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The partially fossilised remains of a giant extinct crocodilian that could have been ritualistically beheaded explain how modern crocodilian species may have evolved. Discovered in southern China, the new species is estimated to have been 6 meters long and the top predator of its environment. Human migration into southern China and subsequent hunting might have driven it to extinction only a few hundred years ago. The discovery may impact knowledge of ancient Chinese civilization. In the ninth century, during China’s Tang dynasty, the people of the Han River delta in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong had a crocodilian problem…
The Elgin marbles are a collection of decorative marble sculptures taken from the temple of Athena (the Parthenon) on the Acropolis in Athens. Made between 447 BC and 432 BC, Lord Elgin (the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire), was granted a permit (firman) between 1801 and 1805 to remove around half of the remaining sculptures at the Parthenon for transportation to Britain, a move that today is highly contested by Greek authorities who have formally requested for their return. Professor Amy Smith, Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Reading, comments on the cultural and historical significance of…
In 2020, the first ever scientific underwater excavation ever undertaken in the Black Sea was started. Now, the results of that expedition are coming to light, revealing millennia-old artifacts and an ancient harbor town that survived for 1,500 years. Kerpe is a small bay on the western coast of the Black Sea, around 100km (60 miles) as the crow flies from the great city of Istanbul. The Hellenic word for the bay was “Kalpe” which translates to “pot” or “jug” and hints at the importance of the bay in ancient times. Digging the Deep Blue: Challenges and Triumphs in Underwater…
Genesis will use this week’s 2024 New York auto show to present an electric full-size SUV concept called the Neolun. The automaker is known to be working on just such a vehicle, which is thought to carry the GV90 name into production, and the Neolun may be a taste of what’s to come. Prototypes have already been spotted ahead of a market launch likely sometime next year. The Neolun name is a portmanteau of the Greek neo and Latin luna, which translates to “new moon.” It’s meant to signify Genesis’ aim of delivering technological innovation in its future vehicles. The…
We’ve been reporting about BMW’s first production electric car for the past couple of years, but apart from an ambiguous teaser image there’s been few details released for BMW’s mysterious Megacity Vehicle, the carbon fiber infused i3. Well, all that has changed now as the German automaker has revealed today the first details and images for a new concept version of the upcoming i3 that will be making its official debut this September at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. With its zero-emission electric drivetrain and a range of approximately 93 miles, the BMW i3 Concept has been specifically developed for…
Ferrari faces a lawsuit from some customers in the U.S., who allege the company neglected to address brake issues that they claim could lead to a partial or total loss of braking capability. The proposed class action, which is titled Nechev v. Ferrari North America Inc et al, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, No. 24-00516, was first reported by Reuters. The main issue has to do with the brake fluid reservoir cap, a part sourced from Bosch, potentially leaking brake fluid, which in turn could lead to brake failure. Bosch is also a defendant. Ferrari issued a recall…
Ferrari has been spotted testing a prototype for its successor to its 812 Superfast again, and there’s evidence it’s almost certain to sport a V-12 engine. The prototype is heavily camouflaged, but the proportions are unmistakable. Some details also peek through the camouflage gear, like the vents of the hood, the slim headlights, and part of the taillight design. Previous spy shots showed an early test mule using a makeshift body from the Roma coupe to hide the new mechanicals. The test mule’s sound in the video from YouTube channel Car Spy Media points to a V-12 under the hood.…
The Ford Mustang in 2023 overtook the Dodge Challenger to reclaim the muscle car crown in the race for U.S. sales. The Mustang managed 48,605 sales, a rise of 2.2% over the previous year. That figure was likely boosted by the introduction of the redesigned 2024 model last year. Challenger sales, on the other hand, dove 18% to end the year with 44,960 units moved. Production of the retro muscle car came to an end in December and some potential buyers may have held off on their purchase to see what Dodge has planned for the Challenger’s electric successor due…
Tuesday’s severe weather outbreak is expected to be more intense than the day prior, with the potential for significant, long-track tornadoes that could tear across parts of Ohio and Kentucky.COLUMBUS, Ohio – After storms caused damage in the nation’s heartland Monday, Tuesday’s severe weather outbreak is expected to be more intense, with the potential for strong, long-track tornadoes that could tear across parts of Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana.An initial round of severe thunderstorms was ongoing in portions of the Ohio Valley early Tuesday, but a second round of severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening has forecasters concerned as…
Job flexibility, security linked to less anxiety, distress, study says Source: www.goodmorningamerica.com