant E. coli—the leading cause of human death due to antimicrobial resistance worldwide—have identified a mechanism in dogs that may render multiple antibiotic classes ineffective......»»
PC emulator comes to iOS, but Apple’s restrictions hamper performance
UTM SE's lack of JIT compilation means "SE stands for Slow Edition." Enlarge / Space Cadet Pinball has never been so portable... or so tiny! (credit: Turing Software / App Store) One month after PC emulator UTM was rejec.....»»
Ex-Rolls-Royce design boss Ian Cameron stabbed to death at his home
Former Rolls-Royce head of design Ian Cameron, 74, was found dead at his home in Bavaria, Germany, after he was stabbed by an attacker......»»
Much of Neanderthal genetic diversity came from modern humans
Neanderthals' low diversity means their population was even smaller than we thought. Enlarge (credit: Halamka) The basic outline of the interactions between modern humans and Neanderthals is now well established. The two.....»»
Croc"s deadly last meal in Ancient Egypt unearthed
Scientists have used state of the art 3D imaging technology to piece together the life—and probable death—of a 2.2 meter-long crocodile mummified by the ancient Egyptians......»»
Faulty airbags could plague millions of vehicles on U.S. roads
Carfax data found that millions of used vehicles could have faulty airbag parts from foreign manufacturers. NHTSA released a statement urging used-vehicle owners to check their vehicle history for parts that could increase the risk of death or severe.....»»
New research reveals how galaxies avoid early death
Galaxies avoid an early death because they have a "heart and lungs" which effectively regulate their "breathing" and prevent them from growing out of control, a new study suggests......»»
"A history of contact": Geneticists are rewriting the narrative of Neanderthals and other ancient humans
Ever since the first Neanderthal bones were discovered in 1856, people have wondered about these ancient hominins. How are they different from us? How much are they like us? Did our ancestors get along with them? Fight them? Love them? The recent dis.....»»
Inequality in life—and death: Newspaper obituaries have long discriminated against women, says researcher
Gender discrimination doesn't always end after a woman dies. Newspapers have long treated women differently in the number, wording and presentation of obituaries......»»
Dealership"s elephant event draws complaints, death threats
Concerns raised by an animal-rights group elicited hundreds of complaints about a dealership's use of two elephants during a circus-themed promotion......»»
Man sentenced to 4-plus years in death of original "Mickey Mouse Club" cast member
Man sentenced to 4-plus years in death of original "Mickey Mouse Club" cast member.....»»