Remember that ancient Roman “dildo”? It might just be an old Roman drop spindle
"It’s a bit understated as a dildo, and would make for a more satisfying spin than anything else." Enlarge / This phallus-shaped object went viral last month, but it might not be an ancient Roman dildo after all. (credit: Vindo.....»»
New evidence of Neolithic occupations in the Aragonese site of Huerto Raso
Researchers from the UAB and the University of Zaragoza who have carried out the first extensive excavation campaign of the Huerto Raso site (Huesca) have made new discoveries that reinforce the hypothesis of its occupation during the ancient Neolith.....»»
New perspectives for using corals in climate research
Ancient ocean temperatures are most commonly reconstructed by analyzing the ratio of different oxygen atoms in the calcium carbonate remains of fossils. However, this presents many challenges, including a combination of biological processes known as.....»»
Xbox console sales continue to crater with massive 42% revenue drop
Xbox Series X/S sales seem to have peaked early in 2022. Enlarge / The tumbling continues. Microsoft's revenue from Xbox console sales was down a whopping 42 percent on a year-over-year basis for the quarter ending in J.....»»
AutoNation net income, revenue harmed by CDK cyberattacks
AutoNation Inc. reported a massive drop in net income due in part to lost revenue and hits to vehicle sales stemming from the June 19 CDK Global cyberattacks.....»»
Researchers identify unique phenomenon in Kagome metal
In traditional Japanese basket-weaving, the ancient "Kagome" design seen in many handcrafted creations is characterized by a symmetrical pattern of interlaced triangles with shared corners. In quantum physics, the Kagome name has been borrowed by sci.....»»
Substack blames iCloud Private Relay outage for big drop in newsletter open rates
Last week, Apple’s iCloud Private Relay feature experienced a days-long outage. Today, that outage is being blamed by Substack for a troubling trend that its writers observed: a substantial drop in open rates for newsletters sent during the outage......»»
AirPods Pro 2 drop back to $180 + 2nd Gen down at $70, MacBook Air at $799, MagSafe chargers, Apple Watch, and more
Tuesday’s roundup of the day’s best deals is headlined by some notable AirPods discounts. Firstly, AirPods 2nd Gen are now down within $1 of the lowest price we have tracked all year at $70. And secondly, Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2, that aren.....»»
Apple AirPods drop to all-time low price of $69.99 at Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 dip to $179.99
Amazon's month-end AirPods deals deliver the lowest prices on the earbuds, with discounts of up to 46% off.Grab AirPods at the all-time low price.If you're looking to pick up a new pair of AirPods or are just jumping into the AirPods scene, Amazon ha.....»»
Scientists now know when an ancient lake supported human life in the Namib Sand Sea
Desert regions in northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have been well studied by archaeologists as the home of early humans and as routes of migration along "green corridors.".....»»
Price war: Amazon, Best Buy drop 16-inch MacBook Pro to $1,999 ($500 off)
Amazon and Best Buy are engaged in a price war on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro outfitted with the M3 Pro or M3 Max processor.Take advantage of this price war to get the 16-inch MacBoook Pro at $500 offThe two retailers are duking it out over the MacBo.....»»
Low-income homes drop Internet service after Congress kills discount program
Charter CEO says "customers' ability to pay" a concern after $30 discounts end. Enlarge / A Charter Spectrum vehicle. (credit: Charter) The death of the US government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is starting t.....»»
Has NASA found evidence of ancient life of Mars? An expert examines the latest discovery
NASA has announced the first detection of possible biosignatures in a rock on the surface of Mars. The rock contains the first martian organic matter to be detected by the Perseverance rover, as well as curious discolored spots that could indicate th.....»»
Apple’s 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro is now $500 off, M4 iPad Pro $150 off, plus deals on MacBook Air, chargers, and more
We are ready to kick off another week in Apple deals starting with a massive $500 price drop on the M3 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch models to mark the return of all-time low pricing. From there we move over to Apple’s pro-grade M4 iPad that is now up to.....»»
Dark matter seen through forest: Study examines matter distribution and supports unknown influence or new particle
The dense peaks in the wavelength distribution graph observed in a Lyman-Alpha forest indeed resemble many small trees. Each of those peaks represents a sudden drop in "light" at a specific and narrow wavelength, effectively mapping the matter that l.....»»
NASA Mars rover captures rock that could hold fossilized microbes
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has made what could be its most astonishing discovery to date: possible signs of ancient life on the Red Planet......»»
Gentex Q2 net income falls 21% on lower vehicle production
The mirror supplier said net income and revenue declined after a drop in light-vehicle production......»»
X-ray microCT unveils ancient pottery techniques
Researchers from Ca' Foscari University of Venice have uncovered insights into ancient pottery forming techniques using X-ray micro-computed tomography (microCT). The study, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, reveals how advanced 3D.....»»
Perseverance rover finds tantalizing hints of possible ancient life on Mars
Perseverance has located some tantalizing indications of possible microbial life on Mars - although it's too early for scientists to be sure......»»
iOS 18 beta release schedule: Here’s when to expect new betas
Summer is beta season for Apple’s software platforms. With new features and changes in each release, the question on many beta users’ minds is: when will the next beta drop? Here’s when you should expect future betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoi.....»»
Perseverance rover discovers rock with potential signs of ancient life
A vein-filled rock is catching the eye of the science team of NASA's Perseverance rover. Nicknamed "Cheyava Falls" by the team, the arrowhead-shaped rock contains fascinating traits that may bear on the question of whether Mars was home to microscopi.....»»