Skull and Bones: everything we know so far
Skull and Bones has been pushed back, and does not currently have a release date. Here's what we do know......»»
Skull and Bones closed beta will set sail later this month
Ubisoft has confirmed another Skull and Bones closed beta for later this month......»»
Evolutionary forces shape the human skeleton
Genetic kinship analyses of human bones reach their limits if the DNA is poorly preserved or if destructive sampling is not possible. New research shows that in such cases, comparisons of the structure and shape of certain parts of the skeleton may a.....»»
Plastic rocks, plutonium, and chicken bones: The markers we"re laying down in deep time
Rocks keep time. Not on our human-scale time, but deep time: the almost unimaginable span of billions of years which have already come and gone......»»
Lumos Ultra E-Bike smart helmet review: protecting your skull with some flashy features
The Lumos Ultra E-Bike smart helmet adds technological flair to a basic safety requirement, but its high price might be hard to justify.Lumos Ultra E-Bike helmetLumos makes several "smart" helmets with bright LEDs to make riders more visible. The Lum.....»»
New insights into the evolution of the plague pathogen
The origins of the plague go back to the Neolithic Age, with the oldest findings of the causative pathogen Yersinia pestis coming from human bones around 5,000 years old. In the history of the plague, the late antique Justinianic plague from the sixt.....»»
Dinosaurs and the evolution of breathing through bones
Dinosaurs' hyper-efficient breathing system also evolved in two other lineages. Enlarge / It takes careful study and the right kind of bones to determine how something like this breathed. (credit: Tito Aureliano et. al.).....»»
Presumed Beethoven skull fragments return to Vienna
Skull fragments, presumed to be from Ludwig van Beethoven, have returned to Vienna, where the legendary 19th century German composer was buried, experts said Thursday......»»
Fossil trackways reveal first raptor-prey attack in Pleistocene Europe
Though we may often think of fossils purely as the bones of ancient organisms that roamed the Earth millions of years ago, in fact, we are actually able to see evidence of this past roaming itself......»»
Proof humans reshaped the world? Chickens
When aliens or our distant progeny sift through layers of sediment 500,000 years from now to decode the Earth's past, they will find unusual evidence of the abrupt change that upended life half-a-million years earlier: chicken bones......»»
Prisoners in Bolivia trading rare jaguar parts for fashion items, researchers discover
Prisoners in Bolivia are trading in jaguar skins and other wild animal body parts to produce wallets, hats, and belts for sale in local markets. The fangs and bones of jaguars are being illegally exported for use as traditional Asian medicine......»»
A jaw-dropping conundrum: Why do mammals have a stiff lower jaw?
From the 20-foot-long jawbones of the filter-feeding blue whale to the short, but bone-crushing, jaws of the hyena and the delicate chin bones of a human, the pair of lower jawbones characteristic of mammals have evolved with amazing variation......»»
15 years later, is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull still bad?
15 years ago, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull forgot what made its beloved franchise so great in the first place. Does it still hold up?.....»»
Behold the likely face of a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon teenage girl
Isotropic analysis revealed her diet and likely migration from southern Germany to England. Enlarge / (left) Skull of teenage girl from 7th century CE. (right) Facial reconstruction as she might have looked in life. (credit: Univ.....»»
Researchers reconstruct lifestyle and face of 7th-century Anglo-Saxon teen
The face of a 16-year-old woman buried near Cambridge (UK) in the 7th century with an incredibly rare gold and garnet cross (the "Trumpington Cross") has been reconstructed following analysis of her skull. The striking image is going on public displa.....»»
Scientists show how some of Earth"s earliest animals evolved
Lacking bones, brains, and even a complete gut, the body plans of simple animals like sea anemones appear to have little in common with humans and their vertebrate kin. Nevertheless, new research from Investigator Matt Gibson, Ph.D., at the Stowers I.....»»
Skull and Bones is to receive yet another closed beta in late August
Ubisoft has announced that the upcoming pirate-action title Skull and Bones will host another closed beta later this year......»»
Where to farm Crushed Beast Bones in Diablo 4
Crushed Beast Bones are extremely useful in Diablo 4, and in this guide, we'll show you where to find and farm them......»»
People Let a Startup Put a Brain Implant in Their Skull—for 15 Minutes
Precision Neuroscience’s brain-computer interface sits on top of the brain, not in it. That could make it easier to implant, and less likely to damage tissue......»»
What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in June 2023
Netflix is serving up a summer's worth of content in June with Extraction 2, Our Planet II, The Witcher season 3, Arnold, Skull Island, and more!.....»»
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review: Banging headphones but not for everyone
Skullcandy's original Crusher ANC wireless headphones dialed up skull-rattling bass and this new model continues that same tradition, but with more comfort, sophistication, and added features.Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2These Crusher ANC 2 headphones rem.....»»