Anisotropic zoning in the upper crust of the Tianshan Tectonic Belt
The collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates resulted in the formation of the Tianshan Tectonic Belt; however, the formation mechanism of Tianshan and the construction of a dynamic model explaining it remain to be realized and an integrated u.....»»
Police Investigating Arson After Pornhub CEO"s Mansion Goes Up In Flames
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: A mansion owned by Feras Antoon, a Pornhub executive, was torched in an apparent arson last night. Police told VICE they were initially called to a property in Montreal's upper class Ahuntsic-Cart.....»»
New research uncovers continental crust emerged 500 million years earlier than thought
The first emergence and persistence of continental crust on Earth during the Archaean (4 billion to 2.5 billion years ago) has important implications for plate tectonics, ocean chemistry and biological evolution. This happened about a half-billion ye.....»»
Charles Darwin and conspicuous consumption: Why bling is blingy
Luxury brands are a prominent feature of modern society. Thorstein Veblen coined the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe how the upper classes showcased expensive goods without inherent practical benefits to demonstrate their economic power......»»
Little Foot fossil shows early human ancestor clung closely to trees
A long-awaited, high-tech analysis of the upper body of famed fossil 'Little Foot' opens a window to a pivotal period when human ancestors diverged from apes, new USC research shows......»»
2D nanomaterial MXene: The perfect lubricant for rovers
You can lubricate a bicycle chain with oil, but what do you do with a Mars rover or a red-hot conveyor belt in the steel industry? Very special nanomaterials have now been studied by the TU Wien together with research groups from Saarbrücken (German.....»»
2DM Arquitectos creates angular holiday cabin on Chilean coast
Santiago-based studio 2DM Arquitectos has built a holiday home overlooking the Pacific Ocean that has a cantilevered upper floor to take advantage of the views. Read more Santiago-based studio 2DM Arquitectos has built a holiday home overlo.....»»
Hidden magma pools pose eruption risks that we can"t yet detect
Boulder, Colo., USA: Volcanologists' ability to estimate eruption risks is largely reliant on knowing where pools of magma are stored, deep in the Earth's crust. But what happens if the magma can't be spotted?.....»»
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft unfurls its solar panels ahead of launch
Later this year, a NASA spacecraft named Lucy will launch on a 12-year mission to visit the asteroid belt. Lucy recently unfurled its solar panels in a test......»»
Chrysler Pacifica Earns Spot on 2021 Best Family Cars List
PARENTS magazine recently named the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica to its list of “The Best Family Cars of 2021.” The Pacifica earned recognition for its family-friendly features and took home the award for Best Handling. Another Accolade Under Its Belt.....»»
Should you buy the iPad Air or the 11-inch iPad Pro?
The 2020 iPad Air is a compelling tablet and will be the top pick for a lot of users. However, while it matches and even surpasses the 2020 11-inch iPad Pro in a variety of aspects, the latter still holds the upper hand when it comes to certain use.....»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX abandons catching fairings, ULA bets on upper stages
"All of the resistance, that is going to be gradually disappearing." Enlarge / Fairing catcher ship GO Ms. Tree leading the way into Port Canaveral. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann / Ars Technica) Welcome to Edition 3.40 of the Rocket Report! There w.....»»
Earth"s crust mineralogy drives hotspots for intraterrestrial life
Below the verdant surface and organic rich soil, life extends kilometers into Earth's deep rocky crust. The continental deep subsurface is likely one of the largest reservoirs of bacteria and archaea on Earth, many forming biofilms—like a microbial.....»»
Understanding how fundraising terms can affect early-stage startups
Fenwick & West partner Dawn Belt breaks down some of the terms that trip up first-time entrepreneurs. You’ve got a great idea and a strong founding team. So now what? When VCs come knocking, it’s important to make sure you’re well pos.....»»
Marsquakes: NASA’s InSight lander detects two sizable tremors
NASA’s InSight Mars lander recently detected a couple of sizable "marsquakes" caused not by tectonic plates but by volcanic activity......»»
How to win Fortnite
In this guide, we will show you how to achieve a Victory Royale in Fortnite. It can be tough, but there are a slew of things you can do to gain the upper hand......»»
Gender and social background influence the choice of upper secondary school
Young people's choice of upper secondary school is strongly affected by their gender and their parents' educational background. Instead of reducing this division, the reforms that have been implemented in recent decades have actually resulted in an i.....»»
How to watch UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 online
Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou face off tonight for the heavyweight belt. Here's how to watch UFC 260 live......»»
Amazon argues it’s not liable for product that severely injured toddler
The online retailer says it can’t vet sellers, but judges aren’t buying it. A package is transported on a conveyor belt in an Amazon logistics center. (credit: Ronny Hartmann/picture alliance | Getty Images) Amazon argued yesterday bef.....»»
Weird earthquake reveals hidden mechanism
The wrong type of earthquake in an area where there should not have been an earthquake led researchers to uncover the cause for this unexpected strike-slip earthquake—where two pieces of crust slide past each other on a fault—in places where subd.....»»
Bravely Default 2 beginner’s guide
The early hours of Bravely Default 2 doesn't pull any punches, but with a few tips and tricks under your belt you can fully enjoy this unique JRPG experience......»»