The surprising origins of the Tarim Basin mummies
As part of the Silk Road and located at the geographical intersection of Eastern and Western cultures, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has long served as a major crossroads for trans-Eurasian exchanges of people, cultures, agriculture, and lang.....»»
Day of the Devs brings surprising sequels, a truffle pig RPG, and more must-see games
Before the Game Awards, we got some seriously strange world premieres in an eclectic Day of the Devs live stream......»»
This psychedelic PlayStation platformer is already 2024’s most surprising game
After spending 90 minutes with Ultros, we still don't fully know what to expect from the psychedelic Metroidvania......»»
Picking up good vibrations: The surprising physics of the didgeridoo
Australia's most iconic sound is almost certainly the didgeridoo. The long wooden tube-shaped instrument is famous for its unique droning music and has played a significant role in Australian Aboriginal culture for thousands of years. Despite the ins.....»»
Brighter isn’t better for OLED monitors. An expert told me the surprising reason why
The most common criticism of OLED gaming monitors is that they don't get bright enough, but there's a good reason for that......»»
Flexible parental leave among immigrant mothers can promote integration
Mothers who took parental leave part-time or for shorter periods were more likely to engage in income-generating activities or pursue education. A new study uncovers surprising patterns in parental leave usage among newly arrived migrant women in Swe.....»»
RCS is coming in 2024 and iOS 17.2 Personal Voice is here on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has announced RCS support for 2024, Apple Music Replay is odd this year, plus Personal Voice has arrived, and your hosts rank some of Apple's 2023 hardware, on the AppleInsider Podcast.RCS is coming to iMessagesPerhaps even more surprising than.....»»
Research traces modern maize back to a hybrid created 5,000 years ago in Mexico
Maize is one of the world's most widely grown crops. It is used for both human and animal foods and holds great cultural significance, especially for indigenous peoples in the Americas. Yet despite its importance, the origins of the grain have been h.....»»
Tiny worms are helping scientists better understand fertility
Studying sex from just the male perspective misses half the experience. But much of what we know about the origins of reproductive cells comes from looking at sperm and egg formation separately—or only focusing on sperm......»»
Ancestry’s holiday deals are the key to unlocking your family’s origins [Sponsored]
Ancestry holiday deals are the best way to learn more about your origins. You can also send Ancestry gift memberships......»»
Community scientists needed: Help improve winter weather predictions
Community members across Utah, the Great Basin, and around Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are invited to join people across the country in contributing winter weather observations. The data is collected by scientists for a project that seeks to improve t.....»»
Genomic studies shed light on the origins of bee venom
Bees, wasps and ants belong to the Hymenoptera order and inject a whole cocktail of venomous ingredients when they sting. Despite their tremendous ecological and economic importance, little was previously known about the origins of their venom......»»
8 most surprising TV show cancellations of 2023
The eight most surprising TV show cancellations of 2023 include some victims of the writer's strike and cost-cutting, and a few that left some fans baffled......»»
Deoxygenation levels similar to today"s played major role in marine extinctions 200 million years ago
Scientists have made a surprising discovery that sheds new light on the role that oceanic deoxygenation (anoxia) played in one of the most devastating extinction events in Earth's history. Their finding has implications for current-day ecosystems—a.....»»
10 surprising facts about Stranger Things you didn’t know
Stranger Things is one of the most beloved Netflix series. As as we prepare for it to come to a close after five seasons, here are some surprising facts......»»
A galaxy only 350 million years old has surprising amounts of metal
Astrophysicists working with the JWST have found a surprising amount of metal in a galaxy only 350 million years after the Big Bang. How does that fit in with our understanding of the universe?.....»»
Researchers: Health and education are closely linked—NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Given the health and education challenges many New Zealand children face, it is surprising (and even depressing) how little crossover and collaboration there is between these two vital sectors......»»
WhatsApp’s AI chatbot rolls out to more beta users
The latest WhatsApp beta is bringing its AI chatbot to more users. The post WhatsApp’s AI chatbot rolls out to more beta users appeared first on Phandroid. AI is all the rage these days, so it wasn’t surprising when back in September,.....»»
Best iPhone 12 power banks to buy in 2023
Charge your iPhone 12 anywhere and at anytime with these power banks. The post Best iPhone 12 power banks to buy in 2023 appeared first on Phandroid. Since the iPhone 12 is a three-year-old smartphone, it should not be surprising if the ba.....»»
OpenAI President Greg Brockman quits as shocked employees hold all-hands meeting
Details emerge in Sam Altman firing, which blindsided Microsoft and investors. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Ars Technica) On Friday afternoon, not long after news of CEO Sam Altman's abrupt and surprising departure from Ope.....»»
OpenAI President Greg Brockman quits as nervous employees hold all-hands meeting
Microsoft blindsided by Altman firing; has "utmost confidence" in partner OpenAI. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Ars Technica) On Friday afternoon, not long after news of CEO Sam Altman's abrupt and surprising departure from.....»»