Why some fairy-wrens can be more "aggressive" in the wild
Contrary to their pretty name and appearance, some Australian superb fairy-wrens can be "aggressive" in the wild—which may be important for their survival......»»
Research forecasts warmer, rainier winter storms ahead for Great Lakes region
Anyone who's spent their winter months around the Great Lakes has probably had the uncanny experience of living through three seasons in a single weekend. According to new research from the University of Michigan, these wild weather swings are poised.....»»
Some wild horses mysteriously vanish for months on North Carolina"s Outer Banks. Where do they go?
A ghost of sorts appeared on the northern end of North Carolina's Outer Banks—a wild stallion that goes by the name Dash......»»
New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971)
A new Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) exploited by attackers in the wild has been fixed by Google. About CVE-2024-7971 CVE-2024-7971 is a high-severity vulnerability caused by a type confusion weakness in V8, the open-source JavaScript.....»»
Honey bees may play key role in spreading viruses to wild bumble bees
Honey bees may play a role in increasing virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to researchers at Penn State who analyzed seasonal trends of parasite and virus transmission in bees......»»
Do celebrity endorsements make a difference? 19% of young people admit they might
British pop star Charli XCX sent many young people's group text chats and social media feeds went wild when she endorsed Kamala Harris by playing off a term she coined in a song, and posted on X, that "kamala IS brat.".....»»
What is Galaxy AI? Everything you need to know about Samsung’s wild AI features
Samsung's Galaxy AI features are on many of its mobile products, from its phones to its earbuds and even its smart ring. Here are all the features available......»»
New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users
ESET researchers discovered an uncommon type of phishing campaign targeting Android and iPhone users. They analyzed a case observed in the wild that targeted clients of a prominent Czech bank. PWA phishing flow (Source: ESET) This technique is notewo.....»»
Apple"s iPad 9th Generation plunges to record low $199 at Amazon & Best Buy
This $199 iPad deal delivers the lowest price on record for Apple's 9th Generation tablet, with Amazon and Best Buy engaged in an aggressive price war.Apple's iPad 9th Gen drops to lowest price ever.The Monday morning price drop can be found at both.....»»
Apple’s next secret project sounds absolutely wild — and it involves robots
With the Apple Car being canned, a new report claims Apple could be pivoting to robotics in a fascinating new way......»»
Unraveling modern bread wheat from the genes up
A genomic resource for the wild grass species Tausch's goatgrass (Aegilops tauschii) has been developed by a team of international researchers led by KAUST. This new understanding will accelerate gene discovery research and shed new light on the stor.....»»
City birds found to be carriers of antimicrobial resistant bacteria
Research led by scientists at the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research at Oxford University has found that wild birds such as ducks and crows living close to humans, for example in cities, are likely to carry bacteria with antimicrobial.....»»
Microsoft fixes 6 zero-days under active attack
August 2024 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has delivered fixes for 90 vulnerabilities, six of which have been exploited in the wild as zero-days, and four are publicly known. The zero-days under attack CVE-2024-38178 is a Scripting Engine Memor.....»»
Surprising insight into cancer comes from unique plant species with different solutions to evolutionary challenges
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that different plant species tackle the same evolutionary hurdle in different ways, and the findings may give insight into aggressive forms of cancer......»»
New genetic editing technique can modify wild populations with less risk
A new technique developed by researchers from Macquarie University and the California Institute of Technology could allow scientists to more safely alter the genetic makeup of wild populations. The study is published in the journal Nature Communicati.....»»
Price war: Apple"s M3 14-inch MacBook Pro drops to record low $1,299
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro has just received a fresh price drop, driving the M3 model down to $1,299.99 as Amazon and Best Buy launch aggressive back-to-school deals.A back-to-school price war is in effect between Amazon and Best Buy, with Apple's 1.....»»
What the heck just happened? Cuckoo’s wild ending, explained
Here's everything you should know about Cuckoo's tense, twist-filled ending......»»
Our lakes are teeming with parasites. Why that"s good… and bad
If you're a fishing enthusiast, you may have already noticed abnormalities or parasites in the wild fish you catch. In fact, the fish we commonly find in our lakes, such as bass or trout, harbor several species of parasites. Although parasites are a.....»»
Male and female lions socialize differently throughout their lives, study reveals
New research from the University of Oxford on wild lions has revealed that males and females experience vastly different changes to their social network throughout their lives, and that this may shape their survival......»»
Unlocking the secrets of salt stress tolerance in wild tomatoes
As our climate changes and soil salinity increases in many agricultural areas, finding crops that can thrive in these challenging conditions is crucial. Cultivated tomatoes, while delicious, often struggle in salty soils. Their wild cousins, however,.....»»
Ten years of research shows chlamydia vaccine can save lives of wild koalas
The largest and longest-ever survey of wild koalas has confirmed a chlamydia vaccine, developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast, can protect the animals from developing and dying from the disease......»»