Saturday Citations: The cheapness horizon of electric batteries; the battle-worthiness of ancient armor; scared animals
Sometimes, science requires traveling into hazardous environments; sometimes it requires a vast influx of state capital and an army of researchers and technicians. But sometimes, science has to call in the Marines. We reported on that this week, alon.....»»
Egypt tomb find may shed light on ancient diseases: Ministry
A new discovery of 33 ancient tombs in Egypt's southern city of Aswan could reveal "new information on diseases" prevalent at the time, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Monday......»»
Biodiversity loss from 2010 oil spill worse than predicted
A new peer-reviewed study from researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington; the University of Nevada, Reno; Mokwon University in Daejeon, Korea; and Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi shows the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill of 2010 af.....»»
Struggling Our Next Energy enters strategic partnership with Foxconn
Electric vehicle battery startup Our Next Energy has entered a strategic partnership with Foxconn to keep the financially struggling startup afloat. Our Next Energy recently told employees about the partnership with the Taiwan-headquartered manufa.....»»
Italy"s Capri lifts tourist ban as water shortage resolved
The Italian island of Capri lifted a ban on tourists Saturday after problems with the water supply to the holiday hotspot were resolved......»»
Ferrari"s electric supercar plant will boost flexibility, shorten development times
Ferrari's new plant will build ICE cars alongside the automaker's $534,000 all-electric supercar......»»
At dealerships, ‘wishful thinking" for CDK cyberattack resolution on crucial sales Saturday
Dealerships, which typically have busy sales days on Saturdays, enter the fourth day of the cyberattack shutdown with uncertainty......»»
China, France launch satellite to better understand the universe
A French-Chinese satellite blasted off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant......»»
Tourists banned from Italy"s Capri over water shortage
The Italian island of Capri banned tourists from disembarking Saturday after problems with the water supply from the mainland threatened to leave the holiday hotspot parched......»»
Saturday Citations: Bulking tips for black holes; microbes influence drinking; new dinosaur just dropped
What did scientists do this week? Exactly four things, all of which are summarized below......»»
China, France to launch satellite to better understand the universe
A French-Chinese satellite will blast off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Saturday, June 22
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, June 22
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Saturday, June 22
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, June 22 (game #880)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions......»»
How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart.
As temperatures and humidity soar outside, what's happening inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees......»»
Opinion: Animal welfare labels are a hollow money-maker for supermarkets
The 200-year-old Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the oldest such charity in the world, is under fire for endorsing welfare standards on RSPCA Assured farms investigated by Animal Rising activists. More than 40 of these farms,.....»»
After ISIS bombs, an urgent call to preserve an ancient Syrian temple
The Temple of Bel stands in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, adjoining a desert oasis with palm trees and bountiful water. Constructed in the first two centuries of the Common Era, the temple served for nearly two thousand years as a sanctuary for.....»»
Europe and Australia both back down on CSAM scanning that would break encryption
Both the EU and Australia have backed down on separate proposals to force tech companies to carry out CSAM scanning within messaging apps, which would have meant breaking end-to-end encryption. It’s the latest development in the ongoing battle b.....»»
Bugatti’s new hypercar loses the turbos for a screaming V16 hybrid
It features three electric motors, 1,800 horsepower, and watch-like instruments. Enlarge / The Tourbillon is recognizable as a modern Bugatti, but it's very different under the skin. (credit: Bradley Iger) Since the laun.....»»
With 1,800 horsepower, Bugatti’s Tourbillon brings plug-ins past the Prius
Bugatti is known for uncompromising performance more than green cred, but its new Tourbillon boasts both a V16 engine and an electric-only range of 40 miles......»»