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Roman elite soldier died a hero during Pompeii's cataclysm
Scientists studied the entombed remains of villagers and a soldier on the beach of a coastal village in Italy, and realized the soldier was part of an elite force that joined in a rescue mission to evacuate civilians trapped on a beach beneath the...
Scientists studied the entombed remains of villagers and a soldier on the beach of a coastal village in Italy, and realized the soldier was part of an elite force that joined in a rescue mission to evacuate civilians trapped on a beach beneath the...
Mexico City is sinking fast and it can't be stopped
Mexico City is a massive expanse of a city, and it's infamous for being the most populous metropolis in North America. This massive city is sinking fast under its own weight, and has already sunk too low to be saved.
Mexico City is a massive expanse of a city, and it's infamous for being the most populous metropolis in North America. This massive city is sinking fast under its own weight, and has already sunk too low to be saved.
Hackers force shutdown of major U.S. pipeline
The hack on a 5,500-mile pipeline on the U.S. East Coast is being looked at as one of the most significant attacks on key national infrastructure in history, according to the BBC.
The hack on a 5,500-mile pipeline on the U.S. East Coast is being looked at as one of the most significant attacks on key national infrastructure in history, according to the BBC.
Chinese rocket crashes back to Earth
Remnants of the Chinese Long March 5B rocket that was launched last month have crashed back down to Earth and into the Indian Ocean at a speed of around 4.8 miles per second, according to Reuters.
Remnants of the Chinese Long March 5B rocket that was launched last month have crashed back down to Earth and into the Indian Ocean at a speed of around 4.8 miles per second, according to Reuters.
How China used iPhone hack in Uyghur genocide
MIT analyzed the infamous Chaos hack that targeted iPhones and found evidence suggesting the Chinese government is using civilian hacking competitions to find new hacks for its strategic hacking program saying that China seemed to have used such ...
MIT analyzed the infamous Chaos hack that targeted iPhones and found evidence suggesting the Chinese government is using civilian hacking competitions to find new hacks for its strategic hacking program saying that China seemed to have used such ...
What makes your smartphone smart?
Smartphones couldn't exist without rare earths. They cause it to vibrate, for example, and display vivid colors. So rare earth elements are in huge demand worldwide. But mining them is difficult and bad for the environment, and reserves are finite.
Smartphones couldn't exist without rare earths. They cause it to vibrate, for example, and display vivid colors. So rare earth elements are in huge demand worldwide. But mining them is difficult and bad for the environment, and reserves are finite.
Chinese smart TV collecting user data
A Chinese analytics company has been collecting personal data from Skyworth-brand smart TVs without users' consent, scanning their Wi-Fi every 10 minutes and uploading information, according to Protocol.
A Chinese analytics company has been collecting personal data from Skyworth-brand smart TVs without users' consent, scanning their Wi-Fi every 10 minutes and uploading information, according to Protocol.
Giant Chinese rocket's pieces to rain down on Earth, again
The 30 meter-tall core of a Chinese rocket is tumbling wildly through low-Earth orbit and could crash anywhere on Earth in the coming days.
The 30 meter-tall core of a Chinese rocket is tumbling wildly through low-Earth orbit and could crash anywhere on Earth in the coming days.
Mexico overpass collapse kills 24 people
At least 24 people have died as a result of an overpass collapsing in Mexico City, according to the New York Times.Occurring at 10:22 p.m.
At least 24 people have died as a result of an overpass collapsing in Mexico City, according to the New York Times.Occurring at 10:22 p.m.
Who constitutes the middle class exactly?
The middle class often stands for growth and stability in a society. But there is still no universal definition, due to differing bases of analysis. Is purchasing power a better indicator than income? We check the facts.
The middle class often stands for growth and stability in a society. But there is still no universal definition, due to differing bases of analysis. Is purchasing power a better indicator than income? We check the facts.
Explainer: What is the Higgs Boson?
