A bright quasar, powered by a supermassive black hole, emits radiation that pushes clouds of gas away from its surroundings, generating winds at speeds of about 58 million kilometers per hour. Oh, and the quasar is also almost as old as the universe itself. The discovery, made by a team of scientists led by astronomers … Read more
A new Center at Imperial will address the crucial global issue of our current unsustainable and environmentally damaging food ecosystems. Imperial’s Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein, launched today, will develop innovative and evidence-based solutions through the design, delivery and commercialization of alternative food products that are economically and environmentally friendly, nutritious, affordable and tasty. The … Read more
How safe are Google Chrome extensions? SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Two new reports reveal markedly different opinions about the security of Chrome browser extensions. Google says less than 1% of all installations contain malware, while university researchers say 280 million users installed extensions containing malware over a three-year period. Neither figure gives … Read more
The wait is finally over! Bugatti has unveiled its latest hypercar, heralding a new era for the century-old French automaker. Bugatti has abandoned the recent tradition of naming its hypercars after famous drivers and has chosen a very unconventional name for Chiron’s replacement. The latest seven-digit watch is called the Tourbillon – named after a … Read more
Topline Cryptocurrency billionaires the Winklevoss twins announced Thursday that they are each donating $1 million worth of bitcoin in support of Donald Trump, the latest billionaires to back the former president, who has increasingly embraced cryptocurrencies during his 2024 campaign. Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss said they will vote for Donald Trump in November. Copyright … Read more
Geologists digging into West Antarctica’s vast ice sheet have discovered the remains of an ancient river system that once flowed nearly a thousand miles. The discovery offers a glimpse into Earth’s history and indicates how extreme climate change could change the planet, according to their findings, published June 5 in the journal Science Advances. “When … Read more
The small predatory reptile lived among the largest apex predators. June 20, 2024, 11:21 am ET • 8 minutes reading Paleontologists have discovered a new species of ancient crocodilian reptile that once roamed the lands and waters of Brazil. The fossils, found in a fossil-rich locality called “Linha Várzea 2” in southern Brazil, are now … Read more
Paleontologists have discovered a new species of ancient crocodilian reptile that once roamed the lands and waters of Brazil. The fossils, found in a fossil-rich locality called “Linha Várzea 2” in southern Brazil, are now called Parvosuchus aurelioi, a new ancient genus of small predatory reptiles dating back about 237 million years, according to an … Read more
LONDON — British fintech company Zilch said Wednesday it has raised $125 million in debt financing from German banking giant Deutsche Bank in a deal that will help the company triple revenue in coming years and move closer to an initial public offering. The company, which offers shoppers the ability to purchase items and pay … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Reconstruction of the skull of Gordonia traquari based on CT scans of its fossil. Credit: Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society (2024). DOI: 10.1093/zoolinnean/zlae065 × close to Reconstruction of the skull of Gordonia traquari based on CT scans of its … Read more