Would It Even Be Possible to Communicate with an Alien?
The senior technology editor at Ars Technica checked the plausibility of Andy Weir's new science fiction novel Project Hail Mary with an actual professor of linguistics and cognitive science at Northern Illinois University. It's another tale of solv.....»»
3D structure of cell receptor with critical role in health and disease
Cells communicate with their environment via receptors on their surface. When a protein approaches these receptors, they can pass along a message to the inside of the cell, for example the instruction to grow which can lead to tumor formation. New re.....»»
Astronomers discover an inflated "hot Jupiter"
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have discovered a new inflated, low-density "hot Jupiter" exoplanet. The newly found alien world, designated TIC 257060897b, is about 50 percent larger than Jupiter, but some 30 p.....»»
Cell "quakes" may help cells respond to the outside world
Animal cells get their structural integrity from their cytoskeleton, a shapeshifting mesh of filaments inside a cell that helps the cell organize its structure and communicate with its environment. A few years ago, scientists noticed that parts of th.....»»
Slack responds to major outage that leaves business unable to communicate
Another outage takes down the online collaboration platform Slack, with users unable to log on to do work and message their teams......»»
Internship prepares scientists in training to communicate with the public
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a stark reminder of the importance of keeping lines of communication open between scientists and the lay public and the dangers of failing to do so. .....»»
Team rewires a behavioral circuit in a worm using hydra parts
For two people to communicate in a loud, crowded room, they need to be standing side by side. The same is often true for neurons in the brain. But the same way a cell phone allows two people to communicate clearly across the room, new research at the.....»»
New warm mini-Neptune exoplanet detected by TESS
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has detected a new warm mini-Neptune alien world transiting a bright M-dwarf star. The newly found exoplanet, designated TOI-1201b, is estimated to be abo.....»»
Our climate projections for 2500 show an Earth that is alien to humans
There are many reports based on scientific research that talk about the long-term impacts of climate change—such as rising levels of greenhouse gases, temperatures and sea levels—by the year 2100. The Paris Agreement, for example, requires us to.....»»
New cereal box-sized satellite to explore alien planets
A new miniature satellite designed and built at CU Boulder's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is providing proof that "cute" things can take on big scientific challenges......»»
How to fix the ‘Could Not Communicate With Your Google Home Mini’ error message
Are you encountering the error message "Could Not Communicate With Your Google Home Mini?" We have solutions to help troubleshoot that issue......»»
Making Eye Contact Signals a New Turn in a Conversation
Neuroscientists have uncovered an intriguing subtlety in how we communicate—that is, when we’re not on Zoom -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Human whistled languages may offer model for how to study dolphin communication
Whistling while you work isn't just a distraction for some people. More than 80 cultures employ a whistled form of their native language to communicate over long distances. A multidisciplinary team of scientists believe that some of these whistled la.....»»
Is anybody out there? Human embryos make contact with mother-to-be
Scientists at The University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have discovered a new way that human embryos are able to communicate with mothers-to-be after just six days......»»
Larger Minority in US Says Some UFOs Are Alien Spacecraft
Gallup: More Americans are taking UFOs seriously than just two years ago. When asked which of two theories better explains UFO sightings, 41% of adults now believe some UFOs involve alien spacecraft from other planets, up eight points from 33% in 201.....»»
Fortnite challenge guide: Go for a swim with an alien parasite
One of the challenges during Fortnite season 7, week 11 is for swimming with an alien parasite. In this guide, we'll show you how to complete it with ease......»»
Fortnite challenge guide: Dance with an alien parasite at Believer Beach, Lazy Lake, or Pleasant Park
Fortnite season 7, week 11 features a challenge that requires you to dance with an alien parasite at named locations. Here's how to complete it with ease......»»
Fortnite challenge guide: Mark an alien parasite
Having trouble finding and marking alien parasites in Fortnite? In this guide, we'll show you how to complete the most recent season 7, week 11 challenge......»»
Raccoon dogs pose a particular threat to ground-nesting birds in Northern Europe
Duck species in Finland are faring poorly, with more than half of the species listed as threatened to a varying degree, with alien predators as one of the suspected causes......»»
Like humans, apes communicate to start and end social interactions
When we're talking to another person, we probably wouldn't leave without saying goodbye; that would just be impolite. Apes seem to do something similar, researchers report in a study publishing August 11 in the journal iScience, in which they documen.....»»
Pave gets Y Combinator to back better startup compensation tools, again
Pave, a San Francisco-based startup that helps companies benchmark, plan and communicate compensation to their employees, has raised a $46 million Series B. YC Continuity led the round, which also saw participation from Andreessen Horowitz and Bessem.....»»