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......»»
Download the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro wallpapers right here
Apple on Tuesday announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. The new devices come with a lot of changes, such as a refreshed design, Dynamic Island for the entire lineup, and USB-C port for the first time. But they also have new wallpapers – and you.....»»
Researchers sequence genomes of rare parrot to help it thrive
Variations linked to fertility, survival still present in a small population. Enlarge (credit: Liu Yang) On an island off the coast of New Zealand, in the shadows of a primeval forest, an eerie sound resonates through th.....»»
Apple’s iPhone 15 adds Dynamic Island and switches to USB-C
iPhone 15 starts at $799, iPhone 15 Plus starts at $899. Available September 22. Enlarge / All the colors of the new iPhone 15. (credit: Apple) Apple announced its next flagship smartphone during a livestreamed event tod.....»»
Team develops bottom drifters to better understand the stranding locations of cold-stunned sea turtles in Cape Cod Bay
Scientists from the University of Rhode Island and the Northeast Fisheries Science Center have made significant progress in understanding the stranding locations of cold-stunned sea turtles in Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts......»»
Apple unveils new iPhone lineup
Apple announced Tuesday its next-generation iPhone 15 lineup, featuring an expanded "Dynamic Island" — home to alerts, notifications and other controls, in place of the notch. Follow here for live updates......»»
Apple announces iPhone 15: USB-C port, 48-megapixel camera, Dynamic Island, new colors
Apple today announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, featuring improved performance, the Dynamic Island previously seen on iPhone 14 Pro, a range of new colors, and a USB-C port replacing the Lightning connector. iPhone 15 stays at the same price.....»»
Apple reveals iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus with Dynamic Island & USB-C
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have arrived with new colors, a faster processor, camera improvements, and much more.iPhone 15 with Dynamic IslandThere are two tiers of iPhone that are differentiated by build materials, processor, display technology.....»»
Genomes could help enigmatic, endangered nocturnal parrot make a comeback
Variations linked to fertility, survival still present in a small population. Enlarge (credit: Liu Yang) On an island off the coast of New Zealand, in the shadows of a primeval forest, an eerie sound resonates through th.....»»
Ecuador to reintroduce species on Galapagos island
Ecuador's government has announced it will spend $3.4 million on reintroducing 12 endemic bird and turtle species that have disappeared from an island in the Galapagos archipelago where Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution......»»
On Brazilian island, revered Asian buffalo claims its place
An incongruous sight meets visitors to the northern Brazilian island of Marajo: thousands and thousands of water buffalo, animals endemic to India and Southeast Asia that have found a new home in South America......»»
Tonga volcano unleashed fastest ever undersea flows: study
An unprecedentedly violent volcanic eruption that triggered a tsunami off the Pacific island nation of Tonga in 2022 unleashed the fastest underwater currents ever recorded, according to a study published on Thursday......»»
"We"re going to sink": hundreds abandon Caribbean island home
On a tiny Caribbean island, hundreds of people are preparing to pack up and move to escape the rising waters threatening to engulf their already precarious homes......»»
The limestone spheroids of "Ubeidiya: Intentional imposition of symmetric geometry by early hominins?
Limestone spheroids, enigmatic lithic artifacts from the ancient past, have perplexed archaeologists for years. While they span from the Oldowan to the Middle Paleolithic, the purpose behind their creation remains a subject of intense debate......»»
Apple Arcade is getting 4 new games and 40+ updates in September
Apple Arcade has announced September will bring four new games to the platform along with 40+ notable updates to popular games like Angry Birds Reloaded, WHAT THE CAR?, Jetpack Joyride 2, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure. more….....»»
Rare archaeological finds show monastery was a social and religious hub
A large communal building, timber-lined well and cemetery include some of the discoveries made by archaeologists at an 8th–9th-century monastery in Cookham, Berkshire......»»
Typhoon Haikui makes landfall in Taiwan
Typhoon Haikui made landfall on eastern Taiwan Sunday, unleashing torrential downpours, whipping winds and plunging thousands of households into darkness as the first major storm to directly hit the island in four years......»»
AI fever turns Anguilla’s “.ai” domain into a digital gold mine
Tiny island country could rake in 10% of its GDP in domain sales this year. Enlarge / Thirst for the ".ai" domain has put Anguilla on the global technology map. (credit: Getty Images) Anguilla, a tiny British island terr.....»»
Threads foundation building continues with keyword search launching on two islands
After racing to ship a minimum viable product over the summer, Meta continues to crank out basic features for Threads. The latest Threads innovation is keyword search, although it’s only available on a couple island nations for now. more….....»»
Salmon bones confirm sustainable chum fishery for 2,500 years under Tsleil-Waututh Nation
New research confirms that Tsleil-Waututh Nation has consistently and sustainably fished for chum salmon for 1,200 years longer than the archaeological record had previously demonstrated......»»
New study finds extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay
Two University of Rhode Island researchers estimate that the top 5 centimeters (2 inches) of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years......»»