Workers uncover eight mummies and pre-Inca objects while expanding the gas network in Peru
Some archaeologists describe Peru's capital as an onion with many layers of history, others consider it a box of surprises. That's what some gas line workers got when their digging uncovered eight pre-Inca funeral bales......»»
Researchers uncover 500 million-year-old mollusk ancestor
A team of researchers including scientists from the University of Oxford have made an astonishing discovery of a new species of mollusk that lived 500 million years ago. The new fossil, called Shishania aculeata, reveals that the most primitive mollu.....»»
A new study shows how the sun could permanently capture rogue planets
Interest in interstellar objects (ISOs) was ignited in 2017 when 'Oumuamua flew through our solar system and made a flyby of Earth. Roughly two years later, another ISO passed through our solar system—the interstellar comet 2I/Borisov......»»
Why Ford is expanding Maverick pickup line with Lobo street truck
Maverick Lobo is the latest example of Ford creating subbrands for popular nameplates that include variants to appeal to different customers......»»
Polarization and wavelength routers based on diffractive neural network
The concept of deep diffractive neural networks (D2NN) was introduced by Professor Ozcan's research team in 2018. D2NN combines the principles of light diffraction with the functionalities of neural networks. It consists of a series of continuous dif.....»»
Webb confirms: Big, bright galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang
Structure of galaxy rules out early, bright objects were supermassive black holes. Enlarge / Some of the galaxies in the JADES images. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, M. Zamani) One of the things that the James Webb Space Teles.....»»
Cloudflare once again comes under pressure for enabling abusive sites
Cloudflare masks the origin of roughly 10% of abusive domains, watchdog says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A familiar debate is once again surrounding Cloudflare, the content delivery network that provides a free servi.....»»
The perfect SSD for your PS5 is on sale at Samsung today
The 4TB model of the Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink, an SSD that's perfect for expanding the storage of the PlayStation 5, is on sale at $110 off from Samsung......»»
As workers return to the office, residents are moving back to Chicago and other cities, driving up home prices
As workers return to the office, residents are moving back to Chicago and other cities, driving up home prices.....»»
To cut costs and keep vehicle prices down, Stellantis makes buyout offers to US white-collar workers
To cut costs and keep vehicle prices down, Stellantis makes buyout offers to US white-collar workers.....»»
Meta"s new AI model tags and tracks every object in your videos
Meta debuts SAM 2 AI model for identification and tracking of objects in videos......»»
Study reveals impact of concern about misinformation on Americans" media consumption habits
Most Americans are aware of fake news and misinformation. In a new study, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania sought to uncover whether the threat of misinformation drives Americans to seek out news sources that reflect their own politica.....»»
Hidden gatekeepers: How hiring bias affects workers in the food service industry
Businesses across Canada have been bemoaning the lack of qualified workers across numerous industries, including those traditionally viewed as lower-skill occupations......»»
Apple expands Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone to Japan
Introduced alongside the iPhone 14, Apple is now expanding Emergency SOS via satellite feature to Japan. Japanese iPhone owners will now be able to make … The post Apple expands Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone to Japan appeared first on B.....»»
Ce-doped yttria transparent ceramic: A new ultraviolet-shielding material for extreme conditions
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can break most of the chemical bonds in organic matter, and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light can cause significant harm to humans and objects. In response, UV-shielding materials have been developed to fulfill variou.....»»
The right to disconnect is coming to Australia—what does this mean for you?
Next month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the formal right to disconnect from all work communication outside their usual work hours......»»
Bosses are increasingly forcing workers back into the office—but evidence suggests it could backfire
Tesco, Boots and Barclays have joined the growing number of companies trying to force employees back to the office after several years of remote working that began with the pandemic. They're likely to be in for a battle......»»
Research shows gig workers can boost earnings by building social skills
More than 50 million workers in the United States are part of the gig economy, either to supplement their main income or as their full-time job. New research by University of Alabama at Birmingham Collat School of Business professors Paul M. Di Gangi.....»»
Apple Store Workers in Maryland reach ‘historic’ union contract with Apple
After becoming the first Apple Store in the country to unionize back in June 2022, the retail employees at the Towson Town Center location have reached a “historic” union contract with Apple this week, providing numerous benefits to the workers......»»
Apple reaches agreement with unionized Maryland Apple Store workers
Some 85 employees of the first unionized Apple Store in Towson, Maryland will vote on the first union-negotiated agreement with Apple to improve working conditions on August 6th, 2024.Apple workers celebrate tentative agreement with Apple. Credit: IA.....»»
It’s not just us: Other animals change their social habits in old age
Long-term studies reveal what elderly deer, sheep, and macaques are up to in their later years. Enlarge / As female macaques age, the size of their social network shrinks. (credit: Jon G. Fuller/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via.....»»