Egypt pyramid renovation sparks debate
A video showing renovation work at Egypt's Menkaure pyramid at Giza has triggered social media criticism, with one expert decrying its "absurdity"......»»
How Black communities cope with trauma triggered by police brutality
The release of footage showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police and protests in Atlanta have renewed public debate on the issues of police brutality and police reform......»»
Insights into the mechanism of diurnal variations in methane emission from the stem surfaces of Alnus japonica
The greenhouse gas methane, or CH4 is produced in certain tree species, but how these mechanisms actually work is a matter of volatile debate, particularly with regard to the diffusive transport of CH4 gas through the trees......»»
"Google killer" ChatGPT sparks AI chatbot race
The future of internet search could be transformed by this new tech, writes BBC tech editor Zoe Kleinman......»»
AMD vs. Intel: which wins in 2023?
The AMD versus Intel debate is ever-raging, and in 2023, it's just as competitive. With Raptor Lake and Ryzen 7000 now available, which are the best CPUs?.....»»
Teasing out the secret recipes for mummification in ancient Egypt
Most ingredients weren't available locally—more evidence of a long-distance trade network. Enlarge / Illustration of an embalming scene in an underground chamber. (credit: Nikola Nevenov) Most of what we know about anc.....»»
Egypt unveils ancient "secret keeper" tomb, golden mummy
Egypt unveiled Thursday a gold-laced mummy and four tombs, including of an ancient king's "secret keeper", discovered in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo......»»
Identity—not income—drives desire to secede, according to new model
What most sparks a region's desire to seek independence from their country—income or identity?.....»»
Sparks will fly in electric-car trade war: Lionel Laurent
Will Ferrell's 2021 Super Bowl ad for General Motors Co. makes bleak viewing today. The actor's comic fury at being "out-EV'd" by Norway hit at a truth that was a point of pride for Europe: When it comes to electric-vehicle sales, the US has been a l.....»»
Egypt unveils ancient royal tomb in Luxor
Egyptian authorities announced Saturday the discovery of an ancient tomb in Luxor dating back around 3,500 years that archaeologists believe holds the remains of an 18th dynasty royal......»»
Are vegan pet diets as unhealthy as they"re claimed to be? Here"s what the evidence says
The impact of vegan diets on our pets' health produces heated debate from people on both sides......»»
Inside Facebook"s high-stakes debate to reinstate Trump after a two-year ban
Facebook-parent Meta is preparing to announce one of the most consequential decisions in the company's history, a landmark move that will set a precedent for online speech and could affect the course of the 2024 US presidential election......»»
Looted ancient sarcophagus returned to Egypt from US
An ancient wooden sarcophagus that was featured at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences was returned to Egypt after U.S. authorities determined it was looted years ago, Egyptian officials said Monday......»»
Experts debate the risks of made-to-order DNA
Advances may make it easier to build dangerous biological materials from scratch. Enlarge / Illustration of a smallpox (variola) virus. A membrane (transparent) derived from its host cell covers the virus particle. Inside this li.....»»
Dinosaurs were in their prime, not in decline, when fateful asteroid hit
Paleontologists agree that a massive asteroid strike triggered the end of the dinosaurs, but a debate has persisted over the reptiles' overall state at the time of the fateful collision......»»
Restoring biodiversity in deforested ranches one tree at a time
For decades, there has been a debate raging in conservation science: what is better when it comes to conservation or landscape rehabilitation: a single large or several small habitat areas?.....»»
Man simulates time travel thanks to Stable Diffusion image synthesis
Fictional travelogue shows man taking selfies in ancient Greece, Egypt, and more. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a fictional time traveler named Stelfie during the construction of the pyramids. (credit: StelfieTT) Th.....»»
The real revelation from the "Twitter Files": Content moderation is messy
Before then-President Donald Trump was banned from Twitter after the Capitol riot last January, there was a debate among some employees about what to do with the company's most prominent and controversial user......»»
Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’
Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias......»»
“Fake” Roman coins authenticated, bearing likeness of lost Roman emperor
Analysis re-ignites debate over existence of 3rd century CE emperor named Sponsian. Enlarge / This Sponsian gold coin, circa 260-c.270 CE, was part of a cache discovered in Transylvania in 1713. (credit: The Hunterian, Universit.....»»
Homelessness researchers get real-time data from mobile phone surveys
Few laws from Los Angeles City Hall spark as much debate as those dealing with homelessness. Look no further than the city's controversial ordinance banning camping in certain public places, which became a hot-button issue ahead of the municipal elec.....»»