Why do dyeing poison frogs tap dance?
The toe tapping behavior of various amphibians has long attracted attention from researchers and pet owners. Despite being widely documented, the underlying functional role is poorly understood. In a new paper, researchers demonstrate that dyeing poi.....»»
Computer intruder tried to poison drinking water for a small Florida city
Change boosting sodium hydroxide level was reversed before anyone got hurt. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Someone broke into the computer system of a water treatment plant in Florida and tried to poison drinking water for a municipality’s m.....»»
Some sperms poison their competitors
Competition among sperm cells is fierce—they all want to reach the egg cell first to fertilize it. A research team from Berlin now shows in mice that the ability of sperm to move progressively depends on the protein RAC1. Optimal amounts of active.....»»
A deadly fungus is killing frogs, but the bacteria on their skin could protect them
Researchers in Costa Rica have found that some bacteria on the skin of amphibians prevent growth of the fungus responsible for what has been dubbed 'the amphibian apocalypse'......»»
Genes that dance to the circadian rhythm
Scientists at EPFL have made breakthrough discoveries on the circadian clock and how it affects gene expression. Some of the findings suggest a biological underpinning for different behaviors in people, such as morning people, nappers, evening people.....»»
GoT alums among announced cast for Netflix Sandman adaptation
Gwendoline Christie and Charles Dance join Tom Sturridge as Morpheus. Enlarge / Tom Sturridge has snagged the coveted role of Dream, aka Morpheus, in the Netflix adaptation of The Sandman. (credit: DC Comics) At long last, Netflix has announce.....»»
How DNSpooq Attacks Could Poison DNS Cache Records
Earlier this week security experts disclosed details on seven vulnerabilities impacting Dnsmasq, "a popular DNS software package that is commonly deployed in networking equipment, such as routers and access points," reports ZDNet. "The vulnerabilitie.....»»
Similarities in dance follower behavior across honey bee species suggest a conserved mechanism of dance communication
It is early in the morning. Ebi and his colleagues try not to twitch as they stare intently at a rectangular box filled with sugary treats. These aren't for them, but for the honey bees that they study. The tiny buzzers toggle between the sugar 'feed.....»»
Glass frogs living near roaring waterfalls wave hello to attract mates
Most frogs emit a characteristic croak to attract the attention of a potential mate. But a few frog species that call near loud streams—where the noise may obscure those crucial love songs—add to their calls by visually showing off with the flap.....»»
Astronomers document the rise and fall of a rarely observed stellar dance
The sun is the only star in our system. But many of the points of light in our night sky are not as lonely. By some estimates, more than three-quarters of all stars exist as binaries—with one companion—or in even more complex relationships. Stars.....»»
A Newfound Source of Cellular Order in the Chemistry of Life
Inside cells, droplets called condensates merge, divide, and dissolve. Their dance may regulate vital processes......»»
How Boston Dynamics Taught Its Robots to Dance
Aaron Saunders, Boston Dynamics’ VP of Engineering, tells us where Atlas got its moves from A week ago, Boston Dynamics posted a video of Atlas, Spot, and Handle dancing to “Do You Love Me.” It was, according to the video description, a w.....»»
See Boston Dynamics" Robots Bust Freakishly Good Moves On the Dance Floor
MojoKid summarizes an article from Hot Hardware: Boston Dynamics made news recently when 80% of the company was acquired by Hyundai. The company's family of robots is always impressive and now it appears they're having some fun to celebrate the close.....»»
Watch Boston Dynamics robots dance to "Do you love me"
Boston Dynamics' robots are back to let you know they can really shake 'em down......»»
Watch Boston Dynamics" robots perform an end-of-year dance
In the video posted Tuesday, we see the entire Boston Dynamics lineup performing some fantastic moves and choreographic sequences to Do You Love Me by The Contours. Leading the show are two of the company's Atlas robots, joined by the canine-like Spo.....»»
McConnell introduces bill tying $2K stimulus checks to Section 230 repeal
Maneuver is widely seen as a "poison pill," and makes it unlikely legislation will pass Enlarge / Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), has thrown a wrench into the expected Congressional over-ride of President Trump's veto of the Natio.....»»
Fortnite season 5 week 4 guide: How to ignite and dance at a tomato shrine
One challenge during Fortnite season 5 requires you to ignite and dance at a tomato shrine near Pizza Pit or Pizza Food Truck. Here's how to complete it......»»
Watch Boston Dynamics’ robots strut their stuff in year-end dance show
Strutting their stuff to The Contours’ Do You Love Me, Boston Dynamics' robots thrill with impressively agile moves that would put most human dancers to shame......»»
From Rapping Robots to Glowing Frogs: Our Favorite Fun Stories of 2020
It has been a tough year, but science still brought us some weird, cool and quirky findings -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Clicks, bonks and dripping taps: listen to the calls of 6 frogs out and about this summer
Frog calls are iconic sounds of summer in Australia. There are more than 240 species native to Australia, almost all of which are found nowhere else on Earth......»»
Deepfake Queen Elizabeth performs TikTok dance in alternative Christmas message
Alongside the jokes, the Christmas message delivered by a deepfake Queen also urged people to consider where they get their information from......»»