Two rare Javan rhino calves spotted in Indonesia
Two Javan rhinoceros calves have been spotted at an Indonesian national park, offering a rare sighting of one of the world's most endangered mammals......»»
Renovation relic: Man finds hominin jawbone in parents’ travertine kitchen tile
Yes, travertine often has embedded fossils. But not usually hominin ones. Enlarge / Reddit user Kidipadeli75 spotted a fossilized hominin jawbone in his parents' new travertine kitchen tile. (credit: Reddit user Kidipadeli75).....»»
Africa is full of bats, but their fossils are scarce—why these rare records matter
Africa is home to more than 20% of the world's bat population. There are more than 200 species to be found on the continent. South Africa is particularly diverse, with 72 bat species......»»
Fracking the future: How Congolese oil extraction has shaped its history and its fate
In 1969, the recently independent Republic of Congo discovered an enormous oil field off its coast. The find represented both a rare opportunity for the burgeoning nation, and a potential threat—the revenue generated by oil extraction could either.....»»
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, alert level raised to highest
A volcano erupted several times in Indonesia's outermost region Wednesday, with authorities raising the alert level to its highest point after the dome spewed a column of smoke more than a mile into the sky and forced hundreds to evacuate......»»
Tim Cook makes diplomatic noises about Apple manufacturing in Indonesia
Tim Cook made a diplomatic comment about the possibility of Apple manufacturing in Indonesia, after the country’s president pressed him on the issue. The country is an important market for Apple, as the world’s 4th most populous country after Chi.....»»
Climate change is wiping out rare bacteria in a "greening" Antarctica
Plenty is known about the existential threat of climate change to plants and animals. But by comparison, we know very little about how microorganisms will be affected by climate change......»»
Computer model suggests frozen cells could be used to save northern white rhino from extinction
A team of geneticists and computer scientists from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Cornell University and the University of California, Santa Cruz, has created a computer model that shows it should be possible to save the northern white rhino fr.....»»
Tim Cook promises Indonesia that Apple will consider manufacturing there
Apple CEO Tim Cook has told Indonesia's President that the company will look at the feasibility of opening manufacturing in the country, though he hasn't said whether that means the iPhone.Tim Cook (right) with photographer Sofyan Pratama in Indonesi.....»»
New open-source project takeover attacks spotted, stymied
The OpenJS Foundation has headed off a “credible takeover attempt” similar to the one that resulted in a backdoor getting included in the open-source XZ Utils package by someone who called themselves “Jia Tan”. This malicious.....»»
Apple Developer Academy: Anyone in the world can apply for the Bali program
The rollout of the Apple Developer Academy continues, with the company announcing the latest one in Bali, Indonesia. However, you don’t have to be based in the country to participate – it welcomes applications from anyone in the world. The aca.....»»
Apple opens fourth Developer Academy in Indonesia
Apple has announced a new Apple Developer Academy for Bali, which will have a nine-month program teaching coding, marketing and all the skills to create apps.Members of the Apple Developer Academies in IndonesiaIn 2018, Apple opened its first Apple D.....»»
Most massive stellar black hole in our galaxy found
Astronomers have identified the most massive stellar black hole yet discovered in the Milky Way galaxy. This black hole was spotted in data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission because it imposes an odd 'wobbling' motion on the companion sta.....»»
Google Pixel 8a spotted on US Cellular’s website
It seems that someone at US Cellular got excited and posted a tutorial on the upcoming Google Pixel 8a smartphone. The post Google Pixel 8a spotted on US Cellular’s website appeared first on Phandroid. We’ve been seeing leaks and h.....»»
This iPad just got a rare discount — save $100 at Best Buy
We haven't seen a discount on an iPad 10.9-inch in a while, but that changes today with $100 off at Best Buy right now......»»
The DiskMantler violently shakes hard drives for better rare-earth recovery
A nifty HDD disassembly tool, sure, but we also have a larger global need for magnets. Enlarge / From magnets we came, to magnets we return. (credit: Garner Products) There is the mental image that most people have of el.....»»
Rare deal drops this 75-inch QLED from Samsung to $850
Snap up a huge Samsung 75-inch Q60C for $550 off at Crutchfield right now and enjoy superior picture quality for less......»»
The Pulse of Indonesia’s Gamers: A Deep Dive into Top Online Game Features
Introduction The digital landscape in Indonesia has transformed dramatically over the past decade, with online gaming emerging as a powerhouse of entertainment and community. Amongst the bustling streets and tranquil landscapes, Indonesians have foun.....»»
A stunning phenomenon appeared on the sun during the solar eclipse
During the total solar eclipse, bright solar prominences or filaments were visible on the outskirts of the sun's surface. They appeared as vivid pink or red phenomena. The rare total solar eclipse packed an extra punch.During totality — w.....»»
Scientists explore deep sea around Easter Island, find strange animals
Scientists on a deep ocean research expedition around Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and other seamounts along the Salas y Gómez Ridge in the Pacific Ocean spotted as many as 60 new deep sea species. The mountains of the ocean teem with otherworldly.....»»
Study on climate-damaging palm oil production in Indonesia shows push for industrialization
Understanding governments' motives is crucial to strengthening climate action. Indonesia, the world's fourth largest country by population, has the biggest rainforests after Brazil and the Congo Basin. But it has cleared huge areas in the past 20 yea.....»»