Using archaeological archives to rediscover Iran"s "Treasure Valley"
Faced with the constraints created by the pandemic, Julien Riel-Salvatore got creative. Unable to visit the Italian archaeological sites he specializes in, the professor in the University of Montreal's Anthropology Department set to work studying par.....»»
Dramatic burning of royal remains reveals Maya regime change
New archaeological investigations in Guatemala reveal that ancient Maya peoples did not just passively watch their dynastic systems collapse at the end of the Classic period. They actively reworked their political systems to create new governments......»»
Kremlin-backed actors spread disinformation ahead of US elections
To a lesser extent, China and Iran also peddle disinfo in hopes of influencing voters. Enlarge (credit: da-kuk/Getty) Kremlin-backed actors have stepped up efforts to interfere with the US presidential election by planti.....»»
First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new insights into the evolution and historical development of regional human populations, as well as the dynamic patterns of cultural change, migration, and adaptatio.....»»
Trash to treasure—Researchers turn metal waste into catalyst for hydrogen
Scientists have found a way to transform metal waste into a highly efficient catalyst to make hydrogen from water, a discovery that could make hydrogen production more sustainable......»»
April’s most anticipated RPG is coming to Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will get Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Another Crab's Treasure, and more new games this month......»»
28 photos show what Iran looked like before the 1979 revolution turned the nation into an Islamic republic
28 photos show what Iran looked like before the 1979 revolution turned the nation into an Islamic republic.....»»
Niantic wants to relive summer 2016 with the Rediscover Pokemon GO campaign
Do you remember the summer of 2016? I didn’t realize it had been that long since Pokemon GO launched, and we all wanted to catch … The post Niantic wants to relive summer 2016 with the Rediscover Pokemon GO campaign appeared first on BGR......»»
One of Apple TV+’s best dramas is about an Israeli operation to undermine Iran from within
Even though the first season of Tehran debuted on Apple TV+ back in 2020, anyone who dives into it for the first time today would … The post One of Apple TV+’s best dramas is about an Israeli operation to undermine Iran from within appear.....»»
SWOT satellite helps gauge the depth of Death Valley"s temporary lake
California's Death Valley, the driest place in North America, has hosted an ephemeral lake since late 2023. A NASA-led analysis recently calculated water depths in the temporary lake over several weeks in February and March 2024, demonstrating the ca.....»»
Self-embedding silver nanoparticles: Researchers find the "silver lining" in cotton gin waste
Cotton gin waste, also known as cotton gin trash, is a byproduct of the cotton ginning process and occurs when the cotton fibers are separated from the seed boll. For cotton gin waste, the treasure is its hidden potential to transform silver ions int.....»»
Archaeological study suggests cultural diversity increases biodiversity of ecosystems
Cultural diversity is likely to have an overall positive effect on the biodiversity of ecosystems. The homogenization of human life forms may therefore be regarded as an important motor of the ongoing major extinction events in the "Age of Humans" (A.....»»
Everything you need to know about National Treasure 3
What is the status of the third National Treasure film? For now, here is everything you need to know about National Treasure 3......»»
Caribbean nation of Aruba backs itself up to Internet Archive
Aruba's National Archives and National Library are now on Internet Archive. Enlarge / Divi Divi trees on a sandy beach in Aruba. (credit: Cavan Images via Getty) Aruba has long been a special place for Stacy Argondizzo......»»
Greek valley that became a lake stirs drought debate
Gracefully rising above a din of croaking frogs as the sun sets, a pelican flies over Lake Karla, one the largest inland expanses of water in Greece......»»
Archaeologists find that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens organized living spaces similarly
In a study published in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory, archaeologists from Université de Montréal and the University of Genoa reveal that far from being more primitive, Neanderthals did much the same as their Homo sapiens successo.....»»
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (April 2024)
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video include Música, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain, Witness, Rob Roy, Road House, and Ricky Stanicky......»»
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion turns Treasure Island into a tactical RPG
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is a new tactical pirate RPG set entirely in the world of Treasure Island......»»
New research reveals that chickens were widely raised across southern Central Asia from 400 BCE
Chickens are one of the most economically important animals in the world today. However, the story of their origins and dispersal across the ancient world is still poorly understood. In fact, new archaeological techniques have recently led to the rec.....»»
Study highlights the potential of cyanobacteria as biofertilizers
One ecosystem's trash could be another ecosystem's treasure, according to scientists studying cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae......»»
Small changes can yield big savings in agricultural water use, study reveals
While Hollywood and Silicon Valley love the limelight, California is an agricultural powerhouse, too. Agricultural products sold in the Golden State totaled $59 billion in 2022. But rising temperatures, declining precipitation and decades of over pum.....»»