Technology

A Mayan city, hidden beneath the Mexican jungle, has been accidentally unearthed, revealing a sprawling urban complex similar in size to Edinburgh, Scotland. This city, located in Campeche, is filled with pyramids, sports courts, connected districts, and amphitheaters. The city, named Valeriana after a nearby lagoon, was discovered using Lidar, a radar-based technology that detects structures under dense vegetation. PhD …

Studies suggest Africa may be slowly dividing into two tectonic plates, potentially creating a new ocean. Previously thought to rest on a single tectonic plate, scientists now believe Africa is fracturing into the Nubian and Somali plates along the East African Rift. This theory gained traction in March 2018 when a massive crack opened in southwestern Kenya after heavy rains, …

Over the last three years, Elon Musk has engaged frequently with world leaders, meeting with presidents, prime ministers, legislators, and political candidates globally. Some meetings, such as his visit with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following controversy over an antisemitic post on X, have been highly publicized. Others, like his recent chat with Argentina’s President Javier Milei, have surfaced primarily …

At 71, entrepreneur Tom Pey has introduced an innovative navigation app called Waymap, which assists users with precise directions through complex public spaces such as train platforms, bus stops, and stadiums. Designed to provide step-by-step guidance accurate to within a meter, Waymap even works when there’s no mobile signal. It remains effective underground, indoors, and in locations where standard navigation …

Researchers have uncovered fossilized remains of ancient elephant species in Kashmir’s Pampore town, revealing evidence that early humans in India may have used them as a food source. First discovered in 2000, these fossils date back 300,000 to 400,000 years. However, it was only recently that scientists confirmed the identity of the animal and the potential involvement of early humans. …

An E. Coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers has grown to 75 confirmed cases, primarily in the western U.S., health authorities reported Friday. Hospitalizations have reached 22, though no additional fatalities have been recorded beyond the initial death of an elderly person in Colorado, according to the FDA and CDC. Among the affected, one child and one adult …

On October 22, an asteroid struck Earth just hours after its discovery—the third instance of a space rock being detected shortly before impact this year. Initially dubbed A11dc6D, the asteroid, roughly three feet in diameter, was later officially named 2024 UQ. It entered Earth’s atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean, preventing any public sightings. After briefly monitoring the object, the ATLAS …

Hong Kong officials have announced the discovery of dinosaur fossils on a remote, uninhabited island in the city, marking a first for the region. According to the government, these fossils, found on Port Island, belong to a large dinosaur from the Cretaceous period, dating back between 145 million and 66 million years. Further studies are planned to confirm the dinosaur’s …