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......»»
Huawei’s next smartphone could copy an iPhone feature
According to the rumors, it seems that for an upcoming Huawei smartphone, the company wants to introduce its own Dynamic Island, copying a feature from the iPhone 14 series. The post Huawei’s next smartphone could copy an iPhone feature first appea.....»»
Digital mapping technology doubles Japan’s island count
For decades, Japan thought it had around 7,000 islands, but a new survey involving digital mapping has revealed it actually has double that......»»
Building higher islands could save the Maldives from sea-level rise, says study
Artificially raising island heights or building completely new higher islands have been proposed as solutions to sea-level rise in the Maldives and other low-lying nations......»»
Who moves and who pays? Managed retreat is hard, but lessons from the past can guide us
As the cleanup from the Auckland floods continues, and Cyclone Gabrielle hits already saturated parts of the North Island, many people and communities are wondering about the future of their cherished places and homes......»»
A mega port in India threatens the survival of the largest turtles on Earth
In a remote archipelago at the southernmost tip of India lies the Great Nicobar Island. This pristine ecosystem is a globally important nesting site of the largest turtles on Earth—leatherback turtles. But now, the site is threatened by a massive i.....»»
Dead Island 2 avoids Star Wars Jedi clash by bumping up its release date
After a decade of delays, Dead Island 2 actually got its release date pushed up for a change......»»
Endangered Bahamas bird may be lost from island following hurricane
The endangered Bahama Warbler may be surviving on just one island following Hurricane Dorian's devastation in 2019, according to researchers at the University of East Anglia......»»
First nursery of multiple shark species in the Eastern Atlantic described in Cape Verde
A new study carried out by Portuguese and Cape Verdean researchers reveals a shark nursery in the Sal Rey bay (Boa Vista island, Cape Verde): home to juveniles of several endangered species, including the iconic hammerhead shark, this is a unique reg.....»»
Under-screen Face ID patent describes what could be a next-generation Dynamic Island
An Apple patent granted today appears to describe a new approach to under-screen Face ID, which could also allow the company to embed additional sensors into an iPhone display. The patent seemingly describes an evolution of the Dynamic Island approa.....»»
Shazam’s Siri animation should really be a Dynamic Island feature on iPhone
Since Apple acquired Shazam, the company has been adding multiple new features to take advantage of what iOS and its other operating systems can do. With iOS 16, Apple has even created a fancy new animation for when you ask Siri to identify a song.....»»
Fall Out Boy concert in Fortnite: start time, island code, and more
Need something to do this evening? How about watching a Fall Out Boy concert in Fortnite?.....»»
Fortnite: How to collect Dragon Balls on Adventure Island
In this guide, we'll walk you through how to access Dragon Ball Adventure Island and how to find all seven Dragon Balls in Fortnite......»»
Warzone 2.0 Season 2: release date, Ashika Island map, and Resurgence mode
Season 2 of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2 is coming soon, and here's what you need to know about it......»»
iPhone 14 Crash Detection helped rapid police response to crash that left victims unconscious
The iPhone 14 Crash Detection feature has been credited with helping bring about a rapid police response to a pickup truck crash in the early hours of the morning, which left one or more occupants unconscious. The crash happened on the island state.....»»
Primates colonised the Arctic during a period of ancient global warming—their fate offers a lesson
Two new species of prehistoric primate were recently identified by scientists studying fossils from Canada's Ellesmere Island in the high Arctic. The primates are closely related and likely originated from a single colonization event, following which.....»»
By learning to hunt otters, wolves decimate a deer population
On an Alaskan island, wolves adapted to hunt an unexpected aquatic prey. Enlarge / So cute yet—for some animals—so tasty. (credit: Arthur Morris) People love otters, wolves, and deer. Respectively, they’re crafty,.....»»
Citizen scientists discover more than 1,000 new burial mounds
Over the past few years, citizen scientists from the Heritage Quest project have scoured the entire Veluwe and Utrechtse Heuvelrug areas for unknown archaeological heritage. One of the results of this research is that the number of known burial mound.....»»
Unearthing the archaeological passing of time at Lagash, a site in southern Iraq
When Holly Pittman and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pisa returned to Lagash in the fall of 2022 for a fourth season, they knew they'd find more than ceramic fragments and another kiln. With high-tech tools in hand,.....»»
Wolves eliminate deer on Alaskan Island then quickly shift to eating sea otters, research finds
Wolves on an Alaskan island caused a deer population to plumet and switched to primarily eating sea otters in just a few years, a finding scientists at Oregon State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game believe is the first case of se.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro may use thinner curved bezels for display
The iPhone 15 Pro will have thinner bezels than the iPhone 14 Pro, and have curved edges, a leaker claims, with the non-Pro models also gaining the celebrated Dynamic Island feature.The iPhone 14 Pro display.Apple's 2023 updates to the iPhone are, as.....»»