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Medieval containers hint at thriving wine trade in Islamic Sicily

Researchers at the University of York have found chemical residues of grapes in medieval containers indicating a prosperous wine trade in Islamic Sicily......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 4th, 2021

Faulty Colorsofts have left some Kindle owners without an e-reader

A trade-in program doesn't work too well when the new product has tech issues. The launch of the first-ever color Kindle isn't going so great. Amazon's Colorsoft began shipping on.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News12 hr. 24 min. ago

Declassified spy images help locate ancient battle site

Archaeologists from Durham University and University of Al-Qadisiyah in Iraq have pinpointed the location of a famous early Islamic battle using declassified spy satellite images......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Papal elections aren"t always as dramatic as "Conclave," but the history behind the process is, says historian

I'm a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of the Cambridge History of the Papacy. So it was more or less mandatory for me to see the new movie "Conclave.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Cacti are surprisingly fragile, and five other intriguing facts about these spiky wonders

Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our offices and homes. Their success in both environments comes down to extreme adaptations for surviving with little water—wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Nations approve new UN rules on carbon markets at COP29

Governments at the COP29 talks approved Monday new UN standards for international carbon markets in a key step toward allowing countries to trade credits to meet their climate targets......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

M4 Macs launch day: Same-day availability, trade-in deals, more

The new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini powered by M4 are officially here. After being announced last week with pre-order availability, Apple’s new M4 Mac lineup can is now available for purchase at Apple Stores around the world. Here’s everyt.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

We just got our first hint of the RTX 6090, but it’s not what you think

Nvidia's upcoming GPUs, including the RTX 5090 and the RTX 6090, just appeared in a filing -- but it's much too early to get excited......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Thriving scorpion population is stinging problem for Brazil

Forget snakes, it's scorpions Brazilians most need to worry about......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?

In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouT.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Coyotes are thriving despite human and predator pressures, large-scale study finds

Research led by the University of New Hampshire sheds light on how coyotes, North America's most successful predators, are responding to various environmental pressures, including human development, hunting and competition with larger carnivores. Sur.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Study assesses "gendered space" in financial institutions in Pakistan

In Islamic cultures, purdah, which literally means "curtain," is a practice that involves the seclusion of women from public observation and the enforcement of high standards of female modesty. Research published in the Journal of Management Studies.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Professor-turned-welder shares her experience in the trade

Although I have a good gig as a full professor at Iowa State University, I've daydreamed about learning a trade—something that required both my mind and my hands......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Secrets and lies: Spies of the Stuart era played a dangerous game in the shadows of an unstable Europe

Stuart monarchs were repeatedly challenged by dangerous threats—a gunpowder plot, a civil war and political revolution. As a result, by the restoration of Charles II in 1660, the English government had come to rely on a shadowy trade of secrets for.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Still kickin" since the "70s: NASA"s Voyager mission keeps exploring

NASA's Voyager mission launched in the 1970s. Today, it's making history as it conducts new science. But how are two spacecraft from the '70s not just surviving, but thriving farther out in space than any other spacecraft has been before?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Masimo"s claims falter as Apple defends smartwatch designs in court

Apple and Masimo's patent and trade secret dispute has intensified through lawsuits as Apple defends its innovations and Masimo's claims are rejected in court.Apple Watch UltraApple and medical equipment maker Masimo have been embroiled in lawsuits h.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

New Samsung Galaxy S25 case leaks hint at the designs for all three phones

With a couple of months still to go to the expected launch of the Galaxy S25, the leaks are continuing......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Deals: iPad mini 7 hits all-time lows at $99 off, AirPods Pro 2 $180, AirTags from $18.50 each, more

It has been a more than eventful week for the Mac, with big-time trade-in and straight up cash deals now live on the next-generation M4 MacBook Pro lineup, M4 iMac, and the new M4 Mac mini, but today we are looking at some deals on AirPods, iPad, Air.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

This surprising Mac upgrade hints at big Apple Intelligence features coming

Apple’s big trio of M4 Mac announcements is over. But one of the week’s biggest surprises gives us a hint into what Apple has in store for the Mac’s future, especially in the realm of new Apple Intelligence features. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Paper-aluminum combo can replace plastic for strong, sustainable packaging

Takeout containers get your favorite noodles from the restaurant to your dining table (or couch) without incident, but they are nearly impossible to recycle if they are made from foil-lined plastics. Research published in ACS Omega suggests that repl.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Here’s a Cool $870 Off the Galaxy S24 Ultra With Trade and Free Storage Upgrade

Can you believe we’re starting to see our first early Black Friday deals? That’s apparently what’s going on with Samsung’s current line-up of discounts and promos on devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra (review). In this “e.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  droidlifeRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024