Meteorite auction included one very surprising item
Christie’s has auctioned off lots of meteorites over the last few weeks, but it saved the most unusual object in its collection till last......»»
Exim vulnerability affecting 1.5 million servers lets attackers attach malicious files
Based on past attacks, It wouldn’t be surprising to see active targeting this time too. Enlarge More than 1.5 million email servers are vulnerable to attacks that can deliver executable attachments to user accounts, s.....»»
Stegosaurus skeleton to fetch millions at New York auction
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from paleontologists......»»
Iconic Massachusetts home up for auction with low starting bid, but there’s a catch
Iconic Massachusetts home up for auction with low starting bid, but there’s a catch.....»»
A new species of extinct crocodile relative rewrites life on the Triassic coastline
The surprising discovery of a new species of extinct crocodile relative from the Triassic Favret Formation of Nevada, U.S., rewrites the story of life along the coasts during the first act of the Age of Dinosaurs......»»
Score the best summer deals on Gorpcore phone accessories from MAGEASY
Want a stylish way to hold and protect your phone and gear? These Gorpcore-inspired phone accessories are included in a major MAGEASY deals event......»»
Testers unearth touchscreen UI in tvOS beta, signs point to a touchscreen HomePod
Rumors of a touchscreen HomePod stretch back to 2021. Enlarge / A screenshot of tvOS 17. Recent betas have included evidence that Apple is working on a touchscreen-enabled version of the interface. (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
Why 1994’s Lair of Squid was the weirdest pack-in game of all time
The HP 200LX included a mysterious maze game called Lair of Squid. We tracked down the author. Enlarge / Artist's impression of a squid jumping forth from an HP 200LX. (credit: Aurich Lawson / HP) In 1994, Hewlett-Packar.....»»
Age data show planetesimals provided building materials for water-rich planets in the early solar system
Age data for certain classes of meteorite have made it possible to gain new findings on the origin of small water-rich astronomical bodies in the early solar system. These so-called planetesimals continually supplied building materials for planets—.....»»
Q&A: Extreme weather in South Africa is disrupting tourism—research tracks the impact on coastal areas
South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, floods in the Eastern Cape and mid-latitude cyclones in the Western Cape. Kaitano.....»»
Astronomers find surprising ice world in the habitable zone with JWST data
A team of astronomers has identified a temperate exoplanet as a promising super-Earth ice or water world......»»
Samsung may have a bad surprise for the Galaxy Z Flip 6
In a surprising turn of events, Samsung appears to be making a downgrade to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 compared to the Flip 5......»»
Exploring the casque anatomy of aerial jousting helmeted hornbills
New research reveals how the surprising internal anatomy of the helmeted hornbill's casque allows it to withstand damage during aerial jousting battles with rivals. Researchers hope that this new understanding can help to conserve this critically end.....»»
A surprising new competitor to Google Docs just made its debut
Protons version of Google Docs gives users something Google doesn't: privacy. The files and even mouse movements are encrypted......»»
Apple Intelligence is coming this fall, but these features won’t be included
Apple Intelligence stands poised to be the most powerful addition to the iPhone, Mac, and iPad this year. When iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18 debut this fall, they’ll include a host of Apple Intelligence features—albeit labeled as beta......»»
Deadline for iPhone 7 audio settlement extended to July 3, 2024
For unknown reasons, the deadline for iPhone 7 users to apply to be included in Apple's class action settlement has been extended, but there are still stringent conditions, and time is again running out.iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 PlusHaving initially set.....»»
Apple adds HomePod, AirPods to the "vintage products" list
The original HomePod is now a "vintage" item according to Apple, making it the first from the smart speaker range to be given the designation.A HomePod in useApple's support pages has a list of products that Apple deems to be vintage or obsolete, dep.....»»
A 4,500-year-old collective tomb in France reveals final stage in formation of the "European genome"
High-resolution analysis of the genomes of individuals buried in a 4,500-year-old collective tomb at Bréviandes-les-Pointes, near the French town of Troyes, has revealed a surprising story with far-reaching implications. As detailed in an article in.....»»
Exploring bird breeding behavior and microbiomes in the radioactive Chornobyl Exclusion Zone
New research finds surprising differences in the diets and gut microbiomes of songbirds living in the radiation-contaminated areas of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine. This study is also the first to examine the breeding behavior and early life.....»»
By mimicking cicada wings, scientists are investigating new ways to keep patients safe
Cicada's cries ring out in the hot air and their discarded exoskeletons decorate tree branches in the southeast and midwest United States at the height of summer. While their ability to emerge in huge numbers is astounding, they have other surprising.....»»
Fla. dealership leaving CDK lawsuit, calls inclusion an error
A Florida exotic dealership was erroneously included in a lawsuit against CDK Global, and the company will withdraw as a plaintiff, said Evan Bernstein, CFO of Prestige Motor Car Imports in North Miami Beach, Fla......»»