Archaic human ‘hobbits’ were even shorter than we thought, 700,000-year-old teeth and bone reveal
A new analysis of teeth and a bone found on an Indonesian island reveal that “hobbits” were more than 2 inches shorter than we thought.
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Explaining color gamuts and color spaces in HDTVs and monitors
Enlarge (credit: sandergroffen/Getty Images) Back in the 1950s, when color TV was invented, everything was simple. TVs were either color or black-and-white, and you could tell at a glance which was which. Today, you can find TVs and monitors that…
Sharks in an Italian aquarium keep having ‘virgin birth’ after years without males
Two endangered female sharks found to be reproducing asexually in the absence of males in what appears to be a vital survival mechanism amid declining male populations.
New gut microbiome discovery: Sodium valerate could be key to reducing alcohol abuse
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at The Jackson Laboratory and UConn Health have discovered that sodium valerate, a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut microbes, can significantly reduce binge drinking behavior and blood alcohol levels in mice. This finding, published…
Why a small seabird dares to fly toward cyclones
Tracking data show that Desertas petrels often veer toward cyclones and follow in their wake, perhaps to catch prey drawn to the surface.
‘Crazy idea’ memory device could slash AI energy consumption by up to 2,500 times
By performing computations directly inside memory cells, CRAM will dramatically reduce power demands for AI workloads. Scientists claim it’s a solution to AI’s huge energy consumption.
Scientists unveil a fascinating new perspective on human consciousness
Why did the experience of consciousness evolve from our underlying brain physiology? Despite being a vibrant area of neuroscience, current research on consciousness is characterised by disagreement and controversy – with several rival theories in contention. A recent scoping review…
Elon Musk says Tesla is an AI company now. Here’s how plausible that is.
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When Tesla recorded its first annual profit in 2020, it had done something fairly remarkable. Starting a new car company has never been easy. It’s harder still when those cars are electric and…
Experiment: Why does the moon look larger on the horizon?
Objective: Investigate Emmert’s law to determine the perceived increase in size of the moon at the horizon Areas of science: Human Biology Difficulty: Easy advanced Time required: 2–5 days Prerequisites: You will need access to an outside area with a…
More babies are being born with syphilis, study finds
Congenital syphilis is preventable, but nonetheless, the disease is on the rise in countries like Australia and the U.S.
