Ground beneath Thwaites Glacier mapped for first time
The ground beneath Antarctica's most vulnerable glacier has been mapped for the first time, helping scientists to better understand how it is being affected by climate change. Analysis of the geology below the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica show.....»»
Children are more curious than apes, often choosing a "mystery box" over a certain reward
Children are more curious to explore the unknown than great apes, but after a glimpse of the potential rewards, apes learn to investigate uncertain options, Alejandro Sánchez-Amaro at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany.....»»
Why do some people live to be a 100? Intestinal bacteria may hold the answer
We are pursuing the dream of eternal life. We fast to stay healthy. And each year, we spend billions of dollars on treatment to make sure we stay alive. But some people turn 100 years old all by themselves. Why is that?.....»»
Brown recluse spider: Fact vs. fiction and tips for prevention
Any spider can disturb a quiet night or a daytime chore around the house......»»
New 3D stretchable electronics can advance organ-on-chip technology
Flexible electronic nanomembranes show promise for revolutionary organ-on-chip technologies, potentially reducing the need for animal testing in medical research......»»
Greenlandic glacial rock flour can help fight climate change, show two new studies
The first experiments with glacial rock flour from Greenland show that it can capture significant amounts of CO2 and provide a wider array of nutrients than commercial organic fertilizers, resulting in improved crop growth. In the long term, the glac.....»»
How linked data, artificial intelligence could help animals
Dating apps are making predictions about who you'll fall in love with while marketers are using your online data to predict what you'll want to buy. As technology has transformed how people work, shop and date, ecologists are asking: How can we use t.....»»
More pragmatic approach needed when sourcing seeds for ecological restoration in New Zealand
It's time to relax the strict guidelines around ecosourcing seed for local genetic stock if we want to build resilience into our changing environment......»»
The age of blood stains says more about the crime
The composition of blood stains changes over the course of weeks and months. Forensic medicine hopes to make use of this fact in future to convict suspects—or to prove their innocence......»»
How much nitrogen does corn get from fertilizer? Less than farmers think
Corn growers seeking to increase the amount of nitrogen taken up by their crop can adjust many aspects of fertilizer application, but recent studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign show those tweaks don't do much to improve uptake ef.....»»
"Lab-on-a-chip" can tell the difference between COVID and the flu
Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, accurate testing remains a challenge, even more so as the virus has mutated over time, becoming more contagious with symptoms that are hard to tell apart from other illnesses. A new diagnostic device that can d.....»»
As water levels drop, the risk of arsenic rises
When John Mestas' ancestors moved to Colorado over 100 years ago to raise sheep in the San Luis Valley, they "hit paradise," he said......»»
Neanderthal and human fire-making methods suggest different origins, shared intelligence
Professor Marlize Lombard, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, who has a research focus in stone age archaeology and Peter Gärdenfors, a professor of cognitive science at the University of Lund, Sweden, teamed up to investigate the cognitive i.....»»
Researchers solve colorful Kuiper Belt puzzle
The Kuiper Belt is a massive disk of icy bodies, including Pluto, that is located just outside of Neptune's orbit in our solar system. Objects observed in the Kuiper Belt exhibit a more diversified color range than any other solar system population,.....»»
Slack facing widespread protests to introduce end-to-end encryption
Over 90 organizations are urging Slack to introduce end-to-end encryption and other privacy-focused tools......»»
Multiple Macs tipped for WWDC 2023 unveiling, but what could they be?
Apple's WWDC 2023 is just around the corner and we've been told to expect "several" new Macs to be unveiled......»»
WhatsApp now rolling out Companion Mode for iPhone users
WhatsApp announced earlier this year that it would finally let users log into the same account on multiple smartphones, as the platform has never allowed this except by offering the Web version that works only on desktop devices. After making the fe.....»»
Here’s how you can prevent data breaches with pCloud Pass [75% off lifetime plan]
With a rise in data breaches, it’s more important than ever to protect both your personal and work information online. pCloud Pass is easy-to-use, secure cloud storage for individuals and businesses alike – and it’s running a fantastic 75% off.....»»
Review: Carved Live Edge iPhone cases are beautifully functional ‘1 of one’ works of art
As iPhones have matured over the last decade, one accessory that’s been commoditized – among others – has been smartphone cases. It’s difficult to stand out in a sea of countless choices but Carved has done just that with its literal one-of-.....»»
When will Apple release its mixed reality headset?
We’re deep in the hype phase for Apple’s long-rumored mixed reality headset. There’s a good reason for that. For starters, we’ve been hoping the past few years would finally be the year of the headset. It’s been in development that long. M.....»»