A rock shelter in northeastern Spain is giving archaeologists a rare and clear look at one of the biggest changes in human history, the shift from hunting and gathering to farming. The site, called Coves del Fem, sits above the Montsant River in Catalonia and has been dug up since 2013. A new round of…
Two people can watch the exact same machine respond to a question and reach completely different conclusions about what just happened. One assumes anything convincing enough must be simulating a mind somewhere underneath. The other insists that convincing behaviour and actual thought are two entirely separate things, no matter how good the imitation gets. Alan…
Architects must embrace innovation and emerging technologies, says Ar. Ajay Sonar at Pune event PUNE: Future architects must combine emerging technologies with creativity, research, and experimentation to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world, eminent architect and Co-founder of A For Architecture, Ar. Ajay Sonar said while addressing architecture students at the eighth edition…
CJP warns Centre over student arrests, FIRs in Bihar, Bengal NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Monday warned that the organisation could resume its protest if the FIRs registered against students and other protesters are not withdrawn immediately and those detained are not released.In a post on X, Ranka addressed Union…
Image Credit: Instagram/ @joycereyrealestate A beachfront home in California’s exclusive Malibu Colony once owned by legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has hit the market for $27 million. According to a press release from Coldwell Banker Realty, the oceanfront property stands out not only because of its celebrity connection but also because of a rare feature that…
Man apprehended after stabbing 3 women A man has been arrested after stabbing three women near Paris’s Porte de Clichy on Monday morning, with one victim in critical condition, French Interior Minister said all three victims were women.The attack occurred at around 11.30 am local time in the northern part of the capital, according to…
The government has not estimated how many vehicles in India are fully compatible with E20 fuel, Parliament was informed on Monday. It, however, maintained that the ethanol blending programme is backed by scientific studies and consultations with automobile manufacturers and technical institutions.Responding to a query, minister of state for petroleum and natural gas Suresh Gopi…
Don’t throw away snake plant leaves; Here’s why gardeners bury them in other pots Snake plants have earned a reputation as nearly impossible to kill, thriving on neglect and forgiving almost every mistake a beginner gardener can make. So when a leaf gets damaged, snaps off while repotting, or simply grows too long and needs…
Mirabai Chanu (ANI Photo) There is a gold-winning performance and then there is the Mirabai Chanu way of doing it. In Glasgow on Sunday, the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist lifter made it look like child’s play as she went about completing a hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals. In her very first attempt in the…
A ship sails through the Lemaire Channel in Antarctica (AP file photo) A new study has found that several former Antarctic tour guides decided to leave their jobs because they could no longer balance their love for the continent with the environmental impact of the tourism industry. Researchers spoke to 25 former guides who said…
According to palmistry, certain distinctive signs on the palm can indicate hidden talents, financial acumen, protection and luck. For example, one such sign is the lucky triangle. There are a lot of people who see little triangle shapes on their palms and don’t know what they mean. Three clear lines form a triangle that joins…
When Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko commissioned Motor Yacht A, he wanted a vessel that would redefine luxury yachting. Designed by Philippe Starck and built by German shipyard Blohm+Voss, the futuristic superyacht quickly became one of the most recognisable private vessels in the world. But instead of making headlines solely for its radical design, it became…
