The disovery of this tomb about 25 miles southwest of Cairo shows how revered magic and medicine were in Ancient Egypt. Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesShareA team of archeologists in Egypt have discovered the 4,000-year-old tomb of a renowned royal doctor who was likely a venom expert. The remains were uncovered in Saqqara, the site of the ancient city of Memphis, about 25 miles southwest of Cairo. While there is evidence that looters have plundered the tomb, the walls were found intact and well decorated.Engravings on the wall of the tomb at Saqarra in Egypt. CREDIT: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The tomb is adorned with stunning carvings and vibrant artwork, including a beautifully painted false door and scenes of funerary offerings, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a translated Facebook post.From these elaborate decorations on the sarcophagus, the team from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities found that the remains belong to the royal doctor from the old state of Saqarra named Teti Neb Fu. He served during the reign of King Pepi II who became king during the sixth dynasty of ancient Egypt, between roughly 2305 and 2118 BCE. During Pepi IIs reign, Teti Neb Fu held several prestigious titles, including the chief palace physician, chief dentist, and director of medicinal plants. He also was a priest and a magician of the goddess Serket. Since Serket is the goddess of venomous creatures, scientists believe that Teti Neb Fu was an expert in treating venomous bites or stings.A line of hieroglyphics in Teti Neb Fus tomb. CREDIT: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The excavations in this portion of Saqarra began in 2022 and Kings from Egypts first dynasty and the Apis Bull that was the physical incarnation of the god Ptah have all been found. The graves of King PepiIIs other employees have also been uncovered near him and his wives. They have also found a stone coffin engraved with hieroglyphics bearing the name and titles of the owner of the cemetery.Despite evidence of plundering, the walls of the tomb remain in tact. CREDIT: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Muhammad Ismail Khaled stressed that discovery is important as it reveals new aspects of daily life during the era of the Old State. It also indicates how well revered both magic and medicine were at this time, since Teti Neb Fu had such an elaborate burial. Ancient Egyptians are known to have attempted to treat brain cancer, diagnose diabetes, use crocodile dung for contraception, and may have been aware that some sitting positions could lead to bone damage. Over 3,000-year years, Ancient Egyptian physicians also learned a great deal about the human cardiovascular system, early dentistry, and worked on depression and dementia treatments. Since they were masters of embalming their dead, Ancient Egyptians also had a solid understanding of chemistry. Get the Popular Science newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.The practice of magic was also widely used in Ancient Egypt. According to the Brooklyn Museum, it was written that Egypt was the mother of magicians, during the Third Century BCE. There is also evidence of this in the Hebrew Bible, when Pharaoh is attended by magicians who compete with Moses and Aaron in performing marvels like turning their staffs into serpents. Ancient Egyptians also believed that the manipulation of written words, images, speech, and ritual could influence the world. Win the Holidays with PopSci's Gift GuidesShopping for, well, anyone? The PopSci teams holiday gift recommendations mean youll never need to buy another last-minute gift card.SEE GIFT GUIDES

