Lasers reveal Maya city, including thousands of structures, hidden in Mexico
Laser surveys have revealed a massive centuries-old Maya city in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. The city contains up to 6,674 structures, including pyramids like the ones at Chichén Itzá and Tikal, according to a study published Tuesday (Oct. 29) in the journal Antiquity. The researchers used previously created lidar (light detection
Cybathlon 2024 competes for advance of assistance technologies
A total of 67 teams from 24 countries competed against each other to help develop and promote technology, for people with disabilities, that is suitable for everyday use. Cybathlon The “pilots” competed against each other across eight disciplines. For example, there was a bicycle race with electrical muscle stimulation, and
Boeing Will Sell $19 Billion in Stock Amid Costly Strike
The aerospace company, locked in a standoff with striking workers, is seeking to shore up its balance sheet and avoid a credit rating downgrade. Source link
Sols 4345-4347: Contact Science is Back on the Table
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How to earn Alaska Mileage Plan miles in 2024
TPG readers and staff members are huge fans of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program — even those on the East Coast who never actually fly with the carrier. Even though we’ve seen devaluations of Mileage Plan miles in previous years, there are still sweet spots within the program’s Oneworld
7 Ways Virtual eLearning is Advancing Language Education for K-8 Students Across America
Over 300 Schools Across America Adopt Pioneering EdTech’s Transformative Program—with over 100,000 public, private and charter school students nationwide benefitting from cost-effective, entirely turnkey virtual Spanish language instruction driven by state-certified teachers The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that, by 2050, the country will have the largest population of Spanish
HSBC profits beat expectations as it launches $3bn share buyback
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. HSBC reported a rise in pre-tax profits for the third quarter of the year as growth in wealth management boosted its first results since Georges Elhedery took over as chief
Certified Single-Origin Micro Lot Coffee
Buy Direct From Guatemala Textile Artisans Purchasing direct from the Guatemalan artisans sector creates jobs, increases incomes, and promotes cultural heritage. n the world of specialty coffee, consumers are often presented with a narrative of uniqueness and exclusivity. However, behind the scenes, much of the coffee on offer—even in roasteries
A Running List of the Tech CEOs Donald Trump Claims Are Calling Him to Suck Up
Trump’s relationship with Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of the most congenial the former president has shared with a Silicon Valley leader. Cook maintained a relationship with Trump during his time in office, often meeting with the president and serving on advisory panels influencing policy decisions that affect Apple’s
Senior US diplomat arrives in Taiwan as officials downplay Trump comments By Reuters
TAIPEI (Reuters) – A senior U.S. diplomat who helps manage ties with Taiwan has arrived in Taipei, the de facto U.S. embassy said on Tuesday, as Taiwanese officials sought to downplay Donald Trump’s latest attacks of the island’s crucial chip industry and defence needs. The United States is Chinese-claimed Taiwan’s
Wildfires Are Moving Faster and Causing More Damage
October 28, 2024 3 min read Wildfires Are Moving Faster and Causing More Damage A small number of fast-moving wildfires cause almost all the property damage by forcing firefighters to focus on saving lives By Avery Ellfeldt & E&E News Vicki Matthews, a 23-year resident of Louisville, surveys the damage