AP Even after 5,000 years in a sarcophagus, mummified bodies from ancient Egypt still smell quite nice, scientists have discovered. Researchers who examined nine mummies found that though there was some difference in the intensity of their odours, all could be described as “woody”, “spicy” and “sweet”. They say recreating the composition of the smells
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When the Modern Age ends in Civilization 7, the game’s over, but it hasn’t always been that way. In previous games, you could keep playing long after a winner had been declared, a feature which led to the most famous game of Civilization ever played: Civilization 2’s “Eternal War.” James “Lycerius” Moore spent nearly a
(Image credit: Lester Cohen via Getty Images) Music publication Mojo has a new retrospective on Omikron: The Nomad Soul, the 1999 game that marked Davd Cage’s directorial debut but is most notable for the involvement of David Bowie. The legendary musician was initially approached in a bid to license some of his older songs but
Burning a candle can be a blessing or a curse. The right one will elevate the mood, providing ambiance and a wonderful scent that’s exactly as strong as you want it. But it’s all too easy to get a candle that burns poorly, smells awful, or fills a room with a scent you don’t love.
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In Brief Posted: 12:45 PM PST · February 14, 2025 Image Credits:VCG/VCG / Getty Images Chinese AI startup DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng is reportedly set to meet with China’s top politicians, including Chinese leader Xi Jinping, during a summit that Alibaba founder Jack Ma is also expected to attend. The summit, which could happen as
With both Vice President J.D. Vance and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth making loud noises Friday about Europe stepping up to the plate in spending more on its own defense, it might come as a surprise that Europe is already on the path toward far greater investment in defense, especially in tech. Not only has
KEY TAKEAWAYS Insurance prices around the world have skyrocketed as climate change worsens the damage caused by natural disasters, and rebuilding after a disaster becomes more expensive. Climate change has worsened Australia’s bushfire and typhoon problems. The country has provided its citizens with grants for rebuilding and improving their homes, making them less likely to
Trump administration slashes ACA navigator funding Axios Trump administration slashes funding for ObamaCare outreach program The Hill Trump Shrinks Funds for Navigators Who Help Americans Enroll in Obamacare The New York Times U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Blasts Trump Admin’s Attempts to Rip Away Affordable Health Care from Florida Families Kathy Castor CMS slashes ACA navigator program funding to $10