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How far south did Polynesian seafarers sail?

Prehistoric Polynesian seafarers were highly skilled and undertook some of the longest and most technically demanding voyages in prehistory—but did they ever sail into very high latitudes with landfall in Antarctica, as some scholars have argued?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgOct 29th, 2024

South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work

South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News14 hr. 55 min. ago

Norman coin hoard becomes England"s most valuable treasure—it could have been worth a lot more

There is clearly giddy excitement in the shaky footage showing hands scrabbling in the soil in the Chew Valley in south-west England. A close-up shot captures someone pulling silver coin after silver coin from the churned earth as a woman laughs "the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News14 hr. 55 min. ago

Image: A particular lenticular cloud

Landsat 8's Operational Land Imager acquired this image of an elongated lenticular cloud, locally nicknamed the "Taieri Pet," above New Zealand's South Island on Sept. 7, 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News14 hr. 55 min. ago

Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity

The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition's identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the summit hosted by South Africa in 2023, and more acutely at the recent 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress

Researchers at the University of South Florida have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to several key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Researchers" new outreach strategy sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida

Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State's environment, economy and public safety. South Florida's warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

How far south did Polynesian seafarers sail?

Prehistoric Polynesian seafarers were highly skilled and undertook some of the longest and most technically demanding voyages in prehistory—but did they ever sail into very high latitudes with landfall in Antarctica, as some scholars have argued?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition sells out in minutes!

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition in South Korea which apparently sold out in minutes. - The post The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition sells out in minutes! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

A new app for tracking coastal flooding during hurricanes

A web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in coastal communities provided University of South Florida scientists with essential data from hurricanes Helene and Milton......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Colored South Africans are all but erased from history textbooks. I asked learners how that makes them feel

South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Hurricane Helene Disrupted Abortion Care in the South

Damage from Hurricane Helene forced the only abortion clinic in western North Carolina to shutter, disrupting health care for pregnant people across a large region.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

I-5 South reopens after 45-car pileup caused miles-long backup in Kent, WA

I-5 South reopens after 45-car pileup caused miles-long backup in Kent, WA.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Rare Sahara floods bring Morocco"s dried-up south back to life

Rare Sahara floods bring Morocco"s dried-up south back to life.....»»

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South Carolina man killed in collision between two classic vehicles, officials say

South Carolina man killed in collision between two classic vehicles, officials say.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

Study: DNA corroborates “Well-man” tale from Norse saga

The "Well-man" likely had blue eyes, blond or light-brown hair, and hailed from southern Norway. A 12th-century Norse saga tells of an invading army from the south razing a castl.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Scout Motors’ new pickup and SUV EVs will start at “under $60,000”

The Terra pickup and Traveler SUV will be built in South Carolina in 2027. Scout provided flights from Washington to Nashville and accommodation so Ars could attend the reveal. Ar.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

What is La Niña? Expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans

The La Niña event forecast for this winter may deliver more snow than usual to the Northwestern U.S. and dry, warm weather to the South......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Cultural burning isn"t just important to Indigenous culture—it"s essential to Australia"s disaster management

Last month, Australia's newly appointed minister for emergency management, Senator Jenny McAllister, and Senator Tony Sheldon, special envoy for disaster recovery, took part in a cultural burn outside Lismore in New South Wales, as part of the Nation.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Researchers piece together 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossils found in South Dakota

The groundbreaking discovery of a 66-million-year-old dinosaur continues to reveal itself years after a piece of it was first spotted, Missouri researchers said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

What’s that dirt piling up along I-41 south of Scheuring Road near De Pere? We found out

What’s that dirt piling up along I-41 south of Scheuring Road near De Pere? We found out.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024