A Wooden Club and Other Rare Finds Reveal 'Invisible' Side of Neanderthal Life
Gizmodoby Gayoung Lee5d ago
As one of our closest ancient human relatives, the Neanderthals knew how to exploit natural resources for their benefit.
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top 32%One in 15 Cats Are Carrying a Diarrhea-Causing Parasite, Study Shows
Gizmodoby Ed Cara5d ago
Research out today offers a potential warning for cat owners everywhere: your precious feline might be harboring a parasite that can cause trouble for your toilet and their litter box at the same...
'Classic example' of sexual dimorphism in fossil record actually shows nuance between males and females
Phys.orgby University5d ago
'Classic example' of sexual dimorphism in fossil record actually shows nuance between males and females For decades, paleontologists have held up uintatheres as a prime illustration of sexual...
Jonathan the giant tortoise, 194, offers up insight into secrets of longevity
The Guardianby Ian Sample Science editor5d ago
The ancient quest to extend human lifespan has received a boost after scientists analysed the genetic code of the world’s oldest living land animal, a giant tortoise called Jonathan.
Deep-sea clams adjust bacterial partnerships to cope with dwindling chemical energy
Phys.orgby Hong Kong University; Technology5d ago
Deep-sea clams adjust bacterial partnerships to cope with dwindling chemical energy A research team led by professor Qian Peiyuan, chair professor in the Department of Ocean Science at The Hong...
Grocery shoppers may be relying on a 'misleading' clue when choosing healthy foods
FOX Newsby Deirdre Bardolf5d ago
A shorter shelf life may make food seem fresher and healthier, but new research suggests that may be more perception than reality.
One quantum material, two superconducting states: Stretching helps explain conflicting experiments
Phys.orgby Okayama University5d ago
One quantum material, two superconducting states: Stretching helps explain conflicting experiments Unconventional superconductors can host unusual electronic states, but understanding what drives...
Why gatekeeping is needed in the age of AI | New Scientist
New Scientist - Spaceby New Scientist5d ago
Gatekeeping is a dirty word. For decades, the internet has steadily eroded the power of gatekeepers and democratised access to information.
Airborne open world Atmosfar gets an early access release date and a trailer full of flying islands, cloud cruisers and sky taxis
Rock, Paper, Shotgunby Edwin Evans-Thirlwell5d ago
There was a time when open worlds made of flying islands really seemed like the New Hotness. I guess The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the obvious trendsetter, but my mind always returns...
AU inaugurates test and validation centre; defends revised estimates for centenary projects
The Hinduby Paul Nicodemus5d ago
Andhra University on Wednesday inaugurated an Engineering Test & Validation Centre, where components of a circuit can be tested and validated before fabrication. Vice-Chancellor G.P.
Levitating glass sphere becomes entangled with light at room temperature
Phys.orgby Sam Jarman5d ago
Levitating glass sphere becomes entangled with light at room temperature Sam Jarman Author Today, many physicists are actively exploring how light could be used to link objects through quantum...
A Massive Hole Opened Up in Antarctica. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why
Gizmodoby Passant Rabie5d ago
In August 2024, something extraordinary appeared in the middle of Antarctica’s winter sea ice: a vast expanse of open ocean where there should have been a frozen surface.
Soil evidence suggests early farming in Maya region 6,000 years ago
Phys.orgby University5d ago
Soil evidence suggests early farming in Maya region 6,000 years ago A new study on ancient food production in tropical Belize, co-led by the University of New Mexico and published in Communications...
The Distortion You Can’t See: Why ADAS Camera Systems Fail in the Field and How Physics-Informed ML Changes That
Unite.AIby Vijayababu Pulla, ADAS Camera & AI/ML Engineer5d ago
What I do is like predicting how a pair of glasses will warp your vision before you ever put them on — except the consequences of getting it wrong aren’t a headache.
Carhartt built its new ultra-tough Steel series workwear to flex and stretch like athletic gear
Popular Scienceby Stan Horaczek5d ago
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Tortoise beetles use pigmentation protein to shield bacteria that help digest plants
Phys.orgby John Innes Centre5d ago
Tortoise beetles use pigmentation protein to shield bacteria that help digest plants More than 80 years ago, scientists discovered that differences in yellow pigmentation were critical to courtship...
World’s largest steam locomotive returns to the rails for special holiday tour
Popular Scienceby Laura Baisas5d ago
For the first time since 2019, Union Pacific’s Living Legend No. 844 will be hitting the rails with Big Boy No. 4014.
The age of nuclear clocks is here: A new tool for probing the laws of physics
El País Englishby Miguel Ángel Criado5d ago
Welcome to the age of nuclear clocks. They are not yet as precise as the atomic clocks that keep time (and much more) in modern society.
Quantum simulations suggest lithium isotopes could affect biological reactions differently
Phys.orgby University5d ago
Quantum simulations suggest lithium isotopes could affect biological reactions differently While lithium has been used as a first-line treatment for the long-term management of bipolar disorder for...
Scientists reveal the secret behind Mars' 'impossible' giant cloud
Mail Onlineby Wiliam Hunter5d ago
Scientists have finally solved one of Mars's most perplexing mysteries: the puzzle of an 'impossible' giant cloud.