Friendship ornaments from the Stone Age
As most archaeological material is found in a fragmented state, the phenomenon has been considered a natural consequence of objects' having been long buried underground. However, according to Postdoctoral Researcher Marja Ahola from the University of.....»»
Samsung Display ranks first in 3Q22 shipments of mobile device-use OLED panels
Samsung Display (SDC) shipped 86.3 million OLED panels for smartphones and smart wearable devices globally in third-quarter 2022, taking a worldwide market share of 62.9%, down 5.9pp sequentially, iNews 24 cited Stone Partners statistics as indicatin.....»»
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AppleInsider readers can save an additional 15% on an Unlimited Lifetime Learning Bundle with access to over 1,000 online courses and a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone for 2-days only. Sale ends on Black Friday.Get the Unlimited Lifetime Learn.....»»
More than a story of treasures: Revisiting Tutankhamun"s tomb 100 years after its discovery
On November 4, 1922, a young Egyptian "water boy" on an archaeological dig is said to have accidentally stumbled on a stone that turned out to be the top of a flight of steps cut into the limestone bedrock......»»
A Stone Age child buried with bird feathers, plant fibers and fur
The exceptional excavation of a Stone Age burial site was carried out in Majoonsuo, situated in the municipality of Outokumpu in Eastern Finland. The excavation produced microscopically small fragments of bird feathers, canine and small mammalian hai.....»»
Archaeological artifacts found on Norfolk Island
An archaeological dig on Norfolk Island has uncovered two Polynesian adzes (stone axes) and hundreds of flakes dating back to pre-European settlement......»»
Chatbots: The Illusion of Companionship Without the Demands of Friendship
Increased “humanization” of chatbots can trigger a crucial paradigm shift in human forms of interaction, which comes with risks. Continue reading........»»
Study examines how well-timed cover crops can suppress weeds in California orchards
California's commercial orchards are home to nearly 2.5 million acres of almonds, walnuts, stone fruit and similar crops. Growers focus their most intense weed management efforts on establishing a clear crop row so that weeds won't interfere with irr.....»»
Apple Music pulls Kanye West ‘Essentials’ playlists; first streaming service to take action
Kanye West continues to face repercussions for his antisemitic and anti-Black rhetoric, this time by Apple Music. After being dropped by companies like Adidas and Balenciaga, Rolling Stone reports today that Apple has removed its curated “Kanye We.....»»
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Tuesday's best deals include 40% off include Amazon's eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi, 88% off Rosetta Stone, $310 off an M1 16-inch MacBook Pro, and much more.Best deals for October 25AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts and offers on.....»»
This pop artist’s new home blurs the line between house and gallery
Charles Pachter is known for kitschy paintings of Queen Elizabeth riding a moose. Now they’re for sale in his new house. Canadian pop artist Charles Pachter has just built himself a new home in Toronto. Located a stone’s throw from the.....»»
Pit bulls went from America"s best friend to public enemy—now they"re slowly coming full circle
As recently as 50 years ago, the pit bull was America's favorite dog. Pit bulls were everywhere. They were popular in advertising and used to promote the joys of pet-and-human friendship. Nipper on the RCA Victor label, Pete the Pup in the "Our Gang".....»»
Researchers posit the idea that cultural knowledge practices have an inner structure that is passed down
A broad array of cultural practices—from the construction of stone tools to the conventions of religious rituals—are highly stable over long periods of time. One might assume that such persistent cultural knowledge is transmitted with highly spec.....»»
Animal friendships are surprisingly like our own
When you think of friendship, what comes to mind? Is it a phone conversation that lasts late into the night? Watching a movie and sharing a pizza? Enjoying some laughs over a beer? Friendship is a central part of the human experience. Our stories, ou.....»»
Easter Island blaze chars famous moai statues
A forest fire that tore through part of Easter Island has charred some of its fabled monumental carved stone figures, known as moai, authorities said Thursday......»»
TikTok pivots to photos while its competitors are still chasing its viral videos
While TikTok's competitors are pivoting to video, TikTok's newest feature seems to be a pivot towards its competitors' roots: friendship and photos......»»
Best drone deals for October 2022: DJI, Potensic, Holy Stone and more
Buying a drone? Here are answers to the most common questions and the best drone deals available right now......»»
Stone spheres could be from Ancient Greek board game
Archaeologists from the University of Bristol have suggested that mysterious stone spheres found at various ancient settlements across the Aegean and Mediterranean could be playing pieces from one of the earliest ever board games......»»
Researchers use beams of muons to analyze the elemental composition of Asteroid Ryugu samples
Stone samples brought back to Earth from asteroid Ryugu have had their elemental composition analyzed using an artificially generated muon beam from the particle accelerator in J-PARC. Researchers found a number of important elements needed to sustai.....»»
Search for clues may explain collapse of ancient city in Mexico
Built more than a thousand years before the Aztec arrived in central Mexico, Teotihuacan was once one of the largest cities in the world. Its stone temples, comparable in size to Egypt's pyramids, still draw fascinated visitors, as does the mystery s.....»»
Researchers identify a variety of chimpanzee stone tools for cracking different nut species
During fieldwork aimed at documenting the stone tool use of a group of wild chimpanzees in the Taï Forest in Cote d'Ivoire in early 2022, the researchers identified and 3D-scanned a variety of stone tools used to crack different nut species. Their s.....»»