Inequality in medieval Cambridge was "recorded on the bones" of its residents
Social inequality was "recorded on the bones" of Cambridge's medieval residents, according to a new study of hundreds of human remains excavated from three very different burial sites within the historic city centre......»»
Avowed release date, gameplay, and latest news
What we know about Avowed, the upcoming medieval fantasy RPG from developer Obsidian......»»
Researchers reconstruct lifestyle and face of 7th-century Anglo-Saxon teen
The face of a 16-year-old woman buried near Cambridge (UK) in the 7th century with an incredibly rare gold and garnet cross (the "Trumpington Cross") has been reconstructed following analysis of her skull. The striking image is going on public displa.....»»
Exploring the role of AI in cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security round-up, we present parts of previously recorded videos from experts in the field that discuss about how AI technologies will impact the cybersecurity industry in the next few years. AI is a powerful tool in cybersecurity,.....»»
Earthquake recorded off Myanmar"s coast, shakes buildings in Thailand
An earthquake was recorded off the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday with tremors also felt in Thailand, but there were no immediate reports of major damage......»»
Millions of Americans’ personal DMV data exposed in massive MOVEit hack
Over 6.5 million residents of two states affected, impact may potentially widen. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As part of a massive ongoing cyberattack that exploits flaws in MOVEit file transfer software, the personal.....»»
This 15th-century manuscript mentions a Monty Python-esque killer rabbit
Richard Heege was clearly a medieval scribe with a sense of humor. Enlarge / Scholar: The 15th-century "Heege manuscript" could be a rare written record of a live minstrel performance. (credit: YouTube/University of Cambridge).....»»
This 15th century manuscript mentions a Monty Python-esque killer rabbit
Richard Heege was clearly a medieval scribe with a sense of humor. Enlarge / Scholar: The 15th century "Heege manuscript" could be a rare written record of a live minstrel performance. (credit: YouTube/University of Cambridge).....»»
World breaks average temperature record for early June: EU
Average global temperatures at the start of June were the warmest the European Union's climate monitoring unit has ever recorded for the period, trouncing previous records by a "substantial margin", it said on Thursday......»»
Water quality in South Africa: Reports show what needs to be fixed, and at what cost
The citizens of Hammanskraal, a small town north of South Africa's capital, Tshwane, have been dealing with the deaths of 23 residents from cholera since 23 May 2023. Tests to find the source are continuing. The initial assumption by residents and au.....»»
The intriguing correlation between earthquakes and cosmic radiation
There is a clear statistical correlation between global seismic activity and changes in the intensity of cosmic radiation recorded at the surface of our planet, potentially helping to predict earthquakes. Surprisingly, it exhibits a periodicity that.....»»
When local economic inequality is high, the rich tend to be more generous
Rich individuals living in communities with greater levels of economic inequality tend to be more generous with charitable giving and prosocial behaviors, according to a study published in PLoS ONE by Joel H. Suss from the London School of Economics.....»»
First hominin muscle reconstruction shows 3.2 million-year-old "Lucy" could stand as erect as we do
A Cambridge University researcher has digitally reconstructed the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor—or hominin—for the first time, revealing a capability to stand as erect as we do today......»»
Q&A: Expert discusses wildfire smoke and air quality
New York City set a record last week for the worst recorded air quality the city has ever seen due to wildfire smoke drifting from Canada. At its peak, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the city reached 405 out of 500 —the highest since records began.....»»
Scientists show how some of Earth"s earliest animals evolved
Lacking bones, brains, and even a complete gut, the body plans of simple animals like sea anemones appear to have little in common with humans and their vertebrate kin. Nevertheless, new research from Investigator Matt Gibson, Ph.D., at the Stowers I.....»»
Skull and Bones is to receive yet another closed beta in late August
Ubisoft has announced that the upcoming pirate-action title Skull and Bones will host another closed beta later this year......»»
How to protect your pets from wildfire smoke
The U.S. Northeast is currently smothered in smoke, as Canadian wildfires rage in what may be its worst fire year yet. This has sent air quality plummeting, with residents donning N95 masks and staying indoors in order to reduce how much of the dange.....»»
Kabam’s King Arthur: Legends Rise hits open beta on June 29
Kabam said its medieval squad-based role-playing game King Arthur: Legends Rise will debut for its next open beta on June 29 in the U.S. Kabam said its medieval squad-based role-playing game King Arthur: Legends Rise will debut for its next open.....»»
Philippines evacuates people near Mayon Volcano, where more unrest indicates eruption may be coming
Philippine troops, police and rescue workers began forcibly evacuating residents near Mayon Volcano on Friday as its increasing unrest indicated a violent eruption of one of the country's most active volcanoes is possible within weeks or days......»»
Facing unprecedented fire season, Canada confronts logistical challenge
Larger and more powerful wildfires than ever have scorched millions of hectares of Canadian forests and displaced tens of thousands of residents. With so many fires out of control and no relief in sight, the nation is facing a logistical nightmare......»»
Avowed: everything we know so far
What we know about Avowed, the upcoming medieval fantasy RPG from developer Obsidian......»»