Florida ants conduct amputations to save themselves from infections that would likely kill them. www.livescience.com/animals/inse...
Florida ants perform amputations and clean wounds to prevent the spread of infection, scientists discover.
AI & Robotics are making huge strides. https://youtu.be/Sq1QZB5baNw?si=FRjtbY8yEhbe-qwi
Amazing protein responsible for why 60% of bacteria is "sleeping" until conditions are just right. www.quantamagazine.org/most-life-on...
Many microbes and cells are in deep sleep, waiting for the right moment to activate. Biologists discovered a widespread protein that abruptly shuts down a cell’s activity — and turns it back on just a...
Win11's File Explorer sucks. Found a cool app in the Microsoft Store called "Files App" for $9 that lets you use an alternative file explorer that is soooo much more intuitive. lifehacker.com/best-windows....
Don't like the new File Explorer in Windows 11? Wishing for something more useful? The free Files app is all you need, to add custom touches, and seamless file management.
🌱 Any tips on providing shade netting to some garden plants that are struggling under the intense California sun? I keep watering but worry I'll drown the roots. Seems like a sun screen would help with the wilted look they are giving me.
Tramautic brain injuries #TBIhttps://apple.news/AMVG0rfN3QeaV2759AECUCQ
If you surf or kayak in California chances are you've seen sea otters carrying their favorite rock. A tool used for cracking open sea shells. Now new data shows that the tool use saves wear and tear on their teeth. www.npr.org/2024/05/20/1...
Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.