How ceramics are telling the story of 14th century Chinese trade
The history of Chinese trade is sometimes still a bit of a mystery due to the lack of historical records. This is where archaeologists are relying on ceramics to tell the story......»»
We gave the Samsung Galaxy Ultra a 9 out of 10 — get up to 61% off, today only
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a fantastic price today if you take advantage of the enhanced trade-in deal happening right now at Samsung......»»
Observational study supports century-old theory that challenges the Big Bang
A Kansas State University engineer recently published results from an observational study in support of a century-old theory that directly challenges the validity of the Big Bang theory......»»
Study reviews ginsenoside biosynthesis and regulation in Panax notoginseng
Panax notoginseng, a perennial herb central to traditional Chinese medicine, is celebrated for its health benefits, such as promoting blood circulation and reducing inflammation. Its key components, ginsenosides, are associated with various pharmacol.....»»
Novel Mössbauer scheme proposed for gravitation wave detection
Scientists at the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have proposed an innovative method to realize gravitational wave detection by utilizing Mössbauer resonance. Their findings, recently published in Science B.....»»
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 for $99 or AirPods 4 from $84 with elevated trade-in offers, chargers, and more
While pre-orders on the Apple Watch Series 10, black Apple Watch Ultra 2, AirPods 4, and more are now live, today we spotted some seriously notable ways to score some deals via trade-ins. Firstly Best Buy is offering $300 on good condition Series.....»»
Biogeochemistry scientists from around the world publish position paper on tackling "hidden" phosphorus
As the world tries to mitigate agriculture's effect on the environment, much of the story can be found in soil, which stores and cycles nutrient elements of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus......»»
Harris, Trump trade barbs on manufacturing jobs, tariffs in debate
Vice President Kamala Harris touted investments in clean energy and manufacturing job creation, while former President Donald Trump said he would use tariffs to keep Chinese automakers from selling vehicles in the U.S......»»
Astronomers discover a long-hidden small black hole in an unusually evolved binary system
Chinese researchers have discovered a promising mass-gap black hole using radial velocity and astrometry methods. The study was published online in Nature Astronomy on Sept. 10, and was conducted by a team led by Dr. Wang Song, an associate researche.....»»
Making sense of the strikingly different ways consumers and economists view markets
When it comes to the very basics of economics—production, trade and labor—average consumers and economists are on vastly different pages......»»
Century-old experiment secures beer and whiskey"s future
Thanks to an experiment started before the Great Depression, researchers have pinpointed the genes behind the remarkable adaptability of barley, a key ingredient in beer and whiskey. These insights could ensure the crop's continued survival amidst ra.....»»
Endangered species rebounds in California a century after being wiped out
All on its own, an endangered species is making a fierce comeback in California, newly published state wildlife data show......»»
Private astronauts on daring trek ahead of historic spacewalk
A private crew set out on an audacious orbital expedition Tuesday, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in half a century as they prepare for the first ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts......»»
Chinese hackers are switching to new malware for government attacks
New attacks from the Chinese based Mustang Panda group reveal a change in tactics.....»»
More than maps: New atlas captures the state of global river systems through human context
The word "atlas," may conjure images of giant books chock full of maps and a dizzying array of facts and figures. However, the new book "The World Atlas of Rivers, Estuaries, and Deltas" tells the story of these waterways long before human interventi.....»»
Thanks to humans, Salish Sea waters are too noisy for resident orcas to hunt successfully
The Salish Sea—the inland coastal waters of Washington and British Columbia—is home to two unique populations of fish-eating orcas, the northern resident and the southern resident orcas. Human activity over much of the 20th century, including red.....»»
Whales are recovering from near extinction, but industrial fishing around Antarctica competes for their sole food source
The Southern Ocean encircling Antarctica is the world's largest feeding ground for baleen whales—species like humpbacks that filter tiny organisms from seawater for food. In the 20th century, whalers killed roughly 2 million large whales in the Sou.....»»
Archaeologists suggest Neolithic Scandinavians may have used skin boats to hunt, travel and trade
Recent research by Dr. Mikael Fauvelle and his colleagues, published in the Journal of Maritime Archaeology, proposes that the neolithic Pitted Ware Culture (PWC) may have used skin boats to conduct trade, travel, fishing, and hunting activities......»»
Iron-doped carbon-based nanoparticles boost cancer treatment with enhanced precision and safety
Recently, a collaborative research team led by Prof. Wang Hui and Prof. Qian Junchao from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences designed a catalytically active, photoresponsive, Fe-doped carbon nanoparticle (FDCN) fo.....»»
These household brands want to redefine what counts as “recyclable”
51 companies were asked if they agreed with the proposed redefinition of “recyclable” plastic. Enlarge (credit: Olga Pankova/Moment via Getty Images) This story was originally published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Pri.....»»
Asbury not the only company to battle the FTC instead of settle, attorney says
Jean Noonan, a partner at the Hudson Cook law firm and a former Federal Trade Commission regulator, discusses settling FTC investigations versus fighting them as the car dealer Asbury Automotive Group has done......»»