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......»»
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, CES wrap-up, HomeKit buttons, Hunter Douglas shades
Now that CES has wrapped, the Homekit Insider podcast covers a bit more news before reviewing the Yale Smart Safe, and rounding up our favorite HomeKit buttons.HomeKit InsiderWhen we recorded during CES, more news was still trickling out. We had more.....»»
Gone fishing: Highly accurate test for common respiratory viruses uses DNA as "bait"
Cambridge researchers have developed a new test that "fishes" for multiple respiratory viruses at once using single strands of DNA as bait and gives highly accurate results in under an hour......»»
Island tiger snakes" skulls adapt to eat large sea bird chicks
A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide and other institutions has found that in a population of island tiger snakes, the bones in their jaws increase in length after feeding on large prey, while their mainland counterparts show no cha.....»»
Children facing racist bullying at school need support from teachers, but many don"t get it, says researcher
In the academic year 2020–21, there were 1,198 instances of racially motivated bullying reported in Scottish schools—up from 409 in 2016–17. These are the highest recorded figures to date......»»
How immortal jellyfish turn back time
Achieving immortality is something that has driven human beings throughout much of their history. Many peculiar legends and fables have been told about the search for the elixirs of life. Medieval alchemists worked tirelessly to find the formula for.....»»
Neutron imaging revealed the secrets of this gold-plated medieval pendant
Pendant held 5 small silk and linen packets containing bones, likely religious relics. Enlarge / Scientists used neutron tomography to peer inside a medieval pendant, revealing five reliquary packages. (credit: Sabine Steidl, RG.....»»
Michigan Carvana store agrees to surrender dealer license; online sales can continue
The Michigan Carvana outlet will surrender its license in lieu of state regulators taking further administrative action. Carvana can keep delivering vehicles purchased through its website to Michigan residents at its Michigan locations......»»
Surprise! Ubisoft delays Skull and Bones yet again
Ubisoft now intends to release the oft-delayed pirate game Skull and Bones sometime between early 2023 and 2024......»»
New website compiles ocean data from landmark 19th-century scientific voyage
The HMS Challenger began a four-year voyage 150 years ago to explore the deep sea and the creatures that lived in it. The scientists aboard the ship discovered thousands of new species and recorded massive amounts of data about the oceans. The treasu.....»»
Landscaping for drought: We"re doing it wrong
Despite recent, torrential rains, most of Southern California remains in a drought. Accordingly, many residents plant trees prized for drought tolerance, but a new UC Riverside-led study shows that these trees lose this tolerance once they're watered.....»»
EXPLAINER: How much will the rain help California"s drought?
California has experienced a devastating, multi-year drought that's depleted reservoirs, forced officials to plead with residents to conserve water and constrained supplies to vital farmland......»»
Apple Crash Detection now causing problems in Minnesota
Some emergency responders in two Minnesota counties are asking residents and guests to disable iPhone 14 Crash Detection over false alarms — although others disagree.Crash Detection in the newest Apple devicesJust after Christmas 2022, the Stearns.....»»
Effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza on canids
Researchers at Hokkaido University have revealed the effects of high pathogenicity avian influenza virus infection on an Ezo red fox and a Japanese raccoon dog, linking their infection to a recorded die-off of crows......»»
South Korea 2022 trade deficit hits record
South Korea recorded an unfavorable trade balance of US$47.3 billion in 2022, the historically highest annual level, South Korea-based Aju Business Daily and Yonhap News Agency cited the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy as indicating......»»
After hurricanes, Florida neighborhoods see steady housing demand, wealthier residents
A new peer-reviewed study, which analyzes Florida housing markets battered by hurricanes, finds that affected areas tend to gentrify slightly in the years following a storm: The average income of new buyers increases while long-term demand stays stab.....»»
Putting the bones of giant, extinct "thunderbirds" under the microscope reveals how they grew
The largest flightless bird found anywhere in the world today is the ostrich. It stands about 2.5 metres tall and can weigh up to 240kg. But millions of years ago ostriches would have been dwarfed by several other flightless bird species......»»
Pornhub requires ID from Louisiana users to comply with state’s new porn law
No porn without ID: Louisiana law forces porn sites to verify users' ages. Pornhub and other major porn sites owned by MindGeek now require Louisiana residents to verify their ages because of the state's new porn law that too.....»»
Tale from the crypt: Researchers conduct “virtual autopsy” of mummified toddler
Remains were likely those of Reichard Wilhelm, who died after contracting pneumonia. Enlarge / A CT scan of the infant mummy's head, showing deformation of the skull bones. (credit: A.G. Nerlich et al., 2022) There's.....»»
Up close and personal: Dolphin POV caught on camera while hunting tasty fish
Accompanying audio recorded dolphins squealing in victory when they captured prey. Enlarge / "I spy with my dolphin eye... something that looks like prey!" (credit: Ridgway et al., 2022, PLOS ONE/CC-BY 4.0) There's ra.....»»
Florida Is Fighting to Feed Starving Manatees This Winter
As the state’s residents step up to save the sea cows, advocacy organizations believe the solution is less about lettuce—and more about leaders......»»