‘Halo 1.5’ gives modders a treasure trove of long-lost maps
343 Industries just released a ton of new assets for modders, including unseen maps that were never meant to be seen by players......»»
Most pristine trilobite fossils ever found shake up scientific understanding of the long extinct group
Researchers have described some of the best-preserved three-dimensional trilobite fossils ever discovered. The fossils, which are more than 500 million years old, were collected in the High Atlas of Morocco and are being referred to by scientists as.....»»
Aromatic compounds: A ring made up solely of metal atoms
The term aromaticity is a basic, long-standing concept in chemistry that is well established for ring-shaped carbon compounds. Aromatic rings consisting solely of metal atoms were, however, heretofore unknown......»»
Three new extinct walnut species discovered in high Arctic mummified forest
In a new study, scientists describe three new, but long-extinct, walnut species on an island above the Arctic Circle. The fossils were discovered further north than any known walnut species, living or extinct, and represent some of the oldest-known r.....»»
6 phones coming out in summer 2024 we can’t wait for
The summer is a wonderful time, full of long sunny days and smartphone launches. Alright, we're big geeks, but here are 6 huge phones coming this summer......»»
Major international roaming outage for US carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
A major international roaming outage is causing lost mobile connectivity for Americans around the world. The problem is affecting all three major US carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Some are speculating that the problem may have been caus.....»»
Magna International founder Frank Stronach faces eight more sexual assault charges in Canada
Frank Stronach, the founder and long-retired CEO of Magna International, North America’s biggest auto parts supplier, faces eight additional criminal charges in connection with a sexual assault investigation by Toronto-area police......»»
Mobvoi Launches the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro in a Fresh New Color
All the specs remain the same, however. The post Mobvoi Launches the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro in a Fresh New Color appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long ago, smartwatch manufacturer Mobvoi announced the launch of the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro.....»»
Researchers find genetic stability in a long-term Panamanian hybrid zone of manakins
We often think of species as separate and distinct, but sometimes they can interbreed and create hybrids. When this happens consistently in a specific area, it forms what's known as a hybrid zone. These zones can be highly dynamic or remarkably stabl.....»»
These Bloodsucking Leeches Jump like Striking Cobras
Scientists observed leeches jumping like striking snakes, resolving long-standing debate.....»»
Green Energy Is Getting a Boost from Iceland’s Melting Ice
Melting glaciers are creating a green energy windfall in Iceland—but for how long?.....»»
AC Costs Will Finally Be Covered for Public Housing Resident
The Department of Housing and Urban Development long refused to pay cooling costs for public housing, but climate-change-fueled heat waves have underscored the public health need.....»»
Three female GOP state senators who filibustered S.C. abortion ban lost their primaries
Three female GOP state senators who filibustered S.C. abortion ban lost their primaries.....»»
Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator
Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator.....»»
Rivian’s VW deal could make it the Apple or Google of EV software
The spotlight has been on Rivian’s long-term health for a bit now. With the company under financial pressure to get over the hump of moving … The post Rivian’s VW deal could make it the Apple or Google of EV software appeared first.....»»
Developer errors lead to long-term exposure of sensitive data in Git repos
Credentials, API tokens, and passkeys – collectively referred to as secrets – from organizations around the globe were exposed for years, according to Aqua Security’s latest research. By scanning the most popular 100 organizations on GitHub.....»»
June U.S. auto sales could take ‘significant" hit from CDK outage
Uncertainty about how soon the CDK issue will be resolved means a range of outcomes are possible, according to J.D. Power and GlobalData, though lost sales could be made up quickly in July......»»
Rewriting the armadillo family tree: A new species, plus a name change for the state mammal of Texas
While their scaly armor and long claws look vaguely reptilian, armadillos belong to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters. There are nearly two dozen species of armadillos, from six-inch long "pink fairies" to giant armadillos that measur.....»»
Cell division: Before commitment, a very long engagement
Before a cell commits fully to the process of dividing itself into two new cells, it may ensure the appropriateness of its commitment by staying for many hours—sometimes more than a day—in a reversible intermediate state, according to a discovery.....»»
The sure bet? Sports gambling will become an even bigger player, researcher says
Not long ago—1992, in fact—Congress passed a bill that essentially blocked sports betting nationwide, save for a few states. The law was ruled unconstitutional in 2018, and the scene changed quickly: Last year, Americans legally wagered nearly $1.....»»
Maryland denounces Virginia decision on winter crab fishery: "A bad day if you care about blue crabs"
Maryland officials and environmentalists are railing against a Virginia decision that could reopen a long-closed segment of that state's blue crab fishery......»»