All matter is made of atoms. The nuclei of atoms consist of protons and neutrons. These protons and neutrons are, in turn, composed of subatomic particles, including up and down quarks, and force carriers.
All matter is made of atoms. The nuclei of atoms consist of protons and neutrons. These protons and neutrons are, in turn, composed of subatomic particles, including up and down quarks, and force carriers.
Gene-hacked mosquitoes released in Florida
Biotech company Oxitec will this week begin controversially releasing half a billion "gene-hacked" mosquitoes along the Florida Keys in an experiment designed to kill off the islands' pest population, according to Futurism.
Biotech company Oxitec will this week begin controversially releasing half a billion "gene-hacked" mosquitoes along the Florida Keys in an experiment designed to kill off the islands' pest population, according to Futurism.
Indonesian submarine found on sea bed
The Indonesian navy submarine KRI Nanggala 402 has been found split into three pieces on the ocean floor off the coast of Bali, officials say.
The Indonesian navy submarine KRI Nanggala 402 has been found split into three pieces on the ocean floor off the coast of Bali, officials say.
New Zealand to transmit electricity through the air
Tiny lasers would be used to sense when objects like birds pass through the microwave beam, in which case the beam would shut off instantly until the object has passed through.
Tiny lasers would be used to sense when objects like birds pass through the microwave beam, in which case the beam would shut off instantly until the object has passed through.
Earth's newest deep-space probe reaches edge of solar system
The New Horizons spacecraft has reached 50 astronomical units; a distance 50 times the distance from Earth to the Sun, or a total of 7.5 billion kilometers from Earth.
The New Horizons spacecraft has reached 50 astronomical units; a distance 50 times the distance from Earth to the Sun, or a total of 7.5 billion kilometers from Earth.
Chinese ambassador survives Pakistan bombing
Balochistan's islamic militants accuse the Pakistani government and China of exploiting Balochistan's gas and mineral wealth, as well as its strategic position, with little benefit to local people.
Balochistan's islamic militants accuse the Pakistani government and China of exploiting Balochistan's gas and mineral wealth, as well as its strategic position, with little benefit to local people.
Newly discovered 'super-Earth' orbits its star once every 2.4 days
A "super-Earth" orbiting a red dwarf star has been discovered only 36 light years from Earth in the constellation of Serpens, according to a study published in the Astronomy & Astrophysics journal.
A "super-Earth" orbiting a red dwarf star has been discovered only 36 light years from Earth in the constellation of Serpens, according to a study published in the Astronomy & Astrophysics journal.
Taiwan drought risks global chip shortage
Taiwan's worst drought in decades could further strain an already unstable global supply chain for production of the semiconductors that power the world's notebooks, monitors, TVs, smartphones, tablets and cars.
Taiwan's worst drought in decades could further strain an already unstable global supply chain for production of the semiconductors that power the world's notebooks, monitors, TVs, smartphones, tablets and cars.
Experts: Airborne transmission of Covid-19 'dominant'
Airborne transmission of COVID-19 is not simply possible, there is "consistent, strong evidence" that this is the "dominant" method by which it spreads, according to a new review article published in the Lancet medical journal.
Airborne transmission of COVID-19 is not simply possible, there is "consistent, strong evidence" that this is the "dominant" method by which it spreads, according to a new review article published in the Lancet medical journal.
Scientists create monkey chimera with human cells
A team of U.S. and Chinese scientists has successfully implanted human cells into monkey embryos, according to a study published in the journal Cell on April 15.
A team of U.S. and Chinese scientists has successfully implanted human cells into monkey embryos, according to a study published in the journal Cell on April 15.
Is the toilet the most vital invention ever?
Amazingly, the simple toilet may have saved more lives than vaccines, organ transplants and penicillin combined. We go on a short journey through the history of the plumbing industry.
Amazingly, the simple toilet may have saved more lives than vaccines, organ transplants and penicillin combined. We go on a short journey through the history of the plumbing industry.
Is it becoming easier to get financing for innovation?
