Compared to Neanderthals, Human Brain Growth is Slow and Steady
The deliberate pace for human brain growth ensures that when cells divide, each daughter cell gets one copy of DNA, a new study finds. ...read more
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Like Humans, Chimpanzees Talk to Coordinate Cooperative Hunts
Cooperation and communication — two hallmarks of human nature — likely arose early in primate evolution. ...read more
Why We’re Hard-Wired to Remember Things that Scare Us
Scientists may have uncovered how fear happens on a biochemical, electrical level. ...read more
Hack Forces Air-Gapped Computers to Transmit Their Own Secret Data
Malicious attack uses a computer's internal SATA cables as radio aerials to illicitly broadcast secret information.. ...read more
The Dirty Carbon Secret Behind Solid State Memory Drives
Solid state drives use far less power than hard disc drives. But a new study unexpectedly reveals that their lifetime carbon footprint is much higher than their hard disc cousins, raising difficult questions for the computer industry ...read more
Sizing Up Last Year’s Eruption in the Canary Islands
As impressive and destructive as the 2021 eruption on La Palma may have been, it was still a middle-of-the-road volcanic eruption. ...read more
Human Activities Affect Elephants’ Use of Nature Preserves
A study shows that elephants’ activity in these areas varies, likely according to their perceptions of the threat of human activities. ...read more
How the Ancient Maya Practiced Sustainable Agriculture
A focus on plant diversity and maintaining wild tracts of forest helped some Maya cities succeed for centuries. ...read more
People Underestimate The Joys Of Sitting And Thinking, Study Suggests
Letting your mind wander without the distraction of smart devices may have mental health benefits. ...read more
How Citizen Science Helps NOAA Keep Tabs on Our Oceans
You can get involved with ocean research with NOAA, no matter whether you're on the water or dry land. ...read more