Fishy fossil find points to possible polar bear ancestry for Scottish bears
New analysis of ancient bones and fossils found in a Highland cave has revealed them to be "fishier than the average bear" and could even suggest polar bears once roamed Scotland......»»
Conceptual model illuminates role of polar ice sheets in climate tipping points
Polar ice sheets are critical for climate projections, according to new research published Nov. 27 in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment. Improving understanding of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets is essential for reducing t.....»»
Fishy fossil find points to possible polar bear ancestry for Scottish bears
New analysis of ancient bones and fossils found in a Highland cave has revealed them to be "fishier than the average bear" and could even suggest polar bears once roamed Scotland......»»
How did they make it? New insights into the production of the Nebra Sky Disc
The Nebra Sky Disc, which is more than 3,600 years old, is a unique find of international standing and has been part of the UNESCO "Memory of the World" register since 2013. It can be considered one of the best-researched archaeological objects, but.....»»
3D fossil scans investigate the origins of bipedal locomotion in human evolution
One of the most fascinating periods in the evolution of the human lineage is the appearance of the first ancestors capable of bipedalism. Knowing the type of locomotion used by many fossil species—walking upright on the ground or climbing from bran.....»»
It’s Black Friday, and here are the best shopping deals we could find
Beat the crowds with our list of cool stuff to buy—updated throughout the weekend. The leaves have turned, the turkey has been eaten, the parades are over, and the football has.....»»
The Whole Story of How Humans Evolved From Great Apes
The picture of human evolution has changed repeatedly and dramatically over the past half century, shaped by waves of new fossil discovery, technology, and scientific techniques......»»
Chemists find alkyl groups are electron-withdrawing, challenging a century-old belief
Scientists are calling for changes to chemistry textbooks after discovering a fundamental aspect of structural organic chemistry has been incorrectly described for almost 100 years......»»
Satellite evidence points to climate-induced poisoning of over 300 African elephants
A study led by King's College London has provided further evidence that the deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana during 2020 were the result of drinking from water holes where toxic algae populations had exploded due to climate change......»»
ECOVACS top deal gets you $370 off a robot vacuum and all-in-one docking station
Among the bunches of Black Friday deals available, this ECOVACS top deal is the one you should be shopping if nothing else. Come find out what it is......»»
A fossil first: Scientists find 1.5-million-year-old footprints of two different species of human ancestors at same spot
More than a million years ago, on a hot savanna teeming with wildlife near the shore of what would someday become Lake Turkana in Kenya, two completely different species of hominins may have passed each other as they scavenged for food......»»
Researchers find a possible solution to the cosmic ray muon puzzle
Scientists have a problem with cosmic rays—they produce too many muons at the Earth's surface. Cascades of muons are byproducts of high-energy cosmic rays as they collide with nuclei in the upper atmosphere, and scientists see more muons at Earth's.....»»
Where to watch the 2024 National Dog Show
The 2024 National Dog Show will feature 1,940 dogs competing for the title of Best in Show. Find out how to where a live stream of the event......»»
5 great Hulu movies to watch on Thanksgiving
You won't find any turkeys among the five great Hulu movies that you need to watch on Thanksgiving......»»
Astrophysicists find evidence that Alfvén waves lead to heat generation in the magnetosphere
A small team of astrophysicists at the University of California, Los Angeles, working with colleagues from the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Colorado, Boulder, has found evidence that Alfvén waves in space plasmas speed up ion.....»»
Where to watch the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Find out when and where you can watch the 98th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and celebrate the 2024 holiday by watching all the festivities......»»
Where to watch the 2024 National Dog Show for free
The 2024 National Dog Show will feature 1,940 dogs competing for the title of Best in Show. Find out how to where a live stream of the event for free......»»
COP16 biodiversity talks to restart in February: UN
Crunch United Nations talks to find funding to curb the destruction of nature will resume in Rome in February, the UN said on Thursday, after negotiations this month in Colombia ended without a deal......»»
Peru scientists unveil crocodile fossil up to 12 million years old
Paleontologists unveiled on Wednesday the fossil of a young marine crocodile dating back 10 to 12 million years that was discovered in a Peruvian desert......»»
Microsoft Recall now available in beta – and I believe Apple could do it the right way
Microsoft this year teased a new feature for Windows called “Microsoft Recall,” which essentially captures snapshots of everything that happens on the PC and uses AI to let users quickly find something they’ve forgotten. After much controversy,.....»»
Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets
The Find X8 series was announced in China towards the end of October. The post Oppo’s Best Smartphone Might Not Launch for International Markets appeared first on Phandroid. Oppo’s launch of its recent Find X8 series devices pr.....»»