This 15th century manuscript mentions a Monty Python-esque killer rabbit
Richard Heege was clearly a medieval scribe with a sense of humor. Enlarge / Scholar: The 15th century "Heege manuscript" could be a rare written record of a live minstrel performance. (credit: YouTube/University of Cambridge).....»»
The 17th-century origins of a modern finance tool
In the early 1600s, the officials running Durham Cathedral, in England, had serious financial problems. Soaring prices had raised expenses. Most cathedral income came from renting land to tenant farmers, who had long leases so officials could not eas.....»»
New report predicts population of Africa will continue to grow this century
According to the United Nations (UN) population projections, the population of Africa will continue to grow strongly in the course of this century, while on other continents population growth will decline in the near future......»»
Mind the gap: Italian moms with 3+ kids work far fewer years than dads, while Finland shows equality
Over the past century, the number of working women in Western countries has steadily increased. However, numerous studies show that it is still primarily women who have to manage the balancing act between parenthood and working life. Compared to fath.....»»
Atomizer of history: How perfume research has shaped a century of scientific innovation
Is the quest for the perfect top notes responsible for some of the world's most influential scientific discoveries? A new article in the journal Isis argues that fragrance research has stimulated scientific endeavor for over a century, but that its c.....»»
China just landed on the moon. And it released footage.
China's Chang’e-6 spacecraft has landed on the far side of the moon. The Chinese space agency released footage of the event, which will gather samples to return to Earth. The 21st-century space race is heating up.China announced that, for the.....»»
Climate change projected to warm shallow groundwater by up to 3.5°C by 2099
Shallow groundwater is projected to warm on average between 2.1°C and 3.5°C by the end of the century, according to a world-first global groundwater temperature model......»»
Intel had one surprising card up its sleeve at Computex 2024
While much of the attention at Computex was on Qualcomm and AMD, Intel had one card up its sleeve in the form of a particularly killer-looking new laptop......»»
A half-century later, a $62 million plan to finally clean up hazardous waste dump in Florida"s Broward County
A half-century later, officials are taking significant steps toward a $62 million cleanup of one of the nation's worst hazardous waste dumps, a sludge-like mess that's lurked underground around a Pembroke Park property......»»
Killer deals: Apple TV 4K drops to $89.99, HomePod 2nd Gen dips to $175
Apple deals continue to pour in this June, with epic price drops on the Apple TV 4K and HomePod at Verizon. And you don't have to be a Verizon Wireless subscriber to snap up the bargains.AppleInsider is tracking fresh price drops on two hot Apple pro.....»»
Adobe gets called out for violating its own AI ethics
The estate of 20th century photographer Ansel Adams publicly shamed Adobe over the weekend for allegedly selling AI generated art “inspired by” his catalog......»»
Crosby-Schøyen Codex: Ancient Coptic manuscript reveals sermon that spurred violence against Jews
The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, an important early Christian book containing five distinct texts all copied by the same scribe, is going up for auction in June at Christie's in London. If you have a spare £2–£3 million, don't miss this opportunity to.....»»
Instagram enhances Notes feature by adding support for likes, mentions, and prompts
Today Instagram is rolling out a handful of enhancements to its Notes feature, including adding support for likes, mentions, and the ability to post prompts that others can respond to. more….....»»
As No Mow May ends, here"s why we should keep patches of lawn permanently wild
Over the last century, nearly all of the UK's wildflower meadows have been destroyed by expanding farms, towns and cities. This loss of habitat has driven nature's decline, according to research led by birds and nature conservation charity the RSPB......»»
The 10 best turntable accessories for great-sounding vinyl
Whether you’re a wedding DJ or an audiophile, these 8 killer accessories will keep your vinyl clean, protected, and in tip-top order for your next spin session......»»
A killer is born in disturbing clip for In a Violent Nature
In a new video clip for the Canadian slasher film, In a Violent Nature, the silent masked killer has found his next victim......»»
Study introduces a cleaner way to produce ammonia at room temperature and pressure
Ammonia is the starting point for the fertilizers that have secured the world's food supply for the last century. It's also a main component of cleaning products, and is even considered as a future carbon-free replacement for fossil fuels in vehicles.....»»
Microsoft"s Copilot PC and the M3 Mac killer myth
Microsoft debuted what it thinks is a MacBook Air killer, but just like every other time it tried to kill Apple in the market this century, it's going to fail, badly. Here's why.Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative promotes AIAccording to proponents of.....»»
Horn of Africa droughts: Research shows how a network of groundwater bores could help
The Horn of Africa recently suffered its worst drought in almost half a century, and its sixth failed rainfall season in a row......»»
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigation
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigation.....»»
The hornet has landed: Scientists combat new honeybee killer in US
Researchers are working to limit the threat while developing better eradication methods. Enlarge / 2023 marked the first sighting of a yellow-legged hornet in the United States, sparking fears that it may spread and devastate hon.....»»