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Pompeii skeleton discovery shows another natural disaster may have made Vesuvius eruption even more deadly

Almost 2,000 years ago, Pliny the Younger wrote letters describing the shaking ground as Vesuvius erupted. Now, a collaborative study led by researchers from the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) and Pompeii Archaeological Park ha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 18th, 2024

If you have to watch one Hulu show this November, stream this one

This Hulu show is one of the best shows ever made, but it wasn't originally native to the service. Here's why you should watch it in November......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

Joker: Folie à Deux actor says he was in the worst film ever made

Comedian Tim Dillon explained that he knew the movie, which he has a small role in, was a disaster even as they filmed it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ actor says he was in ‘the worst film ever made’

Comedian Tim Dillon explained that he knew the movie, which he has a small role in, was a disaster even as they filmed it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

You Asked: Brightness meters, and who wins the natural color contest

On today’s You Asked: Is the Hisense 110 UX the brightest TV ever made? And do older TVs like CRT and Plasma TVs actually have better color than modern TVs?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

New tools give researchers hope for fungus-ravaged US bats

Standing at a woodland entrance to the world's longest cave system in Kentucky, a park ranger warns those about to enter of an extremely deadly fungus—not for humans, but for the bat populations it has devastated across North America......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Teardown of the M4 Mac mini reveals a huge surprise

A partial teardown of the new M4 Mac mini shows that its storage isn't soldered down after all......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

DNA shows Pompeii’s dead aren’t who we thought they were

Integrating genetic data with historic and archaeological data can enrich or correct popular narratives. People have long been fascinated by the haunting plaster casts of the bodi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Mitochondrial study offers new insights into how our cells process RNA for energy production

Researchers at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet have made a major discovery in how human cells produce energy. Their study, published in The EMBO Journal, reveals the detailed mechanisms of how mitochondria process.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Chemists find easier way to produce biodiesel from waste oil

UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the alternative fuel source much more appealing to the m.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

"Storyline" simulations can gauge the role of global warming in extreme weather events

Only a few weeks ago, massive precipitation produced by the storm "Boris" led to chaos and flooding in Central and Eastern Europe. An analysis conducted by the Alfred Wegener Institute shows that in a world without the current level of global warming.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Research shows disproportionate flood exposure for least polluting nations

A study published in Environmental Research Letters has exposed for the first time, how inhabitants of the smallest countries globally, contributing least to climate change, already bear the brunt of its devastating consequences and the burden is lik.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Astronaut’s photo shows Earth as you’ve never seen it before

NASA's oldest serving astronaut has shared an image taken from the space station that shows Earth in a most unusual way......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

MultiVersus is underperforming, but Warner Bros. is still focused on IP

Warner Bros. Discovery is tripling down on its IP for its gaming division despite MultiVersus underperforming to the tune of $100 million......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

This 70-inch 4K TV is only $400 at Amazon today

Enjoy your favorite movies, shows, and video games on a big beautiful screen with the 70-inch Insignia F50 Series, now on sale for $400 at Amazon......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Apple"s iPhone 15 led sales globally in mid-2024 with Samsung close behind

Apple's iPhone 15 soared to the top of global smartphone sales in 2024, marking a new wave of demand for premium tech and flashy features.iPhone 15Counterpoint Research shows that Apple's iPhone 15 and Pro counterparts topped global sales in the thir.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

iMac review roundup: good performance, good price -- and great colors

Apple's new M4 24-inch iMac shows that the all-in-one desktop computer still has a loyal fanbase, with every reviewer also relishing the more vibrant colors of the new model.M4 24-inch iMac - Image credit: AppleApple hosted a "week of exciting announ.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Oldest depictions of fishing discovered in Ice Age art: Camp site reveals 15,800-year-old engravings of fish trapping

The Ice Age camp site of Gönnersdorf on the banks of the Rhine has revealed a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on early fishing practices. New imaging methods have allowed researchers to see intricate engravings of fish on ancient schis.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

The natural environment is declining—are companies doing their part to save it?

The natural environment across the globe is deteriorating, leading to crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity. Companies and industries play a major role in this decline, and they are expected to take responsibility for thei.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Hurricane Rafael triggers nationwide blackout in Cuba

Hurricane Rafael knocked out power to all of Cuba on Wednesday as it slammed through the cash-strapped island, which was still reeling from a recent blackout and a previous deadly storm......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024