"The Andy Warhol Diaries" celebrates the artist"s mystery
You don't need to know about pop art to know the work of Andy Warhol. 35 years after his death, his fingerprints can be found smudged across our contemporary landscape. Yet the person behind his larger-than-life persona is a slippery mystery —.....»»
Study of Mongolian Arc adds to mystery surrounding its purpose
A team of archaeologists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, working with a colleague from the National University of Mongolia, has conducted a study of the 405-km wall system in eastern Mongolia known as the Mongolian Arc in order to le.....»»
Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016
Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016.....»»
A forensic artist has given a 500-year-old Inca “ice maiden” a face
Dubbed "Juanita," the young woman was likely killed during a sacrificial ritual. Enlarge / The final approximation of the Incan girl dubbed "Juanita" wearing clothing similar to what she was wearing when she died. (credit: Dagm.....»»
How a forensic artist reconstructed the face of 500-year-old Inca “ice maiden”
Dubbed "Juanita," the young woman was likely killed during a sacrificial ritual. Enlarge / The final approximation of the Incan girl dubbed "Juanita" wearing clothing similar to what she was wearing when she died. (credit: Dagm.....»»
Unusual ancient elephant tracks had our team of fossil experts stumped—how we solved the mystery
Over the past 15 years, through our scientific study of tracks and traces, we have identified more than 350 fossil vertebrate tracksites from South Africa's Cape south coast. Most are found in cemented sand dunes, called aeolianites, and all are from.....»»
Let there be light: Many photons are better than one for advancing quantum technologies
Quantum objects, such as electrons and photons, behave differently from other objects in ways that enable quantum technology. Therein lies the key to unlocking the mystery of quantum entanglement, in which multiple photons exist in multiple modes or.....»»
The best drawing tablets for beginners and professionals
Whether you're an aspiring artist or a pro, a drawing tablet is part of your toolkit. Here is a sampling of some of the best drawing tablets available today......»»
"Roblox" celebrates Christmas by bringing "Elf" to life
The North Pole Workshop in Roblox also marks the twentieth anniversary of the Christmas classic. Just in time for the holidays, Roblox is bringing a true Christmas classic to life: Will Ferrell-starring Elf will be an official experience availa.....»»
Research offers a reason why diversity in plant species causes higher farming yield, solving "a bit of a mystery"
A study appearing in Nature Communications based on field and greenhouse experiments at the University of Kansas shows how a boost in agricultural yield comes from planting diverse crops rather than just one plant species: Soil pathogens harmful to p.....»»
Researchers map North American wild grape pangenome
Wild North American grapes are now less of a mystery after an international team of researchers led by the University of California, Davis, decoded and cataloged the genetic diversity of nine species of this valuable wine crop......»»
Protein allows poison dart frogs to accumulate toxins safely, shows study
Scientists have identified the protein that helps poison dart frogs safely accumulate their namesake toxins, according to a study published today in eLife. The findings solve a long-standing scientific mystery and may suggest potential therapeutic st.....»»
A Murder at the End of the World’s ending, explained
How does A Murder at the End of the World, Hulu's latest hit mystery series, end? Digital Trends has all the answers for you......»»
Unlocking the secrets of fast radio bursts: More pieces to the puzzle of mysterious space signals
A team of SETI Institute scientists has unveiled new insights into a cosmic mystery known as Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs). The discovery and detailed observation of the repeating FRB 20220912A, made at the SETI Institute's refurbished Allen Telescope Arr.....»»
Deep into the Kuiper Belt, New Horizons is still doing science
Designed to study Pluto, the spacecraft’s instruments are being repurposed. Enlarge / Artist's impression of the New Horizons spacecraft at Arrokoth. This astronomical body is the most distant object visited by human spacecraft.....»»
Google’s Android app store monopoly violates antitrust law, jury finds
Epic Games scores major court win; judge will decide remedies next month. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney jumping for joy at news of the verdict. (credit: Epic Games) While Epic's antitrust ar.....»»
Google Celebrates 25 Years of the Most-Searched Topics of All Time
Google revealed some of the most-searched topics in the past two-and-a-half decades. The post Google Celebrates 25 Years of the Most-Searched Topics of All Time appeared first on Phandroid. Google Search is undoubtedly one of the most-used.....»»
Scientists find that senescence can accelerate evolution
The mystery of aging has fascinated people for millennia, with many willing to do anything to halt or reverse this process, because aging is typically associated with gradual deterioration of most body functions. While senescence is a natural part of.....»»
A new way of thinking about how organ architecture develops
Within every developing embryo lies the mystery of self-organization: How does an organism go about shaping itself even while it's in the process of making its parts?.....»»
The longstanding mystery of Mars" moons—and the mission that could solve it
The two small moons of Mars, Phobos (about 22km in diameter) and Deimos (about 13km in diameter), have been puzzling scientists for decades, with their origin remaining a matter of debate. Some have proposed that they may be made up of residual debri.....»»
Three takeaways on respiratory illness in dogs
Headlines have been circulating about a "mystery" canine respiratory illness. How novel is this, and what should dog owners know? Penn Today spoke with Deborah Silverstein, professor of emergency and critical care at the School of Veterinary Medicine.....»»