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.....»»
Astronomers discover new Saturn-sized exoplanet
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-1135 b is young, hot and comparable in size to Saturn. The discovery was detailed in a paper published.....»»
The 50 best shows on Netflix in March 2024
The best shows on Netflix in March include Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Tourist, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Resident Alien, Warrior, The Blacklist, and more......»»
Microbial comics: RNA as a common language, presented in extracellular speech-bubbles
Single-celled organisms, such as bacteria and archaea, have developed many ways to communicate with each other. For example, they might use tiny so-called extracellular vesicles (EVs)—membrane-enveloped packages smaller than 200 nm in diameter (0.0.....»»
A 12 mm fish produces 140-decibel sound to communicate in turbid waters
An international research team, along with Senckenberg scientist Dr. Ralf Britz, has studied Danionella cerebrum, a small species of fish with a length of no more than 12 millimeters. Despite its diminutive size, the fish can produce sounds close to.....»»
Using AI to reduce false positives in secrets scanners
As development environments grow more complex, applications increasingly communicate with many external services. When a software development project communicates with an external service, it utilizes a token or “secret” for authenticatio.....»»
Baleen whales evolved a unique larynx to communicate but cannot escape human noise
Baleen whales are the largest animals to have ever roamed our planet and as top predators play a vital role in marine ecosystems. To communicate across vast distances and find each other, baleen whales depend critically on the production of sounds th.....»»
Resident Alien is now a big hit on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch this underrated sci-fi show
Syfy's Resident Alien has arrived on Netflix, and we're sharing three reasons why you should watch this sci-fi comedy/drama series......»»
Important molecular pathway for control of aging discovered
One of the ways cells in different kinds of tissue communicate is by exchanging RNA molecules. In experiments with roundworms of the species Caenorhabditis elegans, researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil found that when t.....»»
Why does Ridley Scott hate James Cameron’s Aliens so much?
Ridley Scott has always resented additions to his original Alien lore. That might have begun with the film's first sequel......»»
NASA solar sail technology passes crucial deployment test
In his youth, NASA technologist Les Johnson was riveted by the 1974 novel "The Mote in God's Eye," by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven, in which an alien spacecraft propelled by solar sails visits humanity. Today, Johnson and a NASA team are preparing.....»»
Apple Original sci-fi drama "Invasion" renewed for third season
Apple TV+ has officially greenlit season three of its original sci-fi series "Invasion," promising a continuation of the show's compelling exploration of human resilience in the face of an alien incursion.Apple TV+ 'Invasion'In "Invasion," Earth is v.....»»
Like Raël: The Alien Prophet on Netflix? Then watch these 3 weird documentaries now
Cult documentaries are more common than ever, and these three will remind you of Raël: The Alien Prophet, which is one of the most popular Netflix shows now......»»
Understanding the chemical communication between cells
Like the people they make up, cells communicate by bumping into one another and exchanging handshakes. Unlike people, cells perform these handshakes using the diverse range of sugar molecules coating their surface like trees covering a landscape. Han.....»»
Alien invasion: Non-native earthworms threaten ecosystems
An alien invasion capable of triggering catastrophic changes is underway across North America. At least 70 imported earthworm species have colonized the continent, and represent a largely overlooked threat to native ecosystems, according to a new stu.....»»
Ford promises more dealer engagement, then skips Q&A
Ford executives promised to communicate better with dealers but frustrated some NADA Show attendees by not taking any questions during the brand's make meeting......»»
Microfluidic environments alter microbe behaviors, opening potential for engineering their social evolution
Microbes are social beings. Much like humans, they communicate and cooperate with each other to solve problems bigger than themselves. In a microbial community, there will even be free riders and others that police them......»»
In a warming world, climate scientists consider category 6 hurricanes
For more than 50 years, the National Hurricane Center has used the Saffir-Simpson Windscale to communicate the risk of property damage; it labels a hurricane on a scale from Category 1 (wind speeds between 74–95 mph) to Category 5 (wind speeds of 1.....»»
NASA is looking for commercial Mars missions. Do people still want to go to Mars?
Mars has been a source of myth, lore and inspiration since antiquity. It is also an interesting place to research—a legitimate candidate for us to find some form of alien life......»»
New genus of "alien-faced" multi-legged forest dwellers discovered
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have uncovered a new genus and five new species of millipedes in remote African jungles—and say the many-legged creatures could hold important clues to whether woody vines are choking or protecting the w.....»»
What’s new on Peacock in February 2024
Peacock's February 2024 lineup includes the streaming premiere of Oppenheimer, the original drama, Bosco, and the third season of Syfy's Resident Alien......»»