Before horses, ass hybrids were bred for warfare
The 4,500-year-old iconography and texts from Mesopotamia show that the elite used equids for travel and warfare; however, the nature of these animals remained mysterious. In Science Advances (January 14, 2022), a team from the Institut Jacques Monod.....»»
BYD"s ambitions in Europe grow with plans for Hungary factory
The Chinese EV giant is targeting a top-five market share and will be adding plug-in hybrids to its full-electric lineup. A planned factory in Europe could make the path easier......»»
"Killers of the Flower Moon" lands single Golden Globe award for Apple
Despite securing 14 Golden Globe nominations ranging fro "Ted Lasso" to "Slow Horses", Apple TV+ only managed to win a solitary Golden Globe for its much-hyped Martin Scorses/Eric Roth epic, "Killers of the Flower Moon."Nominees Lily Gladstone and Le.....»»
Apple TV+ orders fifth season for darkly comedic spy thriller "Slow Horses"
Apple's critically acclaimed spy thriller "Slow Horses" has been renewed for a fifth season shortly after its season three debut.Image Credit: Apple TV+"Slow Horses" stars Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, the head of Slough House, which is a division of.....»»
Here are the 10 best cars we drove in 2023
EVs, hybrids, and a couple of sports cars—here are the 10 best cars we drove in 2023. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson/Getty Images) The mince pies have been eaten, the crackers have been cracked, and the days are starti.....»»
Anthropologist finds South American cultures quickly adopted horses
A new study from a University of Colorado Boulder researcher, conducted with colleagues in Argentina, sheds new light on how the introduction of horses in South America led to rapid economic and social transformation in the region......»»
EVs and hybrids had a noticeable effect on US fuel consumption, says EPA
Model-year 2022 cars, crossovers, and yes, even SUVs are the most-efficient, ever. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) I like the idea of drawing the year to a close with some good news for a change, and I think maybe the US.....»»
Modern Warfare 3 CODMAS: event dates, rewards, and more
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with the CODMAS event in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3? Stay on the nice list by learning all about it here......»»
Call of Duty "Codmas" event announced for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone get the festive treatment with latest 'Codmas' holiday event......»»
Shaggy dog yarn: Study unravels history and demise of long-haired canine
A little-known dog lineage with fur so thick it was spun into blankets was selectively bred for millennia by Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest until its rapid demise following European colonization, a study in Science showed Thursday......»»
Earliest evidence for domestic yak found using both archaeology and ancient DNA
The high-altitude hero of the Himalayas, yak are among the few large animals that can survive the extremely cold, harsh and oxygen-poor conditions of the Tibetan Plateau. In the mountainous regions of Asia, yak and yak–cattle hybrids serve as vital.....»»
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies: how to complete Bad Signal
A new season means new missions to run in Modern Warfare 3 zombies. The Bad Signal mission is first, but isn't going easy on you. Here's how to complete it......»»
Ancient ruins were once a site for gruesome animal sacrifices
Burnt offerings, including lots of horses, fill a courtyard at Casas de Turuñuelo. Enlarge / The site at casas del Turuñuelo, with 1 marking the courtyard. (credit: Iborra Eres, et al.) Whether it was to appease a deit.....»»
This PS5 bundle deal could be the ultimate Holiday gift for gamers
The latest PS5 is available now at a great price with Call of Duty Modern Warfare III bundled in. We've got everything you need to know about it......»»
Warfare ruins the environment—and not just on the front lines
On the morning of December 6, 1917, a French cargo ship called SS Mont-Blanc collided with a Norwegian vessel in the harbor of Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada. The SS Mont-Blanc, which was laden with 3,000 tons of high explosives destined for the batt.....»»
MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone
Researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have identified an important pathway that reveals why some mammals, like humans, dogs, and cats, regularly develop mammary cancer while others, such as horses, pigs, and cows, rarely do......»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (December 2023)
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now include season 3 of sleeper hit Slow Horses starring Gary Oldman along with older favorites like Severance......»»
First Adelgid-resistant hemlock hybrids, "traveler" and "crossroad," unveiled
Hemlocks [Tsuga (Endl.) Carrière] are foundational, climax coniferous evergreen trees in forested ecosystems and are also iconic in cultivated landscapes. In the United States, the eastern hemlock, T. canadensis (L.) Carr., is a well-known and econo.....»»
EVs are far less reliable than ICE as automakers launch new, high-tech models, Consumer Reports says
EVs had 79 percent more problems than gasoline vehicles, according to Consumer Reports' 2023 auto reliability survey. Hybrids scored best, with 26 percent fewer problems than gasoline-powered vehicles......»»
Slow Horses on Apple TV+ returns for season three
One of Apple’s most successful British shows, Slow Horses, returns today for season three on Apple TV+ with a two episode premiere. The remainder of the season rolls out weekly. , Slow Horses follows a department of MI5 reject spys, led by Jackson.....»»
This fantastic PS5 Cyber Monday deal could end at any time
The PlayStation 5 is a fantastic games console and you can buy it for a great discount at Walmart, including the latest Call of Duty Modern Warfare III......»»