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Amulets of Deities, Skulls and Phalluses Found in Ancient Pompeii
Live Science - 13 Aug 2019 17:47
A stash of ancient amulets is seeing the light of day, now that archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed the treasures from under a pile of ash dating to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.
Verizon to sell Tumblr to WordPress parent Automattic - CNET
CNET - 13 Aug 2019 03:35
The sale price is reportedly much less than the $1.1 billion Yahoo paid for Tumblr in 2013.
Fortnite update v10.10 delayed: Epic finds last-minute bugs
Slash Gear - 13 Aug 2019 01:35
We’re only hours away from the Fortnite version 10.10 game update’s release time…or, at least we were until Epic discovered a bug at the very last minute. The company has been forced to delay game update v10.10 so ...
Our galaxy's black hole spewed a super bright light, and scientists don't know why - CNET
CNET - 13 Aug 2019 03:22
FLASH! Ah-ah! Came from Sagittarius.
Astronomers just found a black hole so huge it makes our galaxy's black hole look like a baby
BGR - 13 Aug 2019 01:06
At the heart of our home galaxy is a supermassive black hole that gobbles up anything that gets too close. It's huge, with a mass of 4 million times that of our Sun, but size is a relative thing when we're talking about ...
Tesla Model 3 owner implants key card chip into her arm to unlock and start her vehicle
USA Today - 13 Aug 2019 23:50
No key, no problem. This Tesla Model 3 owner removed the RFID chip from the vehicle’s key card and implanted it in her arm so she can unlock her car.
Acura Type S Concept previews a tougher, turbocharged TLX - Roadshow
CNET - 13 Aug 2019 21:00
The Type S Concept previews the sexy shape of things to come from Acura's reborn performance line.
Comparing Three of the Most Popular Medium Format Color Films
PetaPixel - 13 Aug 2019 17:59Apple's Stock Surges After U.S. Delays Additional 10% Import Tariff on Products Like Cell Phones and Laptops
Mac Rumors - 13 Aug 2019 16:10
Apple's stock has surged around five percent after the United States Trade Representative announced that an additional tariff of 10 percent on approximately $300 billion of Chinese imports will be delayed to December 15 ...
Reliance Jio and Microsoft sign 10-year cloud agreement
ZDNet - 13 Aug 2019 02:11
Jio plans to deploy Microsoft Azure in its data centres, connectivity infrastructure, and use it to develop cloud-based business solutions.
Russian nuclear-powered cruise missile blows up, creating "mini-Chernobyl"
Ars Technica - 13 Aug 2019 00:15
Atomic research agency acknowledges "isotope power source" of "rocket engine" exploded.
Our Cells Are Filled With 'Junk DNA' -- Here's Why We Need It
Discover - 13 Aug 2019 23:58
Much of our genome has no apparent purpose. Is it so-called "junk DNA" or do we simply not understand it? (Credit: ktsdesign/Shutterstock) Would you purchase a book with over 98 percent of the text written in gibberish? ...
Amazon cuts a huge 46% off these Sony wireless noise-canceling headphones
Digital Trends - 13 Aug 2019 23:00
The Sony WH-H900N wireless noise-canceling headphones are now on sale. While it normally sells at $350, Amazon cut 46% off its price, making it available for only $190. That's a whopping $160 savings for you.
Deadly protein duo reveals new drug targets for viral diseases
Science Daily - 13 Aug 2019 22:05
New research details how two highly lethal viruses have greater pathogenic potential when their proteins are combined.
Treatment doctor tested on himself can put others into remission
Science Daily - 13 Aug 2019 22:05
Castleman Disease patients who do not respond to the only drug currently approved by the FDA may have another option that targets a specific pathway called PI3K/Akt/mTOR.
A simpler way to choose the sex of offspring by separating X and Y sperm
Science Daily - 13 Aug 2019 20:38
A simple, reversible chemical treatment can segregate X-bearing sperm from Y-bearing sperm, allowing dramatic alteration of the normal 50/50 male/female offspring ratio, according to a new study. The study was performed ...
Marijuana may boost risky effects of drinking alcohol
Science Daily - 13 Aug 2019 20:38
Compared to people who only drank alcohol, those who used alcohol and marijuana simultaneously were more likely to drink heavier and more often, according to researchers. They were also more likely to experience alcohol-...
'Conversation-based' activities reduce mental illness stigma among college students
Science Daily - 13 Aug 2019 19:42
The first study to systematically survey a single graduating class on the effect of a multi-year campaign against mental illness has found that college students exposed to certain anti-stigma messages and activities are ...
Non-smokers can get emphysema from air pollution
Science Daily - 13 Aug 2019 19:16
Long-term exposure to air pollution was linked to increases in emphysema between 2000 and 2018, according to a new study.
Gene linked to Alzheimer's disease is involved in neuronal communication
Science Daily - 13 Aug 2019 19:16
A new study sheds new light on how the CD2AP gene may enhance Alzheimer's disease susceptibility.
Greater blood pressure control linked to better brain health
Science Daily - 13 Aug 2019 19:04
For adults with high blood pressure, greater blood pressure control than what's currently considered standard is associated with fewer adverse changes of the brain, which could mean lower risks of dementia and cognitive ...
Single enzyme helps drive inflammation in mice, provides target for new sepsis drugs
Science Daily - 13 Aug 2019 19:04
Researchers have discovered that removing a single enzyme in mice dramatically boosts survival from sepsis, an often fatal over-reaction of the immune system to infection. The finding provides a new and unexpected therap...