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A new study has identified the smallest species of fanged frogs in Southeast Asia, with unique characteristics such as terrestrial egg-laying and male egg guarding. This discovery in Sulawesi, Indonesia, contributes to our understanding of amphibian diversity and underscores the necessity of conserving these unique ecosystems. Above is a photo of the new species of fanged frog, Limnonectes phyllofolia. Credit: Sean ReillyThe males of these tiny frogs guard their eggs, which are laid on leaves.Generally, frogs’ teeth…

Whether it was in your shoelaces or earbud cables, we’ve all accidentally tied knots that we can’t untangle – but we don’t expect to win any world records with them. Now scientists have done exactly that, accidentally tying the world’s smallest and tightest knot in a tiny structure made of just 54 atoms.The researchers were producing chemical reactions to create small gold chains, when one reaction went wrong and created a chain that spontaneously tied itself into a trefoil knot. This three-looped knot resembles a…

Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope image of approximately 1mm-diameter watermeal plants after hypergravity exposure by a team from Mahidol University in Thailand, using ESA’s Large Diameter Centrifuge through the ESA-UNOOSA HyperGES programme. This image was acquired by ESA’s adjacent Materials and Electrical Components Laboratory. Credit: ESA-GResearchers are testing watermeal, the smallest flowering plant, in hypergravity conditions to assess its potential as an astronaut food source and oxygen producer. Their findings…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe latest Nebula Capsule 3 Pocket Projector is ideal for people who want to take the cinema experience on the go while reaping the software benefits of Google TV. The projector is on sale for $550.ZDNET RECOMMENDS Nebula Capsule 3 Pocket Projector The portable projector has 1080p Full HD resolution with an 8W Dolby Audio Speaker for a premium viewing experience.  Despite its small size, the Capsule 3 can provide big-screen entertainment of up to 120 inches. That's quite…

June Wan/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysTwelve South, the makers behind some of the most premium Apple accessories, is back with a 2-in-1 charging pad.The aptly named ButterFly, and it's one of the most travel-friendly, finely-crafted, and clever mobile accessories I've tested of late. Here's why the 2-in-1 MagSafe charger has quickly crept into my starting lineup of travel gadgets this holiday season. which uses Lightning. That's a big win for me, as both my daily drivers at the moment -- the OnePlus Open and iPhone…

The Twelve South ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger is now available exclusively at the Apple Store for $129.95, and it’s perfect for throwing in your pocket for the holiday season.Twelve South claims the ButterFly is the “world’s smallest 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger” and it’s hard to argue with that statement considering the tiny charger measures just 2.25 inches by .5 inches when folded — that’s only slightly bigger than the Apple Watch charging puck.The ButterFly features “A durable aluminum shell” that “unfolds to reveal a…

Domestic charging solutions brand Urbn has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the world’s smallest power bank, Urbn Nano. The latest power bank is available in two different capacities -- 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh. Both products have been launched under the company’s premium range, ‘black edition’ and support power delivery that promises to charge a phone from 0-50% in just 30 minutes.Urbn Nano power bank: Price and availabilityThe Urbn Nano power bank that offers 10,000mAh battery capacity is priced at Rs…

America’s tiniest employers have the highest share of job openings on record—more than one in five available positions—a sign the labor market might be tilting toward the little guy.Solid demand for workers from small establishments, such as mom-and-pop businesses and many franchise locations, stands in contrast to a cooling labor market more broadly. It could give smaller businesses a chance to catch up on hiring with less competition from larger companies on pay and benefits, and offer refuge for job seekers as the…

There’s something about pint-sized vehicles that just gets me going. Anyone can have a van. But what about a van that looks like it went through the washing machine on diaper setting and then a few extra trips around the dryer? Now we’re talking! Check out what I believe to be the unconfirmed reigning world’s tiniest electric delivery van. It’s the latest fun find for my Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, and it feels just weird enough for me to want to try it out as my…

Australian scientists have created the world’s smallest moustache, tiny enough to be modeled by a single red blood cell. Measuring just 5 microns wide, the micro-mo was designed to raise awareness for men’s health.The mini ‘stache was made at the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN), using the same techniques scientists use to make drugs or drug delivery systems, or tiny components for sensors, optics, or microfluidics systems.“The process to make the moustache is akin to constructing a miniature 'Mr. Potato Head'…