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.....»»
65,000-year-old "stone Swiss Army knives" show early humans had long-distance social networks
Humans are the only species to live in every environmental niche in the world—from the icesheets to the deserts, rainforests to savannahs. As individuals we are rather puny, but when we are socially connected, we are the most dominant species on th.....»»
Mysterious Hypatia stone might hold earliest evidence of Type Ia supernova
Latest chemical "forensic" analysis finds telltale abundances of trace elements. Enlarge / Tiny samples of the Hypatia stone next to a small coin. Rare type Ia supernovas are some of the most energetic events in the universe. Researche.....»»
Like A Rolling Stone’s director on Ben Fong-Torres’ legacy
In an interview with Digital Trends, director Suzanne Joe Kai talks about her new documentary, Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres......»»
Memorial Day deals: $100 off 11-inch iPad Pro, $206 resin 3D printer, $179 lifetime Rosetta Stone access, more
Alongside an $80 MagSafe Battery Pack and Rosetta Stone offers, Monday's best deals include $140 refurbished AirPods Pro, a $52 Ring Video Doorbell, $117 WD 1TB My Passport SSD, and much more.Best deals for May 30Every day, AppleInsider searches onli.....»»
Race to save undersea Stone Age cave art masterpieces
To reach the only place in the world where cave paintings of prehistoric marine life have been found, archaeologists have to dive to the bottom of the Mediterranean off southern France......»»
Experience influences the visual processing of stone tools
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) have assessed whether knowledge and experience affect the distribution of the attention during the visual exploration of stone tools, in a study published in the.....»»
Iconic Iran river threatened by droughts, diversions
The famed river bridges of the Iranian city of Isfahan are a beloved tourist draw—but much of the time their stone arches span just sand and rocks, not water......»»
Extraterrestrial stone brings first supernova clues to Earth
New chemistry "forensics" indicate that the stone named Hypatia from the Egyptian desert could be the first tangible evidence found on Earth of a supernova type Ia explosion. These rare supernovas are some of the most energetic events in the universe.....»»
How Industrial Light & Magic Helped Resurrect ABBA with Digital ABBA-Tars
"After they broke up four decades ago, ABBA famously refused all kinds of money for reunion ABBA-tars and performances," writes Rolling Stone. "But a few years ago, British entrepreneur Simon Fuller pitched an idea that piqued the Swedish superstar.....»»
Pokémon Go Eevee evolutions guide: How to get every Eeveelution
In a traditional Pokémon game, you evolve an Eevee with a stone. If you want to know how to get every Eeveelution in Pokémon Go, follow this complete guide......»»
Tadpoles for dinner? Indigenous community in Mexico reveals a favorite recipe for a particular frog
Stone soup (caldo de piedra) is a traditional meal from the Indigenous Chinantla region in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Prepared by men, it is made by placing tomato, cilantro, chili peppers, onion, raw fish, salt, and water in a jicara (a bowl made.....»»
Tested: Brydge Stone Pro Thunderbolt 4 dock packs 11 ports into a versatile upright design
Brydge is finally entering the ever-competitive Thunderbolt 4 dock market with its very first offering. Looking to stay competitive, the brand is employing a unique vertical design to go alongside 11 ports and 5K 60Hz display output support. But is.....»»
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.....»»
Stone Age people may have gathered at night to watch animated “fireside art”
VR simulations showed firelight would make images on engraved stones move and flicker. A VR simulation showing what a Palaeolithic plaquette looks like under the flickering light of a fire. Several horses are engraved on this.....»»
We don’t know who made the giant stone jars found in northern India
Local oral history suggests the jars are probably massive, ancient burial urns. Enlarge (credit: Nicholas Skopal) Hundreds of huge stone jars lie partially buried on hillsides and ridges in northeastern India. A recent survey.....»»
Archaeologists find dozens of giant stone jars on Indian hillsides
Local oral history suggests the jars are probably massive, ancient burial urns. Enlarge (credit: Nicholas Skopal) Hundreds of huge stone jars lie partially buried on hillsides and ridges in northeastern India. A recent survey.....»»
Researchers develop new ways of visualizing ancient small objects by combining technologies
Experts have developed new ways of visually representing ancient objects such as stone tools and fossils developing technologies currently only used in video games and computer graphics......»»
Ancient Namibian stone could hold key to future quantum computers
A special form of light made using an ancient Namibian gemstone could be the key to new light-based quantum computers, which could solve long-held scientific mysteries, according to new research led by the University of St Andrews......»»
DIY digital archaeology: New methods for visualizing small objects and artifacts
The ability to visually represent artifacts, whether inorganics like stone, ceramic and metal, or organics such as bone and plant material, has always been of great importance to the field of anthropology and archaeology. For researchers, educators,.....»»
Mapping out meteorites in Antarctica: Uncovering our solar system"s deep past
A Belgian-Dutch team of scientists has created the first-ever "treasure map" that shows where in Antarctica meteorites are likely to be found. Meteorites are chunks of stone-like material that can be found on the surface of the Earth after falling fr.....»»