Leonardo da Vinci"s mother might have been a slave. Here"s what the discovery reveals about Renaissance Europe
A recently discovered note, drawn up by Leonardo da Vinci's father, Piero, in November 1452, shows that he emancipated an enslaved woman named Caterina......»»
Scientist on personal mission to improve global water safety makes groundbreaking discovery
A study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters and led by the University of Bristol sheds new light on how arsenic can be made less dangerous to humans has the potential to dramatically improve water and food safety, especially in th.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone expands to more countries
This morning, Apple announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is rolling out to more markets, with five new countries across Europe. Tap to Pay on the iPhone is the feature where businesses can use an iPhone as a contactless terminal to accept payments......»»
Lidar mapping reveals mountainous medieval cities along the Silk Road
A city larger than many in Europe at the time was perched in the mountains. The history of the Silk Road, a vast network of ancient and medieval trade routes connecting Beijing an.....»»
Discovery of critical iron-transport protein in malaria parasites could lead to faster-acting medications
Malaria kills over 600,000 people a year, and as the climate warms, the potential range of the disease is growing. While some drugs can effectively prevent and treat malaria, resistance to those drugs is also on the rise......»»
Invasive plants drive homogenization of soil microbial communities across US, new study finds
Invasive plants are doing more than just taking over landscapes—they're also changing the soil beneath them. A new study co-authored by Matthew McCary, assistant professor of biosciences at Rice University, reveals that these species are reshaping.....»»
My family lived the horrors of Native American boarding schools. Why Biden"s apology doesn"t go far enough
I am a direct descendant of family members that were forced as children to attend either a U.S. government-operated or church-run Indian boarding school. They include my mother, all four of my grandparents and the majority of my great-grandparents......»»
Study reveals AI filters" influence on perceived attractiveness
We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair color, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to......»»
How social interactions evolve in schools: Study reveals people tend to gravitate towards groups of similar sizes
A recent study published in Nature Communications uncovers how human social interactions evolve in group settings, providing a perspective on the dynamic nature of social networks. By analyzing how university students and preschool children form and.....»»
Inside Apple"s effort to integrate hearing health into AirPods Pro 2
Apple aims to make hearing health more accessible with AirPods Pro 2, introducing a tool for protecting, testing, and enhancing hearing. The company reveals the development process behind these features.AirPods Pro Earbuds In HandThe company is takin.....»»
Coral record reveals long-term variability of Kuroshio
The Kuroshio is a strong western boundary current in the North Pacific. It transports warm, saltier waters from low to middle latitudes, and has a significant impact on China, East Asia and even the global climate. How the Kuroshio changed before the.....»»
42-Year-Old Investor Earning $12,000 in Dividends On $500,000 Invested Reveals Portfolio: Top 9 Stocks
42-Year-Old Investor Earning $12,000 in Dividends On $500,000 Invested Reveals Portfolio: Top 9 Stocks.....»»
Zelenskiy says "Ukraine plus Northern Europe" co-operation format gaining speed
Zelenskiy says "Ukraine plus Northern Europe" co-operation format gaining speed.....»»
2024 iPad mini teardown reveals minimal internal changes
A new teardown of the seventh-generation iPad mini has revealed very little in the way of changes, and no apparent physical change to reduce jelly scrolling despite evidence that the effect is minimized.The seventh-generation iPad mini sports an A17.....»»
Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley reveals why she finds her return as Rey ‘scary’
Daisy Ridley is both excited and scared to make her Star Wars return as Rey......»»
Leaked audio reveals Russian soldiers’ concerns about North Korean recruits
Leaked audio reveals Russian soldiers’ concerns about North Korean recruits.....»»
Paul Mescal reveals that he won his Gladiator II role after a single Zoom call with Ridley Scott
The actor was cast after a single conversation that he said was mostly about director Ridley Scott's passion for gaelic football......»»
Paul Mescal reveals that he won his ‘Gladiator II’ role after a single Zoom call with Ridley Scott
The actor was cast after a single conversation that he said was mostly about director Ridley Scott's passion for gaelic football......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (October 25-27)
Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, and more......»»
Study reveals the twists and turns of mammal evolution from a sprawling to upright posture
Mammals, including humans, stand out with their distinctively upright posture, a key trait that fueled their spectacular evolutionary success. Yet, the earliest known ancestors of modern mammals more resembled reptiles, with limbs stuck out to their.....»»
Move along moose: Study reveals the "most Canadian" animals
What is the "most Canadian" animal? Spoiler: it's not the beaver, or the moose. Published in the journal The Canadian Field-Naturalist, the study from a team of Simon Fraser University researchers ranks, for the first time ever, species of terrestria.....»»