Mammals with significant differences in sex sizes have larger gene families for smell-related functions and smaller ones for brain development, according to a new study. Conversely, species with minimal size differences between genders invest more in brain development and complex social behaviors. The findings suggest that sexual size dimorphism (SSD) impacts the evolution of sensory … Read more
The RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) exercise, which took place from June to August 2024, saw several advanced anti-ship missiles being fired during ship-sinking drills involving the US Navy and Royal Australian Navy. Professor Alessio Patalano, a war and strategy expert at King’s College London, stated that these long-range missiles extend the range at which … Read more
It seems you have written a lengthy response critiquing an article about Earth’s climate changes and the role of humans in it. You raise several valid points, such as: 1. The Holocene era was not entirely stable and civilizations rose and fell during that period with less climate variability. 2. Climate changes like ice melting … Read more
Intel’s CPU instability and crashing issues affect various models, including non-overclockable ones. Intel is replacing impacted processors but doesn’t plan a recall. The root cause of the crashes is erroneous microcode causing CPUs to ask for excessive voltage. If your CPU has been damaged, it cannot be fixed, and you will need a replacement. The … Read more
A Ferrari executive received several suspicious WhatsApp messages from someone claiming to be CEO Benedetto Vigna, requesting help with a confidential acquisition and asking him to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. The messages didn’t come from Vigna’s usual number and the profile picture was different but convincing. However, the executive became suspicious when he was asked … Read more
Scientists from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have analyzed ancient rocks, estimated to be at least 2.5 billion years old, providing insights into Earth’s mantle history and challenging earlier theories about its geologic past. The study reveals that most of Earth’s mantle has maintained a stable oxidation state throughout geological time. Researchers examined … Read more
Venus’s atmosphere has attracted much interest due to the discovery of phosphine in its clouds, potentially indicating biological sources. The findings have led to proposed missions like sending balloons or spacecraft to collect samples. However, a team led by Jeffrey Balcerski suggested using floating sensor platforms shaped like leaves for data collection throughout Venus’s atmosphere … Read more
China will build the world’s first thorium molten salt nuclear power plant in the Gobi Desert starting next year. This innovative facility uses a more plentiful and safer liquid fuel called thorium, instead of uranium, for energy production. The design of this reactor reduces safety risks and generates less radioactive waste than traditional uranium reactors. … Read more
Windows 11’s taskbar includes a hidden “End Task” function that Microsoft turned off by default. To use it, go to Settings > System > Developer mode and turn on the End Task option. Once enabled, you can right-click an app icon in the taskbar and choose “End Task.” This closes the app without opening the … Read more
The IOC sincerely apologies for mistakenly identifying South Korea’s 143 athletes as North Korean during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. This error was a human mistake and occurred in both French and English announcements. The misidentification is politically sensitive due to the ongoing tension between the two Koreas, which are technically still at war. IOC … Read more