Why some of Darwin"s finch nestlings have yellow beaks
Carotenoids are the underlying pigment for much of the enormous variety of color found across birds and form the basis for the colors red, yellow and orange. In a study published in Current Biology, researchers from Uppsala University and Princeton U.....»»
Rare and threatened shark found in the Roper River for the first time
Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers and First Nations Yugul Mangi Rangers have discovered a new population of a rare and threatened shark species in the Northern Territory's Roper River......»»
New iPhone 16 Pro colors rumored to include yellow and gray
A leaker claims that Apple is discussing what colors to use for the iPhone 16, and has decided against red or green.Mockup of a possible iPhone 16 ProA leaker who was wrong about an iPhone 15 Ultra and its two selfie cameras, but right about a green.....»»
Struggling seabirds thrown a lifeline by new commercial fishing ban in the North Sea—but it may not be enough
With their bright, orange feet and colorful beaks full of glistening fish, puffins are really charismatic seabirds. But puffin populations are in decline, largely due to their struggle to catch enough of these shiny fish: sandeels......»»
The complete library of Charles Darwin revealed for the first time
Charles Darwin—arguably the most influential man of science in history, accumulated a vast personal library throughout his working life. Until now, 85% of its contents were unknown or unpublished......»»
A Filipino fruit dove reveals its secrets
In May 1953, Filipino ornithologist D. S. Rabor collected a single female fruit dove on the forested slopes of an active volcano on the Philippine island of Negros. The small apple-green bird, which had yellow edgings on its wings and prominent circl.....»»
Gotta go? We’ve finally found out what makes urine yellow
The yellow color comes from bacteria metabolizing waste from red blood cells. Enlarge (credit: Science Photo Library) There are many mysteries in life that we end up shrugging off. Why is urine yellow? It just is, right?.....»»
Pokémon Company will “investigate” Palworld in light of plagiarism accusations
Palworld has sold 8 million copies and is currently Steam's most-played game. Enlarge / Everyone is focused on the Pals that look a lot like Pokémon; meanwhile, this guy is just a Totoro painted yellow. (credit: Pocketpair).....»»
Closing the green gap: A cubic III-nitride active layer with 32% internal quantum efficiency
Color mixing is the process of combining two or more colors: red and green make yellow, blue and red make purple, red and green and blue make white. This process of mixing colors is the basis for the future of solid-state lighting. While currently wh.....»»
In the Galapagos, urban finches fare better against vampire fly
Scientists are working hard to thwart a blood-sucking fly that is decimating populations of the charismatic finches that helped Charles Darwin formulate the theory of evolution......»»
Shallow soda lakes show promise as cradles of life on Earth
Charles Darwin proposed that life could have emerged in a "warm little pond" with the right cocktail of chemicals and energy. A study from the University of Washington, published this month in Communications Earth & Environment, reports that a shallo.....»»
New paper suggests how universities can regain control of education from AI
Universities around the world can preserve academic integrity from the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) by resisting corporate pressure and prioritizing ethics, according to a new paper by researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Ba.....»»
Apple launches new Black Unity Bloom Apple Watch Band, wallpapers ahead of Black History Month
Apple Watch owners can now purchase the 2024 Black Unity Bloom Sport Band and pair it with a matching iPhone and iPad wallpaper.Image Credit: AppleThe Black Unity Bloom Sport Band for Apple Watch has a unique red, green, and yellow floral design. Ins.....»»
One UI 6.0 update is turning some Samsung phone screens yellow
Following the update to One UI 6.0, some Samsung users are reporting that their screens have turned yellow, but luckily there’s a fix. The post One UI 6.0 update is turning some Samsung phone screens yellow appeared first on Phandroid. P.....»»
Get the limited edition Racing Yellow Nomad Apple Watch band and iPhone case while they last [U]
Following up on the slick limited edition Strike Sport Apple Watch band, Nomad is out with its latest limited-run band and iPhone case. Here are all the details on the new vibrant Racing Yellow finish for Nomad’s popular Apple Watch Sport Band and.....»»
New rice lines for Africa offer virus protection
Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) is responsible for high crop losses in Africa, particularly among small-scale farmers. A research team has now produced rice lines that are resistant to the disease by means of genome editing......»»
Study of Darwin"s finches sheds light on how one species become many
Using data on four species of Darwin's finches on the Galápagos Islands, researchers led by McGill University have confirmed a long-standing hypothesis that species diversity evolves through adaptation to different resources......»»
Fossil evidence of photosynthesis gets a billion years older
Remains of cells from two sites show structures similar to those in present cells. Enlarge / At left, one of the fossils, with stacks of thylakoids highlighted using yellow bars; at right, a higher magnification of the end of the.....»»
What makes urine yellow? Scientists discover the enzyme responsible
Researchers at the University of Maryland and National Institutes of Health have identified the microbial enzyme responsible for giving urine its yellow hue, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Microbiology......»»
Apple"s March 2023 in review - Classical music, ChatGPT, and a yellow iPhone
Even as Apple released Apple Music Classical and a very yellow iPhone 14 in March 2023, it was looking to the future in India, while placating China.Every month, AppleInsider examines all of the news concerning Apple, picks out the most interesting i.....»»
Research reveals origin of saltwater crocodiles caught in Northern Australia harbor
Problem saltwater crocodiles are typically traveling between 100km and 200km to Darwin Harbor potentially in search of new resources or territories, according to a new study on the migration of the reptiles......»»