General Motors says it will spend $691 million on St. Catharines, Ont., engine plant
General Motors says it will spend $691 million on its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to support production of its latest V-8 engines for full-sized trucks and SUVs. Source link
More cash to tackle willow threat at wetland
Telford and Wrekin Council has been given more money to carry out the conservation work. Source link
In 2000, silver miners in Mexico accidentally drilled into a 300-meter-deep crystal fortress that looks like a scene from another planet
Miners in Chihuahua’s Naica Mine discovered a massive cave filled with colossal, white gypsum crystals, some reaching 12 meters in length. This natural wonder, a result of hundreds of thousands of years of growth in extreme heat and humidity, also preserved ancient microorganisms. The cave, now flooded again after pumps were turned off in 2015, […]
Nigel Farage on rooting out racist behaviour in Reform UK
The Reform UK leader responds to accusations that some members of Reform UK are displaying “racist behaviour”. Source link
'Shock' for paper firm staff amid closure proposal
Paper and packaging firm DS Smith says it is consulting with staff. Source link
A 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck reveals a secret history of emergency repairs that kept ancient trade alive across the Adriatic
An ancient Roman merchant ship, submerged for over two millennia off Ilovik, has revealed secrets of Roman seafaring. Archaeologists discovered evidence of extensive repairs using a unique marine glue, showcasing the resourcefulness of sailors. Pollen analysis within the sealant provides a ‘biological map’ of the ship’s extensive journeys, highlighting the vital role of such vessels […]
Double stabbing of Jewish men in London was terrorism, police say
Two Jewish men were stabbed and injured in a London street on Wednesday, in what police called an act of terrorism. Police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder in the city’s latest antisemitic attack. Source link
The friendlier the AI chatbot the more inaccurate it is, study suggests
Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an “accuracy trade-off”. Source link
A 13-year-old boy took a walk in a Berlin field and found an ancient Greek coin lost for 2,000 years
A young historian’s find in Berlin has unearthed a thousand-year-old Greek coin. This bronze artefact from Ilion or Troy dates back to 281-261 BC. Its presence in Germany suggests ancient trade routes connected the Mediterranean and Baltic regions. The discovery highlights Europe’s historical interconnectedness. This find is now on display at the PETRI Berlin archaeology […]
In 1900, a storm blew a Greek diving crew off course and led to the discovery of a "computer" that was 1,500 years ahead of its time
A chance discovery by Greek sponge fishermen in 1900 off Antikythera revealed a remarkable ancient astronomical calculator. This “Antikythera Mechanism,” a complex device with intricate gears, predates similar technology by fifteen centuries. Its rediscovery forced historians to re-evaluate ancient Greek technological prowess, proving advanced mechanical knowledge existed far earlier than previously believed. Source link