New research suggests that the tiny human species – that survived until about 18,000 years ago, later than any human species other than our own – evolved its small size remarkably quickly while living on an isolated island. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/tiny-extinct-hobbit-human-species-fast-evolution…
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Venus from now to next June
Northern and Southern Hemisphere views of Venus from October 2019 to June 2020, and some insights on the coming view of Venus in the evening sky. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/venus-august-2019-june-2020-ottewell…
DIA staff: ‘Wellington Archives are haunted’
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has been plagued by reports of ghosts, according to internal files. The alleged paranormal activity was r… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/331246/dia-staff-wellington-archives-are-haunted…
10 amazing places for year-round stargazing
The stars are accessible to everyone, but where can you get the most from the night sky? Here are 10 great dark-sky places – mostly in the U.S. but also in Australia, New Zealand and Chile – for skywatching and stargazing. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/10-amazing-places-for-year-round-stargazing…
See moon and Saturn close October 5
Tonight – October 5, 2019 – the moon will be at or near its first quarter phase, coupling up with Saturn on the sky’s dome. What’s more, the lit side of the moon will be pointing at the blazing planet Jupiter. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-pairs-up-with-saturn-on-october-5…
Hackers Put Porn Vids On Promo Screens Above Asics Store and Detroit Billboard
dryriver shares a report from CNN: Sports brand Asics has issued an apology after “objectionable content” played on the screens above its store in Auckland, New Zealand. Pornographic videos were shown on promotional screens for hours outside an Asics store in Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday morning, the New Zealand Herald reported. The Japanese sportswear brand apologized Sunday, saying the material…
VPN Apps With 500M+ Installs Caught Serving Disruptive Ads To Android Users
New submitter screwdriver1 shares a report from The Next Web: In a yet another instance of Android adware, New Zealand-based independent security researcher Andy Michael found four apps with cumulative downloads of over 500 million that not only serve ads while running the background, but are also placed outside the apps, including the home screen. The apps in question are Hotspot…
Amazon Confirms ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series Will Be Filmed In New Zealand
New submitter mikaere writes: The New Zealand Herald reports that Amazon will base their upcoming Lord of the Rings TV series in West Auckland (home to fantasy series such as Hercules, Xena: Warrior Princess,Legend of the Seeker and The Chronicles of Shannara. The article mentions that Sir Peter Jackson may have some involvement, and it is likely that iconic locales, such…
Australia Formally Censors Christchurch Attack Videos
“Australian internet service providers have been ordered to block eight websites hosting video of the Christchurch terrorist attacks,” according to the Guardian. Slashdot reader aberglas shares their report: In March, shortly after the Christchurch massacre, Australian telecommunications companies and internet providers began proactively blocking websites hosting the video of the Christchurch shooter murdering more than 50 people or the shooter’s manifesto….
Moon near Saturn on September 7 and 8
These next couple of nights – September 7 and 8, 2019 – use the waxing gibbous moon to find the planet Saturn. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-near-saturn-on-september-7-and-8…