Archaeological artifacts found on Norfolk Island
An archaeological dig on Norfolk Island has uncovered two Polynesian adzes (stone axes) and hundreds of flakes dating back to pre-European settlement......»»
Cult mentality: Professor makes monumental discovery in Italy
Douglas Boin, Ph.D., a professor of history at Saint Louis University, made a major announcement at the annual meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America, revealing he and his team discovered an ancient Roman temple that adds significant insi.....»»
New technology interprets archaeological findings from Biblical times
A breakthrough achieved by researchers from four Israeli universities—Tel Aviv University, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Bar-Ilan University and Ariel University—will enable archaeologists to identify burnt materials discovered in excavatio.....»»
DriveFS Sleuth: Open-source tool for investigating Google Drive File Stream’s disk forensic artifacts
DriveFS Sleuth automates the investigation of Google Drive File Stream disk artifacts. The tool can parse the disk artifacts and build a filesystem tree-like structure enumerating the synchronized files along with their respective properties. “.....»»
Laser scarecrows could offer a sustainable solution for protecting crops from birds
Damage to crops caused by birds costs millions of dollars each year. Now, researchers from the University of Florida and the University of Rhode Island in the US are investigating the effectiveness of laser scarecrows—a high-tech solution using lig.....»»
"What"s on today"s menu?": Why it"s important to study the trophic behavior of local predators
Trophic ecology is the study of the food chain. On Tenerife in the Canary Islands, feral cats feast chiefly on rabbits, mice, rats, and native birds and reptiles. But new research shows that since 1986, the island's wild cats have experienced a signi.....»»
Apple TV+ pulls five wins at the Children"s and Family Emmy Awards
The 2nd annual Children's and Family Emmy Awards revealed five more wins for Apple TV+ content, including "Life by Ella," "Pinecone & Pony," and "Shape Island."Apple TV+ winners. Source: AppleApple TV+ content was nominated for 27 awards for the 2nd.....»»
Lighting a fire using friction requires an understanding of physics principles—there are ways to make the process easier
Humans have been making fire using friction for thousands of years, with evidence of its use found in archaeological records across different cultures worldwide......»»
iPhone 15 review three months later: Pro features, lower price, plus USB-C
Apple's iPhone 15 proves to be more Pro than not with user-facing upgrades like Dynamic Island, 48MP camera, and USB-C. After three months of use, it stands as the best choice for most.iPhone 15, it's green if you squintThe entry-level iPhone may not.....»»
A volcano on Hawaii"s Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers
Shane Palacat-Nelsen's voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu who Native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii......»»
Discovery of 72-kilometer fault line on Canada"s Vancouver Island
A team of geologists, mineralogists and Earth and ocean scientists affiliated with institutions in Canada, the U.S. and France has discovered a 72-kilometer fault line on Canada's Vancouver Island. In their project, reported in the journal Tectonics,.....»»
New York dealerships team with CarEdge for sales event
The one-day event, which promised no hidden fees and that buying a vehicle would take no more than an hour, generated 13 sales for two dealerships on Staten Island......»»
The best trailers from The Game Awards 2023: OD, Blade, Den of Wolves and more
From the debuts of OD and Marvel's Blade to quirky looks at indie games like Pony Island 2 and Big Walk, don't miss these The Game Awards 2023 trailers......»»
How "listening" to archaeological sites could shed light on the past
Until recently, archaeologists have mostly relied on what they can see at the sites of ancient ruins to unlock the secrets of the past. But lately, new methods have started to allow researchers to use other senses to explore these sites in different.....»»
Steve Jobs $4.01 check for RadioShack sold for $46,063 at auction
Steve Jobs went shopping at RadioShack in 1976, spending a whopping $4.01 via a signed check, and that check has just sold for $46,063 at auction.A check signed by Steve Jobs (Courtesy: RR Auction)RR Auction held its Fine Autograph and Artifacts auct.....»»
Dynamic Island Diet: Calory app adds meal fasting feature with Live Activities and more
Funn Media makes some of our favorite health and fitness-focused apps, such as WaterMinder and Calory. The latter of those two has received a nice update this week that adds one of its most-requested user features: support for tracking fasts. mor.....»»
DoorDash finally starts delivering Live Activities and Dynamic Island order tracking
Over a year after the Dynamic Island and Live Activities first launched alongside the iPhone 14 last year, DoorDash is joining the fun. The popular food delivery service is now slowly rolling out support for tracking orders via the Dynamic Island and.....»»
A Galápagos Island warbler population does not recognize call signaling mainland threat
Researchers are realizing that animal communication is more complicated than previously thought, and that the information animals share in their vocalizations can be complex. For example, some animals produce calls that warn of specific dangers in th.....»»
Apple reveals 2023 App Store Award winners, highlights AI as the year"s biggest trend
App Store Award winners include AllTrails, Photomator, and "Hello Kitty Island Adventure," plus, Apple says generative AI is 2023's biggest trend amongst innovative apps.App Store AwardsApple says this year's winners showcase the scope of creativity,.....»»
Nikola Tesla’s historic Wardenclyffe lab site at risk after devastating fire
The crowdfunded Tesla Science Center has launched a new fundraiser to repair the damage. Enlarge / Nikola Tesla's Wardenclyffe plant on Long Island circa 1902 in partial stage of completion. (credit: Public domain) Back.....»»
A critically endangered Sumatran rhino named Delilah successfully gives birth in Indonesia
A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia's western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer than 50 animals......»»