Archaeologists excavate earliest known ancient Maya salt works
A team of archaeologists from LSU and the University of Texas at Tyler has excavated the earliest known ancient Maya salt works in southern Belize, as reported in the journal Antiquity......»»
Lidar mapping reveals mountainous medieval cities along the Silk Road
A city larger than many in Europe at the time was perched in the mountains. The history of the Silk Road, a vast network of ancient and medieval trade routes connecting Beijing an.....»»
Investigating lithium isotope systematics in Qinghai Lake
Recently, Prof. Xiao Yilin's team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), in collaboration with the Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, University of Pennsylvania and Nanning Normal University, revealed the lithium (Li) cycling pr.....»»
Have we found all the major Maya cities? Not even close, new research suggests
Archaeologists have analyzed lidar data from a completely unstudied corner of the Maya world in Campeche, Mexico, revealing 6,674 undiscovered Maya structures, including pyramids like those at the famous sites of Chichén Itzá or Tikal......»»
Tracking a disappearing mantle plume in ancient Samoa: Researchers shed light on a 30-million-year gap
When plumes of magma well up through Earth's lithosphere, they create volcanoes, islands, seamounts, and other features on the surface. Telltale hot spot tracks form as tectonic plates move over these plumes, marking plume locations and the movement.....»»
Dinosaurs thrived after ice, not fire, says a new study of ancient volcanism
201.6 million years ago, one of the Earth's five great mass extinctions took place, when three-quarters of all living species suddenly disappeared. The wipeout coincided with massive volcanic eruptions that split apart Pangaea, a giant continent then.....»»
10 most intense action movies ever, ranked
The most intense action movies are heart-pounding works that push their protagonists to the brink, from Kill Bill to First Blood......»»
Pompeii archaeologists uncover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes
Pompeii archaeologists uncover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes.....»»
Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears
The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory.....»»
Iconic Bird of American Horror Stories Faces Its Own Terrifying Fate
The Whip-Poor-Will’s shrill, death-proclaiming song populates the works of Stephen King and H.P. Lovecraft. But the bird itself has fallen on hard times. Could it become a ghost of Halloweens past?.....»»
‘God works in mysterious ways’: I became a Nvidia millionaire playing ‘World of Warcraft.’ Am I smart — or just lucky?
‘God works in mysterious ways’: I became a Nvidia millionaire playing ‘World of Warcraft.’ Am I smart — or just lucky?.....»»
Major technology company stuns industry with breakthrough new energy-storage system — here"s how it works
Major technology company stuns industry with breakthrough new energy-storage system — here"s how it works.....»»
This horror sequel should’ve never been made. Here’s why it works for me
This sequel to a horror classic should've never been made. But that doesn't make it bad, and 41 years later, it holds up as a worthy successor to a masterpiece......»»
Blackmagic Camera for iPhone now works with Camera Control
The popular Blackmagic Camera app has just received a huge update with multiple new features for iOS users. The new version brings support for the iPhone 16’s Camera Control, as well as more bitrate options and many other improvements. Read on as w.....»»
Study reveals the twists and turns of mammal evolution from a sprawling to upright posture
Mammals, including humans, stand out with their distinctively upright posture, a key trait that fueled their spectacular evolutionary success. Yet, the earliest known ancestors of modern mammals more resembled reptiles, with limbs stuck out to their.....»»
Here’s how Genmoji works in iOS 18
During the WWDC 2024 keynote, Apple previewed iOS 18‘s Genmoji, which is part of its Apple Intelligence features that will be released later this year. … The post Here’s how Genmoji works in iOS 18 appeared first on BGR......»»
This is how Apple’s handling privacy with iOS 18.2’s ChatGPT integration
A huge Apple Intelligence upgrade has arrived in the iOS 18.2 beta: ChatGPT integration, which works both with Siri and in writing tools. But how will ChatGPT respect your privacy? Here are Apple’s full release notes detailing its privacy practices.....»»
Wilmot Works it Out is the ultimate video game for jigsaw puzzle lovers
If you've ever enjoyed an evening quietly putting together a jigsaw puzzle, Wilmot Works it Out is a video game built for you......»»
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke among thousands of artists who issue AI protest
Leading artists have put their name to a statement calling for a halt to the unlicensed use of creative works to train generative-AI tools......»»
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke among thousands of artists to issue AI protest
Leading artists have put their name to a statement calling for a halt to the unlicensed use of creative works to train generative-AI tools......»»
Ancient meteorite was "giant fertilizer bomb" for life on Earth
Ancient meteorite was "giant fertilizer bomb" for life on Earth.....»»