Bleu Royal diamond rakes in nearly $44 mn at Geneva auction
An exceptionally rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday, selling for more than $40 million, making it one of the most expensive diamonds ever sold at auction, Christie's said......»»
Fossil found in Germany shows starfish relative engaged in clonal fragmentation 150 million years ago
A team of paleontologists from Germany and Austria reports that a brittle star fossil found in Germany shows evidence of clonal fragmentation 150 million years ago. Their paper is published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biologica.....»»
Critically endangered bird at a greater risk of being taken for captivity than harmed through loss of habitat
Research by Royal Holloway, University of London and ZSL has found that a critically endangered bird's biggest threat is being taken from its habitat to be used as a caged bird for its beauty......»»
Carvana converting 2nd ADESA auction site into its own inspection, reconditioning center
Online used-vehicle retailer Carvana said it is in the process of converting ADESA Portland. It completed its first such conversion last month, with ADESA Buffalo......»»
What’s new on Hulu in May 2024 and what’s leaving soon
Hulu's May 2024 lineup includes Elvis, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Mask, Cast Away, Those Who Wish Me Dead, Die Hard, Welcome to Wrexham, and more......»»
Here’s your chance to own a decommissioned US government supercomputer
145,152-core Cheyenne supercomputer was 20th most powerful in the world in 2016. Enlarge / A photo of the Cheyenne supercomputer, which is now up for auction. (credit: US General Services Administration) On Tuesday, the.....»»
Scientists develop novel liquid metal alloy system to synthesize diamond under moderate conditions
Did you know that 99% of synthetic diamonds are currently produced using high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) methods? A prevailing paradigm is that diamonds can only be grown using liquid metal catalysts in the "gigapascal pressure range" (typi.....»»
Vast DNA tree of life for plants revealed by global science team using 1.8 billion letters of genetic code
A new paper published today (April 24) in the journal Nature by an international team of 279 scientists led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew presents the most up-to-date understanding of the flowering plant tree of life......»»
Diamond-based quantum sensing microscope offers effective approach for quantifying cellular forces
Cells rely on constant interplay and information exchange with their micro-environment to ensure their survival and perform biological functions. Hence, precise quantification of tiny cellular adhesion forces, spanning from piconewtons to a few nanon.....»»
Dramatic burning of royal remains reveals Maya regime change
New archaeological investigations in Guatemala reveal that ancient Maya peoples did not just passively watch their dynastic systems collapse at the end of the Classic period. They actively reworked their political systems to create new governments......»»
Physicists track how continuous changes in dimensionality affect collective properties of a superfluid
An international research team from Innsbruck and Geneva has, for the first time, probed the dimensional crossover for ultracold quantum matter. In the regime between one and two dimensions, the quantum particles perceive their world as being 1D or 2.....»»
How conspiracy theories around George III"s madness and Queen Charlotte"s scheming took hold
During the Georgian period, the British royal family had a strange habit of concealing illness, even from themselves......»»
Executive talks AuctionNet evolution, plans for wholesale sales data
The National Auto Auction Association wants to do more with the wholesale sales data it gleans from its member auctions, an executive said......»»
Astronomers discover 49 new galaxies in under three hours
An international team of astronomers has discovered 49 new gas-rich galaxies using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. Their research is published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society......»»
Rare 4GB sealed original iPhone up for grabs, how much is it worth? [Update]
Last year we saw a drop in sealed original iPhone auction prices. But in July, a very rare 4GB model tripled the record as it sold for $190,000. Now what may be the first 4GB sealed original iPhones is up for auction in 2024. Can it challenge the $1.....»»
Yet another sealed 4GB original iPhone brings in over $100,000 at auction
It's time to rummage through your closets and desk drawers for forgotten tech as another iPhone with 4GB of storage sold at an auction for over $130,000.Image Credit: LCG AuctionsIn mid-March, a 4GB original-release iPhone hit the auction block at LC.....»»
New fossil rove beetle is a first in Africa
In the heart of Botswana, a discovery at the Orapa Diamond Mine has unveiled a fossil that sheds light on the evolutionary history of beetles......»»
What’s a Steve Jobs signed business card worth? How about $181,183
RR Auction just closed the sales of its latest lot of Apple memorabilia. As it happens, one of the most expensive items was a very rare, Steve Jobs signed business card in “virtually perfect” condition that netted an impressive $181,183. Here’s.....»»
Apple stuff including a business card signed by Steve Jobs sold at auction for big money
Maybe we should have saved some of our old Apple gear. RR Auction's "Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution" auction has wrapped up, and collectors are scoring Apple-specific memorabilia at a premium.Steve Jobs business cardThe auction featured.....»»
Supercomputer simulations of super-diamond suggest a path to its creation
Diamond is the strongest material known. However, another form of carbon has been predicted to be even tougher than diamond. The challenge is how to create it on Earth......»»
“Overwhelming evidence” shows Craig Wright did not create bitcoin, judge says
Jack Dorsey posted a "W," as judge halts Wright's suits against developers. Enlarge / Dr. Craig Wright arrives at the Rolls Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice, on February 06, 2024, in London, England. (credit: Dan Ki.....»»