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......»»
Earliest evidence of wine consumption in the Americas found in Caribbean
Scientists have found what they believe to be the earliest known evidence of wine drinking in the Americas, inside ceramic artifacts recovered from a small Caribbean island. Forty ceramic sherds were examined in the first study to have used molecular.....»»
Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro can now track your delayed United flight
United Airlines has become the first airline in the US to add support for Live Activities on iPhone. This allows flyers to easily track their flight’s status via a live widget on their iPhone’s Home Screen or via the Dynamic Island on the iPhone.....»»
Kangaroo Island wildlife key to beverage fermentation
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered new species of lactic acid bacteria on Kangaroo Island that could be used in the fermentation of wine, ciders and sour beers......»»
The ancient seafaring fauna of Madagascar
Three hundred miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, Madagascar is a land of mystery. There is such a rich diversity of vertebrates found only on the island that is so unlike anything seen elsewhere in the world that any evolutionary biologist h.....»»
Researchers take an innovative approach to investigating inequity in parks
Urban green spaces provide innumerable benefits for surrounding communities. They are places to enjoy nature, exercise, and gather. Green spaces are also vital for combating urban heat island impacts, they help clean the air, and can be important for.....»»
New York City building weight contributing to subsidence drop of 1–2 millimeters per year
A trio of oceanologists at the University of Rhode Island working with a geologist colleague from USGS Moffett Field has found that the massive weight of buildings in New York City is contributing to its subsidence drop. In their study, reported in t.....»»
Island Self-Protection provides secure browsing in challenging environments
Island announced Self-Protection for the Enterprise Browser, delivering a fundamentally new approach and level of security to enterprise work. Island has introduced the ideal solution for organizations with extremely sensitive data and applications,.....»»
First sea turtle nest of the season discovered on the Outer Banks
Just in time for Mother's Day, rangers at Cape Hatteras National Seashore found the first sea turtle nest of the season Friday morning on Ocracoke Island......»»
Denmark"s mystery tremors caused by acoustic waves from unknown source, officials say
A series of minor tremors recorded on the Danish Baltic island of Bornholm Saturday has puzzled scientists, who now say they were caused by "acoustic pressure waves from an unknown source.".....»»
Codenotary partners with Snyk to ensure the integrity and security of the entire software supply chain
Codenotary and Snyk alliance agreement provides enhanced security and trust for the modern development organization seeking to assure that only known and trusted artifacts are used in software builds. Vulnerability scanners are widely used by organiz.....»»
Warmer climate could cause Puerto Rico"s frogs to croak
The coqui frog is one of Puerto Rico's most iconic animals. It gets its name from its distinctive two-note call, "co-qui," which can be heard throughout the island every night. The males of the species produce these calls to mark their territory and.....»»
This macOS concept fixes both the Touch Bar and Dynamic Island
These artist concepts imagine if the macOS dock behaved more fluidly, dynamically morphing to show background processes......»»
Silicon Island Chronicles series interview: Win Semi chairman says the era of AIoT has arrived
Apart from its TSMC-led silicon-based semiconductor ecosystem, Taiwan also plays a crucial role in the development of compound semiconductors, including the second-generation semiconductors GaAs and InP and third-generation SiC and GaN. As a leading.....»»
International study reveals genetic link between modern wine grapes and ancient varieties
A new study led by the paleogenetic laboratory of the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa analyzed DNA from ancient local wine grape seeds discovered at archaeological excavations in the Negev......»»
Archaeologists map important archaeological landscape where first Australians lived more than 60,000 years ago
Scientists at Flinders University have used sub-surface imaging and aerial surveys to see through floodplains in the Red Lily Lagoon area of West Arnhem Land in Northern Australia......»»
Kangaroo Island ants "play dead" to avoid predators
They're well known for their industrious work, but now a species of ant on Kangaroo Island is also showing that it is skilled at "playing dead," a behavior that University of South Australia researchers believe is a recorded world first......»»
Silicon Island Chronicles interview series: SAS chairperson says global localization has become the trend
SAS is a veteran in the semiconductor sector, as it was the eighth company to enter and be established in the Hsinchu Science Park. In 2011, its semiconductor department broke off to form GlobalWafers. In an interview for the "Silicon Island Chronicl.....»»
Testosterone in tusks: Hormones in mammoth fossils excite paleontologists
The technique could allow us to link mammoth health and nutrition to mating. Enlarge / Mammoth tusks collected at Wrangel Island, where some of the samples tested for hormones originated. (credit: Alexei Tikhonov) Musth,.....»»
Scientists recover an ancient woman"s DNA from a 20,000-year-old pendant
Artifacts made of stone, bones or teeth provide important insights into the subsistence strategies of early humans, their behavior and culture. However, until now it has been difficult to attribute these artifacts to specific individuals, since buria.....»»
Uber Eats delivering order tracking on iPhone with Live Activities and Dynamic Island
Uber Eats customers will soon be able to track food deliveries on iPhone without launching the app or being bothered with notifications. Live Activity support already launched for Uber’s ride-sharing app, but Uber Eats has only tested support in l.....»»