The recent success of BioNTech could encourage more investment in innovative startups. But most need wealthy venture capitalists to provide the necessary cash. What are the risks and what are the possible rewards?
The recent success of BioNTech could encourage more investment in innovative startups. But most need wealthy venture capitalists to provide the necessary cash. What are the risks and what are the possible rewards?
China's Year High for Incursions into Taiwanese Air Space
More Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone, or ADIZ, on Monday, April 12, than in any previous day this year.
More Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone, or ADIZ, on Monday, April 12, than in any previous day this year.
Russia vs Ukraine: How their forces compare
Ukrainian intelligence sources told the BBC that the additional forces sent by Russia now amount to 16 battalion tactical groups, which would be up to 14,000 soldiers.
Ukrainian intelligence sources told the BBC that the additional forces sent by Russia now amount to 16 battalion tactical groups, which would be up to 14,000 soldiers.
Elon Musk's brain chip: How it works
In a presentation posted to Neuralink's YouTube channel, Musk says the implant is 23 millimetres by 8 millimetres, and has electrode threads attached to it that are implanted into the brain.The implant is inserted by removing a piece of skull.
In a presentation posted to Neuralink's YouTube channel, Musk says the implant is 23 millimetres by 8 millimetres, and has electrode threads attached to it that are implanted into the brain.The implant is inserted by removing a piece of skull.
Scientists detect X-rays coming from Uranus
Uranus is surrounded by charged particles such as electrons and protons in its nearby space environment. Scientists theorize that, if these energetic particles collide with its rings, that could cause the rings to emit X-ray radiation.
Uranus is surrounded by charged particles such as electrons and protons in its nearby space environment. Scientists theorize that, if these energetic particles collide with its rings, that could cause the rings to emit X-ray radiation.
The ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus may have currents
The subsurface ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus could have salt-water-driven currents similar to those on Earth, according to a theory proposed by scientists from the California Institute of Technology and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
The subsurface ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus could have salt-water-driven currents similar to those on Earth, according to a theory proposed by scientists from the California Institute of Technology and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Humans can already build a space elevator — study
A study found that humans already have the materials and technologies to build a profitable space elevator. One idea would be to install two flexible tethers in parallel and loop them together.
A study found that humans already have the materials and technologies to build a profitable space elevator. One idea would be to install two flexible tethers in parallel and loop them together.
How Gagarin became first man in space sixty years ago
April 12 will be the 60th anniversary of the day in 1961 when Russia's Yuri Gagarin became the first human to leave Earth. Gagarin blasted into space on top of a Vostok K rocket.
April 12 will be the 60th anniversary of the day in 1961 when Russia's Yuri Gagarin became the first human to leave Earth. Gagarin blasted into space on top of a Vostok K rocket.
The revolution that's filling the sky with small satellites
SF Gate reports that a recent, massive glacial avalanche in Tibet was predicted by scientists who studied images created by a constellation of small satellites, each no bigger than a shoe box.
SF Gate reports that a recent, massive glacial avalanche in Tibet was predicted by scientists who studied images created by a constellation of small satellites, each no bigger than a shoe box.
How does the circular economy work?
Many of the items we no longer need end up being burned at trash sites. The environmental costs are significant. An alternative would be to design products to be reused or converted back into raw materials.
Many of the items we no longer need end up being burned at trash sites. The environmental costs are significant. An alternative would be to design products to be reused or converted back into raw materials.
Chinese warplanes practice cutting Taiwan off from US help
Taiwan's military showed that, on 29 March, ten Chinese warplanes invaded Taiwanese airspace to the island's south and west, while Japan reports that another two Chinese planes cut through its southern airspace to skirt Taiwan's eastern airspace.
Taiwan's military showed that, on 29 March, ten Chinese warplanes invaded Taiwanese airspace to the island's south and west, while Japan reports that another two Chinese planes cut through its southern airspace to skirt Taiwan's eastern airspace.
