A recent paper published in the journal Archaeological Prospection has sparked debate among experts about the origins of human civilisation. The study claims that a layer of the Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia, dating back to 25,000 BC, was constructed by humans – a finding that challenges the conventional record of human civilisation emerging around … Read more
Here is the rewritten text: The Pokémon card craze has taken over the collectibles industry, according to Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA). In 2023 alone, PSA graded at least 6 million Pokémon cards. The boom started when more ’90s kids began making money and spending it on their childhood hobbies. Before the pandemic, most collectors reserved … Read more
Here’s the rewritten text: The Made by Google 2024 event brought exciting updates, including the introduction of the new Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel Watch 3, and Gemini Live AI chatbot. The Pixel 9 series offers improved cameras, AI features, and a larger display. The entry-level Pixel 9 starts at $799, while the Pixel 9 … Read more
Strange Spider-Like Features Emerge on Mars’ Surface On the Martian surface near the Red Planet’s south pole, a peculiar phenomenon has been observed. The European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter captured images of small, dark features resembling spiders moving across the region known as Inca City. This unusual pattern appears when spring sunlight warms layers … Read more
Two high school students from The Woodlands, Justin Huang and Victoria Ou, won a $50,000 prize for creating a microplastics filtration system that uses ultrasonic waves to remove 84% to 94% of microplastics in a single pass. Their prototype system targets the tiny plastic particles that persist in water and food sources, with research ongoing … Read more
Boeing’s inadequate quality control at the Michoud Assembly Facility is causing delays in the development of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Block 1B launch vehicle, increasing risk to the spacecraft. Examples of issues include foreign object debris and welding problems in SLS fuel tanks. The report also highlights changes to certified work order data without … Read more
Florey researchers have found higher levels of bisphenol A (BPA), a plastic chemical, in pregnant mothers who gave birth to sons with autism. The study published in Nature Communications suggests a possible link between BPA exposure during pregnancy and autism in offspring. The research analyzed two large birth cohorts in Australia and the USA, finding … Read more
Here’s a rewritten version of the text to make it easier to read and understand: One of the biggest breaches in history occurred when 2.7 billion personal records were leaked on the dark web. The data, which includes social security numbers, was supposedly stolen from National Public Data (NPD) at least four months ago. Each … Read more
Researchers at Qunnect successfully transmitted thousands of entangled photons over a commercial fiber-optic line in New York City, demonstrating the potential for using existing infrastructure for quantum encryption and computing. The team employed polarization entanglement, creating photons with wavelengths compatible with the fiber network. By transmitting non-entangled photons alongside the entangled ones, they were able … Read more
* Grok-2 can generate high-quality written content, saving time and resources. * Pricing plans include Basic, Pro, and Enterprise options, each with varying levels of features and support. * To get started with Grok-2, users need to visit xAI’s website, sign up for a plan, integrate the AI assistant into their existing systems or platforms, … Read more