Researchers have unearthed a giant basal tetrapod fossil in Namibia, revealing new aspects of early land animal evolution and highlighting the importance of southern continents in the study of these ancient species. An international team of paleontologists has discovered a fossilized giant basal tetrapod in Namibia. Basal tetrapods, early four-legged vertebrates with fingers and toes, … Read more
Less than a month has passed since an issue with a CrowdStrike update left millions of Windows machines struggling to break free from a blue screen of death loop, but now a new blue screen threat has been revealed. An August 12 report from cybersecurity software company Fortra has detailed how a newly uncovered Windows … Read more
Here’s the rewritten text: Creating a strong investment portfolio is a reliable way to generate passive income. Some people try building businesses or producing work that earns royalties, but these options can be challenging and may not yield significant results. As a financial planner, I must admit that truly passive income is often more of … Read more
Here is the rewritten text: Bitcoin’s price has skyrocketed to $61,000 this week, bouncing back from last week’s huge crash that sent it under $50,000. Some experts predict it could soar to $1 million soon. Meanwhile, after Trump’s sons hinted at a “big” crypto announcement, the crypto community is bracing for a potential US crypto … Read more
A remarkable fossilized larva has been discovered, its brain and guts still intact, providing a unique window into the past. The ancient creature is an early ancestor of arthropods, which includes insects, crabs, and lobsters. Unlike typical dinosaur fossils, this fossil did not consist of bones turned to stone. Instead, it had soft tissues preserved, … Read more
Scientists have made a breakthrough in converting microplastics to graphene, a highly valuable material. The study, published in the journal Small Science, found that approximately 30 mg of microplastics can produce nearly 5 mg of graphene in just one minute. Microplastics are notorious for their non-degradable and insoluble nature in water, which makes them an … Read more
Secrets of the Ice, a glacier archaeology program, has made two significant discoveries in Norway’s Innlandet and Vestland counties. In Breheimen National Park, researchers found two ancient scaring stick flags, one complete and one broken, which have been preserved in ice for about 1,500 years. These flags were used by hunters to guide reindeer herds … Read more
For 30 years, scientists have explored whether the human brain requires quantum processes for cognition. A new study from Shanghai University suggests that fatty structures in nerve cells could produce quantum entangled biphoton pairs, potentially aiding synchronization across neurons. However, scientists argue that the brain is too hot and messy for this phenomenon to occur, … Read more
It’s been over two decades since Concorde made its final flight, ending an era of supersonic travel. Since then, companies and organizations have been racing to bring back high-speed passenger jets. A Chinese research team has now claimed to have invented a powerful detonation engine for hypersonic flights, which could revolutionize the aviation industry. The … Read more
Here is the rewritten text: Linux Distributions: Beauty in the Open-Source World As someone who has used numerous Linux desktops, I’ve been impressed by the ability of developers to reinvent the wheel and create more efficient and aesthetically pleasing operating systems. The open-source world is known for its creativity, and this is evident in the … Read more