Excavation reveals "major" ancient migration to Timor Island
The discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones in a deep cave in Timor Island has led archaeologists to reassess the route that early humans took to reach Australia......»»
Amid scorching heat, 900 people died in Saudi Arabia—climate change has made the Hajj pilgrimage more risky
Each year, millions of Muslims from across the world embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The mass migration is unparalleled in scale, and pilgrims face numerous health hazards......»»
Gravesite in France offers evidence of steppe migrant integration with Late Neolithic Europeans
A team of geneticists and archaeologists affiliated with multiple institutions in France has uncovered skeletons in an ancient gravesite not far from Paris that show evidence of steppe migrant integration with Late Neolithic Europeans. The study is p.....»»
How to customize iPhone lock screen controls in iOS 18
This tutorial explains how you can customize and change iPhone lock screen controls in iOS 18. The post How to customize iPhone lock screen controls in iOS 18 appeared first on Phandroid. Apple has revealed iOS 18 as the next major iOS upd.....»»
The ornate horns of ancient marvel Lokiceratops point to evolutionary insights
What do you get when you cross Norse mythology with a 78-million-year-old ancestor to the Triceratops? Answer: Lokiceratops rangiformis, a plant-eating dinosaur with a very fancy set of horns......»»
A ship found far off Israel"s coast could shed light on the navigation skills of ancient mariners
A company drilling for natural gas off the coast of northern Israel discovered a 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo, one of the oldest known examples of a ship sailing far from land, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Thursday......»»
Apple reveals first Malaysian store ahead of opening
Apple The Exchange TRX is to open in Kuala Lumpur on June 22, 2024, and the company has announced a program of Today at Apple special events.Apple The Exchange TRXAs previously announced, Apple's first store in Malaysia is opening in Kuala Lumpur's T.....»»
Verimatrix XTD dashboard enhancements improve mobile app security
Verimatrix announced major enhancements to its XTD dashboard, providing customers with better visibility into application security risks and more actionable insights to better protect mobile apps and users. First launched in early 2022, the updated X.....»»
Study reveals molecular mechanisms of somatostatin receptor 5 activation by neuropeptides and drugs
Somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) constitute a crucial family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that play pivotal roles in regulating hormone secretion and inhibiting tumor growth......»»
Electric fields boost graphene"s potential, study shows
Researchers at the National Graphene Institute have made a discovery that could revolutionize energy harnessing and information computing. Their study, published in Nature, reveals how electric field effects can selectively accelerate coupled electro.....»»
Study reveals stable soil moisture variability within fields, opens door for satellite remote sensing
A multi-institutional study led by University of Illinois and Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) scientists concluded that, although soil moisture varies significantly both within a single field and from field to field due to varying soil prop.....»»
Ohio train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to Earth"s surface across the US and beyond, study reveals
A new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters reveals that the environmental impact of the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train accident in East Palestine, Ohio covered a very large geographical area. Inorganic pollutants re.....»»
Study reveals planetary boundary layer: Satellites illuminate atmospheric mysteries
The endeavor to keep tabs on and curb air pollution has been stymied by the enigmatic nature of the planetary boundary layer (PBL). This atmospheric strip is a hotbed for pollutants. Yet, its mercurial dance through time and across geographies presen.....»»
Should FEMA recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke as "major disasters?"
The nation's top emergency response agency has long been a lifeline for cities and states struggling with disaster. When hurricanes strike, earthquakes rattle, and tornadoes carve paths of destruction, the Federal Emergency Management Agency moves in.....»»
Samsung is about to go all-in on GPUs
Samsung's key executives including board of directors, have reportedly decided on a major GPU investment......»»
Elon Musk rushes to debut X payments as tech issues hamper creator payouts
Report reveals how Musk plans to release X payments in US this year. Enlarge (credit: eldadcarin | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Elon Musk is still frantically pushing to launch X payment services in the US by the end of 2.....»»
Researchers argue for standardizing terminology to stop the spread of disease
Researchers writing in the International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management explain how the U.S. is a major importer of wildlife, bringing into the states a great diversity and quantity of different species. This trade, they caution, has the p.....»»
Researchers report on effectiveness of violence against women campaigns during sports events
In a paper published in the journal Event Management, researchers have investigated the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and its One Million Stars to End Violence (OMSTEV) campaign to see how effective such a campaign was when connected to a major.....»»
Errors detected in several historical consumer price indices
Research from Lund University found several inaccuracies in historical CPIs in popular online databases. The findings, appearing in Cliometrica, can have major consequences for future research. Faults in the data might already have influenced decisio.....»»
Study reveals huge increase in global economic cost of invasive mosquitoes and diseases they transmit
An international study led by scientists from IRD, CNRS and MNHN reveals the massive increase in the global economic cost of the invasive Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, vectors of dengue fever, chikugunya and the Zika virus, over the.....»»
Apple Arcade’s most popular game is coming to PlayStation, Switch, and PC
Apple Arcade hit Hello Kitty: Adventure Island is coming to more players in 2025, with Switch, PC, and PlayStation ports planned......»»