This is what the Salisbury Plain looked like before Stonehenge
The monument's builders didn't have to clear dense forests after all. Enlarge / Stonehenge as viewed from the northeast, showing the post-and-lintel construction of the Sarsen Circle. (credit: Timothy Darvill) Stonehenge was a.....»»
Missing topographical elements of Paleolithic rock art revealed by stereoscopic imaging
Research led by Complutense University, Madrid, has discovered an array of ancient cave paintings hidden among previously described cave art. In a paper, "Animals hidden in plain sight: stereoscopic recording of Paleolithic rock art at La Pasiega cav.....»»
Caltech may finally settle $848 million patent case against Apple
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has disclosed that it has reached a potential settlement over its years-long dispute with Apple and Broadcom over the use of Wi-Fi patents.This is what the iPhone looked like when Caltech's legal case.....»»
Building blocs for diverse investment
A research study in the International Journal of Trade and Global Markets has looked at the effects of the evolution of the BRIC economies to the BRICS bloc and the implications of that transition on investment and global trade. The work highlights t.....»»
Florida"s coral is in hot water. Scientists are diving in to rescue the fragile creatures before it"s too late
Three and a half miles off the Florida Keys, Kylie Smith kicked to the surface of the ocean, then looked back down through her scuba mask to confirm what she had seen in the coral reef 15 feet below......»»
The Galaxy Z Fold 5’s biggest upgrade is hiding in plain sight
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a bunch of small changes throughout its spec sheet. But its best upgrade is hiding in plain sight......»»
What to do with the Plain Ribbon in Remnant 2
This seemingly plain quest item has a very peculiar use in Losomn, but we'll explain how to make the most of it and earn yourself one of two unique amulets......»»
Here’s what the revamped iOS 17 Control Center could have looked like
Before iOS 17 was revealed at the WWDC 2023 keynote, a sketchy rumor said Apple planned to release a revamped Control Center with this year’s … The post Here’s what the revamped iOS 17 Control Center could have looked like appeared.....»»
Why you shouldn"t declaw tigers or other big cats
Declawing house cats to keep them from scratching people and furniture is controversial—and even banned in some countries and areas in the U.S.—but the practice is not limited to house cats. In a new study, researchers looked at the effects of de.....»»
New clues to the source of the universe"s magnetic fields
It isn't just your refrigerator that has magnets on it. The Earth, the stars, galaxies, and the space between galaxies are all magnetized, too. The more places scientists have looked for magnetic fields across the universe, the more they've found the.....»»
The real reason Samsung wants you to buy a folding phone this year
Have you looked at the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 and wondered if they're worth buying? Us too, so we asked Samsung what makes them special......»»
Best Apple Watch SE deals: Get an Apple Watch for just $149
With plenty of great Apple Watch SE deals going on, we've focused on the very best and looked at which model you should buy......»»
GM announces a new Ultium-based Chevrolet Bolt during Q2 report
The much-loved affordable EV looked finished, but Chevy will build Bolt 2.0. Enlarge (credit: Jeffrey Sauger for Chevrole) One of the first modern mass-market electric vehicles we tested remains one of our favorites. It'.....»»
Beyond protected areas: Novel method shows promise for monitoring biodiversity on working lands
New research led by Adam Dixon, a conservation scientist with the World Wildlife Fund, describes the successful pilot of a novel method to study how well grassland birds are faring on croplands. The study, published in Ecological Applications, looked.....»»
Samsung might bring Exynos chipsets back to its flagship phones again
A new report claims that Samsung is planning to bring back its Exynos chipsets to some regions again. For a very brief moment, it looked like Samsung was done with its Exynos chipsets, at least as far as its flagship phones were concerned.....»»
Enough with the ‘feel good’ architecture
It’s time to get real about the complexities and compromises inherent to city building. For years, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) leaders have looked upon the parking lots and courtyards of the city’s tower-in-the-green style.....»»
Could iPhone really have 99% customer satisfaction?
Back in May, we saw an interesting report from PerfectRec on the highest-rated iPhone models by consumers over the last 12 years. iPhone 13 ended up being the winner with 80% of users rating it at 5/5 stars. Now the firm has looked into Apple’s cl.....»»
Yoga offers a mindful boost to business
Research in the International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets has looked at the impact of yoga on the skill set and well-being of business executives in transitioning economies. Rather than the practice of yoga being a simple pastime, the re.....»»
Pikmin almost looked way different than they do now
Nintendo revealed some early concept designs for Pikmin, and they look a lot different than what ended up in the final game......»»
Using 3D Printers And Science To Make Awesome Sounding Speakers
3D printing presents a fantastic tool for making speakers. If you’ve looked at how modern speakers are made you’ll find that there is all kinds of complex internal geometry that can lead to better sound. As DIY Perks points out, this mak.....»»
Guidemaster: Picking the right tablet for each use case
Find the right tablet for work, play, and everything else in between. Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface Pro 9. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Tablets looked to take the computing world by storm during the iPad's meteoric rise,.....»»