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New species of pirate spiders discovered on South Atlantic island

On a remote tropical island in the Atlantic Ocean, a pair of marooned pirates have been discovered. While they lack eyepatches and cutlasses, the two new species of pirate spider certainly live up to their nautical name, which refers to their habit o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 16th, 2024

Distant blazar discovery supports rapid black hole formation in the early universe

Astronomers have discovered an important piece of the puzzle of how supermassive black holes were able to grow so quickly in the early universe: a special kind of active galactic nucleus so distant that its light has taken more than 12.9 billion year.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News11 hr. 8 min. ago

NASA finds "sideways" black hole using legacy data and new techniques

NASA researchers have discovered a perplexing case of a black hole that appears to be "tipped over," rotating in an unexpected direction relative to the galaxy surrounding it. That galaxy, called NGC 5084, has been known for years, but the sideways s.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News11 hr. 40 min. ago

Researchers identify 35 new lizard species on Caribbean islands

A new scientific study from Temple University's College of Science and Technology (CST) has identified 35 new species of forest lizards, all from islands in the Caribbean. However, that same study has also found that these species of lizards won't be.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News11 hr. 40 min. ago

Researchers explore, sample and interpret lunar volatiles in polar cold traps

The moon has both a South and North Pole, but just how cold are they? For context, Antarctica's coastal temperatures average around 14°F (-10°C), while the interior drops to -76°F (-60°C), making Earth's South Pole one of the coldest places on th.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News11 hr. 40 min. ago

New York man finds mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard

Scholars are hailing the discovery of a fossilized mastodon jaw discovered by a man who spotted two giant teeth while gardening at his upstate New York home this year......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News11 hr. 40 min. ago

Did industrial policy spark huge growth in East Asia? Economists say the numbers tell a more complex story

From 1960 to 1989, South Korea experienced a famous economic boom, with real GDP per capita growing by an annual average of 6.82%. Many observers have attributed this to industrial policy, the practice of giving government support to specific industr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 40 min. ago

Scientists witness evolution in action when two lizard species meet for the first time

In South Florida, two Caribbean lizard species met for the first time. What followed provided some of the clearest evidence to date of evolution in action......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News16 hr. 40 min. ago

Spiderweb protocluster captured by Webb shows supermassive black holes can halt star formation

An international research team has used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe massive galaxies discovered by the Subaru Telescope in a corner of the early universe known as the Spiderweb protocluster. The JWST results confirm what had been.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News16 hr. 40 min. ago

Ancient clay remedy may have potential to boost modern gut health

A team of scientists has discovered that an ancient medicinal clay known as Lemnian earth (LE) could inspire new understanding of how to support present-day gut health......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News16 hr. 40 min. ago

Topographic complexity: A blueprint for biodiversity conservation

In the intricate landscapes of karst regions, the subtle interplay of slopes, soils, and microclimates is shaping the survival of plant species. A new study published in Forest Ecosystems has revealed how the unique structure of dolines—topographic.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News16 hr. 40 min. ago

Household slavery: "An overlooked method of enslaving people"

When discussing enslavement, attention often focuses on Africans forcibly shipped to South America. Researcher Timo McGregor's new Veni research sheds light on a lesser-known method, whereby indigenous populations were enslaved through the households.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Samsung Reveals Big Plans for AI Integration

The South Korean tech giant states that it's been working on new AI-based software for improved user experiences across the board The post Samsung Reveals Big Plans for AI Integration appeared first on Phandroid. Following the launch of it.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Oxygen and chlorine evolution without noble metals: Electrode potential transforms MXene surfaces

MXenes are a class of two-dimensional materials that were discovered in 2011. Theoretical studies previously predicted that they would not be catalytically active in anodic processes. Researchers led by Prof. Dr. Kai S. Exner, head of the Department.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

New model maps monkey habitats to aid conservation efforts

A monkey mapping study could boost conservation of animal species that share their habitats with humans......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Critically endangered elephant found dead in Bali river

A critically endangered elephant living at a zoo on the Indonesian resort island of Bali was found dead in a river Tuesday after being swept away by strong currents following days of torrential rain, officials said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

South Korea at a crossroads after president is impeached. Here"s what will happen next

South Korea's National Assembly passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday, December 14. The vote marks the third time a president has been impeached in the country's constitutional history......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

UK"s inland bathing sites tainted by chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, researchers find

The U.K.'s rivers are contaminated with a mixture of chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, which could be causing severe harm to people and aquatic species, according to the findings of a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

World"s oldest mammalian ancestor discovered in Mallorca

An international research team led by the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) and the Museu Balear de Ciències Naturals (MUCBO | MBCN) have described a fossil animal that lived between 270 and 280 million years ago in present-da.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Hackers seek ransom after getting SSNs, banking info from state gov’t portal

Rhode Island said it's being extorted after hack of Deloitte-run benefits system. Hackers trying to extort the Rhode Island government infiltrated the state's public benefits syst.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

What is a dark comet? A quick guide to the "new" kids in the solar system

In 2017, NASA discovered and later confirmed the first interstellar object to enter our solar system......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024