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.....»»
Use Your 3D Printer To Make Gorgeous 2D Art With HueForge
3D printing is always surprising us with new and inventive ways of using the somewhat simple machines. In this case, there is a new software called HueForge that creates beautifully rendered 2D art work using very limited colors and materials allowe.....»»
Cellular process that fuels plant growth yields surprising insights
A new study by Rice University bioscientists explains how basic cellular structures common to most life forms collaborate to fuel growth in a model plant organism. The findings could shed light on corresponding mechanisms in human cells......»»
Whale of a debate put to rest
Researchers have finally settled a decades-long dispute about the evolutionary origins of the pygmy right whale......»»
Caterpillar venom study reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered the venom of a notorious caterpillar has a surprising ancestry and could be key to the delivery of lifesaving drugs......»»
A surprising discovery about the magnetic interactions in a Kagome layered topological magnet
A team from Ames National Laboratory conducted an in-depth investigation of the magnetism of TbMn6Sn6, a Kagome layered topological magnet. They were surprised to find that the magnetic spin reorientation in TbMn6Sn6 occurs by generating increasing n.....»»
10 facts about the Mission: Impossible series you didn’t know about
As the world prepares for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, fans can brush up on their knowledge of the franchise with these 10 surprising facts......»»
Is My Adventures with Superman worth watching?
After years of evil Superman movies, TV shows, and games, does the new Adult Swim series My Adventures with Superman stay true to the DC character's origins?.....»»
Probing the mysteries of neutron stars with a surprising earthly analog
Ultracold gases in the lab could help scientists better understand the universe. Enlarge / Spectral analysis indicates that silica is present in this supernova remnant, Cassiopeia A. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ O. Krause (Steward.....»»
Smelling in stereo—a surprising find on a fossilized shark
Fossils and modern experiments are telling us what a shark's nose knows. Enlarge / Artist's reconstruction of the shark as it once lived. (credit: Klug et. al.) Sharks are largely cartilaginous, a body structure that oft.....»»
New study challenges conventional understanding of charging process in electrochemical devices
A new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge reveals a surprising discovery that could transform the future of electrochemical devices. The findings offer new opportunities for the development of advanced materials and improved performan.....»»
Threads feed of people you follow ‘on the list’; can’t delete your profile; more
Twitter’s implosion has helped Threads get off to a great start, gaining 10M users in the first 10 hours. But the app’s rush to market has meant some surprising failings, the biggest being that you can’t have a Threads feed comprising only peo.....»»
Discovery of 500-million-year-old fossil reveals astonishing secrets of tunicate origins
Karma Nanglu says his favorite animal is whichever one he's working on. But his latest subject may hold first place status for a while: a 500-million-year-old fossil from the wonderfully weird group of marine invertebrates, the tunicates......»»
Apple Reality Pro vs. Meta Quest 3: power or price?
Meta's Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro are in different price classes but share some surprising similarities. Which is best for you?.....»»
Apple Reality Pro vs. Meta Quest 3: Power or price?
Meta's Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro are in different price classes but share some surprising similarities. Which is best for you?.....»»
California beachgoers face an unexpected peril: Aggressive, biting sea lions
As Southern Californians prepare to flood local beaches in anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday and an oncoming heat wave, experts are warning beachgoers to be vigilant about a surprising hazard: biting sea lions......»»
Opinion: The Murray-Darling Basin shows why the "social cost of water" concept won"t work
Access to safe, clean water is a basic human right. But water scarcity or barriers to access can cause conflict within and between countries......»»
FTC v. Microsoft: 5 surprising revelations from the court hearing that you need to know
From The Elder Scrolls VI's release window to the failures of cloud gaming, these were some of the biggest revelations to come out of Xbox's FTC trial......»»
Dry days trigger leaves to send a surprising growth signal telling roots to keep growing
Scientists at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU) have discovered a new molecular signaling pathway, triggered when leaves are exposed to low humidity, that ensures plant roots keep growing towards water......»»
Zhurong rover detects extremely weak magnetic fields on surface of Mars" Utopia Basin
A joint research team led by Prof. Du Aimin from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS) has found extremely weak magnetic fields during the Zhurong rover's first 1-km traverse on Mars. This indicates no de.....»»
Study reveals genetic signatures of chickpea"s cultural crossroads
With its nutty flavor and dense nutrient profile, the humble chickpea has captivated palates and nourished civilizations for millennia. From its ancient origins to its widespread use in modern kitchens and restaurants around the world, this legume de.....»»