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Researchers using a computer algorithm modeled on cave dwelling traits in south Wales identified similar cave sites in Ireland, aided by caving specialist Shane Diffily and digital mapping consultant Darren Lee. The findings from newly discovered cave art suggest that Ireland's earliest known human inhabitants likely crossed over from Wales rather than arriving by another route.
Sony is releasing the WH-CH730N this month for $180, replacing the WH-CH720N in its midrange lineup. The new model features redesigned ear cups, a folding headband, improved active noise cancellation, AI-enhanced call quality, and a 10-band EQ. Battery life jumps significantly to 50 hours with ANC on, up from 35 hours on the previous model.
Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, led by Yoav Vaknin, developed a method to authenticate ancient pottery by analyzing two magnetic signals locked into fired clay: thermal remanent magnetization from firing and a weaker viscous remanent magnetization acquired over centuries. Because Earth's magnetic pole shifts position over time, comparing these signals can reveal whether a ceramic object is genuinely ancient or a modern forgery. The findings were published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
New ancient DNA analysis of the extinct predator long nicknamed the 'American cheetah' shows it was misclassified, revealing a different evolutionary lineage than previously assumed. The genetic evidence also sheds light on the animal's historical range and diet, correcting decades of assumptions based on skeletal comparisons alone.
Researchers analyzed body parts, likely hair, incorporated into ancient Egyptian artworks and traced their origin to sources that differ from long-held assumptions about local production. The findings suggest a more complex supply chain behind these artifacts than previously believed.
A published recipe reconstructs a Babylonian lamb stew with beets dating to roughly 1750-1730 BCE, based on ancient cuneiform culinary tablets. The instructions detail searing lamb in rendered sheep fat, then simmering it with beets, arugula, shallots, cumin, beer and leeks, finished with a coriander and herb garnish. A companion recipe for an ancient barley-based sourdough 'beer-bread' called bappiru is also included.
Researchers from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences excavated a 5th-century burial jar containing the skeletal remains of a young man, along with two knives placed inside. The unusual burial method has left the team puzzled about the circumstances of his death and interment.
Anker plans to phase out its Soundcore, Eufy, and other sub-brand names worldwide, consolidating everything under the unified Anker identity. The rollout will vary by country—Japan, for instance, is set to complete the switch by the end of 2026 under a 'One Anker' initiative—meaning products currently sold as Soundcore earbuds or Eufy cameras will eventually be rebranded as Anker devices.
Archaeologists at the University of South Carolina found traces of cacao DNA on pottery shards from an 11th-century feast at Etowah, a Mississippian mound city near present-day Atlanta. Since cacao trees only grow in tropical regions roughly 3,000 kilometers away, the discovery indicates the Mississippian people maintained extensive trade networks reaching into Central America.
A recent analysis explores how someone deciphering an unknown ancient counting system could tell whether it used a positional base (like base 5 or base 20) or a 'bijective' base lacking a zero symbol, similar to Excel's column-labeling scheme. The piece argues that without contextual clues—like knowing what number a symbol represents—distinguishing these systems from raw symbol frequency alone would require enormous sample sizes, though tools like Benford's Law could help identify leading digits in large enough datasets.
A ZDNET writer tested FydeOS, a free Linux-based operating system built to mimic ChromeOS, by installing it on an aging Windows laptop. The OS successfully replicated the Chromebook experience—fast boot times, background updates, and support for web, Android, and Linux apps—though selecting the correct build for the hardware proved confusing.
Paleontologists digging in Egypt's Western Desert uncovered fossilized teeth belonging to at least seven previously unrecorded extinct shark species. The find suggests the now-arid region was once submerged beneath ancient seas that supported diverse marine predators.