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......»»
Hidden in plain sight: Seven new species of showy tropical forest ferns
Researchers from the University of Turku have described seven new fern species from the rainforests of tropical America. Many of the species were uncovered as the byproduct of ecological research: the species diversity in tropical forests is still so.....»»
Hidden in genetics: The evolutionary relationships of two groups of ancient invertebrates revealed
Kamptozoa and Bryozoa are two phyla of small aquatic invertebrates. They are related to snails and clams (collectively called mollusks), bristleworms, earthworms, and leeches (collectively called annelids), and ribbon worms (nemertea). But their prec.....»»
Astronomers find evidence for most powerful pulsar in distant galaxy
Astronomers analyzing data from the VLA Sky Survey (VLASS) have discovered one of the youngest known neutron stars—the superdense remnant of a massive star that exploded as a supernova. Images from the National Science Foundation's Karl G. Jansky V.....»»
Cosmic "dust" from supernovae hints at how stars are born
New research detected strong polarization from a young supernova remnant. It provided independent and solid evidence that the cosmic dust in the early universe was formed in supernovae. While it's true that supernovae eject and destroy cosmic dust, i.....»»
This High Tech Cardboard Tube Light Saber Is Probably Cooler Than Yours
As a kid in the age of Star Wars, there were few things as fun as a plain old cardboard tube. These paper constructions have been seen as make-shift light sabers since the late 1970’s and to this day you still find kids swinging them around an.....»»
Get out and go fungal: Why it"s a bumper time to spot our native fungi
When COVID forced Melburnians to isolate during large parts of 2020 and 2021, many took the opportunity to walk around parks, creeks or remnant bush......»»
The best VPN deals as of June 3: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Proton VPN, and more
Using a virtual private network (VPN) is one of the best ways to protect your online data and stay anonymous on the web, whether you're trying to stream movies abroad, torrent, bypass geo-restrictions, or just plain browse. Most providers' plans cost.....»»
The gamified Aviron rower lets you blast monsters while you work out
For some of us, squeezing in a workout is a constant struggle — especially since so many workouts are just plain boring. Aviron is seeking to change that with their gamified rowing machines — which offer challenging full-body workout.....»»
Thor: Love and Thunder trailer 2 finally reveals Gorr the God Butcher
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness had a somewhat annoying marketing campaign where Marvel tried to obfuscate the truth as much as possible. The trailers hid the villain in plain sight while also trying to conceal the reveal, and MCU fans wh.....»»
Hubble captures the beautiful aftermath of a supernova explosion
Supernovas might spell the end for the star they happen to, but they aren't only destructive. Hubble has captured a beautiful remnant created by a supernova......»»
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 best romantic comedies on Netflix (May 2022)
Real love is hard. Sometimes, experiencing it vicariously through others is just plain easier. Fortunately, Netflix has a great collection of romantic comedies......»»
How to Tell whether a Cancer Is Caused by Plain Bad Luck
A new study offers a possible answer to the question “Why me?” -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Dialect Hunt Aims To Update Prized English Language Archive
An anonymous reader shares a report: Was you or were you having your tea, dinner or supper last night? Before it, were you feeling clammish, clemmed, starving, hungry, leary or just plain clempt? Are you still whanging in Yorkshire? Haining in Somers.....»»
Researchers quantify effects of remnant tree abundance on forest landscape recovery
Remnant trees play an important role for post-disturbance forest landscape recovery. Due to the nucleation of remnant trees in forest recovery, their spatial configuration, e.g., location and abundance, is a critical factor driving forest landscape r.....»»
"Extinct" orchid discovered hiding in plain sight
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, together with a team of scientists, have released a new scientific paper showing that the previously presumed extinct species called Prasophyllum morganii, commonly known as mignonette leek orchid, has in fact been hid.....»»
Tesla"s weird Cyber Rodeo event: All the highlights
Tesla's Cyber Rodeo event, held on Thursday in the company's new Texas Gigafactory in Austin, will likely be remembered more for memes, Elon Musk's ridiculous cowboy hat, and just plain weird moments, rather than actual news coming out of the confere.....»»
The best romantic comedies on Netflix (April 2022)
Real love is hard. Sometimes, experiencing it vicariously through others is just plain easier. Fortunately, Netflix has a great collection of romantic comedies......»»
The Lotus Eletre has some of the strangest displays we"ve seen in an EV
From the 'ribbon of technology' to an awkwardly moving display, the Eletre's screens are an eclectic bunch......»»
Discovery of mysterious circular ring points to intergalactic origin
Western Sydney University researchers, together with an international team of experts, have discovered a mysterious circular ring near our neighboring galaxy that could be the first known case of an intergalactic supernova remnant—remains of an exp.....»»