Mysterious bones may have belonged to gigantic ichthyosaurs
Several similar large, fossilized bone fragments have been discovered in various regions across Western and Central Europe since the 19th century. The animal group to which they belonged is still the subject of much debate to this day. A study carrie.....»»
Huge tsunami with 20 meter waves may have wiped out Stone Age communities in Northumberland
An enormous tsunami with gigantic waves reaching 20 meters submerged large parts of northern Europe and may have wiped out populations of people in Stone Age Britain, a new University of York study has discovered......»»
The underground network: Decoding the dynamics of plant-fungal symbiosis
The intricate dance of nature often unfolds in mysterious ways, hidden from the naked eye. At the heart of this enigmatic tango lies a vital partnership: the symbiosis between plants and a type of fungi known as arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi......»»
Syphilis-like diseases were already widespread in America before the arrival of Columbus, new study finds
Researchers at the Universities of Basel and Zurich have discovered the genetic material of the pathogen Treponema pallidum in the bones of people who died in Brazil 2,000 years ago. This is the oldest verified discovery of this pathogen thus far, an.....»»
Scientists reveal mysterious and unique behavior in a quantum magnetic material
In the mysterious world of quantum materials, things don't always behave as we expect. These materials have unique properties governed by the rules of quantum mechanics, which often means that they can perform tasks in ways traditional materials cann.....»»
Simulation observes three distinct phases of superconducting dynamics
In physics, scientists have been fascinated by the mysterious behavior of superconductors—materials that can conduct electricity with zero resistance when cooled to extremely low temperatures. Within these superconducting systems, electrons team up.....»»
Gravity helps show strong force strength in the proton
The power of gravity is writ large across our visible universe. It can be seen in the lock step of moons as they circle planets; in wandering comets pulled off-course by massive stars; and in the swirl of gigantic galaxies. These awesome displays sho.....»»
Sky’s Industrial-Scale Pirate IPTV Blocking Becomes a War of Attrition
Last summer, Sky TV obtained a somewhat mysterious pirate IPTV blocking injunction at the High Court in London. In the months up to November 2023, that led to UK ISPs blocking at least 400 IPTV domains/subdomains, potentially many more. Available dat.....»»
Tiny worm, giant leap: Discovery of highly specific fatty acid attachment to proteins
In a world where the intricacies of molecular biology often seem as vast and mysterious as the cosmos, a new study delves into the microscopic universe of proteins, unveiling a fascinating aspect of their existence. This revelation could hold profoun.....»»
The Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows
A new study shows the Megalodon, a gigantic shark that went extinct 3.6 million years ago, was more slender than earlier studies suggested. This finding changes scientists' understanding of Megalodon behavior, ancient ocean life, and why the sharks w.....»»
Mars Express finds evidence of large water deposit at the Medusae Fossae Formation
Windswept piles of dust, or layers of ice? ESA's Mars Express has revisited one of Mars's most mysterious features to clarify its composition. Its findings suggest layers of water ice stretching several kilometers below ground—the most water ever f.....»»
Despite intensive scientific analyses, this centaur head remains a mystery
At the National Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, there is a marble head that was once part of the ancient Greek Parthenon temple on the Acropolis in Athens. The head originally belonged to a centaur figure and was part of a scene depicting the Greek my.....»»
Citizen scientists needed to discover elusive black holes
Could you help scientists uncover the mysterious world of invisible black holes? Become a Black Hole Hunter and you'll be taking part in scientific research that has the potential to reveal more about one of space's most intriguing aspects......»»
This gigantic 98-inch TV is $2,000 off, delivered for the Super Bowl
Want a huge TV to enjoy the Super Bowl? Best Buy has an amazing offer on a TCL 98-inch 4K TV right now which is pretty unmissable......»»
Halo’s Mysterious Battle Royale Spin-off is No More
The title was never officially confirmed by Microsoft itself, although developer Certain Affinity frequently mentioned the game in the past. The post Halo’s Mysterious Battle Royale Spin-off is No More appeared first on Phandroid. Mi.....»»
A woman bought a vintage dress at an antique store. It had a secret pocket with a mysterious note
A woman bought a vintage dress at an antique store. It had a secret pocket with a mysterious note.....»»
A princess"s psalter recovered? Pieces of a 1,000-year-old manuscript found
A special find has been made in the Alkmaar Regional Archive: A number of 17th-century book bindings contained pieces of parchment from a manuscript from the 11th century. The original manuscript may have belonged to a princess who fled England after.....»»
Dark energy is one of the biggest puzzles in science and we"re now a step closer to understanding it
Over ten years ago, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) began mapping the universe to find evidence that could help us understand the nature of the mysterious phenomenon known as dark energy. I'm one of more than 100 contributing scientists that have helped.....»»
iPhone from onboard Alaska Airlines incident found; survives 16,000-foot drop
We’ve seen drop tests, but nothing like this. While searching for the missing door plug from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a resident stumbled upon an intact iPhone on the side of the road. He soon discovered that it actually belonged to a passenger.....»»
Samsung’s fascinating new monitors can connect wirelessly via pogo pins
Samsung announced a mysterious new monitor called The Link that uses pogo pins to daisy-chain monitors together......»»
Samsung’s gigantic 57-inch 4K gaming monitor is $500 off today
The 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor with dual 4K Ultra HD resolution is $500 off from Samsung. Gamers, you shouldn't miss this great offer......»»