Archaeologists uncover ruins of medieval wine factory at Israel’s Yavne site
Five winepresses, treading floor, warehouses, and pottery kilns among the major finds. At a site in Yavne, archaeologists have discovered the largest complex of winepresses known in the world, dating back to the Byzantine Period. The Isra.....»»
Archaeologists found an ancient Egyptian observatory
Expedition leader: "Everything we found shattered our expectations." A few years ago, Egyptian archaeologists discovered what they thought were the ruins of an ancient Egyptian te.....»»
Production starts at Hyundai"s massive EV factory in Georgia
U.S.-assembled versions of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 compact crossover will arrive at dealer lots this year......»»
Residual impurities affect the stability of hydrogen atoms in irradiated gibbsite: Study
During Cold War-era plutonium production at what is now the Department of Energy's Hanford Site in Washington State, aluminum was used extensively as fuel cladding material. The waste products generated by fuel processing are currently stored in unde.....»»
Researchers uncover new plant perception mechanism for light and heat
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf have described a previously unknown mechanism in the perception of light and heat in plants. The results contribute to a better understanding of plant physiological p.....»»
Colleges could benefit from taking a data-driven look at hostility toward Jews on campus
In the year that has passed since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, college campuses have been embroiled in debates about the resulting conflict. A major focus of these debates has been the surge in reports of antisemitic harassment of Jewish stu.....»»
Sacrificial burial confirms Scythians" eastern origins
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence for sacrificial funerary rituals at the Early Iron Age burial mound of Tunnug 1 in Tuva, Siberia, indicating that the horse-riding Scythian culture, best-known from Eastern Europe, originated far to the east......»»
Stellantis sues UAW to stop strike over plant investments
Stellantis is taking legal action against the union's threat to walk off over delayed investments in some of Stellantis' assembly plants, including the shuttered Belvidere site......»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (October 4-6)
From a comedy about theme parks to an underrated medieval fantasy, these Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend a few hours this weekend......»»
X fined over $400,000 for refusing to address child abuse concerns
Elon Musk's X is at odds with the Australian government over its policies regarding child abuse. X, formerly Twitter, owes the Australian government some money.Bloomberg reported on Thursday that Elon Musk's microblogging site has to pay the eq.....»»
Welcome to our latest design update, Ars 9.0!
More good stuff. Personalization, responsive design, and more. Greetings from the Orbiting HQ! As you can see, we've refreshed the site design. We hope you'll come to love it. Ars.....»»
Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months
New study offers lessons on how to better protect communities from disasters. Enlarge / This video screenshot released by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shows the site of a derailed freight train in East Pale.....»»
Judge rebuffs citizen lawsuit against Gotion plant but leaves door open
Despite a complaint that “reads like a novel or a thesis,” the Illinois judge couldn't rule out the possibility that claims against the controversial Chinese-owned battery factory in Manteno could be proved......»»
Israel begins ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
Israel begins ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.....»»
In fear of more user protests, Reddit announces controversial policy change
Moderators now need Reddit's permission to turn subreddits private, NSFW. Enlarge (credit: Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images) Following site-wide user protests last year that featured moderators turning thous.....»»
Ancient Peru throne room points to possible female ruler, archaeologists say
Ancient Peru throne room points to possible female ruler, archaeologists say.....»»
Scientists uncover light absorbing properties of achiral materials
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a discovery that changes what we know about light and materials. They found that engineered achiral (symmetric) materials, called achiral plasmonic metasurfaces, can absorb light differently depending.....»»
SpaceX shuts down launches after problem with Crew-9 mission"s 2nd stage
SpaceX celebrated the first human spaceflight from its Cape Canaveral launch site on Saturday, and while the two humans aboard the Crew Dragon Freedom are safely on their way to the International Space Station, a problem arose with the rocket's secon.....»»
The Official Fitbit Site will be Going Away Soon
The site bids farewell in October. The post The Official Fitbit Site will be Going Away Soon appeared first on Phandroid. Things have been a bit rocky for Fitbit these past few months – following rumors that Google will be discontinu.....»»
Tesla workers in Germany complain about home visits from their bosses
The rate of sick leave reached 17 percent in August, far above industry average. Enlarge / Tesla's factory in Gruenheide, Germany. (credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Tesla's German car factory on the outskirts of Berlin.....»»
Scientists uncover a critical component that helps killifish regenerate their fins
Spontaneous injuries like the loss of a limb or damage to the spinal cord are impossible for humans to repair. Yet, some animals have an extraordinary capacity to regenerate after injury, a response that requires a precise sequence of cellular events.....»»