Did child labor fuel the ancient pottery industry?
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University and the National Museum in Copenhagen have analyzed 450 pottery vessels made in Tel Hama, a town at the edge of the Ebla Kingdom, one of the most important Syrian kingdoms in the Early Bronze Age (about 4,500 y.....»»
Sneak Into the Movie Industry With Makers Turned Pro
In this video, hear from makers who went from 3D printing props in their garages to working on major Hollywood films. The post Sneak Into the Movie Industry With Makers Turned Pro appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Superior photosynthesis abilities of some plants could hold key to climate-resilient crops
More than 3 billion years ago, on an Earth entirely covered with water, photosynthesis first evolved in ancient bacteria. In the following millions of years, those bacteria evolved into plants, optimizing themselves along the way for various environm.....»»
Self-assembling proteins can be used for higher performance, more sustainable skincare products
If you have a meticulous skincare routine, you know that personal skincare products (PSCPs) are a big business. The PSCP industry will reach $74.12 billion USD by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 8.64%. With such competition, companies are always.....»»
Algorithm predicts DNA methylation in ancient specimens, providing insight into human evolution
Research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution introduces a novel method for inferring DNA methylation patterns in non-skeletal tissues from ancient specimens, providing new insights into human evolution. As DNA methylation is a key marker of gene.....»»
Enormous cache of rare earth elements hidden inside coal ash waste, study suggests
Coal ash—the chalky remnants of coal that has been burned for fuel—has been piling up across the United States for decades. But new research led by The University of Texas at Austin has found that the national coal ash supply contains enough rare.....»»
Ancient DNA sheds light on adaptation of early Europeans at the dawn of the agricultural revolution
Leveraging a unique statistical analysis and applying it to ancient DNA extracted from human skeletal remains, a team of researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, Los Angeles has revealed new insights into h.....»»
Automatic braking systems save lives. Now they’ll need to work at 62 mph.
Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy. The world is full of feel-bad news. Here’s something to feel good about.....»»
Fossil Fuels Are Not Essential
The fossil-fuel industry argues that we can’t live without its deadly products. It is wrong.....»»
You Can Now Buy Lab-Grown Foie Gras
A lab-grown alternative to fattened duck liver offers an controversial future for the cultivated meat industry: as a luxury product for the few......»»
Illegal farm fires fuel Indian capital"s smog misery
The illegal burning of farm fields in northern India reached a record high this season, fueling a toxic smog choking millions including in the capital New Delhi, government monitors said Tuesday......»»
Apple to increase Indonesia investment tenfold to appeal iPhone 16 ban
Indonesia hasn't budged on Apple's $10 million investment offer to lift an iPhone 16 sales ban, so the company has reportedly increased its offer to $100 million.iPhone 16 has been banned from sale in IndonesiaIndonesia Ministry of Industry blocked A.....»»
Fermenting a future for food in Australia
Forming a National Food Plan and appointing a food minister are among the key recommendations of a white paper into growing a precision fermentation industry in Australia......»»
Bias in the NFT market: Study reveals female and black avatars sell for less, and offers solutions to promote equality
The United States has a long history of gender and racial disparities in wealth, education, employment, and consumption. Research on modern marketplaces, including online rental and labor markets, has identified ways to reduce gender and racial inequ.....»»
World"s first visual grading system developed to combat microplastic fashion pollution
More than 14 million metric tons of microplastics are estimated to be lying on the ocean floor with the fashion industry among the worst pollutants......»»
Recycling and the movies: how filmmaking is going green and making the world (and movies) better
In the new millennium, Hollywood has become far greener, embracing recycling technologies and making real progress for the entertainment industry......»»
Racing turns its back on heavy, expensive hybrids for sustainable fuel
Racing's experiment with hybrid powertrains isn't going great. Over the past decade, spurred on by series like Formula 1 and the World Endurance Championship, the world of motorsp.....»»
Volcanic caves research advances the search for life on Mars
Through the intricate study of lava tubes—caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down—an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth's ancient environments that could be significant in the search for life.....»»
Ancient Aztec "skull whistles" found to instill fear in modern people
A team of cognitive neuroscientists at the University of Zurich, has found that ancient Aztec "skull whistles" found in gravesites are able to instill fear in modern people. In their study, published in the journal Communications Psychology, the grou.....»»
Trade group says EV tax incentive helps U.S. industry compete versus China
An EV trade group urges continuation of tax incentives for both the production and the sale of electric vehicles (EVs)......»»
Trade group says EV tax incentive boosts U.S. industry vs. China
An EV trade group urges continuation of tax incentives for both the production and the sale of electric vehicles (EVs)......»»