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archaeology28 days ago•113 min saved

Cross-channel exchange: 7,500-year-old deer skull headdress links Europe’s hunter-gatherers with early farmers

Archaeologists excavating a Linearbandkeramik (LBK) Neolithic village at Eilsleben, Germany, uncovered a roe deer skull headdress and accompanying antler tools dating ~7,500 years ago. The finds suggest Mesolithic hunter-gatherers and early farmers interacted and exchanged not only material goods but also symbolic ideas, indicating a complex, two-way cultural transfer at Europe’s early farming frontier.

via Live Science|

#archaeology #hunter-gatherers #lbk

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

NASA Spinoff 2026 Turns Space Tech into Everyday Innovations

NASA's Spinoff 2026 highlights how space-tech developed for Artemis-era missions is being repurposed on Earth, from 3D-printed habitats and robotics for building and maintenance to life-saving devices like implantable heart monitors and consumer tech such as memory foam, enhanced cameras, and scratch-resistant lenses; the edition spotlights 20 technologies ready for commercialization among NASA's 1,300 inventions, under the Space Technology Mission Directorate's Technology Transfer program.

via NASA (.gov)|

#3d-printing #nasa #robotics

local-economy2 months ago•4 min saved

Huntsville's Eli Lilly Win Shows Birmingham's Vulnerability

Huntsville's success in attracting Eli Lilly's new pharma plant highlights its growing economic strength and ability to win major projects, surpassing Birmingham, which struggles with translating research into commercial products. The article emphasizes the need for Birmingham to focus on effective economic development and regional collaboration, drawing lessons from Alabama's successful auto industry growth and past achievements like the Mercedes-Benz project.

via AL.com|

#birmingham #economic-development #eli-lilly

space-exploration2 years ago•4 min saved

"NASA's Latest Astronaut Recruitment and Milestones in Space Exploration"

NASA is recruiting astronauts for future missions to the Moon and Mars, while also offering opportunities for researchers and businesses to conduct experiments and develop products in space through the ISS National Laboratory. The agency is also promoting open-source science, providing tools like the Spot the Station app for tracking the International Space Station, and offering internship programs and career opportunities for those interested in space exploration. Additionally, NASA is focused on technology transfer to ensure that innovations developed for space exploration are available to the public.

via NASA|

#astronaut-recruitment #iss-national-laboratory #nasa

space-technology-and-innovation2 years ago•2 min saved

"NASA's Space Tech Spinoffs: Innovations Transforming Earth and Beyond"

NASA's annual Spinoff book highlights numerous technologies developed for space exploration that have been adapted for broader use on Earth, including medical innovations, aircraft-routing technology, disc brake designs, disaster recovery software, and 3D printing methods. These innovations have impacted everyday lives and industries, with examples such as wireless arthroscopes, diagnostic technologies, and even certain types of toothpaste originating from NASA's efforts. The Spinoff book also features developments under NASA's Artemis campaign and promising future spinoffs, showcasing the agency's commitment to advancing technologies and fostering partnerships for broader applications.

via NASA|

#medical-innovations #nasa #space-exploration

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

G7 Leaders Unite to Address China's Economic Coercion and Global Issues.

President Biden and leaders of six other democracies at the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, pledged to take measures to prevent the transfer of sensitive technology and protect nations from China's intimidation tactics. The leaders singled out China as a major concern and vowed to counter its influence. Biden is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#biden #china #g-7-summit