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Meet the ‘Old Mother Goose’ from NZ’s subtropical prehistoric past
4+ min ago (822+ words) Associate Professor in Ancient DNA, University of Otago Curator of Vertebrates, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Nic Rawlence receives funding from the Royal Society of New Zealand Marsden Fund and the University of Otago. Alan Tennyson received funding…...
Earth’s magnetic poles once took 70,000 years to reverse
6+ min ago (885+ words) Ancient sediments reveal Earth's magnetic poles once took 70,000 years to reverse, far longer than scientists expected. (CREDIT: Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0) Earth's magnetic field does not simply switch direction like a flipped light switch. It weakens, wanders, and reorganizes itself over…...
Sunny start to spring as temperatures expected to climb above average for some
8+ min ago (370+ words) Much of the UK is in for a dry, sunny start to meteorological spring " with some areas set to enjoy above-average temperatures, forecasters said. After a wet winter which brought significant rainfall to the UK, the Met Office has predicted…...
Hackaday Links: March 1, 2026
12+ min ago (397+ words) We'll start this week off with a bit of controversy from Linux Land. Anyone who's ever used the sudo command knows that you don't see any kind of visual feedback while entering your password. This was......
Tracking wind and cooler temperatures ahead
12+ min ago (249+ words) Today is another day of significantly warmer-than-usual heat. Our winds have been mostly calm so far, but some areas are beginning to see some elevated winds. This is expected as the ridge of high pressure weakens. This wind will play…...
Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord
13+ min ago (522+ words) Founder Summit 2026 in Boston: Don't miss ticket savings of up to $300. Register Now. Save up to $680 on your Disrupt 2026 pass. Ends 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. REGISTER NOW. For some users, this is motivation enough to seek out alternative platforms that prioritize security,…...
Are Wildfires Coming to the Eastern US?
13+ min ago (300+ words) Human activity is transforming landscapes in the eastern United States, increasing the risk of destructive wildfires that threaten people and ecosystems. Today, however, wildfires are sparking in the eastern US with more frequency. In particular, Hansen highlights that these fires…...
I’ve never had a life coach, so I decided to get one—this is what happened
13+ min ago (645+ words) Homescreen Heroes: Purpose is an AI mentor that provides personalized guidance When I think of a life coach, I picture that relentlessly upbeat person who meets every crisis with a serene smile and a herbal tea. They're the 'winners' of…...
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel unveils science, tech and innovation policy
17+ min ago (346+ words) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy 20262031 during the inaugural session of the Gujarat SemiConnect Conference in Gandhinagar on Sunday. The policy aims to position Gujarat among the world's leading innovation-driven economies by harnessing science,…...
Where preserved great white shark that was found in abandoned wildlife park is now
18+ min ago (461+ words) The preserved body of a great white shark went on quite a journey after being discovered in an abandoned wildlife park. Back in 2012 the Wildlife Wonderland park in Australia closed down after it turned out it had been operating without…...