Contents of containers of fossils from 1909 expedition reconstructed nondestructively
Between 1909 and 1913, the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin organized and financed the German Tendaguru Expedition (GTE) to southern Tanzania, at that time still the German colony of Deutsch-Ostafrika. With the participation of more than 500 local Afric.....»»
Overlooked contribution of the biological pump to the Pacific Arctic nitrogen deficit
This study is led by Dr. Chen Jianfang and Dr. Li Hongliang from the Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources. Based on the field observation though two Chinese National Arctic Research Expedition (CHINARE) cruises in 2003 and.....»»
245-million-year-old fossils provide new insights into the evolution and feeding strategies of aquatic insects
The feeding strategy of filtering suspended particles from the water was developed earlier in aquatic insects than previously assumed. This was revealed in a study on fossil insect larvae from the 245-million-year-old Grès à Voltzia sandstone of th.....»»
"Bird-hipped" Jurassic dinosaur was one of the first to live in herds
Fossils uncovered in South Africa may reveal some of the earliest evidence of social behavior among ornithischian dinosaurs......»»
Scientists discover fossils of giant sea lizard that ruled the oceans 66 million years ago
Researchers have discovered a huge new mosasaur from Morocco, named Thalassotitan atrox, which filled the apex predator niche. With massive jaws and teeth like those of killer whales, Thalassotitan hunted other marine reptiles—plesiosaurs, sea turt.....»»
Sawfish fossils suggest teeth likely evolved from body scales in ancient fish
Scientists have long debated the origins of teeth. Did they evolve from body scales that migrated into the mouths of ancient vertebrates and became adapted for eating—an idea known as the "outside-in" hypothesis? Or did they evolve independent of s.....»»
New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales
The reconstructed megalodon (Otodus megalodon) was 16 meters long and weighed more than 61 tons. It was estimated that it swam at around 1.4 meters per second, required over 98,000 kilo calories every day and had a stomach volume of almost 10,000 lit.....»»
Fish "chock-full" of antifreeze protein found in iceberg habitats off Greenland
New research based on an expedition to the icy waters off Greenland reveals soaring levels of antifreeze proteins in a species of tiny snailfish, underlying the importance of this unique adaptation to life in sub-zero temperatures. The study, led by.....»»
AT4X AEV Edition Bulks Up GMC Sierra’s Off-Road Muscle
The GMC Sierra 1500’s new AT4X off-road trim is about to get even more capable and stylish. Created with the help of American Expedition Vehicles, the 2023 AT4X AEV Edition presents heavy-duty protective features and unique accents designed to enha.....»»
Uncovering the past: Researchers create 3D images of fossils
Idaho National Laboratory is perhaps best known for innovative research that helps shape the clean energy economies of today and tomorrow—and for good reason. But while much of the laboratory's work is focused on building a sustainable future, INL.....»»
Ecological continuity between orangutans and extinct ancestors highlights their dependence on intact rainforests
An international research team led by Prof. Hervé Bocherens of the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment at the University of Tübingen and his Ph.D. student Sophie G. Habinger has reconstructed the habitat of the ancestors of.....»»
Software needs to make way for containerization and Kubernetes
Containerization benefits are clear. Kubernetes and containers are highly scalable, can operate in real-time and are readily available. Containerization benefits are clear. Kubernetes and containers are highly scalable, can operate in real-time a.....»»
‘Metaversities’ let you attend digital twins of real-world college campuses in VR
Metaversities are real college campuses reconstructed in virtual reality and real students can attend via Meta Quest 2 headsets......»»
Fossils of 30-foot prehistoric marine lizard unearthed in Texas
One sweltering afternoon this spring, Stephen Kruse trekked along a dry creek bed with a backpack full of fossils......»»
Scientists say Loch Ness monster could actually be real based on new fossil discovery
Scientists say that fossils of small plesiosaurs may prove that the Loch Ness monster could “plausibly” exist. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth claim to have discovered small fossils belonging to plesiosaurs in a river system in modern.....»»
Research Suggests Loch Ness Monster "Plausible" With One Big Caveat
Researchers have published findings showing ancient plesiosaur fossils in a freshwater environment, lending Loch Ness Monster believers a new glimmer of hope. Resear.....»»
Plesiosaur fossils found in the Sahara suggest they weren"t just marine animals
Fossils of small plesiosaurs, long-necked marine reptiles from the age of dinosaurs, have been found in a 100-million year old river system that is now Morocco's Sahara Desert. This discovery suggests some species of plesiosaur, traditionally thought.....»»
The Terraforming Mars card game is as good as we’d hoped it would be
Ares Expedition captures the feel of the board game in a smaller, tighter package. The 2016 board game Terraforming Mars is an amazing title. As evidence, I present the following image: Note: This image, of a chintzy player mat stamped.....»»
The Look HD-2218 Pro makes it easy to digital signage up and running
Do you need to put together a digital signage player that you can quickly and easily change its contents on the fly? Then perhaps the Look HD-2218 Pro could be for you. The post The Look HD-2218 Pro makes it easy to get a digital signage up and runni.....»»
The Dangerous Chemicals Lurking Inside Shipping Containers
Seizure-inducing methyl bromide and carcinogenic formaldehyde are only some of the poisonous gases scientists found inside cargo containers......»»
(IN)SECURE Magazine issue 72 released: Free download
(IN)SECURE Magazine is a free digital security publication discussing some of the hottest information security topics. Issue 72 has been released today. It’s a free download, no registration required. Table of contents Review: Hornetsecurity 36.....»»