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.....»»
The venture capital landscape is changing, and perhaps not for the better
Startup companies have traditionally looked for the most experienced venture capitalists (VC) they could find to get their businesses off the ground and support their growth. That's not always the case anymore, according to a study by University of M.....»»
"Sea monsters" were real millions of years ago: New fossils tell about their rise and fall
Sixty six million years ago, sea monsters really existed. They were mosasaurs, huge marine lizards that lived at the same time as the last dinosaurs. Growing up to 12 meters long, mosasaurs looked like a Komodo dragon with flippers and a shark-like t.....»»
Razer recruits Verizon to help with its 5G gaming handheld
Razer and Qualcomm announced a dev kit for the handheld last December, but there was no mention of Verizon's involvement at the time. That device looked a lot like a widescreen Sega Game Gear, just with more buttons......»»
Haze pollution levels exhibit short-term seesaw behavior over North China Plain
A haze frequently hangs over China, particularly over the highly populated North China Plain in the autumn and winter months. The concentration of haze pollution particulates (PM2.5) in this region has reached over twice the national standard for saf.....»»
Is there a Disney Plus streaming deal in September 2022?
Wondering how to save big on Disney Plus? We've looked at if there's a Disney Plus streaming deal and the one you need in your life right now......»»
Neptune and rings shine in photos from new space telescope
Neptune and its rings haven't looked this good in decades......»»
Why I stopped wearing my smartwatch — and why I haven’t looked back
Are you always available for your smartwatch or is it always available for you? If it’s the former, you know it’s time to give yourself a break......»»
Reinventing The Radical + Ridiculous At Maker Faire Eindhoven
Wacky, whimsical, technical, philosophical, and just plain fun, Maker Faire Eindhoven returns to the city center this weekend with something for everyone. The post Reinventing The Radical + Ridiculous At Maker Faire Eindhoven appeared first on Make:.....»»
USB-A adapter adds instant Wi-Fi 6E support to Windows 11 PCs
$90 adapter makes Wi-Fi 6E adoption slightly easier. Enlarge / XXXXXX (credit: Netgear) Wi-Fi 6E products are available to consumers today, but you probably wouldn't know if you looked around the average household. Although s.....»»
Hackers may be hiding in plain sight on your favorite website
Security researchers have detailed how domain shadowing is becoming increasingly popular for cybercriminals......»»
iRobot and Amazon agree to share data with FTC on $1.7B deal
Both companies agreed to share data for FTC's investigation. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) After Amazon made a blockbuster of a deal to acquire Roomba-maker iRobot in August, it looked like Amazon was p.....»»
iPhone 14 Action mode: First impressions and how to use it
During the September event, Apple announced a new digital video stabilization feature coming to its iPhone 14 lineup called Action mode. The demo videos looked pretty smooth and fluid, but naturally, I was skeptical and wanted to put it through some.....»»
Hackers are reviving a long-forgotten malware to help evade detection
Webworm is reviving 14-year-old malware to hide in plain sight......»»
Researchers develop a new way to predict droughts
Scientists looking at the meteorological impacts of climate change have typically looked at increases in severe weather and hurricanes. Now, they are studying another consequence of global warming that will have significant economic ramifications: dr.....»»
Remember Faraday Future? We rode in its new EV, and it wasn’t great
The vehicles it showed off at Monterey Car Week were far from production-ready Enlarge / Back in 2015, Faraday Future looked like it could be a proper rival for Tesla. In 2022, we're still waiting for its first EV, the FF91, to be read.....»»
Study unearths ancient reef structure high and dry on the Nullarbor Plain
Curtin University researchers and international collaborators using advanced satellite imagery have discovered an ancient reef-like landform "hidden" in plain view on the Nullarbor Plain, which has been preserved for millions of years since it first.....»»
Large, tasty popcorn kernels with infrared cooking
No movie experience is complete without popcorn, whether plain, buttered, or coated with sweet or savory toppings. Microwaves and counter-top air poppers are common appliances for making this tasty snack at home, but now, a study in ACS Food Science.....»»
Scientists explore chemistry of tattoo inks amid growing safety concerns
“Every time we looked at one of the inks, we found something that gave me pause.” Enlarge / Scientists have found that tattoo ink ingredient labels are often inaccurate, and some inks contain nanoscale particles that could harm hum.....»»
“Spanish Stonehenge” emerges from watery grave for second time in last 3 years
The Dolmen of Guadalperal dates back to between 2000 and 3000 BCE. Enlarge / The Dolmen of Guadalperal completely visible in July 2019 due to a low water level in the Valdecañas reservoir. (credit: Pleonr /CC BY-SA 4.0) Last.....»»
How cell towers have come to symbolize our collective anxieties
Cell towers are often designed to hide in plain sight. Some are even disguised as pine trees or palm trees. Nothing to see here, they say. The new movie Fall is a survival-thriller about two young women, Becky and Hunter, who are avid rock climb.....»»