Archaeologists have discovered rare depictions of Stone Age net fishing on engraved stones at a 16,000-year-old German site. The findings, made possible by a digital imaging technique, provide new insights into the fishing practices of ancient hunter-gatherer groups. The discovery has significant implications for our understanding of the evolution of human societies and their relationship…
Archaeologists have discovered a massive Maya city, dubbed Valeriana, in southern Mexico using lidar technology. The city spans an area roughly the size of Beijing and has all the hallmarks of a Classic Maya political capital. Researchers believe that Valeriana was densely populated, with over 400 structures per square kilometer, making it one of the…
A team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize potato farming. By understanding the genetic mechanism that controls nitrogen management in potatoes, scientists may be able to develop varieties that require less fertilizer, saving farmers money and reducing the environmental impact of potato cultivation. Forecast for 6 months: Within the next six…
Elon Musk’s acquisition of X has led to a surge in false and misleading information on the platform, with the billionaire executive using it as a propaganda machine in support of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The Center for Countering Digital Hate found that Musk’s posts have been viewed over 2 billion times, with many of…
Printful and Printify, two veteran European companies in the on-demand printing space, have announced a merger. The move aims to unlock greater economies of scale, efficiencies, and profitability. The combined company plans to expand into more markets, serving solo-entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies. The merger has already passed regulatory review and received overwhelming support from…
Anduril, a defense tech company co-founded by Palmer Luckey, is considering building its first major manufacturing plant, Arsenal-1, in Arizona, Ohio, or Texas. The facility will employ thousands of people and produce tens of thousands of autonomous military systems annually. Anduril plans to use the facility as a prototype for a faster, cheaper, software-defined factory…
The tech industry is experiencing a significant wave of layoffs, with over 130,000 job cuts across 457 companies in 2024. Major players like Tesla, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have all conducted sizable layoffs, while smaller startups have also seen significant cuts. The impact of AI and automation on jobs is a major concern, and the…
A recent outbreak of bird flu in a central Oregon farm has raised concerns about the potential for a pandemic. The discovery of a pig infected with the H5N1 strain has sparked alarm bells due to the role of pigs in mixing and potentially creating new flu strains that can affect humans. Forecast for 6…
Vampire bats have been found to metabolize their food in a unique way, using amino acids from their recent blood meals as a primary source of energy. This discovery challenges our understanding of mammalian physiology and may have implications for our understanding of other mammals that rely on blood or protein-rich diets. Researchers have been…
Researchers have made a breakthrough in aviation with the development of a new airplane design that mimics the unique features of bird wings. The innovative design, which features a series of lightweight flaps that deploy passively, has shown significant improvements in lift, drag, and stall prevention. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the aviation…