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The study identified 16 different microplastic polymer types across both contemporary and archived samples. Credit: York Archaeology Researchers have for the first time discovered evidence of microplastic contamination in archaeological soil samples. The team discovered tiny microplastic particles in deposits located more than 7 meters deep, in…

Tesla Cybertruck is ready for wireless inductive charging based on new connectors found on the electric pickup truck’s battery pack. The automaker never seemed interested in wireless charging for its electric vehicles. The problem wireless charging solves is not a major one. It alleviates the need to plug in your car, which is not a super difficult or time-consuming task. Nonetheless, Tesla has previously talked about automating the task in order to be ready for self-driving technology. If the cars…

Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO JackeryWhat's the deal?The Amazon Spring Sale. Now you can pick up a power station capable of 3000W of output, perfect for RVs, travel trailers, or home emergencies, but you also get two 200W solar panels to keep the unit topped up. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommendedCompared to many power stations, this is quite a streamlined unit. On the front is a compact display, a few buttons, and a handful of outlets. To help with moving the power station, there are comfortable handles on the…

Implementation details and analytical possibilitiesPhoto by Dominik Lückmann on UnsplashAt the end of the first week of March 2024, the news revealed that Brazil’s GDP grew by almost 3% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching a total value of US$ 2,17 trillion. This advance placed the country in ninth position among the world’s largest economies, surpassing Canada. The analysis specifically indicates that a significant portion of this increase is attributed to the agricultural sector, which witnessed an impressive…

It’s hard to be patient with a slow iPhone, especially when using it for everything, from the calculator to getting directions on Maps. No one likes dealing with lag, buffering, or app freezing. Fortunately, there are a few ways you could speed up your iPhone.The iPhone SE Offers Almost Everything You Want In An iPhoneRestart your iPhoneLet’s start with the classic “Did you try turning it off and on again?” It’s a classic for a reason, not just another tech myth. On a technical level, it helps refresh your iPhone’s RAM or…

We Need a Public Service Internet to Free Us from Big Tech’s GraspThe profit-led business models of big tech are harming democracy. We should look to the tradition of public media to help us find alternativesBy Helen Jay Credit: rob dobi/Getty Images“Big tech”—aka Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft—now outdoes the notorious trusts of the Gilded Age in their raw power. Much of it rests in the hands of some of the wealthiest men in the world. They share not just vast reach and influence, but a common thirst for maximum…

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 was launched in India on Friday, March 22. This model joins the Galaxy Book 4 Pro, Galaxy Book 4 360, and Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360 that were introduced in the country in February this year. Unlike the previous models though, the new laptop is not powered by the Intel Core Ultra processors. However, the Galaxy Book 4 comes with its own set of AI-backed features that is said to help with several tasks like photo remastering or video editing. It is available for purchase in the country in two colour…

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 (left) and Galaxy Z Fold 5 Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you’re in the market for a foldable phone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is one of the best you can get. Hands down. This is especially true considering that Samsung has five years of experience in the foldable market. But the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 came out last August, which means we’re just several months away from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 — especially if it’s rumored to be announced in July this year. Is it still worth it to buy a…

Daily article downloads for tweeted vs. control articles after the tweeting date. Data obtained from John Wiley & Sons for five journals for the experimental (blue, n = 10 per journal) and control (red, n = 40 per journal) articles, aligned to the number of days after tweeting occurred for each experimental article. Credit: PLOS ONE (2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292201 A team of researchers with varied backgrounds has…

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, often comes up with new ideas that make headlines. He recently shared a proposal that might help those planning to buy a hybrid car: a substantial reduction in taxes on hybrid vehicles. Speaking at News18’s Rising Bharat Summit 2024, Mr. Gadkari proposed reducing the current 48 percent GST on hybrid vehicles to 12 percent. This reduction could significantly affect the prices of popular hybrid cars like the Toyota Innova Hycross in the market. The Toyota…