Your genetic code has lots of "words" for the same thing—information theory may help explain the redundancies
Nearly all life, from bacteria to humans, uses the same genetic code. This code acts as a dictionary, translating genes into the amino acids used to build proteins. The universality of the genetic code indicates a common ancestry among all living org.....»»
Silent Hill 2 remake players just discovered a huge secret
A Reddit user has solved the mystery behind Silent Hill 2 remake's photos, and it has added fuel to a potential fan theory......»»
Is Donald Trump preying on his supporters" death fears? What terror management theory offers us
Death and destruction from climate crises—flooding, fires, hurricanes and heat......»»
A Father-Daughter Duo Cracked an ‘Alien’ Code Sent From Space
A Father-Daughter Duo Cracked an ‘Alien’ Code Sent From Space.....»»
Millions of Synology NAS devices vulnerable to zero-click attacks (CVE-2024-10443)
Synology has released fixes for an unauthenticated “zero-click” remote code execution flaw (CVE-2024-10443, aka RISK:STATION) affecting its popular DiskStation and BeeStation network attached storage (NAS) devices. About CVE-2024-10443 CV.....»»
Perplexity will show live US election results despite AI accuracy warnings
AI search engine embraces 2024 US election with live tracker and chatbot info hub. On Friday, Perplexity launched an election information hub that relies on data from The Associat.....»»
The Virus That Causes Mpox Keeps Getting Better at Spreading in People
Analysis of a strain of the virus circulating in Central Africa shows genetic mutations indicative of sustained human-to-human spread.....»»
Fossil of huge terror bird offers new information about wildlife in South America 12 million years ago
Researchers including a Johns Hopkins University evolutionary biologist report they have analyzed a fossil of an extinct giant meat-eating bird—which they say could be the largest known member of its kind—providing new information about animal li.....»»
Japan launches a defense satellite carried by a new flagship H3 rocket
Japan launched a defense satellite designed for information-gathering and military operations on a new flagship H3 rocket on Monday, as the country seeks to build up its military capability amid growing tension in the region......»»
Strong privacy laws boost confidence in sharing information with AI
53% of consumers report being aware of their national privacy laws, a 17-percentage point increase compared to 2019, according to Cisco. Informed consumers are also much more likely to feel their data is protected (81%) compared to those who are unaw.....»»
WandaVision creator reveals the series’ scrapped MCU cameo
It turns out that one popular WandaVision fan theory actually came very close to coming true......»»
I have a theory on how the PS5 Pro could actually outclass PCs
The PS5 Pro is arriving in just a few days, and based on some comments made by Sony, it might outclass a PC in one way......»»
Iran student strips in protest over strict hijab dress code
Iran student strips in protest over strict hijab dress code.....»»
UN summit approves fund to share benefits of nature"s sequenced genetic data
A UN nature summit agreed in Colombia Saturday on the creation of a fund to share the profits of digitally sequenced genetic data taken from animals and plants with the communities they come from......»»
How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root
On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to overseas voters registered in the state: Kamala Harris was not on the ballot. Election officials were able to quickly remedy the problem, but not before accusations.....»»
The reasons flowers wilt could explain how plants spend (and save) their energy
Wilting flowers might not signal poor flower or plant health, but rather the effects of a sophisticated resource management strategy in plants, millions of years in the making......»»
New insights into mango evolution: Study reveals extensive hybridization within the Mangifera genus
A research team investigated whole chloroplast genomes and nuclear gene sequences from 14 species, uncovering new insights into the genetic diversity and hybrid origins of mango species. They used the evolutionary relationships within the Mangifera g.....»»
News consumers are more influenced by political alignment than by truth, study shows
For many years, the conventional wisdom was that only highly biased, less educated media consumers would put partisanship over truth—in other words, they would believe news that confirmed their worldview, regardless of whether it was true......»»
i-Blason Halo Mag series put the fun and personality back into protective phone cases
The i-Blason Halo Mag series offer phone cases with lots of style, fun, and flair. If you want something a little different, check these out......»»
ChatGPT Search is here to battle both Google and Perplexity
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Search feature leans on the internet to provide up-to-date information to your prompts......»»
Pixel phones are getting an actual weather app in 2024, with a bit of AI
Pixel 6 and newer can try out an app that has AI summaries, but no frog. Google's stated mission is to "organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and u.....»»