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the biggest fish on the planet, with some clocking in at 60 feet long. Now, for the first time, we might have some clues to how these endangered gentle giants mate. During a research expedition to Western Australias Ningaloo Reef in May 2024, a team of scientists observed sexually mature male whale sharks following and biting smaller females. This biting could be a precursor to mating and the findings are detailed in a study published January 2 in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science.CREDIT: Christine Barry ResearchCREDIT: Christine Barry ResearchPreviously, fishers in the area had reported this behavior of the sexually mature males swimming towards females at different aggregation sites. Whale sharks typically gather around Ningaloo Reef every year from March through July to feast on the plankton and krill that are abundant after the reef spawns. While they are usually found in tropical coastal waters, juvenile males often make up the majority of these populations.This new study was part of an annual research trip to the reef when the sharks are typically there in their highest numbers. On May 14, a boat pilot alerted the team to the location of a female whale shark that was about 22 feet long. Shortly after, an adult male whale shark appeared and followed about 6.5 to 10 ten feet behind the female.The male was observed to open its mouth and lunge forward towards the caudal fin of the female, the authors write in the study. The male shark increased its swimming speed and lunged again at the caudal fin of the female, this time making contact and briefly biting the tail. The female responded by rapidly pivoting with pectoral fins pointing downwards to face the male.The team ultimately did not see these interactions culminate in mating. However, the following and biting are similar to the early mating behaviors seen in shark species, including tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier), zebra sharks (Stegostoma fasciatum), basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus). Observing this behavior not only expands our understanding of how whale sharks might mate, but offers some insight into the sex imbalances at these sites where whale sharks gather.At Ningaloo Reef, and many aggregation sites around the world, males outnumber females with a ratio of 1 female to 3 males, Christine Barry, a study co-author and PhD candidate at Murdoch University in Australia, said in a statement. This could explain why female whale sharks may be avoiding aggregation sites. Particularly for juvenile female sharks, the energetic costs of unwanted attention from males could imply a reason for strong male biases.[ Related: Orcas observed preying on massive whale sharks. ]This research also opens up new avenues for conservation efforts for this struggling fish species. Whale sharks have been classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species since 2016. While their numbers are difficult to document, some scientists estimate that there are 130,000 to 200,000 whale sharks swimming in the worlds oceans. In addition to Australia, there are other documented aggregation sites in the Galapagos, Philippines, Mexico, Thailand, and Mozambique.The post Whale shark pre-mating ritual observed for the first time appeared first on Popular Science.

Photos from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed more than 40 stars within the gravitationally lensed "Dragon Arc" galaxy, 6.5 billion light-years from Earth. It is the largest group of individually imaged stars ever seen at such a distance.

Shark sex is a bitey business, with males grasping females with their teeth during the act. The resulting wounds are helping scientists to figure out when and where sharks are doing the deed.

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Nvidia finally revealed their next-generation RTX 50-series graphics cards at CES 2025, with some big performance improvements expected thanks to the new Blackwell architecture. But since 2020 and the launch of the RTX 20 series, Nvidia has been working on and expanding its range of AI enhancements as part of its DLSS suite of exclusive features, with its latest iteration, DLSS 4, set to propel both new and older GPUs forward.DLSS 4's biggest new feature is one that will be exclusive to the new RTX 50-series GPUs. Multi Frame Generation is the next step in the Frame Generation race that Nvidia kicked off with the RTX 40-series range. Instead of just injecting a single, AI-generated frame between two traditionally rendered one, Multi Frame Generation now offers up to four AI-generated frames to be inserted, substantially increasing a game's frame rate. Nvidia says that its new GPUs can deliver nearly eight times more performance than "brute-force" rendering, but how well each generated frame looks and how this impacts input latency has yet to be determined.Digital Foundry was given access to an engineering sample of the RTX 5080 and limited time to test Multi Frame Generation in Cyberpunk 2077 and came away impressed with both the image quality and fluidity of the experience.Continue Reading at GameSpot

A new League of Legends cinematic from Arcane animation studio Fortiche sets up the story to come in the game's first season of 2025, and serves in many ways as a continuation of some of the plot threads from the critically acclaimed Netflix show.League of Legends' first season of 2025 is set to begin January 9 and will be all about Noxus, one of the major political empires in the world of Runeterra and one that became a bigger part of Arcane season 2's story. The cinematic shows several different stories unfolding, as familiar League of Legends characters like Katarina looks to assassinate a target and is stopped by Elise, Noxus general Darius confronts the ice troll Trundle, and Arcane's Mel--who is not yet a playable champion in Riot's MOBA--looks to make her return to Noxus. Mel is currently playable in Teamfight Tactics, and is heavily rumored to be added to League of Legends proper as part of 2025 Season 1, Welcome to Noxus. As is the case with Arcane, Fortiche brings the world of League of Legends to life in stunning fashion, with an absurd attention to detail and a slightly stylized look that gives each character more life and personality than they've ever had before.Continue Reading at GameSpot

