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Did Death Cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?

"Did death cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?" asks the New York Times: When the iconic physicist died on March 14, 2018, data was already in hand that could confirm an ominous and far-reaching prediction he had made more than four decades befo.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotOct 9th, 2021

"Bone biographies" reveal lives of medieval England"s common people—and illuminate early benefits system

A series of 'bone biographies' created by a major research project tell the stories of medieval Cambridge residents as recorded on their skeletons, illuminating everyday lives during the era of Black Death and its aftermath......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 1st, 2023

Study of ancient British oral microbiomes reveals shift following Black Death

The Second Plague Pandemic of the mid-14th century, also known as the Black Death, killed 30–60% of the European population and profoundly changed the course of European history. New research led by Penn State and the University of Adelaide suggest.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2023

Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager"s death, says father

Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 29th, 2023

Florence Bell died unrecognized for her DNA contributions—decades on, female researchers are still being sidelined

Almost 80 years ago, Florence Bell quietly laid the foundations for one of the biggest landmarks in 20th century science: the discovery of the structure of DNA. But when she died on November 23 2000, her occupation on her death certificate was record.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 24th, 2023

Rocket Report: Beyond Gravity to study fairing reuse; North Korea launches satellite

"I conclude the objects are the spy satellite and the rocket upper stage." Enlarge / Thirty-three engines fired to power the Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket into the sky. (credit: Stephen Clark / Ars Technica) We.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2023

Does Monarch: Legacy of Monsters signal the slow death of the cinematic universe as we know it?

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a frequently entertaining adventure series, but it also feels like a relic of an era that's either dead or dying......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 21st, 2023

Everything coming to Peacock in December 2023

Peacock's exciting December 2023 schedule includes Mr. Monk's Last Case, season 2 of Dr. Death, Sunday Night Football, Genie, and The Exorcist: Believer......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 18th, 2023

Sonos has finally fixed the Dolby Atmos “pop of death” in its Arc soundbars

The fix involves filtering out digital audio errors that were notably "audible." Enlarge / Sonos notes that its Arc soundbar pairs "Dolby Atmos and the upward-firing drivers," which some users have not enjoyed during cacophonous.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 16th, 2023

Mapping project shows how extensive frontier violence was in Queensland

First Nations people, please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2023

Upload season 3’s ending, explained

Season 3 of Prime Video's Upload has clones, corporate sabotage, new and old love, death, and villains. And it ends with a massive cliffhanger......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 10th, 2023

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" review: This return to Panem was well worth the wait

Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler lead "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." This "Hunger Games" prequel dives into President Snow's role in the Tenth Hunger Games. Review. It's strange to say that a movie about child death-matches.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsNov 10th, 2023

Which class should you pick in The Finals?

Before you get your team together and start competing for the top prize in The Finals, you need to know your role. Let's figure out which class is best for you......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 10th, 2023

Former Okla. Kia, Mitsubishi dealer gets nearly 11 years for fraud, tampering

U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot sentenced Bobby Mayes to 130 months in prison for defrauding car lenders at his Big Red Dealerships Group and a concurrent 65 months for tampering with his case after his conviction. He must also forfeit $1 million i.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

GTA 6: Release date, leaks, and more

GTA 6 release date rumors and leaks. Here's everything we know about the next Grand Theft Auto game, which could be set in Vice City. The world has changed a lot since 2011. We've been through a pandemic, a new King in England, and the death of.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

Robot crushes man to death after mistaking him for a box

A robot crushed a man to death after apparently mistaking him for a box as he tried to repair it, South Korean media reported on Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

New York falls under a spectral “death chill” in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire teaser

"The last thing you see is your own tear ducts freezing up." The Spengler family returns to their New York City roots to battle an evil force in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. A mysterious evil force has put New York City into a deadl.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

Zen and the art of mitochondrial maintenance: The machinery of death makes a healthier life

While we all aspire for a long lifespan, what is most coveted is a long period of vigor and health, or "healthspan," that precedes the inevitable decline of advancing age. Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have discovered that instruments of death that.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 8th, 2023

Would matrix mechanics win recognition today?

Albert Einstein, best known for his work in relativity, won the Nobel Prize for his formula for the photoelectric effect, which often surprises modern physicists. He's not the only physicist whose Nobel award misaligns with the winner's modern claim-.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 8th, 2023

Resident Evil 4, Death Stranding barely miss a step on iPhone and iPad

Apple's push into gaming is about to get more serious, as demos for both Resident Evil 4 and Death Stranding on the iPad and iPhone 15 left us impressed.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2023

The health and economic toll of gun violence in youth

Since 2020, firearms have been the number one cause of death among children and teens in the United States, surpassing even car accidents, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2022, more than 4,500 young people died fr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2023