The two-century-old mystery of Waterloo"s skeletal remains
More than 200 years after Napoleon met defeat at Waterloo, the bones of soldiers killed on that famous battlefield continue to intrigue Belgian researchers and experts, who use them to peer back to that moment in history......»»
Moles, birthmarks, red hair: The anatomical features used to accuse women of witchcraft in the 17th century
Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered undeniable proof of witchcraft. The belief was that the devil branded witches' bodies with symbolic, material marks—such as unusua.....»»
Machine-learning analysis tracks the evolution of 16th-century European astronomical thought
A team of computer scientists, astronomers and historians in Berlin has used machine-learning applications to learn more about the evolutionary history of European astronomical thought in the 15th and 16th centuries. In their study published in the j.....»»
AMD RDNA 4: everything we know so far about the RX 8000 series
AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 graphics cards are coming soon, but they're still shrouded in mystery. Here's everything we know about RDNA 4......»»
Bones from shipwreck suggest right- or left-handedness could affect how clavicle chemistry changes with age
A new study of human skeletal remains from the wreck of the 16th century English warship "Mary Rose" suggests that whether a person is right- versus left-handed may influence how their clavicle bone chemistry changes as they age. Dr. Sheona Shankland.....»»
Innovative model offers new way for astronomers to analyze powerful space explosions
Astrophysical explosions are, to give a few examples, driven by the collapse of the iron core of a massive star (known as a core-collapse supernova), the consumption of spaghettified stellar remains by a massive black hole (known as a tidal disruptio.....»»
Giant clam declared critically endangered after assessment
The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after its population plunged by more than 80% over the last century, according to a new assessment by a CU Boulder biologist and c.....»»
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review: thrilling campaign helps the series rank up
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shocks and awes with a killer globe-trotting campaign, but its multiplayer remains the mixed bag we've come to expect year after year......»»
The Bear becomes the Boss: First look at Jeremy Allen White in Bruce Springsteen biopic
20th Century Studios released the first image of Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in Deliver Me From Nowhere......»»
People paid $50,000 to reserve Tesla"s new Roadster nearly 7 years ago. Its launch date remains a mystery.
People paid $50,000 to reserve Tesla"s new Roadster nearly 7 years ago. Its launch date remains a mystery......»»
iPhone 16 demand remains in line with the iPhone 15
Investment bank JP Morgan says that demand for the iPhone 16 range is roughly the same as for the iPhone 15 in 2023, but shipping times for the Pro models are shrinking.iPhone 16 [left], iPhone 16 ProWith Apple not releasing details of how many iPhon.....»»
Minneapolis neighbor shooting sparks outrage after suspect is charged, but remains at home for now
Minneapolis neighbor shooting sparks outrage after suspect is charged, but remains at home for now.....»»
NASA astronaut hospitalized after return from ISS
A NASA astronaut who just returned from the International Space Station has been hospitalized for an unspecified medical condition but remains stable, the US space agency said Friday......»»
A cooling shift: Slowing ocean circulation may temper Arctic temperature rise
The Arctic is warming at three to four times the global average. However, new research suggests the slowing of a key ocean current could reduce projected Arctic warming by up to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century......»»
Walmart employee looked for her daughter for hours before finding her ‘charred remains’ in the store’s walk-in bakery oven
Walmart employee looked for her daughter for hours before finding her ‘charred remains’ in the store’s walk-in bakery oven.....»»
Red Magic’s Next Phones Might be Ridiculously Large
Other details such as pricing and availability are a mystery at the moment. The post Red Magic’s Next Phones Might be Ridiculously Large appeared first on Phandroid. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip now official, we’ve gotten a.....»»
Study: DNA corroborates “Well-man” tale from Norse saga
The "Well-man" likely had blue eyes, blond or light-brown hair, and hailed from southern Norway. A 12th-century Norse saga tells of an invading army from the south razing a castl.....»»
Did some of Earth"s water come from the solar wind?
The source of Earth's water is an enduring mystery that extends to exoplanets and the notion of habitability. In broad terms, Earth's water was either part of the planet from the beginning of its formation in the solar nebula or delivered later, mayb.....»»
Study shows invasive silver carp reduce movement in Chicago-area water
Invasive silver carp have been spreading throughout the Mississippi River Basin since their introduction a half-century ago. Yet, try as they might, the fish have not advanced beyond a particular stretch of the Illinois River north of Kankakee. Resea.....»»
Study finds "elite" online critics maintain influence even after losing status
When a reviewer loses an "elite" badge on the restaurant review site Yelp, the quality of their reviews declines, but the perceived value of those reviews remains surprisingly high because of how the site displays their status, according to new resea.....»»
This 97-inch TV has a $4,000 discount, and it still costs an arm and a leg
The 97-inch LG G2 Series OLED 4K TV Gallery Edition remains expensive after a $4,000 discount from Best Buy. You should act fast if you want the savings though......»»