Equal rights? Equal opportunity? Not by a long shot
Do men and women have the same opportunities? Not by a long shot--and that has material financial consequences. For there to be true gender equality, a lot of laws will have to be changed. Here are some examples.
Do men and women have the same opportunities? Not by a long shot--and that has material financial consequences. For there to be true gender equality, a lot of laws will have to be changed. Here are some examples.
The life of Coinowners
Owning cryptocurrency is turning many people's lives upside down. Whose fate is altered by Bitcoin? DW shares two stories of "Coinowners." Who are they? What have they experienced, and what do they think of Bitcoin today?
Owning cryptocurrency is turning many people's lives upside down. Whose fate is altered by Bitcoin? DW shares two stories of "Coinowners." Who are they? What have they experienced, and what do they think of Bitcoin today?
What is Bitcoin's value?
Recently, the value of Bitcoin has risen massively. Other cryptocurrencies have also climbed, some only to plunge again. Companies like Tesla accept Bitcoin as payment. But critics warn: Cryptocurrencies are too unstable and best left to gamblers.
Recently, the value of Bitcoin has risen massively. Other cryptocurrencies have also climbed, some only to plunge again. Companies like Tesla accept Bitcoin as payment. But critics warn: Cryptocurrencies are too unstable and best left to gamblers.
What is a cryptocurrency?
Bitcoin, ethereum, Monero: Cryptocurrencies can be loaded onto your smartphone in exchange for local currency, and you can buy many things online with them. There are now almost 4100 of these digital currencies - how do they actually work?
Bitcoin, ethereum, Monero: Cryptocurrencies can be loaded onto your smartphone in exchange for local currency, and you can buy many things online with them. There are now almost 4100 of these digital currencies - how do they actually work?
IOTA: A glimpse into the future?
What does a Corona test have to do with cryptocurrency? Technology that seems abstract to the average consumer is present in our everyday lives. DW explains with a glimpse into the future.
What does a Corona test have to do with cryptocurrency? Technology that seems abstract to the average consumer is present in our everyday lives. DW explains with a glimpse into the future.
Get the lowdown on NAD+
As our bodies age, we start to slow down and energy levels decrease.?One reason for this is the decline of NAD+. A type of co-enzyme found in humans and essentially all living things
As our bodies age, we start to slow down and energy levels decrease.?One reason for this is the decline of NAD+. A type of co-enzyme found in humans and essentially all living things
How the Suez Canal was unblocked
The Ever Given container ship has been successfully refloated after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week. This after an around-the-clock international effort to dislodge the massive vessel and reopen the vital shipping lane.
The Ever Given container ship has been successfully refloated after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week. This after an around-the-clock international effort to dislodge the massive vessel and reopen the vital shipping lane.
Scientists unravel mystery behind disease that is killing bald eagles
Scientists have discovered the cause of a mysterious illness that turns bald eagles into zombies before they die, according to a paper published in the journal Science.In 1994, dozens of bald eagles died in Arkansas.
Scientists have discovered the cause of a mysterious illness that turns bald eagles into zombies before they die, according to a paper published in the journal Science.In 1994, dozens of bald eagles died in Arkansas.
New tech uses A.I. to melt metal out of rocks with sunlight
The Telegraph reports that a secretive startup backed by Bill Gates has achieved a solar breakthrough that could really help the planet.
The Telegraph reports that a secretive startup backed by Bill Gates has achieved a solar breakthrough that could really help the planet.
Earth's strange blobs could be huge pieces of alien planet
Many scientists believe that the Moon formed when a Mars-sized planet, called Theia, struck Earth around 4.5 billion years ago.
Many scientists believe that the Moon formed when a Mars-sized planet, called Theia, struck Earth around 4.5 billion years ago.
Astroscale launches satellite that grabs and burns space junk
The test satellite is called Elsa-d and it consists of two spacecraft, a 175 kilogram "Chaser" and a 17 kilogram "Target".
The test satellite is called Elsa-d and it consists of two spacecraft, a 175 kilogram "Chaser" and a 17 kilogram "Target".