The fossilized remains of an early reptile dating back some 250 million years have been uncovered in the unlikeliest of places: Antarctica. The discovery shows how wildlife recovered after the worst mass extinction in our planet’s history, and how Antarctica once hosted an ecosystem unlike any other. Continue reading Rare Fossil of Triassic Reptile Discovered in Antarctica
Monthly Archives: January 2019
US prisons are reportedly creating ‘voice print’ databases
Prisons across the United States are reportedly building biometric databases that include voice recordings of incarcerated people, according to The Intercept. The report cites contracting documents for the state of New York’s prison system, as well as statements from officials in Texas, Florida, Arkansas and Arizona confirming that prisons are actively using voice recognition technology that can extract and digitize voices to create unique and identifiable biometric signatures known as voice prints.
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The Surprises Of SIHH 2019
Not all years are equal, and that also goes for the SIHH. The 2019 edition proved to be an excellent one, with a lot of top-notch watches, very few disappointments and even a few sweet surprises. These extend beyond the new Bonbon-collection from Richard Mille, who set the pace with his unparalleled creativity, as also the following watches made a big impression as they were presented to us! Continue reading The Surprises Of SIHH 2019
THE SLEEK MCINTOSH MTI100 WANTS TO BE THE ULTIMATE TURNTABLE FOR VINYL LOVERS
Thanks to the brilliant minds at McIntosh Labs, there’s a new way to listen to your old school records: the ultra-modern MTI100 Integrated Turntable. Continue reading THE SLEEK MCINTOSH MTI100 WANTS TO BE THE ULTIMATE TURNTABLE FOR VINYL LOVERS
100 Million Americans Are About to Freeze Their Asses Off
The time of great suffering is upon us. The polar vortex is ushering in a deep freeze across the Midwest that’s among the coldest cold air outbreak in recent memory. Continue reading 100 Million Americans Are About to Freeze Their Asses Off
See Inside the Newly Renovated King Tut’s Tomb
Years of steadily accumulating dust and grime had taken a toll on King Tut’s tomb, but a recently completed restoration project has revitalized the historic chamber, while making much-needed infrastructure improvements to prevent ongoing decay. Continue reading See Inside the Newly Renovated King Tut’s Tomb
Yo Gotti – Put a Date On It ft. Lil Baby