Old stone toilet reveals Jerusalem’s wealthy elite had intestinal parasites
Scientists identified egg remnants from roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, and pinworm. Enlarge / A 2,700-year-old toilet seat made of stone revealed the poor sanitary conditions of a 7th-century Jerusalem luxury villa. (credit: Yoli Schwa.....»»
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. MediaTek Dimensity 9400: the race is on
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite is riding high atop the perks of a custom core tech, but MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 is also mouting an impressive challenge......»»
4,000-year-old town discovered hidden in Arabian oasis
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old fortified town hidden in an oasis in modern-day Saudi Arabia reveals how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said on Wednesday......»»
Study reveals the complex impact of state-led urban change on residential communities in Korea
In East Asia, a silent shift is taking place: gentrification. Urban neighborhoods are undergoing huge transformations as once-affordable areas become hotspots for upscale living......»»
Tech billionaire Elon Musk"s social media posts have had a "sudden boost" since July, new research reveals
On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to his more than 200 million followers:.....»»
A comparison of bat and bird wings reveals their evolutionary paths are vastly different
Bats are incredibly diverse animals: They can climb onto other animals to drink their blood, pluck insects from leaves or hover to drink nectar from tropical flowers, all of which require distinctive wing designs......»»
New insights into mango evolution: Study reveals extensive hybridization within the Mangifera genus
A research team investigated whole chloroplast genomes and nuclear gene sequences from 14 species, uncovering new insights into the genetic diversity and hybrid origins of mango species. They used the evolutionary relationships within the Mangifera g.....»»
In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies—implications for global pest control
Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as false kamani nuts, or tropical almonds, they fall from tall, shady Terminalia catappa trees that l.....»»
Study reveals superbug MRSA"s double defense against antibiotics
Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease......»»
Kieran Culkin reveals why he still hasn"t watched the "Succession" finale
"Succession" star Kieran Culkin appeared on "The Late Show" and told Stephen Colbert why he still hasn't seen the finale......»»
New ESO image captures a dark wolf in the sky
For Halloween, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) reveals this spooktacular image of a dark nebula that creates the illusion of a wolf-like silhouette against a colorful cosmic backdrop. Fittingly nicknamed the Dark Wolf Nebula, it was captured.....»»
I used the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, and it’s hot stuff
I've tried out the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in the Realme GT 7 Pro phone, and it was a much hotter experience than I expected......»»
Research reveals delayed evolutionary origin of Asteriidae sea stars
A study published in PeerJ has reshaped our understanding of the evolutionary history of sea stars, particularly the family Asteriidae. The study, titled "Phylogenetic and taxonomic revisions of Jurassic sea stars support a delayed evolutionary origi.....»»
Keira Knightley transforms into an elite spy in the trailer for Netflix’s Black Doves
In the trailer for Netflix's Black Doves, Keira Knightley is a spy on a revenge-fueled mission to find out who killed her secret lover......»»
Honor Magic 7 launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite in tow
Honor has announced the Magic 7 series, one of the first smartphones to feature the use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. The post Honor Magic 7 launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite in tow appeared first on Phandroid. Just last week, Qualcom.....»»
Atlas of the Human Planet: 50 years of population growth and urbanization trends uncovered
The new Atlas of the Human Planet reveals 50 years of global population growth and urbanization trends, providing insights into how cities and rural areas have evolved. This data offers vital tools for addressing future climate, social, and economic.....»»
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Should Be a Wake-up Call for Google
The Snapdragon 8 Elite has set the benchmark for mobile processing performance - will Google ever catch up? The post The Snapdragon 8 Elite Should Be a Wake-up Call for Google appeared first on Phandroid. The launch of Qualcomm’s new.....»»
Global fleet of undersea robots reveals the phytoplankton hidden beneath the ocean"s surface
Phytoplankton—microscopic plant-like organisms—are the foundation of the marine food web, sustaining everything from tiny fish to multi-ton whales while also playing a critical role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere......»»
Study finds comb jellies can reverse age
A new article published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals the unprecedented ability for reverse development in a ctenophore, also called comb jelly. The findings suggest that life cycle plasticity in animals might be more com.....»»
Marvel reveals 2025 Disney+ TV slate, including Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and Wonder Man
In a look-ahead teaser, Marvel announced its 2025 Disney+ slate, including Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and Wonder Man......»»
Report reveals a "vital sanctuary" for wildlife and endangered species in Cambodia"s Central Cardamom Mountains
The first-ever camera trap study of the Central Cardamom Mountains Landscape has recorded 108 species, 23 of which are listed at risk (Vulnerable or above) on the IUCN Red List, underscoring the significance of the region as a global stronghold for b.....»»