PlayStation is expanding its lineup of Midnight Black accessories and hardware with new models of the DualSense Edge Wireless Controller, PlayStation Portal, Pulse Explore Earbuds, and Pulse Elite Headset. All four new PS5 products release February 20, and preorders begin January 16 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET at PlayStation Direct and select retailers. The accessories join the standard Midnight Black DualSense Controller and PS5 Console Cover. DualSense Edge (Midnight Black) $200 The DualSense Edge looks slick in Midnight Black, and the color even extends to its included carrying case. Our pick for the best premium PS5 controller, the DualSense Edge is a high-performing gamepad with a great feel and ample customization features.The DualSense Edge has adjustable trigger locks with three stopping points, two styles of remappable back triggers, and a pair of Fn (Function) buttons that can be reprogrammed to quickly cycle through and adjust settings or switch profiles on PS5. On PC, the Function buttons can be mapped to any input.You can remap inputs, create trigger and stick dead zones, tweak stick sensitivity, and adjust haptic feedback intensity in the PS5's menu system. On PC, you can use the official PlayStation Accessories app to make these changes. Here's what you get with the DualSense Edge:Two pairs of remappable back triggers: standard and lever stylesTwo Function buttonsThree pairs of stick caps: standard, tall dome, low domeBraided USB-C cable with optional connector housingHardshell carrying case See at PlayStation Direct See at Amazon PlayStation Portal (Midnight Black) $200 The PlayStation Portal is a Remote Play handheld for PS5 users who want to access their library while away from their console. While there are cheaper options for Remote Play, including your smartphone, the PlayStation Portal retains the authentic experience with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. The Portal has superb ergonomics and the 8-inch 1080p display is gorgeous. See at PlayStation Direct See at Amazon PlayStation Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds (Midnight Black) $200 The Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds come with six earbud tips to help find the best fit and are compatible with PS5, PC, Mac, PlayStation Portal, and mobile devices via Bluetooth. The earbuds support the PS5's audio features, such as Tempest 3D Audio, and have two hidden microphones for chat. They can run for five hours on a full charge, and the included charging case adds 10 additional hours of playback. The Pulse Explore support simultaneous connections via PlayStation Link and Bluetooth. See at PlayStation Direct See at Amazon Pulse Elite (Midnight Black) $150 The Pulse Elite brings up to 30 hours of battery life and impressive mid-range audio quality from planar magnetic drivers. Like the Pulse Explore earbuds, the over-ear Elite headset supports spatial audio and have built-in tech that helps block out unwanted noises when chatting with friends. You can use the retractable mic to make calls on your mobile device via Bluetooth while retaining your PlayStation Link connection to PS5, PC, Mac, or PlayStation Portal.Inside the box, you'll find the PlayStation Link adapter, USB-C cable, a charging hanger, and a mounting plate. See at PlayStation Direct See at Amazon More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders Final Fantasy 7 Remake Physical Edition Gets PS5 Reprint - Snag It While You Can The 2,500-Piece Legend Of Zelda Lego Set Is Now Available At Amazon Mario Kart Lego Sets Are Available Now - Check Out All Six In The Launch Lineup + Show More More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders Links (5) Fortnite Lego Sets Launch At Major Retailers, Including Amazon And Walmart Backbone One iPhone And Android Controller Is 50% Off The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim 4K Blu-Ray Steelbook Up For Preorder At Amazon Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Getting A Nearly 600-Page Official Strategy Guide Elden Ring Strategy Guides Finally Restocked At Amazon - Get All Three While You Can

After nearly 10 years of waiting, fans are finally getting an official sequel to Hyper Light Drifter with the upcoming Early Access release of Hyper Light Breaker. While both games take place within the same stylized universe, Hyper Light Breaker makes many notable departures from its predecessor, branching out from the 2D single-player action-adventure of Hyper Light Drifter to become a full-3D action roguelike game with both solo and cooperative play. To help bring the game's ambitious vision to life, Heart Machine is partnering with a new publisher for Hyper Light Breaker in Arc Games.

Though many heroes have adopted the Captain Marvel moniker over the last few decades, few have become quite as synonymous with the alias as Carol Danvers. Debuting in 1968, Carol Danvers became Ms. Marvel in 1977, and finally became Captain Marvel in the 2000s, fully embracing her role as one of the leading members of the Avengers and New Avengers. According to recent datamines posted by X0XLEAK on Twitter, Captain Marvel might be heading to Marvel Rivals soon.