Glamorous and worldly: Five things to know about Vikings
In popular culture they're depicted as ruthless warriors who pillaged and plundered. That reputation is not totally undeserved, but is only part of the picture......»»
The 50 best shows on Netflix in August 2024
The best shows on Netflix include A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Prison Break, The Decameron, All American, Cobra Kai, Vikings: Valhalla, and more......»»
NASA conducts ‘moonwalks’ in the Arizona desert for Artemis lunar mission
Being an astronaut isn't always glamorous, with years of training and research carried out on terra firma prior to a crewed mission......»»
The 50 best shows on Netflix in April 2024
The best shows on Netflix in April include Ripley, Vikings, The Resident, The Conners, 3 Body Problem, Homicide: New York, Girls5eva, The Gentlemen, and more......»»
The best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now (January 2024)
The best shows on Prime Video this month include old favorites like Friday Night Lights and Vikings and Amazon Originals like Gen V and Reacher......»»
Study shows Vikings in Sweden suffered from tooth decay
Vikings in Sweden suffered from painful dental issues and occasionally tried to treat them, according to a study published December 13, 2023, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Carolina Bertilsson of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden and colle.....»»
Minnesota turkey farmers say expanded rural broadband could help detect bird flu sooner
Just over 5 miles from where folklore has long claimed Vikings scribbled Scandinavian etchings on a runestone, Erica Sawatzke surveys thousands of chirping baby birds in her long barn......»»
A TikTok Jesus promises divine blessings and many worldly comforts
The TikTok profile Daily Believer (@believerdaily) has 70 videos with computer-generated Jesuses looking directly at the viewer, beseeching them to stop scrolling and watch the next minute's worth of content......»»
Silver reveals luxury tastes of Vikings and trade talents of ancient Greeks
Vikings, traditionally depicted as primitive bearded warriors, had a fondness for some of life's precious things. In Europe, hundreds of buried hoards of silver testify to its attraction for Vikings when they lived more than 1,000 years ago......»»
Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles live stream: Watch Thursday Night Football for free
Week 2 of the NFL season kicks off on Thursday Night Football when the Minnesota Vikings play the Philadelphia Eagles. Find out how to watch the game......»»
Shared horse and human burials show how deeply the vikings cared for their animal companions
Is your pet part of the family? That's nothing new. Archaeological evidence exists to suggest that the vikings held their own animals in high—even intimate—regard, taking them with them on voyages. Earlier this year, scientific evidence found for.....»»
Researchers describe sea-level rise in southwest Greenland as a contributor to Viking abandonment
Vikings occupied Greenland from roughly 985 to 1450, farming and building communities before abandoning their settlements and mysteriously vanishing. Why they disappeared has long been a puzzle, but a new paper from the Harvard University Department.....»»
The origin of the mysterious honeycomb patterns found in salt deserts around the world
Salt deserts are among the most extreme and inhospitable places on the planet and their bizarre and other-worldly polygon-shaped structures attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year......»»
First solid scientific evidence that Vikings brought animals to Britain
Archaeologists have found what they say is the first solid scientific evidence suggesting that Vikings crossed the North Sea to Britain with dogs and horses......»»
2023 Wild Card Weekend live stream: where to watch Sunday’s NFL playoff games
The second day of NFL Wild Card Weekend features a stacked tripleheader with the Dolphins-Bills, Giants-Vikings, and Ravens-Bengals......»»
DNA reveals large migration into Scandinavia during the Viking age
We often think of the Vikings as ultimate explorers, taking their culture with them to far-off lands. But we may not typically think of Viking age Scandinavia as a hub for migration from all over Europe......»»
Emergent charge order brings new physics in pressurized kagome superconductor
Superconductors lose their electrical resistance when cooled below a certain threshold temperature. With their promising application future as well as glamorous physical mechanisms, superconductors appeal to numerous scientists dedicated to this fiel.....»»
Vikings and Gary Vee’s Version1 to deliver on Call of Duty League’s regional vision
Version 1 esports will host matches for its CDL team, the Minnesota Røkkr. COO Brett Diamond weighs in on the team's local events strategy. Version 1 esports will host matches for its CDL team, the Minnesota Røkkr. COO Brett Diamond weighs in o.....»»
The 12 Best Android File Managers Apps In 2022
The least glamorous app on your Android device might very well be the most essential. Make sure you're getting the right file manager from the get-go. The least glam.....»»
High-status Danish Vikings wore exotic beaver furs
Beaver fur was a symbol of wealth and an important trade item in 10th Century Denmark, according to a study published July 27, 2022 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Luise Ørsted Brandt of the University of Copenhagen and colleagues......»»
People-powered research and experiential learning: Unraveling hidden biodiversity
Ask any scientist—for every "Eureka!" moment, there's a lot of less-than-glamorous work behind the scenes. Making discoveries about everything from a new species of dinosaur to insights about climate change entails some slogging through seemingly e.....»»