Generation

Since the dawn of genetics in the early 20th century, biologists have debated whether evolution is driven more by chance mutations or by the original diversity in the gene pool.   Having a lot of genetic options to choose from might make natural selection move a lot faster at the start, but do the genetic mutations that happen over time contribute more to species survival in the end?To attempt to resolve this long-standing argument once and for all, researchers at Michigan State University have tested the adaptive…

Considering that Sonic has a need for speed, it’s rare that you ever see the blue blur standing in one place for too long. That trait seems to have rubbed off on the series’ developers, Sonic Team, who seem averse to the idea of comfort zones. Rather than finding one formula that works and sticking to it, the studio has always kept the franchise on its feet by zooming straight ahead. Sometimes, that attitude leads to positive results. Other times, it’s a recipe for disaster. But for what it’s worth, you can’t accuse…

Vaio SX12 and Vaio SX14 laptops along with their All Black Edition models have been launched in Japan and the US. The laptops are powered by the 12th generation Intel Core processors. While the regular models get 16GB of RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD, the All Black Edition models come fitted with 32GB of RAM and 2TB PCIe SSD. The Vaio SX12 laptops come equipped with a 12.5-inch full-HD display and the Vaio SX14 machines sport 14-inch full-HD panels.Vaio SX12 and Vaio SX14 priceThe Vaio SX12 price starts at JPY 196,000 (roughly…

Source: Adam Oram / iMore The base model iPad has always been a great deal for many users. At $329, it's a great value for those looking for most of what the iPad is capable of. The improvements as you jump up into the iPad Air and iPad Pro really become more and more incremental. However, that isn't to say that there aren't some things that we've all been wishing will come to the base model iPad. Thankfully, it appears that the wait might be over soon. According to a new report from 9to5Mac, the next generation of the…

Outdoor lifestyle co-operative REI has added a pair of capable-looking Generation e cargo ebikes to its Cycles range, which will initially be available to co-op members only ahead of a wider general release in September."This ebike line was designed to help make it easier for people to hop on and go," said Nate Nielsen, general manager for REI's Cycles range. "The frames and features give them approachability and versatility, whether you’re a new or seasoned rider, dressed in workout gear or jeans."Both the Generation…

Elest, a subsidiary of gold retailer Rajesh Exports, will be setting up the country's first display fab facility in Telangana with investments worth Rs. 24,000 crore. Telangana IT Minister K T Rama Rao along with Chairman of Rajesh Exports Rajesh Mehta announced setting up of Generation 6 AMOLED Display FAB, an official release said here on Sunday.The Telangana government signed an MoU with Karnataka-based Elest for the proposed fabrication unit which will manufacture next generation displays for smartphones, tablet…

‘Chaltaa hun thodi duur har ik tez-rau ke saath/pehchaantaa nahin hun abhi raahbar ko main’ or ‘I go along some distance with every swift walker/I do not yet recognize the guide’ — Mirza Ghalib. Anjum Altaf and Amir Basole’s Thinking with Ghalib uses this verse from Ghalib to assess the political leaders of the subcontinent and their ephemeral but passionate followings among the populace. The verse also gives us an insight into the ambition of this genre-defying book. It is at once a self-help manual, a volume of…

REI has just launched two new models of e-bikes as part of its new “Generation e” line of electric bicycles. The new e-bikes were unveiled under REI’s Co-op Cycles bicycle line and are known as the Co-op Generation e1.1 and Generation e1.2 e-bikes. Unlike REI’s last big e-bike unveil, the urban-centric Co-op CTY e2.1 and CTY e2.2, the new Generation e line is designed for utility riders. That means smaller diameter 20″ wheels in a wider 2.4″ motorcycle-inspired tire, a low frame that is easy to mount, and a…

Kamala quickly learns her superhero fantasies are about to become reality.Image: Marvel StudiosMs. Marvel is here! The beloved fan favorite of millions has made her MCU debut to the excitement of fans everywhere. But how does the premiere stack up in presenting one of Marvel Comics’ brightest young heroes to a mass audience on this scale?Image: Marvel StudiosMs. Marvel introduces us quickly to the life Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), a normal Pakistani-American Muslim teenager in the world of the MCU, balancing grades, family…

In Generation Wonder, a new anthology of thirteen prose short stories edited by Barry Lyga (I Hunt Killers, The Flash), superhero tropes are approached in unexpected ways by a lineup of incredible contributors. With a half-dozen New York Times bestselling authors, seven multiple award winners, and a founder of We Need Diverse Books, there’s no shortage of talent on this exciting collection. Each of the stories in the collection features an illustration by the Eisner Award-winning and NYT bestselling Colleen Doran.…