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Prehistoric builders transported Devil's Arrows 11 miles

Clarke et al. took samples from all three Devil’s Arrows stones, as well as from the Battle Cross monument and Peg Bridge, using small sections of adhesive tape applied to inconspicuous areas of the stones free of lichens or mosses. Grain samples stuck to the tape and were later removed by dissolving the tape glue with mineral turpentine. They removed coarse magnetic materials and light minerals like quartz and feldspars, and imaged what remained in the samples using field emission scanning electron microscopy. They also performed an isotopic analysis of zircon and apatite minerals to get an age “fingerprint” in order to match the stones to their likely source.

The Devil’s Arrows are made of a coarse-grained sandstone. Plumpton Rocks, which is closer to the Devil’s Arrows, had previously been identified as the probable source of the stones. Based on their analysis, Clarke and his team concluded that the most...

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Waymo's Robotaxis Are Now Available In Las Vegas

The fully autonomous rides will initially serve those around the city’s main strip. Waymo Waymo and its fleet of robotaxis has made its way into Nevada, starting with Las Vegas. The company announced its expansion would be limited to a 24-mile service area surrounding the Las Vegas Strip, but

Apple Wallet Vs. Google Wallet: What Are The Differences Between Them?

Both serve the same purposes, but there are some subtle differences. Stockcam/Getty Images Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, as their names suggest, have similar purposes. You use them as your digital wallet: a secure place to keep your payment cards, tickets and other everyday passes on your phone. Apple

ClickFix-based attacks are becoming widespread on both PC and Mac

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Facepalm: Security researchers are highlighting the increasing prevalence of ClickFix-based threats. The social engineering technique is now being adopted in both simple and complex malicious campaigns. Worse yet, users are not paying enough attention

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A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup from a former Spotify leader for making music apps

As AI rages on, new startups are creating tools for people to create music using generative AI prompts in the style of any artist they want. A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya, a startup that sounds more like an indie band name, is focused on releasing a series of small apps

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Waymo's Robotaxis Are Now Available In Las Vegas

Apple Wallet Vs. Google Wallet: What Are The Differences Between Them?

ClickFix-based attacks are becoming widespread on both PC and Mac

A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup from a former Spotify leader for making music apps