Credit: PixabayThe appearance of four-limbed animals, or tetrapods, marked a crucial milestone in the evolutionary path of numerous modern species, including humans.Our latest study in Nature, reveals ancient fossil footprints from Australia that challenge the established timeline of early tetrapod evolution. The findings also indicate that significant chapters of this evolutionary story may have unfolded...
Credit: PixabayTikTok announced on Tuesday the launch of its first image-to-video AI feature, named “TikTok AI Alive,” which lets users convert static photos into videos within TikTok Stories.According to TikTok, the feature is available exclusively through the Story Camera and uses AI to generate short-form videos with “movement, atmospheric, and creative effects.”For example, if...
Credit: PixabayxMEMS has launched the Sycamore-W, which it claims to be the "world’s thinnest speaker designed for wrist-worn wearables." At just 1 mm thick and weighing only 150 mg, the Sycamore-W is about 70% smaller than typical smartwatch speakers. xMEMS adapted the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology used in cell phone microphones to create drivers for...
Credit: The Triple Boost 14" Pro adds three extra displays to a laptop, all via a single USB-C cableAura DisplaysRemote Workers Frequently Utilize Multiple Displays Connected to a Single Computer or Laptop. Aura Displays offers a solution designed for those who turn coffee shops or trains into their workspace, adding three extra screens.The Evolution...
Credit: PixabayAs cannabis becomes legal in many parts of the US, attention is turning from the ethics of its use to its health effects. Recent research indicates that smoking cannabis does not reduce sperm quality, contradicting findings from some previous studies.Study Analyzes Semen Samples from 921 Men to Assess Sperm QualityThe study, conducted...
Credit: PixabayThe original iPhone launched without security, letting anyone access everything by simply swiping the homescreen. As smartphones became central to our digital lives, Apple and others introduced features like PINs and passwords. However, many users still opted for convenience, choosing simple PINs like 0000 or weak passwords like "password." If that sounds familiar,...
Credit: PixabayDomestication has led to increased diversity in cats and dogs, yet they've also become surprisingly similar—something that could significantly impact their health and well-being, new research reveals.At first sight, Persian cats and pugs appear vastly different. One is a cat, the other a dog, with a 50 million-year evolutionary gap between them.However, when...
Credit: PixabayFor the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972, NASA has officially received a spacecraft designed to carry humans to the Moon. On Thursday, Lockheed Martin, the primary contractor for the Orion capsule, handed over the Artemis II spacecraft to NASA's Exploration Ground Systems team at Kennedy Space Center.NASA is scheduling Artemis II...
Credit: (Tatsiana Volkava/Moment/Getty Images)Do popular weight loss meds like Ozempic and Wegovy effectively treat obesity, but with potential long-term side effects? A recent study suggests these drugs may cause brain changes associated with depression.Ozempic and Wegovy are GLP-1 receptor agonists, named for mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone in the brain, gut, and pancreas. This...
Credit: PixabayIn many animals, skin color and patterns play crucial roles in camouflage, communication, and temperature regulation. Corn snakes, for example, exhibit various morphs with bright colors like red, yellow, or pink, and their dorsal spots may merge or form stripes. But what genetic and cellular processes drive these striking patterns? A team from...
