Hobbits and the twin towers: how The Lord of the Rings helped get us through 9/11
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Hydraulic lift technology may have helped build Egypt"s iconic Pyramid of Djoser
The Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest of Egypt's iconic pyramids, may have been built with the help of a unique hydraulic lift system, according to a study published August 5, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Xavier Landreau from CEA Paleotec.....»»
Grab the Logitech MX Master 3s for Less than $100!
Get it for a lower price than usual! The post Grab the Logitech MX Master 3s for Less than $100! appeared first on Phandroid. Logitech’s experience with computing peripherals has helped build its reputation as one of the go-to brands.....»»
The best software for school
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Venus" "continents" suggest surprising link to early Earth
New research has revealed that Venus, often considered Earth's inhospitable twin, may share a surprising geological history with our own planet......»»
Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Which smart ring is better for you?
Smart rings are the newest type of wearable device, and Samsung is now in the game with the Galaxy Ring. Is it better than the Oura Ring? We found out......»»
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in August 2024
Amazon Prime Video's August 2024 lineup includes The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, Batman: Caped Crusader, Drive-Away Dolls, and more......»»
New DNA analysis helps bust 200-year-old royal conspiracy theory
A new genetic analysis by an international team of scientists has helped bust a popular 200-year-old myth surrounding Kaspar Hauser, whose identity became one of the most mysterious riddles in German history. The study is published in iScience as a p.....»»
Hybrids, currency windfalls help Toyota extend record profit momentum
Gasoline-electric hybrid cars helped bolster Toyota earnings in the latest quarter because hybrids typically have bigger margins and sell for higher prices......»»
How duplicated genomes helped grasses diversify and thrive
Grasses cover about 40% of the Earth's land surface, thriving in a multitude of environments. The evolutionary success of this plant family, which includes rice, maize, wheat and bamboo, likely results from a history of whole-genome duplications, acc.....»»
How Kepler’s 400-year-old sunspot sketches helped solve a modern mystery
A sharp decline in sunspot activity in the 17th century has long puzzled astronomers. Enlarge / A naked-eye sunspot group on May 11, 2024. There are typically 40,000 to 50,000 sunspots observed in ~11-year solar cycles. (credit:.....»»
Study suggests cloud-to-ground lightning strikes may have generated building blocks for life on Earth
A large team of chemists at Harvard University has found evidence suggesting that cloud-to-ground lightning strikes may have helped generate some of the building blocks needed for life on Earth to arise......»»
Lavish The Rings of Power S2 trailer debuts at San Diego Comic-Con
Plus a bonus featurette introducing various exotic creatures—including a young Shelob. Get ready for the second season of Prime Video's original series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Among the many highlights of last.....»»
How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11 when you need a break
While Activity Rings are a staple for fitness enthusiasts, there might be times when you need to pause them. Here's how you can do it in watchOS 11.How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11The Activity Rings on the Apple Watch are a great way to keep.....»»
The best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now (August 2024)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, one of the best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now, premieres its anticipated second season this month......»»
People are overdosing on off-brand weight-loss drugs, FDA warns
Bad math and unclear directions are behind overdoses of up to 20 times the normal amount. Enlarge / Wegovy is an injectable prescription weight-loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk).....»»
I’ve reviewed smart rings for years. This is the worst one I’ve ever used
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Middle-earth unites against Sauron in The Rings of Power season 2 trailer
The battle for Middle-earth intensifies in the new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, which debuted at San Diego Comic-Con......»»
Image: A Saturnian summer
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of Saturn and its colossal rings on July 4, 2020, during summer in the gas giant's northern hemisphere. Two of Saturn's icy moons are also clearly visible: Mimas at right, and Enceladus at bottom......»»
Early CDK Global DMS return helped ease Group 1"s Q2 losses
The auto retailer estimates it lost $17 million in pretax income in the second-quarter due to the CDK outage......»»
Scientists unveil cosmic fingerprints of sulfur rings
For the first time, a team of scientists from HFML-FELIX at Radboud University has unveiled the cosmic fingerprints of sulfur rings. These results, published in Nature Communications, may shed new light on the way sulfur was transported from dark int.....»»