The humble Mazda MX-5, the low-powered terrier that bites the dust behind cars with bigger, more computer-controlled engines. What do we love about these pesky little critters? 3 The Mazda MX-5 is an unassuming little sports car that is loved by car enthusiastsSource: Getty 3 The small sports car has been around since 1989 and … Read more
It’s been over a decade since a new Bioshock game came out, far too long for one of the medium’s most important franchises. The original trilogy was a groundbreaking fusion of role-playing and first-person shooter action, and all three games are widely regarded as some of the best ever released… two console generations ago. Ever … Read more
Neanderthals may not have actually gone extinct, but they may have been absorbed into modern human populations. That’s one implication of a new study, which shows that modern human DNA may make up 2.5% to 3.7% of the Neanderthal genome. “This research underscores that what we consider a distinct Neanderthal lineage was actually more closely … Read more
Tibia will outlive us all (Cipsoft) A 27-year-old online role-playing game is still getting significant updates in 2024, in what is one of the longest-running video games ever. While the rise of modern live services has led to many games being shut down after just a few months, there are also online titles that have … Read more
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FAcebook users of a certain age may recall a particularly abandoned farm animal that popped up in their feeds during the platform’s heyday. The lonely cow would wander into FarmVille players’ pastures with a frown on her face and eyes glistening with tears. “She’s feeling very sad and needs a new home,” read an accompanying … Read more
Angle down icon An icon in the shape of a downward pointing corner. A fragment of the 2,200-year-old Antikythera Mechanism, believed to be the oldest surviving mechanical calculating device, is on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. Associated Press/Thanassis Stavrakis Researchers believe they have solved the 2,200-year-old mystery of the Antikythera Mechanism. The … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Grapes have played an important role in human history for thousands of years, forming the basis for the wines our ancestors made thousands of years ago. But that might not have been the case if … Read more
Earth has undergone multiple mass extinctions during its existence; for example, the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE) has decimated the planet’s marine ecosystems. But according to a new study by international researchers from Caltech, George Mason University, the University of Naples and elsewhere, the destructive effects of the T-OAE over a period of 300,000 to … Read more
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from the affiliate links in this article. Learn more Custom steel bike builder Officina Battaglin is making a big leap into new materials with an all-new Roma carbon and steel road bike. Combining a lugged steel backbone with lightweight forged carbon tubing, the Battaglin Roma promises that … Read more