What Ever Happened to ICQ?
ICQ, short for the phrase "I Seek You," laid the groundwork for standalone instant messaging clients when it arrived in November 1996. Think about how long ago that was... Windows 95 was barely a year old, Nintendo had just introduced the N64, and th.....»»
Can diamonds originate methane?
Turning one of the world's finest gems—diamonds—into one of the worst greenhouse gasses—methane—does not seem a great idea. Yet this happened through the work of a group of researchers from the Universities of Bologna and Edimburgh (UK), the.....»»
2,700-year-old leather armor proves technology transfer happened in antiquity
Researchers at the University of Zurich have investigated a unique leather scale armor found in the tomb of a horse rider in Northwest China. Design and construction details of the armor indicate that it originated in the Neo-Assyrian Empire between.....»»
Dark Souls Wouldn’t Have Happened Without ICO, Says Hidetaka Miyazaki
Hidetaka Miyazaki has said that Dark Souls would not have existed without the PS2 2001 classic, ICO. The post Dark Souls Wouldn’t Have Happened Without ICO, Says Hidetaka Miyazaki appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Speaking during a.....»»
Fine-tuning remote sensing to protect forests from the spread of dangerous insect infestations
Invasive insects, fungi, or other pathogens can sweep through entire regions with deadly effect, devastating forests and causing ripple effects throughout the ecosystem. It happened here in Connecticut early in the 20th century, when 80 to 90% of the.....»»
Magnus Carlsen Wins Longest World Chess Championship Game of All Time
The first victory of the 2021 FIDE World Championship happened in game 6 after GM Magnus Carlsen defeated GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in a record 136 moves. Chess.com reports: Carlsen's victory came after the world champion exchanged a queen for two rooks,.....»»
Emails show what happened before Missouri gov. falsely called journalist a “hacker”
Officials drafted statement thanking reporter, then threatened to prosecute him. Enlarge / Missouri Gov. Mike Parson speaks during a press conference on May 29, 2019 in Jefferson City, Missouri. (credit: Getty Images | Jacob Moscovitch.....»»
Survivors try to stay positive after deadly pandemic in Station Eleven trailer
“This is the best thing that could have possibly happened.” Yeah, not so much. A limited series based on Emily St. John Mandel’s international bestseller, Station Eleven is a post-apocalyptic saga that follows survivors of a devas.....»»
This 58-inch TV is under $350 at Walmart for Cyber Week 2021
Missed all of the best Cyber Monday deals that just happened? Don't worry, because one of the best Cyber Monday TV deals is still around at Walmart......»»
Eight worst wildfire weather years on record happened in the last decade: study
The world's eight most extreme wildfire weather years have occurred in the last decade, according to a new study that suggests extreme fire weather is being driven by a decrease in atmospheric humidity coupled with rising temperatures......»»
We transformed a London borough into a game to get fewer people traveling by car
Here's what happened. Enlarge (credit: Jacqui Brown / Flickr) In England, only 37 percent of adults aged 16 or over travel actively (walk, cycle, scoot, or wheel to get from place to place) at least twice a month. We need to f.....»»
Intel is changing things up with the non-K versions of Alder Lake
Something is different about Alder Lake’s non-K versions. If you haven’t noticed, they’re not released yet -- a delay that's only happened one other time in the last five generations. And, according to user DDAA117, who accurately leaked the sp.....»»
What Ever Happened to MSN Messenger?
It was the late 90s, social media platforms like Facebook didn't yet exist, texting was in its infancy, email was very popular, instant messaging was up for the taking and Microsoft took notice......»»
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Dev Explains What Happened To Planned Multiplayer Support
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered multiplayer was planned for post-launch support, but Saber Interactive has now revealed why it didn't happen. The post Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Dev Explains What Happened To Planned Multiplayer S.....»»
Oops: Google sent Pixel users a huge, useless update
Google sent out a 1.8GB update to Pixel users for the OS they already had. Enlarge Sure, you probably have Android 12 on your Pixel phone by now, but what if you put it on there a second time? That's basically what happened.....»»
Why did glacial cycles intensify a million years ago? Researchers find clues on the bed of the Atlantic Ocean
Something big happened to the planet about a million years ago. There was a major shift in the response of Earth's climate system to variations in our orbit around the Sun. The shift is called the Mid-Pleistocene Transition. Before the MPT, cycles be.....»»
Historical hyperthermal event sheds light on shallow-marine ecosystem collapse and recovery
Around 56 million years ago, Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), one of the most famous historical hyperthermal events, led our planet to a super greenhouse condition. It is very important for us to understand how it happened and how it affected.....»»
The best dating sites for introverts, wallflowers, and shy people
Online dating is pretty much the best thing that ever happened to introverts.Now, you can scan for a potential mate without ever leaving the comfort zone that is your home. Of course, you'll eventually need to get up and go on a date. But hey, it's b.....»»
No, Kroger won"t accept Bitcoin Cash. Fake cryptocurrency press release dupes people again.
It happened again.A fake press release fooled cryptocurrency evangelists, investors, and media outlets into believing the grocer would be accepting crypto as a form of payment at its stores.On Friday morning, headlines started popping up claiming tha.....»»
Be careful if you own an older Mac: macOS Monterey could brick your machine
MacRumors reports there are at least ten separate posts on Apple Support Communities from owners complaining that macOS Monterey has killed their computers. Some users say it happened once the OS was installed, while others report that their Mac scre.....»»
A Change to the Sound of the Voice Can Change Your Very Self-Identity
A French physician explains what happened to some of his patients -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»